Has ABVMU UP released the UP CNET exam date?

Yes, the UP Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) - 2025 nursing entrance exam was held on May 21, 2025. It is an offline (Pen & Paper Mode) state-level nursing entrance exam. It was held for a duration of 120 minutes. The entrance exam grants admission to both BSc Nursing Course (4 years) and Post Basic BSc Nursing Course (2 Years) programmes.

Who conducts UP CNET exam?

The UP CNET exam is conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), UP, Lucknow for admission to the BSc nursing programme. The UP CNET entrance exam has been instituted for candidates aiming to pursue nursing course in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is an offline (Pen & Paper Mode) exam which is held once a year.

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, informs the candidates regarding such changes through a notification, which gets published on the official website.

Who can appear for the UP CNET exam?

Candidates with minimum age for admission is 17 years on or before 31st December 2025 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.

When will the UP CNET 2026 counselling begin?

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.

What is the UP CNET 2026 counselling registration fee?

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.

When will the UP CNET 2026 counselling seat matrix release?

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.

Can I fill the UP CNET application form now?

The UP CNET application process is expected to begin in March 2026. The UP CNET application forms will be available till April 2026. Candidates need to visit the official website, abvmuup.edu.in to fill out the UP CNET application form online. The UP CNET official notification is expected to release in March 2026.

What is the minimum age eligibility criteria to appear for UP CNET exam?

To appear for the UP CNET 2026 exam, a candidate must be at least 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2026. Candidates must fulfill the UP CNET 2026 exam eligibility criteria to apply for the exam. In case a candidate is 35 years or above, he/she is also not eligible to apply for the exam. Along with the age criteria, educational qualification holds another important role in being eligible for the exam. A candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised government/private board. Mandatory subjects must be Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) taken together and passed in English individually from any recognised board.

What is the eligibility criteria for UP CNET BSc Nursing 2026?

The UP CNET BSc nursing 2026 eligibility criteria is mentioned below: The applicant must be of minimum 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2026 Candidate must have passed (10+2) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) taken together English must be a passed subject individually from the recognised board in (10+2) examination The SC/ST/OBC category who have obtained 40% marks in (PCB) taken together The applicant must have been declared medically fit by the Medical Board of the Government Medical College or the District CMO

Is it mandatory to be declared medically fit to apply for UP CNET exam?

While filling the UP CNET application form, students must be declared medically fit by the Government Medical College or the District CMO. Without fulfilling this requirement, admission to the BSc nursing institute will not be accepted. In addition, the applicant's minimum age for applying is 17 years on or before 31st December 2026.

UP CNET 2026: Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Result

Updated on Dec 9, 2025 11:00 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

UP CNET 2026, or UP Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026 admission process for the next academic year will be held for the BSc nursing programme by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, UP, Lucknow (ABVMU). The entire admission-related events were held and managed online at abvmuup.edu.in.

Meanwhile, candidates can start preparing for the UP CNET 2026 nursing entrance exam, which will be held next year. The entrance exam is a gateway to the UG-level BSc Nursing Course (4 years), and the Post Basic BSc Nursing Course (2 Years). All the Government/Private nursing colleges affiliated with ABVMU accept the scores of this exam. Candidates who are a minimum of 17 years of age will be eligible to apply for the entrance exam. Find out complete details about the UP CNET exam here. Know the application process, eligibility, exam pattern, and syllabus, among other important details, in the upcoming sections:

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UP CNET 2026 Highlights
UP CNET 2026 Exam Dates
UP CNET 2026 Admission Process
UP CNET 2026 Eligibility
UP CNET 2026 Application Process
UP CNET 2026 Test Centers
UP CNET 2026 Admit Card
UP CNET 2026 Exam Pattern
UP CNET 2026 Syllabus
UP CNET 2026 Results
UP CNET Counselling 2026

UP CNET 2026 Highlights

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
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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