Which exam is required for ABVMU MBBS admission 2026?

NEET UG 2026 is the only accepted exam for MBBS and BDS admission at ABVMU-affiliated colleges. No other exam is valid. Candidates must qualify NEET UG and then register for counselling through MCC (All India Quota) or DMET UP (state quota).

How many MBBS seats are available in ABVMU-affiliated colleges?

ABVMU-affiliated colleges across Uttar Pradesh offer over 13,200 MBBS seats in 88 medical colleges. Of these, roughly 5,725 seats are in government colleges, including KGMU Lucknow (250 seats) and RMLIMS Lucknow (200 seats).

Is UP domicile required for MBBS admission through ABVMU?

UP domicile is required for the 85% state quota seats in government colleges. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats through MCC are open to candidates from any state. Private college seats may have separate rules as per DMET UP guidelines.

What is the CNET 2026 exam pattern for B.Sc Nursing admission?

CNET 2026 consists of 120 MCQs to be answered in 140 minutes. The exam is conducted offline using an OMR sheet. It is bilingual in English and Hindi. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

What is the ABVMU CNET 2026 application fee?

The CNET 2026 application fee is INR 3,000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, and PwD candidates pay INR 2,000. The UPGET 2026 application fee follows the same structure.

Is direct admission or management quota available at ABVMU-affiliated colleges?

Direct admission is not available at any ABVMU-affiliated government medical or nursing college. All government seats are filled through centralised counselling. ABVMU also explicitly bars direct admission for all CAHET allied health seats. Private ABVMU-affiliated colleges may have management quota seats under DMET UP rules.

How is counselling fee structured for ABVMU B.Sc Nursing admission?

Candidates must pay three charges during ABVMU nursing counselling. The registration fee is INR 500. The security deposit is INR 5,000. The seat confirmation fee is INR 40,000. These are paid after seat allotment and before reporting to the college.

Which allied health UG courses do not require an entrance exam for ABVMU admission?

Allied health UG courses including B.PT, B.OT, B.MLS, B.AOTT, B.MRIT, B.RTT, B.Optom, B.ASLP, BMLT, CT-MRI, and BMM do not require an entrance exam. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks with Z-score normalisation across boards. PG allied health courses like MPT and MOT require the CAHET PG entrance exam.

When does ABVMU MD MS admission counselling begin in 2026?

NEET PG 2026 result is expected by September 30, 2026. DMET UP state quota counselling for MD and MS seats is expected to begin in November 2026. MCC All India Quota counselling dates will be announced on mcc.nic.in after the result.

What is the minimum eligibility percentage for B.Sc Nursing at ABVMU?

Candidates from the General, OBC, and EWS categories must have a minimum of 45% marks in Class 12 with PCB and English. SC and ST candidates require a minimum of 40%. Candidates must also be 17 years or above as of December 31, 2026.

ABVMU M.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

ABVMU M.Sc Nursing Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year)	INR 1,66,000
Examination and Registration Fees	Contact affiliated college
Total Fees (2 years)	INR 3,32,000

Fee figures are indicative and may vary across ABVMU-affiliated nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

CNET application fee is INR 3,000 for General/OBC/EWS and INR 2,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

ABVMU M.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

Event	Date
CNET Application Opens	March 28, 2026
CNET Application Closes	May 20, 2026
CNET Admit Card Release	May 30, 2026
CNET Entrance Exam	June 6, 2026
CNET Result Declaration	June 2026 (Second Week)
Counselling Registration Closes	July 20, 2026

CNET is an offline OMR-based exam with 120 MCQs carrying 120 marks completed in 2 hours.

No negative marking applies in the CNET 2026 examination.

Candidates must carry a valid government photo ID and printed admit card on the exam day.

ABVMU conducts centralised online counselling for all affiliated nursing colleges after CNET results.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognised institution with valid RN/RM registration from a State Nursing Council

Minimum 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) with all professional years passed

Compulsory internship must be completed before commencement of M.Sc Nursing classes at the affiliated college

Admission Process

Download the CNET admit card from the portal and attend the exam at the designated centre

Check the published CNET merit list on the official ABVMU website

Register for ABVMU centralised online counselling within the specified window and fill college preferences in order of preference

Lock choices and await the seat allotment result published by ABVMU

Report to the allotted affiliated nursing college with original documents, RN/RM certificate, and admission fee payment

✓ Opt for this if

You hold RN/RM registration and want specialised nursing postgraduation in UP
You prefer centralised merit-based admission over management quota routes
You plan to pursue nursing education, research, or government hospital roles
Affordable fees and proximity to UP government hospitals matter to you

✗ Skip if

You prefer a single-campus university with centrally managed clinical training
You need structured placement support beyond government and public sector hospitals
You are targeting nationally ranked private nursing universities with campus facilities

ABVMU M.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	INR 80,000 to INR 95,000 per year	SC/ST students enrolled in UP recognised universities
UP Government OBC Scholarship	INR 52,000 per year	OBC category students with applicable income ceiling
UP Government General/EWS Scholarship	INR 54,000 per year	General and EWS students meeting income criteria
NSP Schemes (Minority/Other Categories)	Varies by scheme	Eligible Minority and EWS categories via NSP portal

UP government scholarship applications are submitted at samajkalyan.up.gov.in after enrolment.

NSP scholarships are applied for at scholarships.gov.in within the annual application window.

ABVMU M.Sc Nursing FAQs

Ques. What is the CNET exam pattern for ABVMU M.Sc Nursing 2026?

Ans. The CNET is an offline OMR-based exam consisting of 120 MCQs worth 120 marks to be completed in 2 hours. There is no negative marking. Questions are drawn from nursing theory, clinical nursing concepts, anatomy, physiology, and related health science subjects. The 2026 CNET was conducted on June 6, 2026 and results were declared in the second week of June. The admit card was available from May 30, 2026.

Ques. Can candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh apply for ABVMU M.Sc Nursing?

Ans. Yes, ABVMU M.Sc Nursing admission through CNET is open to candidates from across India and there is no domicile restriction for appearing in the entrance test. Admission is merit-based on the CNET rank. Candidates who qualify may choose any ABVMU-affiliated nursing college during centralised counselling. UP-domicile candidates may benefit from state-category reservations at specific affiliated colleges as notified by ABVMU.

Ques. Is RN/RM registration mandatory for M.Sc Nursing at ABVMU?

Ans. Yes, a valid RN/RM (Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife) certificate from any State Nursing Council is a mandatory eligibility condition. Candidates who have completed their B.Sc Nursing degree but have not yet obtained RN/RM registration are not eligible for admission. The certificate must be produced in original at the time of document verification during ABVMU centralised counselling.

Ques. What M.Sc Nursing specialisations are available under ABVMU?

Ans. M.Sc Nursing at ABVMU-affiliated colleges is available in specialisations including Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrical and Gynaecological Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, and Community Health Nursing. Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC) is also offered at select affiliated institutions. The number of seats per specialisation varies by college and is published in the ABVMU counselling seat matrix before choice filling.

Ques. What career options are available after M.Sc Nursing from ABVMU-affiliated colleges?

Ans. Graduates work as nursing educators, clinical nurse specialists, ward supervisors, or nursing administrators in government and private hospitals. They are eligible for Nursing Officer examinations by UPSSSC, AIIMS, NHM, and ESIC. Those who clear nursing faculty eligibility tests can join nursing colleges as lecturers. Doctoral study at ABVMU or other universities is also an option for those interested in research or senior academic positions.

ABVMU M.Sc Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility