The UP CNET result 2026 is officially out. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) declared the Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test (UP CNET) result on June 13, 2026 at abvmucet26.co.in. If you appeared for the exam on June 6, you can now download your ABVMU CNET scorecard using your registration ID and date of birth.
This article covers everything you need to know right now — how to check your result, what the cutoff marks mean for your category, which colleges are within reach based on your rank, and what the counselling process looks like. Let’s get into it.
What is UP CNET 2026?
The UP Common Nursing Entrance Test (UP CNET) is conducted annually by ABVMU for admission to BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing, and MSc Nursing programmes across 185 participating institutes in Uttar Pradesh, including some of the top government nursing colleges in the country.
The 2026 exam was held on June 6 in offline (pen-and-paper) mode and consisted of 120 questions to be completed in 140 minutes. Thousands of nursing aspirants from across UP — and from Hindi-belt states — appeared for this exam with the goal of securing a seat in a government nursing college.
How to Download UP CNET Scorecard 2026
Follow these steps to download your result from the official ABVMU portal:
- Visit the official website: abvmucet26.co.in
- Click on the result/scorecard link in the Notice section on the homepage
- Enter your Registration ID and Date of Birth
- Your UP CNET 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen
- Download and print your scorecard — you will need it for counselling
Tip: Save your scorecard as a PDF immediately. The ABVMU portal can get overloaded in the days after result declaration.
What Does Your UP CNET 2026 Scorecard Contain?
Your scorecard will include the following details:
- Candidate name and roll number
- Registration ID and date of birth
- Subject-wise marks and overall score
- Category and rank obtained
- Qualifying status (Qualified / Not Qualified)
Note: ABVMU will not release a separate Merit List PDF. Ranks will be determined based on scores and will be visible on individual scorecards only.
UP CNET 2026 — Top Government Nursing Colleges to Target
Candidates with a rank up to approximately 500 stand a strong chance at the most sought-after government nursing colleges in UP. Top institutes include:
- KGMU (King George’s Medical University), Lucknow
- Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (RML), Lucknow
- SGPGI (Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute), Lucknow
- UPUMS (Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences), Etawah
Apart from these, there are 23 government nursing institutes and approximately 250 government and private colleges across UP affiliated with ABVMU that participate in the counselling process.
UP CNET Counselling 2026 — Dates, Process & What to Expect
The UP CNET counselling 2026 is expected to begin in June 2026 and will be conducted entirely online in three rounds, with a possible mop-up round if seats remain vacant after the third round.
Here is what the counselling process typically looks like:
- Counselling registration and fee payment — Candidates pay a security deposit of ₹5,000 (non-refundable if you fail to report to the allotted college)
- Choice filling — You fill in your preferred colleges in order of preference
- Seat allotment — Based on your rank, category, and choice preferences
- Reporting to college — Failure to report by the given date results in forfeiture of the security deposit and loss of the allotted seat
- Document verification and fee payment at the allotted institute
Key rule: Unless declared medically fit by the Medical Board constituted by the Government Medical College or the District CMO, a candidate is not eligible to join the course.
Documents Required for UP CNET 2026 Counselling
Start preparing your documents now so you’re not scrambling at the last minute:
- UP CNET 2026 scorecard (downloaded from abvmucet26.co.in)
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate
- Category/caste certificate (for OBC/SC/ST/EWS candidates) — must be issued by the competent authority
- Domicile/residence certificate (UP state domicile preferred for state quota seats)
- Passport-size photographs
- Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
- Medical fitness certificate (from recognised government doctor)
Didn’t Qualify? Here’s What You Should Do Next
If your marks didn’t clear the cutoff this year, don’t stop here. The nursing exam landscape in India offers multiple pathways:
- RUHS CUET 2026 (Rajasthan BSc Nursing) — Counselling registration for RUHS CUET 2026 has started, with choice filling from July 4
- MP PNST 2026 — MP PNST Application Form 2026 has been released for BSc Nursing admission in Madhya Pradesh
- AIIMS BSc Nursing 2026 — One of the most prestigious nursing entrance exams in India; check eligibility and dates
- Private college admissions — Many ABVMU-affiliated private colleges have seats available outside state quota
