UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing CNET 2027 is the Common Nursing Entrance Test for the 2-year Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course in Uttar Pradesh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow conducts it for GNM nurses seeking seats in its affiliated government and private colleges. The 2027 dates are not out; the exam is expected in May or June 2027.
UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027
This page covers the expected UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing CNET 2027 dates, how to apply, the fee, eligibility, the exam pattern and how admission works after the result.
| Full name | Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (2 years), Uttar Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow |
| Courses / Purpose | 2-year Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in government and private nursing colleges affiliated to ABVMU |
| Exam date | Expected May or June 2027 (2026 exam: 6 June) |
| Application | Expected from March 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 3,000 UR/OBC; Rs 2,000 SC/ST/PwD (2026) |
| Eligibility | 10+2 pass, GNM certificate and RNRM registration with UP Nurses and Midwives Council; age 17+ |
| Mode | Offline, OMR sheet, English medium |
| Questions and marks | 120 MCQs, 1 mark each, 120 marks (Section A 66, B 36, C 18) |
| Duration | 140 minutes (11:00 AM to 1:20 PM in 2026) |
| Negative marking | No |
| Official website | abvmuup.edu.in |
UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 Important Dates
ABVMU has not announced the 2027 schedule yet. In 2026 the form opened on 28 March and the exam was held on 6 June, so the 2027 form is expected in March and the exam in May or June 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | March 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | May 2027 Expected |
| CNET 2027 exam | May 2027 Expected |
| Result | June 2027 Expected |
| Counselling Round 1 | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027
You apply online only, through the CNET link on the ABVMU website. Forms sent by post are not accepted. The 2027 link will open with the information bulletin, expected in March 2027; the steps below follow the 2026 process.
Apply Online for UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027
Applications for UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Open the ABVMU website, click the CNET link and press Register for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
- Enter your name, parents’ names and date of birth exactly as on your Class 10 certificate, plus email, mobile and WhatsApp number, category and sub-category.
- Verify the OTPs sent to your mobile and email. Your Registration ID and a one-time password arrive by SMS and email.
- Log in, change the default password, and fill personal details, address, Class 10, Class 12 and GNM details and three exam-city choices. Choose Appearing if your GNM result is not out.
- Upload a live photo (webcam or phone camera), a passport-size photo, your signature and the handwritten Verification Sheet.
- Preview the form, tick the declaration and pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. The form is submitted once payment is confirmed; print it.
| Category | Exam fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) and OBC | Rs 3,000 |
| SC, ST and PwD | Rs 2,000 |
The fee is non-refundable and cannot be carried to a later exam. In 2026 a correction window from 13 to 20 May allowed changes to a few fields only; the name, parents’ names and date of birth given at registration cannot be changed later.
Who can apply for UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027?
You can apply if you are a GNM-qualified registered nurse who meets the Indian Nursing Council (INC) rules. The 2026 conditions, expected to continue, are:
- Passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent exam; those who passed 10+1 in or before 1986 are also eligible.
- A General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) certificate and registration as R.N.R.M. with the UP Nurses and Midwives Council.
- Male nurses trained before the integrated course need INC-approved training in a specialty such as OT techniques or psychiatric nursing in place of midwifery.
- Minimum age of 17 years on or before 31 December of the admission year.
- Indian citizens only. Married candidates are eligible, and colour-blind candidates are eligible if they wear corrective lenses.
- You must be declared medically fit before joining the course.
Government colleges admit only Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates: a UP domicile certificate, Class 10 and 12 both passed from Uttar Pradesh, or GNM passed from a recognised school or college in Uttar Pradesh.
What is the UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 exam pattern?
The test is a pen-and-paper paper of 120 multiple-choice questions at GNM level, in three sections, with no negative marking. The 2026 pattern was:
| Feature | Detail (2026) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, answers marked on an OMR sheet with a black ballpoint pen given at the centre |
| Medium | English |
| Questions and marks | 120 MCQs, 1 mark each, 120 marks |
| Section A (66 marks) | Medical Surgical, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing |
| Section B (36 marks) | Bio Sciences, Nursing Foundations, Behavioural Sciences |
| Section C (18 marks) | Computer Education, English, Nursing Education, Research and Statistics, Professional Trends, Nursing Administration |
| Duration | 140 minutes (11:00 AM to 1:20 PM in 2026) |
| Negative marking | None |
See the UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 syllabus for the topics in each section.
Which colleges admit students through this CNET?
All Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing seats in government and private nursing colleges affiliated to ABVMU are filled only through this CNET; there is no direct admission. Seats follow Uttar Pradesh reservation rules, with 5% horizontal reservation for eligible PwD candidates.
ABVMU runs separate entrance tests for the 4-year course, see UP B.Sc Nursing (CNET), and for UP M.Sc Nursing.
How does admission work after the result?
Seats are allotted through ABVMU online counselling in order of CNET merit and your college choices. In 2026 there was Round 1 and a mop-up round, followed by stray and special stray rounds held on campus at ABVMU Lucknow.
- You register with your CNET Registration ID and password and pay Rs 500 (non-refundable) plus a Rs 5,000 security deposit.
- After allotment you accept (freeze) or decline the seat in your login, and pay a Rs 40,000 seat confirmation fee that is adjusted against the college tuition fee.
- You then report to the allotted college with original documents for verification.
- Check each college’s INC recognition, fee, hostel and transport details before filling choices.
The UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 result page explains the merit list and the counselling documents.
UP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFUP Post Basic B.Sc Nursing CNET 2026 Information Bulletin (latest)Official site · cet26.blr1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.comOpen
- LINKABVMU official website (abvmuup.edu.in)Official site · abvmuup.edu.inOpen