In a significant development for nursing aspirants across Uttar Pradesh, the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow, has officially declared the UP CNET Result 2026 on June 13, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test (UP CNET) can now visit the official portal abvmucet26.co.in to log in and download their scorecards. With the UP CNET Result 2026 now live, thousands of nursing aspirants can check their marks, All India Rank, category rank, and qualifying status, and gear up for the upcoming counselling process.
About UP CNET 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test is conducted annually by ABVMU as a centralised gateway for admission to BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing, and MSc Nursing / NPCC programmes offered by government and private nursing colleges affiliated with the university across Uttar Pradesh. The UP CNET 2026 examination was held on June 6, 2026, in pen-and-paper format across 20 cities in the state. The exam was conducted without any negative marking, making the score calculation straightforward based on correct responses alone.
The UP CNET 2026 serves as the key to approximately 11,610 BSc Nursing seats spread across around 185 participating nursing institutions, including government institutions affiliated with ABVMU, KGMU, SGPGIMS, RMLIMS, UPUMS Saifai, and LLRM Meerut. Out of these, nearly 23 are government nursing institutes, and 20 institutions hold the prestigious ‘A’ rating for the BSc Nursing programme.
How to Download the UP CNET Result 2026 Scorecard
Candidates can access and download their UP CNET Result 2026 scorecard by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official ABVMU portal: abvmucet26.co.in or abvmuup.edu.in
- Navigate to the ‘Notice’ section on the homepage
- Click on the link labelled “UP CNET Result 2026”
- You will be redirected to the candidate login page
- Enter your Registration ID and Password / Date of Birth
- Click the Submit button
- Your scorecard will appear on the screen
- Download and print multiple copies for counselling and admission purposes
Candidates must carefully verify all details on the downloaded scorecard — including name, roll number, marks obtained, rank, category, and qualifying status. Any discrepancy should be reported to the concerned authority immediately.
Details Mentioned on the UP CNET 2026 Scorecard
The scorecard released alongside the UP CNET Result 2026 is an important document that candidates will need throughout the counselling and admission process. It includes:
- Candidate’s Name, Category, and Roll Number
- Subject-wise and Total Marks Obtained
- Overall (Open) Rank — merit position among all candidates
- Category Rank — position within the reserved category (SC / ST / OBC)
- Sub-category Rank — position within the PwD sub-category, if applicable
- Qualifying Status (Qualified / Not Qualified)
The rank in the UP CNET Result 2026 is determined by percentile score rather than raw marks. In the event of a tie, ABVMU applies standard tie-breaking criteria as per the official prospectus.
Qualifying Percentile Criteria
To be eligible for counselling based on the UP CNET Result 2026, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifying percentile thresholds:
- General Category: 50th Percentile
- General Category (PwD): 45th Percentile
- SC / ST / OBC (including PwD): 40th Percentile
Candidates who score below these thresholds will not be eligible for the counselling rounds, regardless of their absolute marks.
What’s Next: Counselling and Seat Allotment
With the UP CNET Result 2026 now declared, ABVMU is set to begin the centralised online counselling process from June 29, 2026 onwards. Qualified candidates will need to register online, fill in their preferred colleges and courses, upload the necessary documents, and pay the required counselling fee to participate in seat allotment.
Admissions will be granted on the basis of candidates’ ranks, reservation category, seat availability, and college preferences filled during counselling. Candidates with a rank below 500 in the open category are considered strong contenders for securing seats in the top ‘A’-rated nursing institutions.
The official cutoff for each college and category will not be released in advance. Instead, closing ranks will be published after each round of counselling on the official portal. Candidates are advised to fill as many college preferences as possible to maximise their chances of securing a seat in a preferred institution.
Documents to Keep Ready for Counselling
All candidates who have qualified in the UP CNET Result 2026 should keep the following documents ready ahead of the counselling process:
- Printed copy of UP CNET 2026 Scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 Marksheets and Certificates
- Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Fitness Certificate (as required)
- Passport-size Photographs
Candidates must note that final admission to a nursing college will only be confirmed after successful document verification and medical fitness clearance by the Medical Board constituted by the Government Medical College or the District CMO.
For the latest updates on counselling dates and seat allotment, candidates should regularly visit abvmucet26.co.in and abvmuup.edu.in.
