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UP CNET Application Form 2026 Started – Eligibility, Fees, Exam Date & Complete Guide (ABVMU Nursing Entrance)
📌 UP CNET Application Form 2026 – Complete Details
The UP CNET 2026 (Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test) application process has officially begun. Conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), this exam is the gateway for admission into nursing courses across Uttar Pradesh.
👉 Candidates must complete their application before 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM).
👉 The entrance exam is scheduled for 06 June 2026.
🎓 Courses Offered Through UP CNET 2026
- B.Sc Nursing ( Information brochures ) ( Register ) ( candidate login )
- Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (P.B.B.Sc.) ( Information brochures ) ( Register ) ( candidate login )
- M.Sc Nursing / NPCC ( Information brochures ) ( Register ) ( candidate login )
These courses are available in government and private nursing colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
🏥 What is UP CNET Exam?
UP CNET is a state-level entrance exam for nursing admissions. It is the single entrance test for all ABVMU-affiliated colleges, including top institutes like:
- KGMU, Lucknow
- SGPGIMS, Lucknow
- RMLIMS, Lucknow
📊 UP CNET 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UP CNET 2026 |
| Conducting Body | ABVMU |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR) |
| Exam Date | 06 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 |
| Duration | 140 Minutes |
| Questions | 120 MCQs |
💰 Application Fee
- UR/OBC: ₹3000
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹2000
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
B.Sc Nursing:
- 10+2 with PCB
- Minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories)
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing:
- 10+2 + GNM Certificate
M.Sc Nursing:
- B.Sc / P.B.B.Sc Nursing with 55%
📝 Selection Process
✔ Entrance Exam
✔ Merit List
✔ Counseling
✔ Medical Fitness
📍 Exam Centres (Major Cities)
Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Prayagraj and more.
🎫 Admit Card
The UP CNET 2026 admit card will be released on 30 May 2026.
⚡ Why UP CNET is Important?
- Single entrance exam for all nursing colleges
- Transparent & merit-based admission
- Access to top government institutions
🚀 Expert Advice
Students should not delay application and must verify all documents carefully. Proper planning and counseling strategy can significantly improve admission chances.
