UP CNET 2026 Exam Live; Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key, & Expected Cutoff
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 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.
Get the latest update on UP CNET 2026 Result
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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
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
UP CNET Exam 2026 Live Updates
- 3:32 AM IST• 7 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 IST• 7 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 IST• 7 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 IST• 7 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 IST• 7 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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.
- 8:14 PM IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 isAnswer: Only R will be the resultant resistance between the two adjacent vertices. - 7:19 PM IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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. - 5:32 PM IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 Jun 2026
UP CNET 2026: Which glands secretes Insulin Gland?
Question: Which gland secretes insulin?
Answer: The pancreas gland secretes Insulin.
- 4:39 PM IST• 6 Jun 2026
UP CNET 2026: How does yeast reproduce?
Question: How does yeast reproduce?
Answer: Yeast is reproduced through budding.
- 4:35 PM IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 6 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 IST• 5 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 IST• 5 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 IST• 5 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 IST• 5 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 IST• 5 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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