
UP CNET 2026 Counselling: The BSc nursing course counselling will be conducted as per the schedule released by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh. The University will soon release its examination calendar to notify the UP CNET 2026 dates officially. The candidates are suggested to follow the examination schedule to apply and prepare for the exam.
The University will release the information bulletin to notify all the important information about the UP CNET 2026 exam. The candidates are suggested to read and understand all the details of eligibility, age limit and the counselling process. The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh, is the conducting conducting body for the UP CNET exam and will release the official website for UP CNET registration and application. The notification is expected in May 2026.
- CNET Counselling Schedule 2026
- UP CNET 2026 Exam Dates
- CNET Qualifying Criteria 2026
- UP CNET Counselling Process 2026
- CNET Expected Cutoff 2025
- UP CNET Top Participating Colleges
- UP CNET 2026 Counselling FAQs
CNET Counselling Schedule 2026
The Atal Bihari Medical University will release UP CNET 2026 Counselling schedule after the UP CNET result 2026. The candidates can see below the expected dates for the UP CNET Counselling 2026:
| CNET Counselling Events | CNET Counselling Dates |
|---|---|
| CNET Counselling Round 1 | |
| Registration and choice filling begins | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Registration and choice filling ends | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allocation Result | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting to the College begins | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting to the College ends | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| CNET Counselling Round 2 | |
| Registration and choice filling begins | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Registration and choice filling ends | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allocation Result | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting to the College begins | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting to the College ends | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| CNET Counselling Mop-up Round 2026 | |
| Display of Seat Matrix | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Registration and choice filling begins | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Registration and choice filling ends | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Display of Post Resignation Seat Matrix | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| End of Registration | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allocation Result | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting to the College begins | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting to the College ends | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Stray Vacancy Round | |
| Registration Begins | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Registration Ends | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Allotment Result | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Academic Sessions begins | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Commonly asked questions
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.
The UP CNET 2026 qualifying criteria determines the candidates eligibility in following ways:
- It showcases if an aspirant is eligible to participate in the couselling process
- Percentiles help normalize scores, especially if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts
- Different percentiles for categories (UR, OBC, SC/ST, PwD) are provided to determine the eligibility and reservation criteria for each category
- It provides a benchmark for selection in further rounds of admission.
The CNET BSc nursing counselling for admission to the BSc nursing four-year programme will tentatively begin in June 2026. 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. The CNET exam is expected to be held in May 2026, and the results of the BSc nursing exam will be declared almost a week later. Only those candidates who appeared for the entrance exam will be able to participate in the CNET counselling.
UP CNET 2026 Exam Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UP CNET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jun ' 26 | UP CNET 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past 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 |
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 |
Commonly asked questions
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
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 Counselling Process 2026
The UP CNET Counselling process is expected to start in June 2026. There will be three round of Counselling conducted online only. The candidates can see below the 2025 Counselling process to get the details of Counselling process.
The CNET counselling started on June 2, 2025. Three rounds of counselling were held, including a fourth round, which was held as the seats remained vacant. The fourth round was an offline mop-up round, was held in Lucknow.
CNET Seat Matrix
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.
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CNET 2025 Counselling Registration
Interested candidates were allowed to apply for the CNET 2025 counselling. A CNET counseling registration was floated on the official website. Qualifying candidates had to fill in the form and pay counselling application fee to be eligible to participate in the CNET counselling process.
CNET Counselling Registration Fees 2025
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 candidates who have not been allotted any seat were refunded the Counselling Security fee (INR 5000/-) through 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 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 2025
The list of important documents required for document verification at the time of seeking admission to the nursing institute is mentioned below:
- 10th marksheet and DOB proof certificate
- 12th marksheet
- Passport-sized photographs
- Domicile Certificate
- Category certificate
- 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/-).
Commonly asked questions
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.
CNET Expected Cutoff 2025
The UP CNET 2025 expected cutoff for admission to top government and private nursing colleges is expected to be as tabulated below:
| Category |
CNET 2025 cutoff marks |
|---|---|
| General |
105 |
| EWS |
98 |
| SC |
90 |
| ST |
85 |
| OBC |
100 |
| Special Quota |
80 |
Commonly asked questions
The UP CNET 2025 (Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test) cutoff is released by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) every year for the candidates who are called for counselling. Find out the cutoff score for the academic year 2025-26 as mentioned below:
Category | Percentile | Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
General | 50th | 105 |
EWS | — | 98 |
OBC | 40th | 100 |
SC | 40th | 90 |
ST | 40th | 85 |
General PwD | 45th | 90 |
SC/ST/OBC PwD | 40th | 85 |
Special Quota | — | 80 |
As per the seat matrix released by ABVMU, the official CNET counselling conducting body, the seats available for admission are:
Type of College | Number of Colleges | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
Government Colleges | 46 | 3,000 |
Private Colleges | 234 | 8,610 |
Total | 280 | 11,610 |
Some of the top private institutes participating in the UP CNET counselling process for BSc nursing admission are:
- Sahara College of Nursing, Lucknow
- Mayo College of Nursing
- Nightingale Institute of Nursing, Noida
- Vivekananda College of Nursing, Lucknow
- Krishna Institute of Nursing Science
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow |
Up to 500 rank for the General Category |
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| Lucknow |
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| Lucknow |
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| 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:
Commonly asked questions
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.
UP CNET 2026 Counselling FAQs
The candidates can see below the important questions related to the UP CNET counselling process.
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.
UP CNET Exam
Student Forum
Answered a month 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 6
Registration - 28 Mar '26 - 20 May '26
What is pattern of UP CNET exam 2026?