UP CNET 2026 Stray Round Counselling: Registration, Dates, Seat Matrix, Seat Allotment Result

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

Mridula Sharma
Updated on Sep 22, 2026 11:45 IST

By Mridula Sharma, Senior Executive

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University has announced UP CNET 2026 Special Stray Round Counselling for admission to four-year B.Sc. Nursing course. The counselling is being conducted to fill vacant seats available after earlier rounds of counselling. Candidates were required to register online through official CNET 2026 website from September 21 to September 25, 2026, till 6 PM. The seat matrix for this round has been released on the official website. The counselling began on September 28, 2026.

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University conducted the UP CNET 2026 exam on June 6. 

Table of contents
  • UP CNET Counselling Schedule 2026
  • UP CNET 2026 Exam Dates
  • CNET Qualifying Criteria 2026
  • UP CNET Counselling Process 2026
  • UP CNET Top Participating Colleges
  • UP CNET 2026 Counselling FAQs
UP CNET Logo

UP CNET Counselling Schedule 2026

The Atal Bihari Medical University has released UP CNET 2026 Counselling schedule after the UP CNET result 2026. The candidates can see below the dates for the UP CNET Counselling 2026:

CNET Counselling Events CNET Counselling Dates
CNET Counselling Round 1
Registration and choice filling begins

14.06.2026 (Sunday)

Registration and choice filling ends

18.06.2026 (Thursday)

Seat Allocation Result

21.06.2026 (Sunday)

Reporting to the College begins

22.06.2026 (Monday) to
01.07.2026 (Wednesday)

Reporting to the College ends

01.07.2026 (Wednesday)

CNET Counselling Round 2
Registration and choice filling begins

06.07.2026 (Monday)

Registration and choice filling ends

11.07.2026 (Saturday)

Seat Allocation Result

14.07.2026 (Tuesday)

Reporting to the College begins

15.07.2026 (Wednesday) to
20.07.2026 (Monday)

Reporting to the College ends

20.07.2026 (Monday)

CNET Counselling Mop-up Round 2026
Display of Seat Matrix 24-Jul-2026
Start of online Resignation of allotted seat  in Round 1 & 2 from Candidate login 24-Jul-2026
End of online resignation of  allotted seat  in Round 1 & 2  from Candidate login 27-Jul-2026
Display of Post-Resignation Seat Matrix 28-Jul-2026
End of Registration for Online Counselling & Choice Filling 31-Jul-2026
Announcement of Seat Allocation 01-Aug-2026
Acceptance of Seat Allocation & Reporting at College for Admission Process 01.08.2026 (Saturday) to 05.08.2026 (Wednesday)
Reporting to the College ends 05.08.2026 (Wednesday)
Stray Vacancy Round
Registration Begins 11-Aug-2026
Registration Ends 19-Aug-2026
Counselling Date 24-Aug-2026
Special Stray Vacancy Round
Registration Begins 21-Sep-2026
Registration Ends 25-Sep-2026
Counselling Date 28-Sep-2026

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh, is the conducting body for the UP CNET exam.

Download UP CNET Special Stray Round Counselling Seat Matrix 

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will UP CNET 2026 Mop-Up Round Seat Allocation Result Release?
A: 

The UP CNET 2026 Mop-Up Round Counselling result was released on August 1. The last date to take admission was August 5.

Q:   When will the UP CNET 2026 counselling begin?
A: 

The CNET BSc nursing counselling for admission to the BSc nursing four-year programme started online. There will be three rounds of counselling to fill the vacant seats. Candidates will have to participate in the CNET counselling by paying a counselling registration fee. 

Q:   Why should you refer to the UP CNET qualifying percentile?
A: 

The UP CNET 2026 qualifying criteria determines the candidates eligibility in following ways: 

  1. It showcases if an aspirant is eligible to participate in the couselling process
  2. Percentiles help normalize scores, especially if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts
  3. Different percentiles for categories (UR, OBC, SC/ST, PwD) are provided to determine the eligibility and reservation criteria for each category
  4. It provides a benchmark for selection in further rounds of admission.

UP CNET 2026 Exam Dates

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
21 Sep ' 26 - 25 Sep ' 26

UP CNET 2026 Special Stray Round Counselling Registration

24 Aug ' 26 - 28 Aug ' 26

UP CNET 2026 Stray Round Couselling Start

11 Aug ' 26 - 19 Aug ' 26

UP CNET 2026 Stray Round Couselling Registration

UP CNET Logo

CNET Qualifying Criteria 2026

As per the official prospectus issued by ABVMU, UP, the UP CNET 2026 qualifying percentile for the general category is placed at the 50th percentile, 45th for general PWD candidates and 40th percentile for SC, ST & OBC categories, including SC, ST & OBC PWD.

Category

Qualifying Percentile

General/Unreserved

50th Percentile

PWD candidates

45th Percentile

SC, ST & OBC, and OBC PwD

40th Percentile

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   What factors affect UP CNET counselling cutoff?
A: 

The UP CNET counselling cutoff is impacted by the following factors as mentioned below: 

1.       Number of applicants

2.       Seat availability

3.       Exam difficulty

4.       Reservation policies

Q:   What is the UP CNET Qualifying Criteria 2026?
A: 

The UP CNET qualifying criteria for admission to the BSc nursing course are shared in the official prospectus. Candidates can take a look at the category-wise table mentioned below: 

Category

Qualifying Percentile

General / Unreserved (UR)

50th Percentile

EWS

50th Percentile

PwD (General & EWS)

45th Percentile

SC / ST / OBC

40th Percentile

SC / ST / OBC PwD

40th Percentile

UP CNET Logo

UP CNET Counselling Process 2026

The UP CNET Counselling process started online after the declaration of result. There are three round of Counselling conducted online only. The candidates can see below the 2026 Counselling process to get the details of Counselling process.

CNET Seat Matrix

The seat matrix was released initially by the counselling conducting body on the official website, abvmuup.edu.in. The CNET seat matrix informs candidates about the colleges in which candidates can apply, against the seat availability in each institute. All these details are mentioned category-wise. The candidates can see the UP CNET Seat Matrix 2026

Download Here: UP CNET 2026 Seat Matrix Round 1 

CNET 2026 Counselling Registration

Interested candidates were allowed to apply for the CNET 2026 counselling. A CNET counselling registration was floated on the official website. Qualifying candidates had to fill in the form and pay the counselling application fee to be eligible to participate in the CNET counselling process.  

CNET Counselling Registration Fees 2026

A registration fee of INR 500/- as Counselling Registration Fee (NON-Refundable) and INR 5000/- as Counselling Security Fee had to be paid through online mode. The admitted candidates and those who were not allotted any seat were refunded the Counselling Security fee (INR 5000/-) using the bank information provided at the time of counselling registration. 

CNET Choice filling and option locking

As per the data provided in the CNET seat matrix, candidates had to participate in the choice filling. Candidates can choose as many colleges as they want to apply for the BSc nursing programme. After filling in the choices, it is mandatory to lock those options and wait for the result.

CNET Seat Allotment Result

As per the preference chosen and the performance of the candidates in the exam, candidates were allotted a seat. The CNET seat allotment result was published on the admission portal. Candidates had to use their login details to find out the allotment result.

Document Verification and Fee Payment

The final step of the CNET counselling process is ‘Reporting at the allotted institute’. Candidates will have to present themselves within the given deadline once the institute is allotted to them. The admission seekers are also advised to carry the documents given below for the purpose of verification at the time of admission. A Seat Confirmation Fee of INR 40000/- (Rs. Forty thousand only) must be paid through online mode/challan method to ABVMU, UP, to confirm seat allotment. 

Documents Required for CNET Counselling 2026

The list of important documents required for document verification at the time of seeking admission to the nursing institute is mentioned below:

  1. 10th marksheet and DOB proof certificate
  2. 12th marksheet
  3. Passport-sized photographs
  4. Domicile Certificate
  5. Category certificate
  6. Medical Certificate (The candidates who are issued a provisional Seat allotment letter are required to submit the certificate of medical fitness issued by the Government Medical College/District Hospital/District CMO.)

Please note that Original certificates and other fees are to be submitted ONLY at the start of the academic session.

Reporting at the Institute

After the document verification, candidates had to pay the course fee to book the seat. In case the candidate fails to pay the course fee, then the allotted seat will be cancelled. Failing to report to the allotted college within the specified date and time will lead to forfeiture of the Counselling security fee (INR 5000/-). 

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   When should I pay the CNET Seat Confirmation fee?
A: 

The CNET seat conformation fee of INR 40,000/- needs to be paid if the candidates is ready to seek admission to the allotted institute. The seat confirmation fee is to be paid in online mode/challan method to ABVMU, UP. As per the information brochure, this amount will be transferred to the allotted college and adjusted against tuition fee after completion of all rounds of Counselling process.

Q:   Please provide a list of top private UP CNET participating institutes.
A: 

Some of the top private institutes participating in the UP CNET counselling process for BSc nursing admission are: 

  1. Sahara College of Nursing, Lucknow
  2. Mayo College of Nursing
  3. Nightingale Institute of Nursing, Noida
  4. Vivekananda College of Nursing, Lucknow
  5. Krishna Institute of Nursing Science
UP CNET Logo

UP CNET Top Participating Colleges

There are around 250 government and private colleges in UP that offer the BSc nursing programme, out of which 23 colleges are government nursing institutes. Candidates who qualify for the exam will be called for counselling by these institutes. The academic session for all the participating colleges began on August 18, 2025 as per the official guidelines by ABVMU. 

Top Government Nursing Colleges in UP

Take a look at the top government colleges of UP, in which candidates will be able to seek admission if they secured up to 500 rank in the CNET 2025 exam.

College

Location

Rank

KGMU

Lucknow

Up to 500 rank for the General Category

RML

Lucknow

SGPGI

Lucknow

UPUMS

Etawah

Other Top Nursing Colleges for Admission

In addition to the list of colleges mentioned above, other top colleges in UP where top 1000 rankers can apply for are:

  1. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College, Kanpur (GSVM)
  2. Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Noida (GIMS)
  3. Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
  4. Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut (LLRM)
  5. Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi
Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the UP CNET 2026 counselling registration fee?
A: 

Candidate has to pay INR 500/- as Counselling Registration Fee (NON-Refundable) and INR 5000/- as Counselling Security Fee through online mode. The CNET Counselling Security Fee amount is refundable after the entire counselling process concludes. In case, does not report to the allotted college for document verification and to complete the admission process within the specified date and time, then his/her counselling security fee will be forfeited.

Q:   How many candidates applied for UP CNET?
A: 

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.

Nursing exams whose registrations are closing soon

Register now and prepare to increase your chances at top colleges which accept these exams

Registration ends soon
Exam D-day soon
Counselling ongoing
About to start
Registration started
CGCUET 2026 Registration

1 Nov '25 - 29 Sep '26

View allNursing exams
UP CNET Logo

UP CNET 2026 Counselling FAQs

The candidates can see below the important questions related to the UP CNET counselling process.

Q:   Is it mandatory to participate in ABVMU CNET counselling?
A: 

Yes, candidates who have qualified the ABVMU CNET 2025 exam must participate in the counselling process. The BSc nursing college will be allotted on the basis of the seats available in the targeted institute and the rank secured in the entrance exam. Those candidates who did not apply for the counselling will not get admission to the UP CNET nursing participating institutes this year. They will have to appear again for the exam in the upcoming academic session.

Q:   When will the UP CNET 2026 counselling seat matrix release?
A: 

The UP CNET seat matrix for each round of counselling will be released stage by stage before each round of counselling. Candidates will be able to download the CNET seat matrix 2026 either from the official website or through this page of Shiksha.com. The CNET seat matrix will help candidates know the course and college availability as per the rank secured.

Q:   What are the counselling fees for UP CNET?
A: 

Eligible candidates have to register using their existing CNET 2026 login, upload the required Class 10 and Class 12 documents and pay a non-refundable counselling registration fee of INR 500.

Q:   What is the cut off for the UP CNET 2026 exam?
A: 

The UP CNET 2026 Cut Off qualifying percentile set by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) is the 50th percentile for General/EWS candidates and the 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC candidates. 

Q:   Which book is best for the UP CNET entrance exam?
A: 

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.

qna

UP CNET Exam

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 6 days ago

The UP CNET 2026 Cut Off qualifying percentile set by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) is the 50th percentile for General/EWS candidates and the 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC candidates. 

M

Mridula Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 6 days ago

Eligible candidates have to register using their existing CNET 2026 login, upload the required Class 10 and Class 12 documents and pay a non-refundable counselling registration fee of INR 500.

M

Mridula Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The university may provide the UP CNET 2026 Answer Key in an online format or PDF, depending on the official notification. 

M

Mridula Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, candidates can challenge multiple answers if they find discrepancies. However, they must follow the prescribed procedure and submit valid supporting evidence for each objection.

M

Mridula Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates may need their CNET registration number, password or other login credentials to access the answer key and raise objections.

M

Mridula Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

If the university finds an answer to be incorrect after reviewing the objections, it may make necessary changes and release the final UP CNET Answer Key 2026.

M

Mridula Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

If ABVMU charges an objection fee, candidates have to pay it while submitting their challenge. The applicable fee and payment details are announced along with the objection window.

M

Mridula Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

After submitting the objection, candidates should download and save the UP CNET 2026 answer key objection receipt. 

M

Mridula Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, candidates can raise objections against the provisional UP CNET Answer Key 2026 if they believe any answer is incorrect. 

M

Mridula Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates can compare their answers with the official answer key and calculate their probable score according to the marking scheme of the CNET 2026 exam.

M

Mridula Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

1 Institutes accepting UP CNET

B.Sc. Nursing
  • ₹ 2.00 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Explore more Nursing exams with upcoming dates

Indian Army Bsc Nursing Exam Date Sep '26
PGIMER BSc Nursing Counselling 2026 Round 3/Mop-Up Round 30 Sep '26

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News