Can I make changes to my CNET nursing application form after submitting it?

Yes, the UP CNET application correction window will be opened for a span of one week. Candidates will be allowed to make some basic changes in the CNET nursing application form. After the stipulated date, no candidate will be allowed to make changes to the CNET application form. Please note that Primary Information submitted during registration cannot be changed or altered. The editing of limited field(s) can be done during the Form correction window.

When will I have to choose the UP CNET 2026 test centre to appear for the exam?

UP CNET BSc nursing test centre list is displayed for the candidates when they fill the application form. It is one of the crucial steps to choose the CNET test centre city to appear in the exam. Generally, all the test cities will be located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can choose anyone of the test cities among several choices which falls in their vicinity.

What is the minimum age limit to apply for the CNET 2026 exam?

The minimum age limit to apply for the UP CNET 2026 exam is generally set at 17 years as of December 31, 2026. The exam is held once a year by ABVMU, Lucknow. It is mandatory to fill out the application form to appear for the UG-level nursing entrance.

When will the CNET application process begin?

The CNET application process is over for the academic year 2026-27. The application window is expected to begin in March and will continue till April 2026. The entire CNET nursing 2026 application process will be conducted online through the official website, abvmuup.edu.in.

Who conducts the CNET BSc nursing application process?

The UP CNET BSc nursing application process is conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh. The candidate should visit the official website, abvmuup.edu.in. and click on the link for Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026.

Till when can I apply for the CNET nursing application process?

Last year, the application window was open till May 3, 2025 after it got extended. The dates for the current year have not been announced yet. The CNET application will be submitted through the online mode only via the official website, abvmuup.edu.in. Please note that application is submitted cannot be withdrawn. The examination fee, once deposited, will not be refunded.

What education qualification is mandatory to be eligible for CNET nursing exam?

To pursue the BSc nursing programme a candidate must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent exam. The candidate should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in class 12. Minimum Marks required to apply for the exam are 45% for reserved categories and 50% marks for the general category to apply for the qualifying examination.

Will the UP CNET registration last date 2026 get extended?

UP CNET 2026 registration dates have not been released yet. However, last year the registration deadline was extended from April 26 to May 3. The conducting body, ABVMU, will inform the candidates regarding such changes through a notification, which will be published on the official website.

What if I forget my UP CNET registration ID number?

If a candidate forgets his/her Registration Id number, click on “Forgot Registration Id Number” on official website to receive again Unique Registration Id number on registered mobile number via a SMS or Email.

What is the maximum age limit to appear for the UP CNET 2026 exam?

Candidate not more than 35 years of age can apply for the UP CNET exam. The minimum age to appear for the CNET nursing exam is 17 years. Age is an important criterion. Candidates must adhere to it while filling the application form. Candidates not fulfilling this criterion but having qualified the exam will not be given admission to the CNET participating institutes.

Is English in Class 12th compulsory to apply for the UP CNET 2026 exam?

Yes, English is a compulsory subject in class 12th to apply for the UP CNET exam. Candidates must also have passed physics, chemistry, and biology with 50 per cent overall aggregate in class 12th to be eligible to apply for the nursing entrance exam. Reserved category candidates must have scored 45 per cent marks to be eligible for appearing in the entrance exam.

What is the UP CNET nursing application fee?

A UP CNET application fee of INR 3000 needs to be paid by the Unreserved/Other Backward Classes (UR/OBC) category students. While applicants from Scheduled Cast/Scheduled Tribe/Persons with Disability (SC/ST/PwD) category are required to pay INR 2000.

What is Upload Live Photograph feature of the UP CNET 2026 application process?

As per this unique feature that has been introduced by ABVMU, the applicant is expected to sit in front of the laptop/computer through which he/she is filling out the CNET Application form. Then click their picture and upload it in live format. This practice has been established to fetch true and authentic data.

UP CNET Application Form 2026: Registration Date, Fees & How to Apply

73 Students Q&A

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 01:26 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

UP CNET 2026 Application Form: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh will soon release the UP CNET 2026 brochure to notify the exam process. The University will release all the important dates in the information bulleting related to the application dates, exam and counselling dates. The UP CNET 2026 exam will be conducted in May 2026 and the candidates will get around one month to fill the application forms online on the official website which will be released with the information bulletin. In the said period the candidates will be required to pay their application fee online.

The Uninversity will notify the UP CNET 2026 dates in the information bulletin. The UP. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website, abvmuup.edu.in, and this page to stay updated with the registration process status. There is no offline mode of submitting the CNET application forms. The complete process will be conducted online. Read all about the CNET application fee, application correction dates, and much more here:

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UP CNET Eligibility Criteria 2026
UP CNET 2026 Exam Dates
UP CNET Application Process 2026
CNET Application Fee 2026
UP CNET Application Correction 2026
UP CNET 2026 Registration FAQs

UP CNET Eligibility Criteria 2026

UP CNET 2026 Exam Dates

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
21 May ' 25	UP CNET 2025 Exam
15 May ' 25 - 21 May ' 25	UP CNET 2025 Admit Card
19 Apr ' 25 - 26 Apr ' 25	UP CNET 2025 Application Correction
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