UP CNET 2026: Mop-Up Round Counselling, Admission Dates and More Information

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

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Aug 3, 2026 19:00 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The UP CNET 2026 Mop-Up Round Counselling process was conducted online. The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University released the UP CNET Mop-up Round result 2026 on August 1. The candidates can take admission as per the dates assigned in their provisional allotment letter. 

Latest Update

  • UP CNET 2026 Seat Allocation Result (Mop-Up Round) released on August 1, 2026
  • Last date to report at the allotted college to take admission was August 5

Get the UP CNET 2026 Counselling Bulletin & Dates here

Check the ABVMU Counselling Schedule and Process in detail

 Download UP CNET 2026 PDF Here
Table of contents
  • What is UP CNET Exam?
  • UP CNET 2026 Exam Dates
  • UP CNET Counselling 2026
  • UP CNET Cutoff 2026
  • UP CNET Eligibility and Application Form
  • UP CNET Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation
  • UP CNET 2026 Admit Card
  • UP CNET 2026 Results
  • UP CNET Exam Analysis 2026
  • UP CNET 2026 Test Centers
  • UP CNET 2026 FAQs
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What is UP CNET Exam?

The UP CNET exam is a state-wide exam conducted by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University. It is conducted to select candidates for admission to the undergraduate Course (B.Sc. Nursing) in the participating institutions. Students can check the UP CNET exam highlights below: 

Particulars

Details

Conducting Body 

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), UP, Lucknow

Exam Mode

Offline (OMR Sheet mode)

Frequency

Once in a year

Courses Covered

BSc Nursing

Current Status

Round 2 Counselling going on

Next Event

Mop-up Counselling

UP CNET 2026 Exam Dates

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
01 Aug ' 26

UP CNET 2026 Mop-up Couselling Result

24 Jul ' 26 - 27 Jul ' 26

UP CNET 2026 Mop-up Couselling Start on

14 Jul ' 26

UP CNET 2026 Round 2 Couselling Result

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UP CNET Counselling 2026

UP CNET Counselling is the last stage of the examination process. ABVMU conduct the counselling online only and the candidates are directed to report at the allotted college/insitute within the prescribed dates. The UP CNET 2026 Mop-Up Round Counselling result was released on July 31.

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UP CNET Cutoff 2026

The ABVMU is not releasing the UP CNET Cutoff 2026 in the public domain. The candidates can check their round-wise and category-wise UP CNET cutoff by logging in with their application number and password. 

UP CNET BSc Nursing Minimum Percentile

The minimum qualifying criteria (in percentiles) of the BSc Nursing entrance exam are as follows:

  • General - 50th
  • General- PwD - 45th
  • SC/ST/OBC- 40th 
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UP CNET Eligibility and Application Form

The ABVMU prescribe the UP CNET eligibility in the official information bulletin. The candidates need to confirm whether they fulfil all of them or not. In case of any variation, the University can cancel the candidature at any stage of the examination/admission process. Check some of the eligibility criteria for UP CNET exam below:

  • The minimum age for admission is 17 years on or before 31st December of the exam year.
  • Candidates with Science who have passed (10+2) examination must have obtained a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) taken together and passed in English individually from any recognised board.
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category who have obtained 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) taken together.
  • English is a compulsory subject in Class 11 and 12 for eligibility for admission in the BSc Nursing programme.
  • Unless a candidate is declared medically fit by the Medical Board constituted by the Government Medical College or the District CMO, he/she will not be eligible to join the course.

UP CNET Application Fee

The ABVMU prescribed the UP CNET application fee for each category separately in the information bulletin. The candidates can see the UP CNET application fee below:

CNET Applicant Category Application Fee (INR)
UR/OBC 3000/-
SC/ST/PwD 2000/-

The candidates were required to pay the application fee online only.

UP CNET Application Form 2026

The UP CNET applications were closed on May 21. The candidates were required to fill the registration form first to generate the application number and password. The candidates were asked to log in with the newly created login id and password and fill the application form. The application form was deemed completed after paying the application fee and getting the Acknowledgement page.

The candidates are advised to read the UP CNET 2026 information bulletin before filling the application form. This year, the University merged the application filing and correction process.

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UP CNET Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation

The ABVMU conduct the UP CNET exam offline in an OMR-based mode. The candidates are required to mark their answers in the OMR sheet provided by the university. The candidates can see the highlights UP CNET exam pattern below:

UP CNET Exam Pattern

BSc Nursing Exam Pattern

Duration

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

Mode of examination

Offline (Pen and Paper-based)

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

Medium

English & Hindi

The candidates can get more information about the UP CNET Exam Pattern 2026.

UP CNET Syllabus

The university does not provide the details of the UP CNET syllabus in the information bulletin. It notifies that the syllabus of Class XI and XII of UP Board will be deemed as its syllabus. But it provides the weightage of the subjects in the information bulletin as given below:

Subjects

Weightage

Nursing Aptitude

20%

Physics

20%

Chemistry

20%

Biology

20%

English of Intermediate Standard

20%

The weightage of all the topics is the same; hence, the candidate should equally distribute their effort while preparing for the exam.

UP CNET Preparation Strategy

The candidates are advised to prepare all the topics studied in Class XI and XII because it will form the basis of the UP CNET Exam. Some of the important points for UP CNET preparation are given below:

  • Read, learn and understand the Concepts of Physics and Chemistry. 
  • Prepare the Biological process as given in the Biology topics.
  • Solve the previous year's question papers in a time-bound manner
  • Prepare for time management during the paper.
  • Revision should be done periodically

Also Read: Tips to Crack UP CNET 2026 in First Attempt

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UP CNET 2026 Admit Card

The UP CNET 2026 admit card/hall ticket was available at https://www.abvmucet26.co.in/. Candidates downloaded it through www.abvmuup.edu.in. The UP CNET admit card were downloaded with the help of Registered ID Number & Login Password. The UP CNET hall ticket was not sent by post. Candidates are advised to preserve his/her UP CNET admit card in good condition for future.

 

UP CNET 2025 Admit Card

UP CNET 2026 Admit Card

Direct Link to Download UP CNET Admit Card 2026

The candidates will be able to download their UP CNET admit card 2026 from the direct link given below after its release:

Direct Link to Download UP CNET 2026 Admit Card: https://abvmucet26.co.in/entrance2026/login?form=2 

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UP CNET 2026 Results

UP CNET 2026 results have been declared by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow. The candidates can check their results and download their UP CNET scorecard in the following manner:

  • Go to https://www.abvmucet26.co.in/ 
  • Follow the UP CNET 2026 Login link
  • Enter application number/roll number and date of birth
  • Click on the UP CNET 2026 scorecard link
  • The UP CNET 2026 result will appear on the screen

The candidates are advised to keep their UP CNET scorecard safe because it will be required during counselling.

Direct Link to Check and Download UP CNET 2026 Result - https://www.abvmucet26.co.in/entrance2026/candidate-dashboard 

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UP CNET Exam Analysis 2026

The ABVMU was conducted on June 6. The exam was conducted statewide in offline mode. The candidates and exam experts shared that the paper was moderate. The candidates can see the section-wise difficulty of the UP CNET 2026 below:

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

 

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UP CNET 2026 Test Centers

UP CNET 2026 Test Centers are located in the major cities of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates willing to appear for the BSc nursing, Post Basic BSc nursing entrance exam can choose one of the following test cities as mentioned below:

  1. Agra
  2. Aligarh
  3. Ayodhya
  4. Azamgarh
  5. Bareilly
  6. Basti
  7. Banda
  8. Ghaziabad
  9. Gonda
  10. Gorakhpur
  11. Jhansi
  12. Kanpur
  13. Lucknow
  14. Meerut
  15. Mirzapur
  16. Moradabad
  17. Prayagraj
  18. Saharanpur
  19. Varanasi
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UP CNET 2026 FAQs

The candidates can see here the UP CNET 2026 most important questions.

Q:   What is the passing marks for CNET exam?
A: 

As per the prospectus shared by the conducting body, ABVMU, the passing marks in the CNET exam are: 50th percentile for General, 45th percentile for PwD category, and 40th percentile for the reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC candidates. 

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

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.

Q:   Who can appear for the UP CNET exam?
A: 

Candidates with minimum age for admission is 17 years on or before 31st December 2026 can apply for the nursing entrance exam. It is mandatory to have passed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) taken together. English must be a mandatory subject in Class 12. 45 per cent aggregate marks in PCB for general category candidates, and 40% marks in PCB for reserved category candidates are mandatory. 

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

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 40% for reserved categories and 45% marks for the general category.

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