UP CNET 2026 (Jun 6) - Date (Out), Registration (Till May 20), Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers

The UPCNET 2026 application window is currently active from March 28 to May 20, 2026. The offline entrance exam is scheduled for June 6, 2026. The UPCNET 2026 eligibility criteria require a 10+2 qualification with 45% in PCB for undergraduates. The test consists of 120 to 200 MCQs with no negative marking. The UP CNET) 2026 is the state-level gateway for admissions into B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and M.Sc. Nursing programs. It is conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow. The exam is mandatory for all government and private nursing colleges in UP, including KGMU and SGPGIMS. Theredore, if you are eager to know more about the exam dates, application criteria, eligibility, then check out application dates, admit card downloading procoess etc. 

The UP CNET BSc Nursing is conducted at the state level for admission to government and private institutions across the state. Students can refer to the table below to learn more about the highlights of UP CNET 2026.

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, UP, Lucknow i.e, ABVMU, has released all the important dates related to the UP CNET 2026. Students can refer to the table below for more information.

Before appearing for the CNET BSc Nursing, students should be aware of the eligibility criteria so that they can avoid any last minute confusion. Refer to the pointers below for more details.

• Applicants need to pass the higher secondary exam in the science stream

• It is mandatory to score 50% marks in the science stream from any recognized board/institution

• The mandatory subjects at the higher secondary level must be Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

• Students who are studying from the National Institute of Open School (NIOS) and the State Government, and the National Institute of Open School (NIOS) are also eligible to apply for UP CNET 2026

• It is essential for the students to be physically fit as per the declaration of the Medical Board constituted by the Government Medical College or the District CMO

The UP CNET 2025 registration process is conducted by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University on its official website. The registration fee is INR 500 for all reserved and unreserved students. The step wise process to fill up the application form has been provided below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of ABVMU i.e. abvmucet2025.ac.in

• Step 2: Click on the option “UP CNET New Registration Link”

• Step 3: Enter details like parents’s/guardian names, gender, address, email address, mobile number, etc.

• Step 4: In the next window, create a strong password (make sure to note it down)

• Step 5: Click on the option “Save and Next”

• Step 6: The registration number, ID, and password will be sent to the registered number and email address

• Step 7: Log in with the application number and password

• Step 8: Upload all the documents listed like photograph, signature, and other identification like Aadhar Card/PAN Card/ Voter ID card

• Step 9: Pay the application fee in the next step using any online payment gateway

• Step 10: Take print out for future reference

Documents Required for UP CNET 2025 Application Form

All students are required to upload a list of important documents for UP CNET 2025 registration process, including proofs of educational qualifications, address proof, government identity card, caste (if applicable), etc. as listed below. 

The UP CNET exam syllabus 2026 covers topics from the higher secondary curriculum. It is important for the applicants to keep knowledge about the subjects included in the syllabus of UP CNET 2026. Here we have provided detailed information about the subjects included in the syllabus of CNET 2026.

• Physics

• Nursing Aptitude

• Chemistry

• English

• Biology

The paper pattern of ABVMU CNET suggests that the exam will be conducted in offline mode. Students will have to visit their designated test centre to complete the exam. A total of 120 questions will be asked to the students. Refer to the table below to get the detailed exam pattern of UP CNET 2026.

Before appearing for the UP CNET 2026 Exam, students must pick the best books and the correct reading material. Here we have curated the list of best books for UP CNET 2026.

• General English for All Competitive Examinations

• Differential Calculus

• A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

• Concise Inorganic Chemistry

• Numerical Chemistry

• Handbook of Chemistry

• Problems in General Physics

• Principles of Physics

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, UP, Lucknow (ABVMU) will be publishing the admit card for students whose application form has been accepted. It is mandatory for the applicants to bring the admit card to the exam centre otherwise their candidature will be cancelled. Some important information like the address of the exam centre, date and time of exam, and other guidelines for the students are mentioned on the UP CNET 2026 Admit Card. Apart from that, the name and registration number, along with DOB, are also mentioned. It is important to remember that the admit card will be available in online mode only. In case of any discrepancy, applicants should contact the official authority with the correct information to rectify their UP CNET Admit Card 2026.

The UP CNET 2026 result is likely to be released online in June 2026. Students could download their results in online mode only. To download the UP CNET Result 2026, applicants will have to enter their registration number and password. Students have to pass the test with 50% marks to qualify for the exam. All the top government and private colleges across Uttar Pradesh accept the UP CNET 2026 Result for admission to ANM and GNM degrees.

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, UP, Lucknow (ABVMU) conducts the counselling process in online mode. Applicants who have passed the entrance examination, will be invited to participate in the UP CNET 2026 Counselling process. As per the information booklet, the registration fee is INR 500 along with an INR 5,000 security deposit during the counselling registration. To register for the counselling sessions, applicants need to visit the official website of ABVMU and log in to their candidate account. It is important to note that seats will be allocated based on the choice filling round of UP CNET 2026 counselling.

The participating colleges of the CNET 2026 Exam in UP are listed below.

Applicants are advised to contact the official authority in case of any inconvenience or incorrect information regarding admission processes. Here we have provided the official contact details for the same.

• Email Address - official.resultbharat@gmail.com

• Official Website - abvmucet25.co.in