UP CNET 2026 Answer Key (Released); Download OMR Sheet PDF

UP Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026 ( UP CNET )

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Mar 6, 2026 01:21 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

UP CNET 2026 Answer Key: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh will release the UP CNET answer key online only on its official website. The University will release the official website with the official notification of the UP CNET 2026 Exam. The candidates should note that the exam will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Exam and the University will release it answer key within a week. It will be followed by the UP CNET 2026 result

The CNET 2025 answer key was released by the exam conducting body on May 26, 2025, at the official website, abvmucet25.co.in. Candidates are urged to visit the login page, enter their details such as “Registration ID No.” and “Password” to access the UP CNET answer key.

CNET 2025 Answer Key - DOWNLOAD NOW (DIRECT LINK)

Table of contents
  • What After CNET 2025 Answer Key?
  • UP CNET 2026 Exam Dates
  • What is UP CNET 2025 Answer Key?
  • How to Download CNET Answer Key 2025?
  • UP CNET Expected Cutoff 2025
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What After CNET 2025 Answer Key?

ABVMU, UP released the provisional CNET answer key, and candidates were allowed a day to object to the CNET answer key 2025. Find out the steps to raise objections against the CNET provisional answer key 2025. Know the objection-raising fee, how to calculate marks, and how to download the UP CNET 2025 answer key here:

After the announcement of the CNET 2025 answer key, the conducting body invited objections from the candidates to challenge the provisional answer key. After this exercise was concluded, the CNET final answer key was released. The CNET result was released on the same day. Please remember that the CNET result cannot be challenged, and it cannot be revised or rechecked under any circumstances. Post the result declaration, ABVMU released the counselling schedule and a seat matrix highlighting the colleges and seats available for the BSc nursing programme.  

UP CNET 2026 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UP CNET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
28 Jul ' 25

CNET 2025 Counselling Mop-up Round Seat Allotment

12 Jul ' 25

CNET 2025 Counselling Mop-up Round Seat Matrix

12 Jul ' 25 - 17 Jul ' 25

CNET 2025 Counselling Mop-up Round Registration

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What is UP CNET 2025 Answer Key?

Find out the steps to download the UP CNET 2025 Answer Key:

  1. Visit the official website of the CNET 2025 exam, abvmucet25.co.in.
  2. Provide your login details to download the UP CNET Answer Key. Login details are mandatory to download the CNET answer key. So, keep them ready.
  3. As the UP CNET answer key will show up on your screen, download it and tally it with the OMR filled in at the time of the offline CNET entrance examination.

How to Raise Objections Against UP CNET 2025 Answer Key?

In case, candidate is not satisfied with the choices marked by the ABVMU evaluators, he/she is free to raise objections against the same and file for challenge. The process to challenge the CNET answer key is mentioned below:

  1. Visit UP CNET 2025 exam official website, abvmucet25.co.in
  2. Log in to the ABVMU admission portal by providing your credentials
  3. Click on the CNET answer key followed by the question(s) you want to challenge.
  4. Submit an acceptable supporting document or reference to provide the valid ground of raising objection
  5. Pay the objection fee (as mentioned).
  6. Submit the answer key objection form within the deadline so that it gets accepted and reviews by the evaluators.
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Q:   When will ABVMU release UP CNET 2025 answer key?
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The UP CNET provisional answer key was released on May 26, 2025, on abvmucet25.co.in and later the final answer key was released along with the result on the same day. Candidates can refer to both to validate their answers. 

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How to Download CNET Answer Key 2025?

Click on the direct link to download the CNET 2025 answer key. Click on the link against the SET that you received in the exam, and check your CNET answers now:

CNET Answer Key SET

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SET A

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SET B

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SET C

DIRECT LINK TO DOWNLOAD

SET D

DIRECT LINK TO DOWNLOAD

Why download the CNET 2025 Answer Key?

The CNET 2025 answer key was released to enable the candidates to tally the options they selected at the time of appearing for the exam. Candidates who appeared for the exam on May 21, 2025, could download the CNET 2025 answer key from the official website. It is advised to cross-verify the answers being chosen in the OMR against the question. After downloading the CNET provisional answer key, it becomes easy to gauge an idea of the expected score in the exam. An expected cutoff and the colleges in which one wants to seek admission can also be analysed.

ABVMU has uploaded the answer key along with the OMR filled in the candidate's login window. In case any candidate finds the option marked by the conducting body to be invalid or incorrect, he/she can raise an objection against the same within the prescribed deadline.

CNET 2025 Final Answer Key

ABVMU, UP has released the CNET 2025 Final Answer Key along with the CNET 2025 result. Candidates can check the CNET 2025 Final Answer Key, which comprises the final changes raised after challenging the CNET provisional answer key. The CNET Final Answer Key cannot be challenged any further. Consider it as the final decision of the exam conducting body.

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UP CNET Expected Cutoff 2025

Provided the CNET 2025 exam difficulty level was EASY to MODERATE, this year experts and candidates are expecting the CNET 2025 cutoff to go HIGH. Take a look at the category-wise CNET 2025 expected cutoff as mentioned below:

Candidate Category

CNET Cutoff

UR/General

88-90

OBC

85-88

EWS

84-87

SC

80-82

ST

79-81

PH

75-78

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does expected cutoff differs from the CNET cutoff for nursing colleges?
A: 

Yes, the CNET expected cutoff is based on the exam analysis and the question paper solved by the experts. However, the actual cutoff is shared by the conducting body to help candidates know their qualifying status for counselling.  

Q:   Who releases CNET nursing expected cutoff?
A: 

CNET nursing expected cutoff 2025 will be released by the experts of the top coaching institutes. Candidates who appear for the exam generally remain anxious about analyzing and assessing their performance. The expected cutoff scores help candidates ascertain their predictive scores in the entrance exam and also gives an overview about their expected ranks.

Q:   What is the CNET expected cutoff for BSc nursing programme for the academic year 2025?
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The CNET expected cutoff for BSc nursing programme was released by the experts of the top nursing coaching institutes. Candidates can check the expected cutoff scores to ascertain their predictive scores in the exam.

Category

CNET 2025 cutoff marks

General

105

EWS

98

SC

90

ST

85

OBC

100

Special Quota

80

 

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Exam pattern of UP CNET 2026 will be released along with official brochure. As per existing exam pattern, exam will be held in offline mode. A total of 120 questions will be there in exam and students will be given 140 minutes to answer them.

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Abhishek Divya

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The UP CNET exam is an offline exam that is conducted by ABVMU, UP, for admission to the BSc nursing course. It is a pen and paper-based exam wherein candidates will get an OMR sheet to answer the questions within the specified time limit. 

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Kanishk Dhawan

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Generally, 1 Lacs to 1.5 Lacs aspirants appear for the UP CNET exam in general every year. Last year, Around 1.30 Lacs candidates registered for the CNET exam, as against 117,000 candidates who appeared for the BSc nursing entrance.

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Pallavi Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Some of the books to refer to for the CNET Exam preparation are: Nursing Entrance Exam Guide by Arihant Experts, UPCNET BSc Nursing Entrance Exam Book by  P.K. Panwar, UPCNET 3.0 B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam Practice Set by Test Prep Publication.

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Aishwarya Pathak

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

To prepare for the UP CNET exam, candidates are expected to practice the mock tests and previous year question papers. There are good preparation books that carry model test papers. 

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Nishtha Nishtha

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The UP CNET post-basic nursing exam will comprise three sections. In the first section, topics such as Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, and Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing. 

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Nidhi Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

UP CNET valid photo ID proofs, such as Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, are allowed along with the admit card at the test centre for the purpose of verification. Carry one of these IDs to present at the entry gate. 

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Nishtha Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The UP CNET admit card will be released on the official website. ABVMU will inform candidates about this and will not be sending the hall ticket via email or post. Candidate will have to visit the portal and provide login details to download the PDF document and keep it printout for the exam day. 

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Saumya Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

UP CNET admit card contains details such as candidate's name, test centre address, DOB, reporting time, exam day instructions, roll number, subject, exam date and time.  

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Anshuman Dhyani

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The UP CNET test centre request for change will not be entertained by ABVMU, the official conducting body. Once allocated on the admit card, the examination centre address will not be altered. Pick and choose the test city carefully at the time of filling the application form.  

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Raj Rai

Beginner-Level 5

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