UP CNET 2026 Exam Live; Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key, & Expected Cutoff

UP CNET 2026 Exam Live; Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key, & Expected Cutoff

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UP CNET 2026 will be conducted offline in a single shift at the designated exam centres across the state. The candidates will be required to report at the exam centre by 9.00 AM. The exam will start at 11.00 AM. The candidates will be required to show their admit card to get entry in the examination centre.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University conducted the UP CNET 2026 exam at the designated exam centres on June 6. The candidates can get here the answers to most of the questions asked in the exam. 

UP CNET 2026 Exam Analysis and Expected Cutoff

UP CNET 2026 Exam Analysis and Expected Cutoff

UP CNET 2026 exam was conducted offline across the state. The candidates were asked to mark their answers on the OMR sheet. The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University conducted the Uttar Pradesh Combined Nursing Entrance Test(UP CNET) exam 2026 at the designated exam centre only.

The ABVMU released the UP CNET 2026 admit card on May 30 as per the dates notified in the information bulletin.

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UP CNET 2026 Answer Key PDF

The candidates will get the UP CNET 2026 Answer key PDF here after its official release.

UP CNET 2026 Cutoff (Expected)

The Nursing Aptitude questions were most important in deciding the selection in the UP CNET 2026. The candidates can see the expected cutoff below:

Category UP CNET 2026 Expected Cutoff
General 95+5
OBC 85+5
SC/ST 70+5
EWS 88+5

UP CNET 2026 Exam Analysis

The candidates who appeared in the exam shared that the exam was moderate, with some difficult questions. The expected cutoff will be increased.

UP CNET 2026 Shift Timing

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The ABVMU notified the UP CNET 2026 shift timing in the information bulletin. The candidates can see the UP CNET shift timing below:

Particulars Time
Reporting Time  9.00 AM
No Entry Will be Allowed After 10.15 AM
Exam Commencement  11.00 AM
Exam End Time  01.20 PM

The candidates must reach their exam centre as per the details mentioned in the UP CNET admit card.

Direct Link to UP CNET Admit Card Download

The UP CNET admit card was the official permission letter for the candidates, which authorises them to appear in the exam.

Direct Link to Download UP CNET Admit Card 2026 – https://www.abvmucet26.co.in/entrance2026/login?form=1

LIVE UPDATE

Updated 1 month ago

UP CNET Exam 2026 Live Updates

  • 3:32 AM IST7 Jun 2026

    Language medium details

    The BSc Nursing paper is bilingual, presented in both English and Hindi, while the Post‑Basic version is strictly English, ensuring language clarity for each candidate group.
  • 3:18 AM IST7 Jun 2026

    Question format – MCQs with four options

    All 120 (or 200) questions are objective‑type MCQs offering four choices; candidates mark answers on OMR sheets supplied during the offline session exam.
  • 3:04 AM IST7 Jun 2026

    Subject‑wise weightage – each 20%

    The exam splits equally across five subjects – Nursing Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English – each carrying 20 % of the paper, roughly 24 marks per section.
  • 2:37 AM IST7 Jun 2026

    Post‑Basic exam stretches to 200 minutes

    The Post‑Basic BSc CNET runs for 200 minutes, presenting 200 objective questions worth one mark each, conducted offline in English only, with no negative marking.
  • 12:36 AM IST7 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Objections can result in award of marks

    The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University will award bonus marks in case of objections to the candidates found true.

  • 11:37 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Good Attempts

    Based on student feedback so far, a score of 90–950+ out of 120 appears to be a comfortable attempt in today's CNET 2026 paper.

  • 10:42 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Result will be released by June 12

    The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University is expected to release the UP CNET 2026 result by June 12.

  • 9:57 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Answer Key Objection Process

    The candidates will be required to login with their application ID and password to send objections against the incorrect answers. 

  • 9:26 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Objections can be Sent online only

    After the release of UP CNET 2026 answer key, the candidates will be allowed to send their objections online only.

  • 8:54 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Answer Key Objection Window

    The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University will release the UP CNET 2026 answer key on its portal and the candidates will get 1 day to send objections against the incorrect answers.

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  • 8:14 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Question: The formation of beats is caused by which two beats.

    Question: The formation of beats is caused by which two beats?
    Answer: Waves with slightly different frequencies form beats.

  • 8:03 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Answer Key 2026

    The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University will release the UP CNET 2026 Answer Key Provisional on its official website.

  • 7:34 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Four resistors, each of resistance R are connected to form of square(No diagonal connections). The equivalent resistance between two adjacent vertices is 

    Question: Four resistors each of resistance R are connected to form of square(No diagonal connections). The equivalent resistance between two adjacent vertices is 
    Answer: Only R will be the resultant resistance between the two adjacent vertices.
  • 7:19 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: The direction of force acting on a current-carrying conductor placed in the magnetic field is determined by 

    Question: The direction of force acting on a current-carrying conductor placed in the magnetic field is determined by 
    Answer: The direction of force acting on a current-carrying conductor placed in the magnetic field is determined by Fleming's Left Hand Rule.

  • 7:02 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Which of the substance causes Plant Cell Elongation?

    Question: Which of the substances causes Plant Cell Elongation?
    Answer: Auxin causes Plant Cell Elongation
  • 6:44 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: What happens due to Eutrophication?

    Question: What happens due to Eutrophication?
    Answer: Eutrophication can cause a decrease in Oxygen.

  • 6:31 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026:Question: Proteins are the polymer of Amino Acids

    Question: Proteins are the polymers of?
    Answer: Proteins are the polymers of Amino Acids

  • 6:16 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Which structure controls the opening and closing of stomata

    Question: Which structure controls the opening and closing of stomata
    Answer: Guard cells control the opening and closing of stomata

  • 5:52 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: The process by which the plant loses water in the form of vapour is?

    Question: The process by which the plant loses water in the form of vapour is?
    Answer: The process by which the plant loses water in the form of vapour is Transpiration.

  • 5:43 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Which is the skeleton of sponge made of?

    Question: Which is the skeleton of sponge made of?
    Answer: The skeleton of sponge made of Spicules.

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  • 5:32 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 : Gibberellins are mainly responsible for ?

    Question: Gibberellins are mainly responsible for ?
    Answer: Gibberellins are mainly responsible for Stem elongation.

  • 5:21 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: What is absent in prokaryotic cells?

    Question:  What is absent in prokaryotic cells?
    Answer: True Nucleus is absent in the prokaryotic cell.

  • 5:08 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Crossing over occurs in which of the following stages?

    Question: Crossing over occurs in which of the following stages?
    Answer: Crossing over occurs in Pachetyne

  • 5:00 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Animals with jointed appendages belong to which phylum?

    Question: Animals with jointed appendages belong to which phylum?
    Answer: Animals with jointed appendages belong to Arthropoda.

  • 4:56 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Mendel's Law of independent assortment applies to which genes

    Question: Mendel's Law of independent assortment applies to which genes
    Answer: Mendel's Law of independent assortment applies to different chromosomes.

  • 4:53 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: The ratio of Di Hybrid cross

    Question: The ratio of Di Hybrid cross?

    Answer: The ratio of a dihybrid cross produces a phenotypic ratio of 9:3:3:1

  • 4:46 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: The Inner lining of Blood vessels is made up o which .......

    Question: The Inner lining of Blood vessels is made up of

    Answer: Squamous Epithelium 

  • 4:42 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Which glands secretes Insulin Gland?

    Question: Which gland secretes insulin?

    Answer: The pancreas gland secretes Insulin.

  • 4:39 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: How does yeast reproduce?

    Question: How does yeast reproduce?

    Answer: Yeast is reproduced through budding.

  • 4:35 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Maximum Absorption of Glucose

    The maximum absorption of Glucose is done at the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT). It is highly coiled segment of the renal tubule in the kidney's nephron.

  • 4:27 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: What does the enzyme pepsin digest in human body?

    Question: What does the enzyme pepsin digest in human body?

    Answer: Pensin digest the protein in human body.

  • 4:20 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Which is the largest Artery?

    Question: Which is the largest Artery?

    Answer: Aorta is the largest Artery.

  • 4:17 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: The notochord is replaced by vertebrates?

    Question: Is the notochord replaced by which one of these in vertebrates?

    Answer: In vertebrates, the notochord is replaced by the vertebral column.

  • 4:14 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Unit of Flux

    Question: What is the unit of Flux?

    Answer: The unit of flux is weber.

  • 4:11 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Work Done when force is perpendicular to displacement

    The work done will be zero (0) because the Cos 90 is zero.

  • 3:26 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: What should be the pumping rate in CPR?

    Question; What should be the pumping rate in CPR?

    Answer: It should be around 75

  • 3:22 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Which Cell is related to Immunity in Human Body

    The WBC - white blood cells (or leukocytes), which are essential components of the immune system in human body.

  • 3:18 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Why the leaves turn pale yellow in plants?

    Chlorosis is a condition in plants where leaves turn pale green, yellow, or yellow-white due to a lack of chlorophyll.

  • 3:16 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: What is the range of Haemoglobin in the female body?

    Question: What is the range of Haemoglobin in the female body?
    Answer: Haemoglobin Percentage in females is 12-15.

  • 3:11 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Which substance is required for Muscle repairing?

    Question: Which substance is required for Muscle repairing?

    Answer. Protein is required for muscle repair in the human body.

  • 3:08 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Question on Escape Velocity

    The UP CNET 2026 paper ask the changes in the components of Escape velocity and asks for the final proportionality of the radius of Earth . Its answer is

    Ve ∝ R√ d

  • 3:03 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Question: Water Transportation within the plant is done thruogh

    Water Transportation within the plant is done through the Xylem. It was a direct question from NCERT.

  • 3:00 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Question : Which Vitamin is produced with the help of Sun Light?

    Vitamin D is produced in the body in the presence of Sunlight. This vitamin is produced in the human body through the oils and other ingredients present in human body.

  • 2:49 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Biology Questions Break-up

    The UP CNET 2026 had around 24 Biology questions in the exam. The breakup is given below:

    Level of Questions Number of questions
    Easy 10
    Moderate 10
    Difficult 4

     

     

  • 2:45 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 English Difficulty

    The UP CNET 2026 English section was easy to moderate and most of the questions were doable.

  • 2:42 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Physics Questions Break-up

    As per the exam experts, there were around 24 questions asked in the UP CNET 2026 paper.

    Level of Questions Number of questions
    Very Easy 9-10
    Easy 7-8
    Moderate 4-5

     

  • 2:37 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Chemistry Questions Breakup

    As per the exam experts, there were around 24 questions asked in the UP CNET 2026 paper.

    Level of Questions Number of questions
    Easy 7-8 
    Moderate 9-10
    Difficult 5-6

     

     

  • 2:29 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 exam has some repeated questions

    The candidates should note that the UP CNET 2026 paper has some repeated questions. These questions were reproduced from last year papers.

  • 2:26 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Paper was Little Tougher in comparison to last year

    As per the exam experts, the UP CNET 2026 paper was a little tougher in comparison to last year's question paper.

  • 2:19 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Cutoff is expected to increase

    The UP CNET 2026 exam had no negative marking, so it is expected that the candidates who guess the answer freely can increase the Cutoff of all categories.

  • 2:13 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Biology Questions were doable

    The Uttar Pradesh Combined Nursing Entrance Test was conducted as per schedule. The candidates shared that the Biology questions were easy and doable.

  • 2:09 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: What is SA node?

    The sinoatrial (SA) node is the heart's natural pacemaker. Located in the upper wall of the right atrium, it generates spontaneous electrical impulses.

  • 2:01 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 expected cutoff

    The candidates can see the UP CNET 2026 expected cutoff below:

    Category UP CNET 2026 Expected Cutoff
    General 95+5
    OBC 85+5
    SC/ST 70+5
    EWS 88+5

     

  • 1:42 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Answer Key Objection Raising Dates

    UP CNET 2026 answer key will be released by June 12/13. The University will provide one day to send objections against the official UP CNET 2026 exam.

  • 1:36 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Exam Analysis OUT

    The candidates who appeared in the exam shared that the overall difficulty level of the UP CNET question paper was moderate, with some difficult questions. The candidates can see below the section-wise difficulty level of UP CNET 2026:

    Topic Difficulty Level
    Nursing Aptitude Moderate to Difficult
    Physics Moderate with Some Difficult Questions
    Chemistry Moderate
    Biology Moderate with Some Difficult Questions
    English & General Knowledge Moderate to Difficult
    Overall Difficulty Level Moderate to Difficult

     

  • 1:33 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Official Answer Key will be OUT Soon

    The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University will release the provisional UP CNET 2026 answer key within is week from June 6. The University can release the answer key before it also.

  • 1:24 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Answer Key

    The UP CNET Answer Key 2026 (Unofficial) will be available shortly. Various sources will publish the unofficial UP CNET 2026 answer key and we will provide them.

  • 1:24 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Exam was Moderate

    The candidates who appeared in the exam shared that the UP CNET 2026 exam was moderate with some difficult questions asked in General Knowledge and Biology sections.

  • 1:20 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Exam is Over Now

    The Uttar Pradesh Combined Nursing Entrance Test (UP CNET 2026) was over at 1.20 PM. The candidates were allowed to leave the examination hall.

  • 12:10 PM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Half Time is over

    The UP CNET 2026 exam started at 11 and it will be over by 1.20 PM. Half-time is over now for the candidates.

  • 11:01 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Exam Started

    The UP CNET 2026 exam has started at 307 exam centres across the state. It will be conducted till 01.20 PM.

  • 10:33 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: No Communication Device Allowed

    The candidates should note that no communication device is allowed in the exam centre. The University released the list of barred items and these come under the list.

  • 10:17 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Biometric Verification

    The candidates should note that the exam officials can do biometric verification of the candidates at the UP CNET exam centres. They are advised to cooperate with the officials.

  • 9:58 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Do Not Tamper with OMR Sheet

    The candidates are advised not to tamper with the UP CNET OMR sheet because it will come under the prohibited category and the candidates can be debarred from all ABVMU exams for three years.

  • 9:36 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Set of Question Booklets

    The candidates should note that there will be different sets of the UP CNET 2026 question papers. The University will ask the same set of questions but their serial in each set will be different.

  • 9:24 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Only Black Ball Pen will be allowed

    The candidates should note that only Black Ball Point pen is allowed to colour the bubble in the UP CNET 2026 OMR sheet.

  • 9:03 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNEt 2026: Reporting Time

    The reporting time for the UP CNET 2026 was 9.00 AM. The candidates who reached their exam centres were told to have patience and wait for the instructions.

  • 8:46 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Exam Participating Medical Institutions

    The candidates should note that the UP CNET 2026 exam is being conducted to select the candidates for the BSc Nursing Course in the following medical institutions:

    a) All Government/Private Nursing Colleges Affiliated to ABVMU
    b) SGPGIMS, Lucknow
    c) KGMU, Lucknow
    d) RMLIMS, Lucknow
    e) UPUMS, Saifai
    f) LLRM, Meerut

     

  • 8:27 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Today

    The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University will conduct the UP Combined Nursing Entrance Exam 2026 today at 307 examination centres.

  • 7:49 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Syllabus Topics Weightage

    The candidates can see below the UP CNET 2026 Syllabus weightage

    Topic Weightage
    Nursing Aptitude 20%
    Physics 20%
    Chemistry 20%
    Biology 20%
    English & General Knowledge 20%
    Total 100

    The level of questions will be Intermediate (Class 12) standard.

  • 6:34 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Syllabus

    The candidates should note that the University has notified that the syllabus of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology of Class XII of UP Board will be considered as the UP CNET exam Syllabus.

  • 5:16 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Answer Key will be released by June 12

    The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University will release the provisional UP CNET 2026 answer key by June 12 on its official portal - https://www.abvmucet26.co.in/. 

  • 3:34 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNEt 2026 Exam Pattern

    The candidates can see below the UP CNET 2026 Exam pattern:

    CNET Exam Particulars

    UP CNET Exam Pattern

    Duration

    140 minutes/ 11:00 AM to 1:20 PM

    Exam Mode

    Offline (Pen and Paper-based)

    Medium

    Bilingual (English and Hindi)

    No. of questions

    120

    Type of questions

    Objective/Multiple Choice Questions

    Marks per question

    +1 for the correct option

    Negative Marking

    No

    Total Marks

    120

     

  • 2:17 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Paper will be Bilingual

    The UP CNET 2026 question paper will be provided in both English and Hindi. The candidates are advised to solve the paper in English and Hindi version should be checked only in case of confusion.

  • 1:17 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026: Maximum Marks

    In the UP CNET 2026, there will be 120 questions and each one of it will carry 1 mark. The maximum marks in the UP CNET 2026 will be 120 marks.

  • 12:48 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 will be conducted in Strict Monitoring

    The candidates should note that the ABVMU will conduct the UP CNET 2026 exam under strict supervision. The University has appointed Special Task Force, flying squads and the like to conduct the transparent exam.

  • 12:31 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 will be held at 370 Exam Centres

    The candidates should note that the ABVMU will conduct the UP CNET 2026 at 370 exam centres state-wide. The University notified these numbers in the Public notice.

  • 12:14 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    When will UP CNET 2026 shift end?

    The Uttar Pradesh Combined Nursing Entrance Test 2026 will be conducted in one shift. The exam will end at 1.20 PM. It will start at 11.00 AM.

  • 12:02 AM IST6 Jun 2026

    Will there be negative marking in the UP CNET 2026?

    There will be no negative marking in the UP CNET 2026. All the questions are of equal marks. The marks awarded for each correct answer will be +1.

  • 11:54 PM IST5 Jun 2026

    How many questions will be asked in the UP CNET 2026 exam?

    The ABVMU will ask 120 questions in the UP CNET 2026. The candidates will get 120 minutes to read, solve and mark their answers on OMR sheet.

  • 11:52 PM IST5 Jun 2026

    What will be the duration of UP CNET 2026?

    The candidates should note that the duration of the Uttar Pradesh Combined Nursing Entrance Test 2026 will be 140 minutes. 

  • 11:50 PM IST5 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Exam Commencement Time

    The ABVMU will conduct the UP CNET 2026 exam in a single shift across the state. The exam will start at 11.00 AM.

  • 11:46 PM IST5 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Exam Admit Card Link

    The ABVMU released the UP CNET 2026 admit card behind the candidate’s log in on the official portal. The candidates downloaded their admit card with the help of their application number and password.

  • 11:45 PM IST5 Jun 2026

    UP CNET 2026 Exam Date

    The Atal Bihar Vajpayee Medical University will conduct the UP CNET 2026 exam on June 6, although there is a CUET UG exam on the same day. 

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Vanshika Gupta

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Sir, I want to take admission in B.Sc. Nursing. I don't understand what to do. I have given CNET exam. If you can tell me, please tell me.

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