UP CNET 2026 notification released: apply by May 20
ABVMU published the UP CNET 2026 notification on March 28, 2026 and opened online registration the same day at abvmuup.edu.in. You must complete registration and fee payment by May 20, 2026 (11:59 PM) to be eligible for the entrance test.
Key UP CNET 2026 dates
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Notification released | March 28, 2026 |
| Online application start | March 28, 2026 |
| Correction window | May 13 – May 20, 2026 |
| Last date to apply & pay fee | May 20, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit card release | May 30, 2026 |
| UP CNET 2026 exam (OMR-based) | June 6, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 2:20 PM |
| Result (expected) | 2nd week of June 2026 |
Who this exam covers
UP CNET 2026 is the state-level nursing entrance conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU). The test grants admission to ABVMU-affiliated government and private nursing colleges, including seats at KGMU, SGPGI, RMLIMS and other government nursing colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
Application, fee and document rules
You must register and apply online at abvmuup.edu.in . During application you need to upload a scanned photograph, signature and thumb impression in the prescribed formats and select your preferred exam city.
The application fee is ₹3,000 for General and OBC candidates and ₹2,000 for SC/ST/PwD. Reservation certificates used during counselling must be issued after April 1, 2026 to be valid.
Eligibility highlights
For B.Sc. Nursing you must be at least 17 years old and have passed Class 12 with Biology, Chemistry and Physics . Check the official bulletin on the ABVMU portal for full eligibility criteria and program-wise requirements.
Exam format and schedule
UP CNET 2026 will be an OMR-based offline exam. The test duration is 3 hours 20 minutes (11:00 AM to 2:20 PM on June 6). Admit cards will be available for download from May 30, 2026 .
Correction window and result
A correction facility will be available from May 13 to May 20, 2026 (8 days). ABVMU expects to declare results in the second week of June 2026 ; final admission will proceed through centralized counselling based on ranks.
What this notice does not include
The official notification does not list total seats by college, detailed syllabus with marks distribution, exact question count or marking scheme, or the full counselling schedule. Refer to the ABVMU bulletin for updates when released.
FAQs
Q: Where do I apply for UP CNET 2026? A: Apply online at the ABVMU portal abvmuup.edu.in.
Q: What is the UP CNET 2026 exam date and timing? A: June 6, 2026 , from 11:00 AM to 2:20 PM (OMR-based offline exam).
Q: When is the last date to apply? A: May 20, 2026 , by 11:59 PM .
Q: How much is the application fee? A: ₹3,000 for General/OBC; ₹2,000 for SC/ST/PwD.
Q: When will admit cards be available? A: Admit cards are scheduled for release on May 30, 2026 .
Q: What documents are required for reservation claims? A: Category/reservation certificates must be issued after April 1, 2026 to be accepted during counselling.
Q: What are the basic eligibility requirements for B.Sc. Nursing? A: You must be at least 17 years old and have passed Class 12 with Biology, Chemistry and Physics .
Q: When are results expected? A: Results are expected in the second week of June 2026 .