UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam 2027: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Result & Counselling

The UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam 2027 is an important entrance examination for students seeking admission to the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) programme at participating nursing colleges and institutions in Uttar Pradesh.

The Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) is conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow. The examination provides an admission route to eligible candidates seeking nursing education at participating government and private nursing colleges and specified medical institutions in Uttar Pradesh.

Students planning to appear for UP CNET 2027 should understand the eligibility criteria, application procedure, examination pattern, subject-wise syllabus, qualifying requirements, merit list and counselling process before applying.

The official UP CNET 2027 notification and information bulletin will be the final authority for admission-related information. Until they are released, the 2026 information provided below should be treated as previous-year guidance and not as confirmed 2027 rules.

UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing 2027: Overview

Particulars	Details
Examination Name	Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test (UP CNET)
Examination Year	2027
Conducting Authority	Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow
Course Name	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)
Course Duration	4 years
Admission Session	2027–28
Examination Level	State-level entrance examination
Application Mode	Online, subject to the official notification
Previous Examination Mode	Offline, OMR-based
Previous Examination Pattern	120 multiple-choice questions
Previous Maximum Marks	120
Previous Examination Duration	140 minutes
Previous Examination Medium	English and Hindi
Official Website	https://www.abvmuup.edu.in/
UP CNET 2027 Notification	Awaited
UP CNET 2027 Application Dates	To be announced
UP CNET 2027 Examination Date	To be announced

Note: The examination pattern and other historical details in this table are based on the CNET 2026 Information Bulletin. The 2027 information bulletin may introduce changes.

UP CNET 2027 Important Dates

The official schedule for the UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam 2027 has not yet been confirmed. Candidates should monitor the official ABVMU website for notifications and updates.

Event	Expected/Confirmed Status
Official notification	Awaited
Online application form	To be announced
Last date for application	To be announced
Application correction window	To be announced
Admit card release	To be announced
Entrance examination	To be announced
Result declaration	To be announced
Merit list publication	To be announced
Counselling registration	To be announced
Choice filling and seat allotment	To be announced
Admission and reporting	To be announced

The above dates will be updated after publication of the official UP CNET 2027 schedule. Candidates should not rely on tentative dates published by unofficial sources.

UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates intending to apply for UP CNET 2027 must satisfy the eligibility requirements specified by ABVMU and the applicable nursing education regulations.

The following eligibility details are based on the 2026 information bulletin and should be rechecked when the 2027 notification becomes available.

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates should have passed the 10+2 or equivalent qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) and English from a recognized board, subject to the applicable admission regulations.

2. Minimum Marks in Class 12

As specified in the CNET 2026 information bulletin:

• General category: Minimum 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.
• SC/ST/OBC categories: Minimum 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.
• English: Candidates must have passed English individually.

Candidates should verify the minimum marks and applicable category provisions in the official CNET 2027 information bulletin before submitting an application.

3. Minimum Age Requirement

For the 2026 admission session, candidates were required to be at least 17 years old on or before 31 December 2026.

The minimum-age cut-off date applicable to CNET 2027 must be confirmed in the official notification.

4. Open School Candidates

The 2026 bulletin permitted candidates from State Open Schools recognized by the State Government and NIOS recognized by the Central Government, subject to the prescribed Science and English requirements.

Candidates with open-school qualifications should confirm the applicable conditions for the 2027 session.

5. Medical Fitness

Admission is subject to the prescribed medical fitness requirements. The previous bulletin specified that selected candidates must be declared medically fit by the designated Medical Board before joining the course.

6. Uttar Pradesh Domicile Requirements

According to the 2026 bulletin, candidates seeking admission to government nursing colleges were required to satisfy the Uttar Pradesh domicile condition. The bulletin specified a UP domicile certificate issued by the competent authority or having passed both Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations in Uttar Pradesh.

The applicable domicile and reservation conditions for the 2027 admission session must be checked in the new notification.

7. Other Conditions

The 2026 bulletin also addressed eligibility for married candidates and candidates with colour blindness under specified conditions. Only Indian citizens were eligible under the previous admission rules.

Important: Eligibility requirements may change. Meeting the previous year’s criteria does not automatically establish eligibility for CNET 2027.

UP CNET 2027 Application Form

The UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing 2027 application form is expected to be made available online through the official ABVMU admission portal after the notification is published.

Candidates should complete the application form carefully and provide accurate personal, educational and category information.

How to Apply for UP CNET 2027

Step 1: Visit the official website

Visit https://www.abvmuup.edu.in/ and locate the official CNET B.Sc. Nursing 2027 admission link when it becomes available.

Step 2: Complete registration

Register using a valid personal email address and an active mobile number. Enter the details exactly as required in the application instructions.

Step 3: Save login credentials

Note the registration ID and password securely. These credentials may be required to complete the application and access subsequent examination-related services.

Step 4: Fill in the application form

Enter personal information, residential and correspondence addresses, educational qualifications, category details and examination-city preferences as requested.

Step 5: Upload the required documents

Upload the photograph, signature and other prescribed documents in the specified formats and sizes. Follow the live-photograph instructions if they are included in the 2027 application process.

Step 6: Review the application

Check all entered details before proceeding to payment and final submission.

Step 7: Pay the application fee

Pay the prescribed fee through the payment methods made available on the official portal.

Step 8: Submit and download the form

Complete the final submission process and save the confirmation page, submitted application form and payment receipt.

Candidates should not consider an application complete merely because the fee has been deducted from their bank account. They should verify successful submission on the official portal.

UP CNET 2027 Application Fee

The application fee for CNET 2027 has not yet been confirmed.

The CNET 2026 Information Bulletin specified the following examination fees:

Category	Application Fee in 2026
Unreserved (UR) / OBC	₹3,000
SC / ST / PwD	₹2,000

The previous bulletin stated that the fee was payable online and was non-refundable and non-transferable, subject to the provisions stated in the bulletin.

These amounts are provided for historical reference only. Candidates must check the official 2027 notification for the applicable fee, payment methods and refund conditions.

UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing 2027 Exam Pattern

The examination pattern described below is based on the 2026 official information bulletin.

Examination Feature	CNET 2026 Pattern
Mode of Examination	Offline
Answer Sheet	Optical Mark Reader (OMR)
Question Type	Multiple-choice questions
Total Questions	120
Maximum Marks	120
Duration	140 minutes
Marks for Each Correct Answer	1 mark
Negative Marking	No negative marking under the 2026 pattern
Examination Medium	English and Hindi

The 2026 bulletin specified that candidates would answer questions on an OMR sheet using the black ballpoint pen provided at the examination centre.

Candidates should follow the 2027 information bulletin for the final examination pattern, marking scheme and instructions.

UP CNET 2027 Subject-Wise Distribution

According to the CNET 2026 information bulletin, the entrance examination covered five subjects, each accounting for 20% of the examination.

Subject	Weightage in 2026
Nursing Aptitude	20%
Physics	20%
Chemistry	20%
Biology	20%
English	20%
Total	100%

The 2026 bulletin described the syllabus as being at Intermediate/Class 12 standard.

The subject distribution above is based on the previous examination. Candidates should check the official 2027 bulletin for any revised subject-wise distribution or syllabus.

UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing 2027 Syllabus

The previous examination covered Nursing Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

For effective preparation, students should review their Class 11 and Class 12 Science concepts, practise objective questions and strengthen their English and nursing-related aptitude.

Physics

Prepare the relevant prescribed concepts from the Class 11 and Class 12 Physics curriculum. Focus on conceptual understanding, numerical problem-solving and objective questions.

Chemistry

Revise the relevant physical, organic and inorganic chemistry concepts covered in the prescribed qualifying-examination curriculum.

Biology

Focus on the relevant Class 11 and Class 12 Biology curriculum, including biological concepts, terminology, diagrams and application-based questions.

English

Practise grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, comprehension and other English language skills relevant to the examination.

Nursing Aptitude

Prepare for questions testing nursing-related awareness, basic healthcare understanding, communication, patient care concepts and other aptitude areas included in the prescribed syllabus.

Syllabus disclaimer: The above is a general preparation guide, not an official chapter-by-chapter syllabus. The uploaded 2026 bulletin lists the five subjects and their weightage but does not provide a detailed chapter-wise syllabus. Students should use the official 2027 syllabus if one is published.

UP CNET 2027 Minimum Qualifying Percentile

The CNET 2026 information bulletin specified the following minimum qualifying percentiles:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentile in 2026
General	50th percentile
General-PwD	45th percentile
SC/ST/OBC	40th percentile
SC/ST/OBC-PwD	40th percentile

A qualifying percentile is not the same as a percentage of marks. Qualifying the examination does not guarantee admission to a preferred college.

The 2027 qualifying criteria must be verified from the official notification.

UP CNET 2027 Admit Card

The admit card is expected to be released online through the official ABVMU website according to the examination schedule.

Candidates should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official ABVMU website.
2. Open the CNET 2027 admit-card link when available.
3. Log in using the required registration credentials.
4. Download and print the admit card.
5. Verify the candidate’s name, roll number, examination date, reporting time and examination-centre details.
6. Follow the instructions printed on the admit card.

Under the previous instructions, candidates were required to carry a coloured printout of the admit card. The 2027 instructions should be followed for the current examination.

UP CNET 2027 Examination-Day Instructions

Candidates should read the examination instructions carefully before appearing for the test.

Based on the 2026 bulletin:

• Carry the required printed admit card and valid photo identity document.
• Report to the examination centre at the time specified in the official instructions.
• Complete biometric verification if required.
• Follow the invigilator’s instructions for the question booklet and OMR answer sheet.
• Do not carry prohibited electronic devices, communication equipment, written material, watches or other barred items.
• Do not engage in impersonation, copying or any unfair examination practice.

The 2026 bulletin required reporting at 9:00 AM for the examination scheduled from 11:00 AM to 1:20 PM and stated that entry would not be permitted after 10:15 AM. These were examination-specific timings for 2026 and must not be assumed to apply to 2027.

UP CNET 2027 Result and Merit List

The CNET 2027 result is expected to be published on the official ABVMU website after the entrance examination and evaluation process.

Candidates should use the official result link and enter the required credentials or details to access their results.

The 2026 bulletin specified that merit lists were prepared based on entrance-test marks and included combined and category-wise merit lists.

Candidates should check the official 2027 notification for the result date, merit-list format, qualifying requirements and other applicable rules.

UP CNET 2027 Tie-Breaking Rules

The CNET 2026 bulletin specified the following order for resolving equal marks:

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. Higher age, meaning the older candidate.
7. Class 10 examination marks percentage, followed by the subject-wise criteria specified in the bulletin if required.

These are the previous-year tie-breaking provisions. The official 2027 rules must be checked before they are treated as current.

UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing 2027 Counselling Process

Candidates who qualify for consideration for admission must follow the counselling procedure announced by ABVMU.

The counselling process may involve the following stages, subject to the official 2027 rules:

1. Counselling registration

Complete registration through the official counselling portal within the prescribed deadline.

2. Fee payment

Pay the applicable counselling fee or security deposit, where required.

3. Choice filling

Select preferred colleges and arrange them in order of preference according to the available seat matrix.

4. Choice locking

Lock the choices as instructed by the counselling authority.

5. Seat allotment

Seats are allotted according to the applicable merit, preferences, category rules and seat availability.

6. Seat acceptance and document verification

Complete the prescribed acceptance, fee-payment and document-verification steps.

7. Reporting to the allotted college

Report to the allotted institution within the specified period and complete admission formalities.

The detailed counselling schedule, choice-filling rules, fees, security deposit, allotment rounds and refund provisions will be governed by the official 2027 counselling instructions.

UP CNET 2027 Participating Colleges and Institutions

The 2026 information bulletin listed the following institutions and groups for CNET-based B.Sc. Nursing admissions:

1. Government and private nursing colleges affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University.
2. Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow.
3. King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow.
4. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), Lucknow.
5. Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS), Saifai.
6. Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College (LLRM), Meerut.

This is the previous bulletin’s institutional scope, not a confirmed list of all participating colleges for 2027.

Candidates should consult the official notification and counselling seat matrix to confirm the participating institutions, available seats, course approval, applicable fees and admission conditions.

Documents Required for UP CNET 2027 Admission

Candidates should prepare the documents specified by the official application and counselling instructions.

These may include:

• Class 10 marksheet and certificate.
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate.
• UP CNET 2027 admit card.
• Entrance-test result or rank details.
• Application form and confirmation page.
• Valid photo identity document.
• Recent passport-size photographs.
• Category certificate, where applicable.
• Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate, where required.
• EWS certificate, where applicable.
• PwD certificate, where applicable.
• Migration or transfer certificate, where required.
• Medical fitness documentation, as prescribed.
• Counselling registration, seat-allotment and fee-payment documents.

Candidates must verify the prescribed certificate format, issuing authority, validity and submission requirements before attending counselling.

UP CNET 2027 Official Website and Contact Information

Candidates should use the official university website for examination-related announcements.

Official website: https://www.abvmuup.edu.in/

The uploaded 2026 bulletin listed the following contact details for that examination session:

• Email: cnetup26@gmail.com
• Helpline numbers: 9889383779 and 9889383797
• Helpline hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

These are historical contact details from the 2026 bulletin. Candidates should verify the current contact information on the official website before contacting the university about CNET 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing 2027?

UP CNET is the Common Nursing Entrance Test conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, for admission to B.Sc. Nursing programmes at participating institutions in Uttar Pradesh.

2. Has the UP CNET 2027 application form been released?

The official application schedule has not yet been confirmed in the information available for this article. Candidates should check the ABVMU website for the official announcement.

3. What is the eligibility for UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing 2027?

Under the 2026 rules, candidates needed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with at least 45% in PCB for General candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. The official 2027 criteria must be verified before applying.

4. What is the age limit for UP CNET 2027?

The previous bulletin required candidates to be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year. The corresponding 2027 cut-off date is subject to confirmation.

5. What is the duration of the B.Sc. Nursing course?

The B.Sc. Nursing programme covered by the previous CNET bulletin is four years in duration.

6. What is the UP CNET examination pattern?

The 2026 examination comprised 120 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each, with a duration of 140 minutes and no negative marking. The 2027 pattern may differ.

7. What subjects are included in UP CNET?

The 2026 bulletin specified Nursing Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, each carrying 20% of the examination.

8. What is the application fee for UP CNET 2027?

The 2027 application fee has not been confirmed. In 2026, the fee was ₹3,000 for UR/OBC candidates and ₹2,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

9. Is UP CNET conducted online or offline?

The 2026 examination was conducted offline using an OMR answer sheet. The examination mode for 2027 will be confirmed in the official notification.

10. Is there negative marking in UP CNET?

There was no negative marking under the 2026 examination pattern. Candidates should verify the 2027 marking scheme in the official bulletin.

11. Can candidates from other states apply?

Candidates must check the official eligibility and domicile provisions for 2027. The 2026 bulletin specified an Uttar Pradesh domicile condition for government nursing-college admission.

12. How is admission granted after the entrance examination?

Under the 2026 rules, selection and college allotment were based on the CNET merit list through counselling. Candidates must follow the 2027 counselling and admission instructions.

13. Where can candidates check the UP CNET 2027 result?

Candidates should visit https://www.abvmuup.edu.in/ and follow the official result announcement when available.

14. Where can candidates find authentic UP CNET 2027 updates?

The official ABVMU website and the official CNET 2027 information bulletin should be treated as the primary sources for examination and admission information.

Important Disclaimer

This article has been prepared for students seeking preliminary information about UP CNET B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam 2027. Historical examination details are based on the CNET 2026 Information Bulletin supplied for reference.

The dates, application fee, eligibility conditions, age cut-off, examination pattern, qualifying percentiles, reservation rules, participating institutions, counselling schedule and other admission requirements for 2027 are subject to the official notification.

Candidates must read the complete CNET 2027 Information Bulletin before applying and follow all instructions issued by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University.

For authentic updates, visit the official website: https://www.abvmuup.edu.in/