The UP CNET cutoff is the minimum percentile you need to qualify for BSc Nursing counselling in Uttar Pradesh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) conducts the exam and sets the cutoff. The 2026 exam was held on 6 June 2026, and the result is out.
- The UP CNET 2026 qualifying cutoff is the 50th percentile for General and EWS students.
- General PwD students need the 45th percentile. SC, ST and OBC students need the 40th percentile.
- The BSc Nursing paper has 120 questions for 120 marks, with no negative marking.
- KGMU Lucknow closed at about 100 to 108 marks for General students. These are indicative ranges.
- ABVMU qualifies you by percentile, not by a fixed marks score.
- Closing marks change with college, category and counselling round.
- You need to qualify first. Your rank then decides which college you get.
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Key Summary
- The qualifying cutoff for 2026 is a percentile: 50th, 45th or 40th, depending on your category.
- ABVMU has not released a college wise closing marks list that we could verify.
- The college wise marks in this article are indicative ranges, not official figures.
- KGMU, SGPGIMS and RMLIMS in Lucknow are the hardest government seats to get.
- Ranks under 5,000 give you a realistic chance at a top government nursing college.
UP CNET Cutoff 2026
UP CNET stands for Uttar Pradesh Combined Nursing Entrance Test. It covers BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing and MSc Nursing. This article focuses on the BSc Nursing cutoff.
The cutoff works in two steps. First, you must reach the qualifying percentile to enter counselling. Second, your rank decides the college you get in each round.
The BSc Nursing paper carries 120 MCQs for 120 marks. It has five sections of 24 questions each: Nursing Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. You get 140 minutes, and wrong answers carry no penalty.
Previous Year Official UP CNET Cutoff
The table shows the qualifying percentile and the indicative closing marks at top government colleges. The qualifying percentile has stayed the same, but closing marks have risen.
| Year | General Qualifying Percentile | SC, ST, OBC Qualifying Percentile | Top Government College General Closing Marks (Out of 120, Indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50th | 40th | 100 to 108 (indicative range) |
| 2025 | 50th | 40th | 105 |
| 2024 | 50th | 40th | 100 |
| 2023 | 50th | 40th | 98 |
| 2022 | 50th | 40th | 95 |
Closing marks at the top government colleges rose by about 10 marks between 2022 and 2025. This shows that competition for government nursing seats is growing. The marks above are indicative figures, not an ABVMU list.
Some websites report different 2025 marks cutoffs. General figures range from 95 to 105 across sources. Always confirm your target college on the official portal.
UP CNET Official Cutoff Links
ABVMU publishes the result, scorecard, merit list, seat matrix and allotment results on its portals. Check the portal after every counselling round for the latest notices.
| Portal | What You Can Check | Link |
|---|---|---|
| UP CNET 2026 portal | Scorecard, merit details, counselling login, seat matrix, allotment result | abvmucet26.co.in (use the Direct Link at the top) |
| ABVMU official website | Notices, circulars and counselling updates | abvmuup.edu.in |
The college wise closing marks in this article are indicative. They do not come from an ABVMU list. Use your allotment result to see the college and category you received.
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Factors Affecting UP CNET Cutoff
Several factors move the cutoff each year. You can use them to judge your chances.
| Factor | Typical Direction |
|---|---|
| Number of students who appear | More students push closing marks up |
| Difficulty of the paper | A harder paper lowers marks and closing cutoffs |
| Seats available in each college | More seats lower the closing marks |
| Previous year cutoff | Strong predictor of the next year |
| Category reservation | SC, ST and OBC close below General |
| Qualifying percentile rule | Sets the floor: 50th, 45th or 40th percentile |
| College type | Government colleges close much higher than private colleges |
| Counselling round | Later rounds usually close lower as seats open up |
Seat availability and college type decide your result more than the paper's difficulty. Government colleges have fewer seats and lower fees. That is why they close at higher marks.
Your category also matters. SC, ST and OBC students compete on their own merit list. Their closing marks sit below General at the same college.
UP CNET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff: Category Wise
ABVMU sets the qualifying cutoff as a percentile, not as a marks score. The 2026 percentiles are the same as in 2025.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile 2026 | Qualifying Percentile 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 50th | 50th |
| EWS | 50th | 50th |
| OBC-NCL | 40th | 40th |
| SC | 40th | 40th |
| ST | 40th | 40th |
| PwD | 45th (General PwD), 40th (SC, ST, OBC PwD) | 45th (General PwD), 40th (SC, ST, OBC PwD) |
Some websites list raw marks for these percentiles, but ABVMU has not published a marks score for the qualifying line. As a rough guide, the 50th percentile falls near 60 to 65 marks out of 120.
Qualifying does not guarantee a seat. It only makes you eligible to join counselling. You still need a rank that reaches your chosen college.
UP CNET Cutoff for Top Colleges 2026
The table shows indicative closing marks for BSc Nursing out of 120. Lucknow's government institutes close at the highest marks. Private colleges accept students from the qualifying line.
| College | Type | General | OBC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGMU, Lucknow | Government | 100 to 108 | 95 to 100 | 85 to 92 |
| SGPGIMS, Lucknow | Government | 98 to 106 | 92 to 98 | 82 to 90 |
| RMLIMS, Lucknow | Government | 95 to 104 | 90 to 96 | 80 to 88 |
| UPUMS, Saifai | Government | 90 to 100 | 85 to 94 | 78 to 86 |
| LLRM Medical College, Meerut | Government | 90 to 100 | 85 to 93 | 76 to 85 |
| Other government nursing colleges in UP | Government | 85 to 98 | 80 to 92 | 72 to 84 |
| ABVMU affiliated private colleges | Private | Qualifying line to 80 | Qualifying line to 75 | Qualifying line to 70 |
EWS, ST and PwD closing marks are not available at college level. They usually sit between the OBC and SC figures. Check your round's allotment result for exact numbers.
If you score above 100 marks as a General student, you have a realistic chance at KGMU or SGPGIMS. If you score 85 to 98, target other government nursing colleges. Private colleges stay open to most students who qualify.
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UP CNET Marks vs Rank 2026
ABVMU does not publish an official marks to rank chart. The table below is an indicative estimate and can shift with the difficulty of the paper. Your actual rank can differ by a few thousand places.
| Marks (Out of 120) | Expected Percentile | Approx Overall Rank | Likely College Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 and above | 99 and above | Under 1,000 | KGMU, SGPGIMS, RMLIMS |
| 100 to 109 | 95 to 98 | 1,000 to 6,000 | Top government nursing colleges |
| 90 to 99 | 88 to 94 | 6,000 to 15,000 | Other government nursing colleges |
| 80 to 89 | 78 to 87 | 15,000 to 26,000 | Government and private colleges |
| 70 to 79 | 65 to 77 | 26,000 to 42,000 | Mostly private colleges |
| 60 to 69 | 50 to 64 | 42,000 to 60,000 | Private colleges |
| Below 60 | Below 50 | 60,000 and above | Limited options, later rounds |
A merit list shows two ranks. Your open rank counts all students, and your category rank counts only your category. Reserved category students are allotted seats on category rank.
Students from past years have reported rank differences of a few thousand places for the same marks. Treat this table as a guide and not a promise.
UP CNET Previous Year Cutoff Trends
| Year | General Qualifying Percentile | General PwD Qualifying Percentile | SC, ST, OBC Qualifying Percentile | Closing Marks at Top Government College (Indicative) | Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50th | 45th | 40th | 100 to 108 | Expected to hold or rise |
| 2025 | 50th | 45th | 40th | 105 | +5 marks |
| 2024 | 50th | 45th | 40th | 100 | +2 marks |
| 2023 | 50th | 45th | 40th | 98 | +3 marks |
| 2022 | 50th | Not available | 40th | 95 | Base year |
The qualifying percentile has stayed at 50 for General students for five years. The closing marks at top government colleges have risen every year since 2022. This points to more students competing for the same seats.
You can expect the 2027 cutoff to follow this pattern. Aim for 105 plus marks if you want KGMU or SGPGIMS as a General student.
UP CNET Cutoff for Top 5 Government Institutes 2026
KGMU Lucknow
King George's Medical University has the highest cutoff. General closing marks sit at about 100 to 108, OBC at 95 to 100 and SC at 85 to 92.
SGPGIMS Lucknow
General closing marks are about 98 to 106. OBC students close at 92 to 98, and SC students at 82 to 90.
RMLIMS Lucknow
General closing marks are about 95 to 104. OBC closes at 90 to 96 and SC at 80 to 88.
UPUMS Saifai
The Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences closes at about 90 to 100 for General students. OBC closes at 85 to 94 and SC at 78 to 86.
LLRM Medical College Meerut
General closing marks are about 90 to 100. OBC closes at 85 to 93 and SC at 76 to 85.
All figures above are indicative ranges, not official ABVMU numbers. Your final chance depends on your category rank and the round.
What After UP CNET Cutoff? Counselling Process
ABVMU runs counselling online after the result. In 2026 it held Round 1, Round 2 and a mop-up round. You must qualify and register before you can fill your choices.
- Register for counselling on the official UP CNET portal.
- Upload your documents and pay the registration fee.
- Fill and lock your college choices in order of preference.
- Check the seat allotment result on the portal.
- Choose to freeze, float or decline your allotted seat.
- Pay the seat confirmation fee and report with original documents.
If you freeze your seat, you leave the process. If you float, you stay in the next round for a better seat. If you decline, you give up the seat and wait for the next round.
The seat confirmation fee was Rs 40,000 in 2026. Students who paid in an earlier round did not pay again. Missing the reporting window can cancel your seat.
Follow every step on the UP CNET counselling page. Check your documents before you go for reporting.
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UP CNET Cutoff 2026: FAQs
Ques. What is the cutoff for UP CNET 2026?
Ans. The qualifying cutoff is the 50th percentile for General and EWS students. General PwD students need the 45th percentile, and SC, ST and OBC students need the 40th.
Ques. What are the minimum qualifying marks for UP CNET 2026?
Ans. ABVMU qualifies students by percentile, not by marks. Indicative estimates place the 50th percentile near 60 to 65 marks out of 120.
Ques. What is the UP CNET cutoff for SC, ST and OBC students?
Ans. SC, ST and OBC students need the 40th percentile to qualify. Their closing marks at colleges sit below General.
Ques. How many marks do you need for KGMU in UP CNET?
Ans. General students closed at about 100 to 108 marks out of 120 at KGMU Lucknow. These are indicative ranges.
Ques. Can you get a government nursing college with 92 marks in UP CNET?
Ans. A score of 90 to 99 marks usually places you at a rank of 6,000 to 15,000. That suits other government nursing colleges, but not KGMU or SGPGIMS for General students.
Ques. Is a rank of 5,000 good in UP CNET?
Ans. Yes. Ranks between 1,000 and 5,000 usually give you a chance at top government nursing colleges. Your category rank matters more if you hold a reserved category.
Ques. Is the UP CNET cutoff the same every year?
Ans. The qualifying percentile has stayed the same. Closing marks at top government colleges rose from 95 in 2022 to 105 in 2025.
Ques. Does the UP CNET cutoff change from round to round?
Ans. Yes. Closing marks usually fall in later rounds as students leave seats. ABVMU held Round 1, Round 2 and a mop-up round in 2026.
Ques. Can you get a private nursing college with low marks in UP CNET?
Ans. Yes, if you qualify. ABVMU affiliated private colleges accept students from the qualifying line up to about 80 marks for General.
Ques. What is the difference between the qualifying cutoff and closing marks?
Ans. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile to join counselling. Closing marks are the last marks that received a seat in a college and round.
Ques. Where can you check the UP CNET cutoff?
Ans. Check the official UP CNET 2026 portal at abvmucet26.co.in and the ABVMU website at abvmuup.edu.in. Both list result and counselling notices.
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