UPCNET Entrance Exam 2026: Apply Online for B.Sc., P.B.B.Sc. & M.Sc. Nursing Courses

by Sanjeev Kumar | Last Update on May 4, 2026

UPCNET Entrance Exam 2026 ABVMU CNET UP Common Nursing Entrance Test 2026 Online Form

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) has Released the Official Information Bulletin for UP Common Nursing Entrance Test (UPCNET) 2026. The ABVMU CNET 2026 Application Form is Available Online from 28 Mar 2026. The Last Date to Submit the ABVMU UPCNET Online Form 2026 is 20 May 2026 till 11:59 PM. Candidates Seeking Admission to B.Sc. Nursing, P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, and M.Sc. Nursing / NPCC Courses Must go Through All the Details Given Below Before Applying. Also Read – ABVMU UPCAHET Online Form 2026

UPCNET Entrance Exam 2026 : Key Highlights

This Centralised UPCNET Admission 2026 Covers Three Nursing Programme Levels Including B.Sc. Nursing (4 Years), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (2 Years), and M.Sc. Nursing / NPCC (2 Years) Under a Single Common Entrance Framework Managed by ABVMU.

SpecificationDetails / Information
Advertisement No.02/Entrance-Exam/ABVMU/2026
Conducting AuthorityAtal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU)
Admission Session2026-27
Course / Program NameB.Sc. Nursing (4 Yrs), P.B.B.Sc. Nursing (2 Yrs), M.Sc. Nursing / NPCC (2 Yrs)
Course LevelUG And PG Professional Level
Admission ModeEntrance Based (CNET 2026 Merit List)
Application ModeOnline Only
Exam ModeOffline (OMR Based)
Brochure Release Date28 Mar 2026
Official Websitewww.abvmuup.edu.in

💡 Important Information: No Direct Admission will be Permitted in any Government or Private Nursing College Affiliated to ABVMU, SGPGIMS, KGMU, RMLIMS, UPUMS Saifai, or LLRM Meerut — All Seats for Session 2026-27 will be Filled Strictly Through the CNET-2026 Merit List Only.

ABVMU CNET 2026 : Important Dates

All Three Nursing Courses Share Common Exam and Registration Dates Under CNET 2026, but Candidates Must Apply Separately for Each Course Through the Official Portal as Per Their Eligibility.

Event DescriptionScheduled Date
Start Date For Online Registration28 Mar 2026
Last Date For Online Registration20 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment20 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Correction Window13 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
Entrance Exam Date06 Jun 2026
Admit Card Release Date30 May 2026
Merit List/Result Declaration Date2nd Week Of June 2026

ABVMU CNET 2026 : Application Fee and Payment Mode

The Application Fee for UPCNET 2026 is the Same Across All Three Nursing Courses (B.Sc., P.B.B.Sc. and M.Sc. / NPCC) and is Entirely Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable Under Any Circumstances.

Applicant CategoryFeesPayment Mode
For General / OBC / EWS Candidate₹3000/-Payment Modes: Candidates Pay Application Fee By Debit Card / Credit Cards / Internet Banking / UPI Pay Mode Only
For SC / ST / PH Candidate₹2000/-

UPCNET Admission 2026 : Age Limits As On 31 Dec 2026

The Age Criteria for CNET 2026 is Uniform Across All Three Nursing Courses, and There is No Upper Age Limit Mentioned in the Official Notification for any Category of Candidates.

Reservation CategoryMinimum AgeMaximum AgeAge Relaxation
All Categories17 YearsNot SpecifiedAs Per Rules

UP Common Nursing Entrance Test 2026 : Eligibility Criteria

Qualification Requirements Differ for Each Course Level Under UPCNET 2026 — B.Sc. Nursing Requires 12th Science Pass, P.B.B.Sc. Nursing Requires a Valid GNM Certificate with State Nursing Registration, and M.Sc. Nursing Requires a Relevant B.Sc. Nursing Degree with Minimum Work Experience.

Criteria TypeSpecification Details
For B.Sc. NursingPassed 10+2 With Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) And English. Minimum 45% For UR And 40% For SC/ST/OBC.
For Post Basic B.Sc. NursingPassed 10+2 And General Nursing And Midwifery (GNM) Certificate. Must Be Registered As R.N.R.M.
For M.Sc. Nursing/NPCCPassed B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing With Minimum 55% Marks And Minimum 1 Year Experience.

UP Common Nursing Entrance Test 2026 : Required Documents

Applicants Must Upload Clear Scanned Copies Of Their Necessary Academic Certificates And Identification Proofs While Completing The Online Registration Process To Prevent Form Rejection.

Document TypeDocument Details
Academic Certificates10th Marksheet, 12th Marksheet, GNM Or B.Sc Nursing Degree (As Applicable)
Nursing Registration CertificateValid State Nursing Registration Certificate (R.N.R.M.)
Domicile & Caste CertificateMandatory for Government College Admission.
PhotographsLive Capture Photo And Passport Size Photo With Name And Date (50-200 KB)
SignatureRunning Handwriting With Black Ball Point Pen On White Paper (50-200 KB)

UPCNET Entrance Exam 2026 : District Details

ABVMU has Set Up a Wide Network of 20 Exam Centres Across Uttar Pradesh for CNET 2026-Candidates Must Select 3 Preferred Centre Cities During Form Filling, Although the Final Allotment May Change for Administrative Reasons.

SpecificationDetails/Information
Exam District LocationsAgra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Basti, Banda, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Saharanpur, Varanasi, Gautam Buddha Nagar

How To Fill ABVMU UPCNET Online Form 2026

Before Starting the Application, Candidates Must Download and Physically Fill the Verification Sheet Proforma from the CNET-2026 Dashboard, as it Needs to be Scanned and Uploaded During the Online Process.

  • Step 1: Visit the Official Website www.abvmuup.edu.in and Click on the CNET 2026 Link. Then Click the “Register” Button for Your Desired Course (B.Sc. / P.B.B.Sc. / M.Sc. Nursing / NPCC).
  • Step 2: Fill in Personal Details — Name, Father’s/Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Email, Mobile, WhatsApp Number, and Category. Verify OTPs Received on Mobile and Email to Complete Registration and Receive Your Unique Registration ID.
  • Step 3: Login Using Your Registration ID and One-Time Password. Change the Default Password Immediately — Without Doing So, You Cannot Proceed Further.
  • Step 4: Fill the Form in Stages — Stage 1: Personal Information → Stage 2: Address → Stage 3: Educational Qualifications and Select 3 Centre City Preferences in Order of Preference.
  • Step 5: Upload Live Photo (via Webcam/Mobile Camera), Passport Size Photo, Signature, and Filled Verification Sheet at Stage 4. Ensure All Images are in .jpg Format (50–200 KB).
  • Step 6: Review the Complete Form at Stage 5 Preview, Check the Declaration Box, and Click “Save & Pay Fee” to Proceed to Fee Payment.
  • Step 7: Pay the Application Fee via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. Wait for the Confirmation Message “Your Application Form Has Been Successfully Submitted” Before Closing the Portal. Download and Print the Final Application Receipt.

Candidates are Advised to Access All Forms, Notifications and Updates Only Through the Official ABVMU University Website and CNET-2026 Portal to Avoid Any Misleading or Fraudulent Information.

Resources TypeDirect Link / Information
New RegistrationClick To Apply Online
Candidate LoginClick To Candidate Login
Download NotificationB.Sc. Nursing (4 Years): English || Hindi
B.Sc. Nursing (2 Years): English || Hindi
M.Sc. Nursing / NPCC (2 Years): English || Hindi
Official WebsiteClick to Open ABVMU Official Website

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