CNET BSc Nursing Admission
Complete Information Guide
The Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026 is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) Course of four years duration for the Academic Session 2026β27.
The examination is conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh, which is the designated authority responsible for organizing and administering the entrance test.
CNET 2026 has been established as a common and centralized admission mechanism for entry into B.Sc. Nursing programmes offered by various institutions across the state.
Through this system, candidates are provided with a single standardized platform to seek admission into multiple government and private nursing institutions affiliated with the University.
The entrance test is conducted for admission to the following institutions:
β’ All Government and Private Nursing Colleges affiliated to ABVMU
β’ SGPGIMS, Lucknow
β’ KGMU, Lucknow
β’ RMLIMS, Lucknow
β’ UPUMS, Saifai
β’ LLRM, Meerut
All admissions to the B.Sc. Nursing course in the above-mentioned institutions for the academic session 2026β27 shall be conducted exclusively through the Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET).
The application process for CNET 2026 is conducted only through online mode, and candidates are required to submit their applications via the official university website. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
The entrance examination will be conducted in offline mode and will be bilingual in nature (English and Hindi), ensuring accessibility for candidates from diverse educational backgrounds.
All admissions to B.Sc. Nursing programmes in the participating institutions will be done strictly on the basis of CNET 2026. No provision for direct admission to these institutions is permitted under any circumstances.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 28 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | 13 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Available From | 30 May 2026 |
| Examination Date | 06 June 2026 (Saturday) |
| Result Declaration | 2nd Week of June 2026 (Tentative) |
CNET 2026 will be conducted in multiple cities including: Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Basti, Banda, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Saharanpur, Varanasi, Gautam Buddha Nagar.
π Centres may change due to administrative reasons.
| Category | Fee (βΉ) |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | 3000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | 2000 |
β’ Fee must be paid online only
β’ Non-refundable and non-transferable
β’ The minimum age for admission to the B.Sc. Nursing course is 17 years.
β’ The candidate must attain the age of 17 years on or before 31st December 2026.
Candidates seeking admission must meet the minimum educational qualifications as per the Indian Nursing Council (INC) Regulations.
β’ The candidate must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination with Science subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB), from a recognized board.
β’ The candidate must have passed English as an individual subject in the qualifying examination.
Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) taken together:
β’ General Category: Minimum 45% marks
β’ SC/ST/OBC Categories: Minimum 40% marks
β’ English is a compulsory subject in the 10+2 examination for eligibility.
β’ Candidates from State Open Schools or National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) are eligible if they have studied Science subjects and English.
β’ Colour blind candidates are eligible if they use appropriate colour corrective contact lenses or spectacles.
β’ The selection is subject to medical fitness. Candidates must be declared medically fit by a Medical Board constituted by a Government Medical College or District CMO.
β’ Married candidates are also eligible to apply and seek admission.
Reservation for admission under CNET 2026 shall be implemented in accordance with the policies of the Uttar Pradesh State Government, within the limits of seats sanctioned by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the State Government.
Any changes in the reservation policy issued by the State Government from time to time shall be applicable and binding.
β’ A 5% horizontal reservation is applicable for PwD candidates.
β’ This applies specifically to candidates with locomotor disability of 40% to 50% of the lower extremity.
β’ Candidates must fulfill other eligibility criteria applicable to the Unreserved category.
β’ Candidates claiming reservation benefits must provide valid certificates issued by the competent authority (Tehsildar/SDM) of the Uttar Pradesh Government.
β’ All certificates must be verifiable through an official Government portal or website.
β’ OBC and EWS certificates will be considered valid only if issued on or after 1st April 2026.
β’ The Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category may be granted 10% reservation, as per the directives of the Uttar Pradesh Government.
The following categories are also considered for reservation benefits, subject to submission of valid certificates issued by competent authorities:
β’ Dependent of Freedom Fighter (certificate issued by District Magistrate)
β’ Ex-Servicemen (certificate issued by competent authority)
β’ NCC Category: Only candidates possessing βC Certificate with Grade Bβ issued by an authorized battalion are eligible.
Β Β Β Β (NCC βAβ and βBβ certificates are not considered)
β’ For admission to Government Nursing Colleges, the candidate must be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh, or must have passed both 10th and 12th examinations from Uttar Pradesh.
β’ Reservation for Minority institutions and other categories will be implemented as per the norms and directives of the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
β’ Only Indian citizens are eligible for admission through CNET 2026.
β’ Basic details (Name, DOB, Parents, Contact details, Category)
β’ OTP verification (Email + Mobile)
β’ Unique Registration ID generated
Stages include:
1. Personal Information
2. Address
3. Educational Details + Centre Preferences (3 choices)
4. Upload:
Β Β β’ Live Photo
Β Β β’ Passport Photo
Β Β β’ Signature
Β Β β’ Verification Sheet
5. Form Preview
β’ Online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
β’ Multiple payments β refund to source
β’ Payment receipt mandatory
β’ Confirmation message required
β’ Download final application form
β’ Email confirmation sent
β’ Download from official website using login credentials
β’ Must carry printed (color) copy
β’ Not sent by post
β’ No duplicate issued at centre
β’ Digital copy not accepted
Date: 06 June 2026
Time: 11:00 AM β 1:20 PM (140 minutes)
Mode: Offline (OMR based)
Type: MCQs (Objective)
Medium: English & Hindi
β’ Total Questions: 120
β’ Marking: +1 for correct answer
β’ β No negative marking
β’ Nursing Aptitude β 20%
β’ Physics β 20%
β’ Chemistry β 20%
β’ Biology β 20%
β’ English β 20%
| Category | Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|
| General | 50th percentile |
| General PwD | 45th percentile |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th percentile |
| SC/ST/OBC PwD | 40th percentile |
β’ Reporting Time: 9:00 AM
β’ Gate closing: 10:15 AM
β’ Biometric verification mandatory
β’ No early exit allowed
Strictly prohibited:
β’ Mobile phones, electronics
β’ Bags, wallets, watches
β’ Books, papers, stationery
β’ Food items, water bottles
β’ Any metallic objects
π Only Admit Card + ID allowed
β’ Possession of prohibited items
β’ Impersonation
β’ Communication during exam
β’ Tampering documents or OMR
β’ Any malpractice
β’ Result cancellation
β’ Debarment for 3 years
β’ Possible legal action
The result of the Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) 2026 will be declared on the official website of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.
Candidates are required to regularly visit the official website to check updates regarding the declaration of results.
β’ The result will be prepared based on the marks obtained by candidates in the entrance examination.
β’ A combined merit list as well as a category-wise merit list will be prepared by the University.
In case two or more candidates obtain equal marks, the inter-se merit will be determined in the following order:
1. Higher marks in Biology
2. Higher marks in Chemistry
3. Higher marks in Physics
4. Higher marks in Nursing Aptitude
5. Higher marks in English
6. Candidate with higher age (older candidate)
7. Higher percentage in High School (Class 10th) examination
Inter-se merit will be determined based on subject-wise marks in the order of:
Science β Mathematics β Social Science β Hindi β English
The counselling process for admission to the B.Sc. Nursing course will be conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) after the declaration of results.
β’ Detailed information regarding counselling will be made available on the official university website.
β’ Selection and allotment of colleges will be done strictly on the basis of:
Β Β β’ Merit obtained in CNET 2026
Β Β β’ Fulfilment of eligibility criteria
Candidates who qualify must:
β’ Deposit the prescribed admission fee within the notified timeline
β’ Complete all admission formalities
β’ Join the allotted institution within the specified period
Failure to fulfil any requirement within the stipulated time will result in cancellation of the candidateβs claim for admission.
β’ In case of any dispute related to the entrance examination or admission process, the decision of the Honβble Vice Chancellor, ABVMU, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow shall be final and binding.
β’ Any legal matters arising in connection with CNET 2026 shall fall under the jurisdiction of:
Β Β β’ Lucknow Courts
Β Β β’ Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench
β’ In case of any discrepancy or ambiguity in the Information Bulletin, the English version shall be considered final.
The Online Counselling for CNET is conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh for admission to the B.Sc. Nursing Course (4 Years).
The counselling process is conducted in multiple rounds through an online centralized system, followed by physical reporting at allotted colleges for completion of admission formalities.
β’ Online registration
β’ Choice filling and locking
β’ Seat allotment
β’ Seat acceptance
β’ Reporting at allotted college
β’ Document verification and admission
All admissions are carried out strictly on the basis of CNET merit and candidate preferences.
β’ Registration and choice filling
β’ Seat allotment
β’ Seat acceptance and reporting
β’ Fresh registration (for eligible candidates)
β’ Upgradation / new allotment
β’ Reporting and admission
β’ Conducted for remaining vacant seats
β’ Includes resignation option for previous rounds
β’ Fresh choice filling and allotment
β’ Conducted only if seats remain vacant after Mop-Up Round
Eligible candidates must register online through the official website using their CNET Registration ID and Password.
Fee Structure:
β’ Counselling Registration Fee: βΉ500 (Non-refundable)
β’ Counselling Security Fee: βΉ5000
π Total payable: βΉ5500
β’ Security fee is refundable after counselling process.
β’ Candidates must select and arrange college preferences in order
β’ Any number of choices can be filled
β’ Choices can be modified multiple times before deadline
β’ Choices are automatically locked after last date
π Fill maximum choices to increase chances of allotment
β’ Seat allotment is done based on CNET merit rank and choices filled by candidates
β’ Results are published on the counselling portal
β’ Candidates must login to check allotment status
Round 1:
β’ Option 1: Freeze
β’ Option 2: Float
β’ Option 3: Decline
Round 2 & Mop-Up: Accept or Decline
β’ Amount: βΉ40,000
β’ Mandatory after seat allotment
β’ Paid online or via challan
π Adjusted against tuition fee later
After seat acceptance, candidates must report in person to the allotted college with original documents and complete verification.
Failure to report on time will lead to seat cancellation and forfeiture of security fee.
β’ Seat allotment letter, Passport photographs, Fee receipt, Valid Photo ID
β’ Class 10 & 12 certificates, Migration/Transfer certificate, Medical fitness certificate
If applicable: Caste certificate, EWS, PwD, Freedom Fighter, Ex-servicemen, NCC, Minority certificate
β’ Float option allows upgradation in next round
β’ Resignation allowed in specified window
β’ Failure to resign may lead to fee forfeiture
β’ No direct admission allowed
β’ Selection strictly on merit and preferences
β’ Failure to report or choose option leads to seat cancellation
After Mop-Up round, seat conversion is applied if candidates of a category are not available (ST β SC, SC β UR, OBC β UR, EWS β UR, Minority β UR).
β’ Verify college credentials, hostel facilities and INC recognition
β’ Counselling committee decisions are final
β’ Legal jurisdiction: Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court
β’ English version is final in case of any discrepancy
| S. No. | College Name | District | Total Seats | Total Course Fee (βΉ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Nursing, S.N. Medical College | Agra | 60 | 1,44,669 |
| 2 | Mahamaya Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College | Ambedkar Nagar | 60 | 1,44,669 |
| 3 | College of Nursing, Rajarshi Dashrath Autonomous State Medical College | Ayodhya | 60 | 1,33,530 |
| 4 | Government Medical College & Super Facility Hospital | Azamgarh | 60 | 1,44,669 |
| 5 | Government Medical College | Badaun | 60 | 1,36,828 |
| 6 | College of Nursing, Maharaja Suhel Dev Autonomous State Medical College & Maharishi Balark Hospitals | Bahraich | 60 | 1,44,669 |
| 7 | Rani Durgavati Nursing College | Banda | 60 | 1,21,928 |
| 8 | College of Nursing, Maharshi Vashishtha Autonomous State Medical College | Basti | 60 | 1,21,928 |
| 9 | Autonomous State Medical College | Firozabad | 60 | 1,33,532 |
| 10 | College of Nursing, Government Institute of Medical Sciences | Gautam Buddha Nagar | 60 | 4,18,000 |
| 11 | Government College of Nursing, BRD Medical College Campus | Gorakhpur | 40 | 1,21,928 |
| 12 | Maharani Laxmibai Rajkiya Paramedical Training College | Jhansi | 60 | 1,44,669 |
| 13 | College of Nursing, Dr. Bheemrao Ramji Ambedkar Government Medical College | Kannauj | 40 | 1,44,667 |
| 14 | College of Nursing, G.S.V.M Medical College Campus | Kanpur | 40 | 1,44,668 |
| 15 | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences | Lucknow | 40 | 4,64,600 |
| 16 | KGMU | Lucknow | 110 | 1,17,300 |
| 17 | SGPGIMS, College of Nursing | Lucknow | 60 | 2,56,150 |
| 18 | College of Nursing, LLRM Medical College | Meerut | 100 | 3,00,080 |
| 19 | Government Medical College | Orai | 60 | 1,26,400 |
| 20 | College of Nursing, Govt. Medical College | Prayagraj | 40 | 1,21,928 |
| 21 | Government Nursing College | Saharanpur | 60 | 1,44,669 |
| 22 | UPUMS Faculty of Nursing | Saifai | 60 | 1,30,800 |
| 23 | College of Nursing, Autonomous State Medical College | Shahjahanpur | 60 | 1,33,331 |
Total Private Colleges: 243
Total Private Seats: 11,200
π Course fee in private colleges varies widely.
It can be as high as βΉ10,40,000 (SAS College of Nursing, Varanasi)
It can be as low as βΉ4,40,000 (Maheshwari Nursing and Paramedical Institute, Aligarh)
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