Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh, is responsible for conducting the Common Nursing Entrance Test- 2026 for various nursing courses, including BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, and Post Nursing courses in Uttar Pradesh.

Through this exam, candidates can secure admission to programs such as B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and other nursing courses. Understanding the UP CNET 2026 admission process, important dates, and eligibility criteria is essential for timely application and effective preparation.

• Common Nursing Entrance Test
• Declaration of Result
• Merit List
• The inter-se-merit of candidates for tie-breaking
• Counselling Procedure
• Admission.

• There is a total of 120 questions consisting of in the exam for 120 marks.
• The weightage of each subject is 20%.
• There is no negative marking for incorrect or multiple responses.
• The medium of examination will be English and Hindi.
• The total duration of the exam is 140 minutes.

To complete the UP CNET application form 2026, candidates have to pay an application fee. The application fee will be accepted only in online mode along with the application form. Once the fee has been submitted, there shall be no refund of the fee, and it is non-transferable for any other examination.

Step 1: Check Eligibility First

• For B.Sc. Nursing: Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026; passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English; minimum 45% marks in PCB for General/OBC, and 40% for SC/ST candidates.
• For M.Sc. Nursing: Must have passed B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with 55% aggregate marks and be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN/RM) with a State Nursing Council.

Step 2: Visit the Official Portal

Go to the official portal: https://www.abvmucet26.co.in/.

Step 3: Register / Create an Account

• Click the “Register” button for your respective course (B.Sc./M.Sc./Post Basic B.Sc.) and provide basic details like your name, parents’ name, date of birth, category, and mobile/email.
• Complete the registration by entering the OTPs sent to your registered email and mobile number, then note down your Registration ID and Password.
• You will not be allowed to edit these basic registration details later, so fill them carefully.

Step 4: Fill the Application Form

• Log in using your credentials and fill out the application form in stages.
• This includes personal details, academic qualifications, address information, and exam city preferences.
• You can choose 3 preferred exam centres from the 20 cities available across UP. The university will allot a centre based on your choices and availability.

Step 5: Upload Documents & Live Photo

• Upload a digital photograph, your signature, and a scanned copy of the verification form (downloadable from the CNET 2026 applicant dashboard).
• Also submit your bank account details for potential refund processing.
• Note that uploading a live/real-time photo has now become mandatory in the UP CNET 2026 application form for candidate verification.

Step 6: Pay the Application Fee

• After previewing the form, pay the application fee of ₹3,000 (₹2,000 for certain reserved categories) via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
• The fee, once paid, is non-refundable.

Step 7: Final Submission

• On the final submission page, preview and verify all filled-in details, click the declaration button, and then click “Final Submit.” After successfully submitting, a confirmation email will be sent to your registered email address.
• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Step 8: Use Correction Window (If Needed)

• The authority provides a one-time opportunity for candidates who have already submitted their form to make corrections through the CNET 2026 edit window, open from May 13 to May 20, 2026.
• Note that not all fields can be edited.