UP CNET 2026 BSc Nursing: Registration Dates, Exam Schedule, Eligibility, Fee & Application Process

UP CNET 2026 BSc Nursing application form, exam date, eligibility criteria, ABVMU CNET 2026 schedule, UP BSc Nursing entrance exam, CNET registration last date, admit card, result date, application fee, participating colleges SGPGIMS KGMU RMLIMS UPUMS Saifai, nursing admission Uttar Pradesh 2026, exam pattern, counselling process and complete guide for Common Nursing Entrance Test 2026.

UP CNET 2026 (B.Sc Nursing) – Exam Overview & Important Dates

Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026 is conducted for admission to B.Sc Nursing (4 Years) courses across all Government and Private Nursing Colleges affiliated with ABVMU, along with top institutes like SGPGIMS, KGMU, RMLIMS, UPUMS Saifai, and LLRM Meerut.

This entrance exam is the single gateway for nursing admissions in Uttar Pradesh for the academic session 2026–27, making it a crucial exam for students aiming for top nursing colleges in the state.

UP CNET 2026 Schedule

Participating Institutions

Admissions through CNET 2026 will be offered in:

• 1. All Government Nursing Colleges affiliated to ABVMU
• 2. Private Nursing Colleges under ABVMU
• 3. SGPGIMS Lucknow
• 4. KGMU Lucknow
• 5. RMLIMS Lucknow
• 6. UPUMS Saifai
• 7. LLRM Meerut
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CNET 2026 Examination Fee Details

Candidates applying for the Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026 must pay the prescribed application fee based on their category. The fee is mandatory for successful submission of the online application form.

Important Instructions

• 1. The examination fee must be paid online only during application form submission
• 2. Application will be considered complete only after successful fee payment
• 3. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances
• 4. The fee is also non-transferable and cannot be adjusted for any other exam

UP CNET 2026 Eligibility Criteria (B.Sc Nursing)

Before applying for Uttar Pradesh CNET 2026, candidates must carefully check the eligibility criteria defined as per INC (Indian Nursing Council) regulations. Admission will be granted only if all conditions are fulfilled at the time of counselling and document verification.

1. Age Criteria

The candidate must have completed a minimum age of 17 years on or before 31 December 2026. Candidates below this age will not be eligible under any circumstances.

2. Educational Qualification

Candidates must have studied Biology as a core subject in 10+2 and should have passed from a recognized board.

3. Accepted Boards & Schooling

• 1. Recognized State Boards
• 2. CBSE / ICSE or equivalent boards
• 3. State Open School recognized by State Government
• 4. NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling)

5. Open school candidates are eligible only if they have studied Science subjects along with English.

4. Medical Fitness Requirement

Admission is subject to medical fitness. Candidates must be declared medically fit by a Medical Board constituted by a Government Medical College or District CMO at the time of admission.

5. Special Eligibility Conditions

• Colour blind candidates are eligible, provided they use corrective lenses or spectacles
• Married candidates are also eligible to apply

UP CNET 2026 Application Form – Step-by-Step Process

The application process for Uttar Pradesh CNET 2026 is completely online and divided into multiple stages including registration, form filling, document upload, fee payment, and final submission. Candidates must carefully complete each step to avoid rejection.

Step 1: Registration

Visit the official website www.abvmuup.edu.in and click on CNET 2026 registration. Enter basic details exactly as per Class 10th certificate.

After submission, verify OTP sent to mobile & email. You will receive a Registration ID and Password. These details cannot be changed later.

Step 2: Login & Form Filling

Login using Registration ID and password, then change your password and start filling the application form.

Application Form Stages

Candidates can use “Save & Next” to edit details anytime before final submission. Once submitted, no major changes are allowed.

Step 3: Document Upload Guidelines

• Live photo must be captured with proper lighting and no accessories
• Passport photo: white background, 50–200KB, .jpg format
• Signature: black pen on white paper (no capital letters)
• Verification sheet must be properly filled and uploaded

Incorrect or unclear uploads may lead to rejection of application.

Step 4: Fee Payment

Pay application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

• Retry payment only after failure confirmation
• Multiple payments will be automatically refunded
• Keep payment receipt for future reference

Step 5: Final Submission

After successful payment, the application form will be automatically submitted.

• Confirmation message will appear on screen
• Email confirmation will be sent
• Download and print final application form

Note

• 1. Details must match Class 10th certificate exactly
• 2. Registration ID should be kept safe
• 3. No correction allowed after final submission (except limited fields)
• 4. Incomplete applications will be rejected

5. Candidates should complete the entire process carefully and double-check all entries before final submission to avoid disqualification.