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UP CNET Result 2026: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh, has officially declared the UP CNET 2026 Result for admission to B.Sc. Nursing courses across government and private nursing colleges in the state. Thousands of candidates who appeared for the Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) can now access their scorecards online and check their qualifying status for the upcoming counselling process.
The result announcement comes just a week after the entrance examination, bringing relief and excitement to nursing aspirants waiting to know their performance and rank.
UP CNET 2026 Result Declared
The UP CNET 2026 examination was conducted on 6 June 2026 for admission to a four-year B.Sc. Nursing programmes in Uttar Pradesh. The university released the results on 13 June 2026 through the official candidate login portal. According to information shared during the result announcement, more than 1 lakh candidates appeared for the examination, while around 80,000 candidates have qualified for counselling
How to Check UP CNET Result 2026
Candidates can download their scorecard by following these steps:
- Visit the official CNET 2026 portal.
- Click on the Login button.
- Enter your Registration ID and Password.
- Complete the security verification.
- Click on “Result/Scorecard”.
- Download and save the scorecard PDF.
Official Result Login Portal: UP CNET 2026 Candidate Login
Details Available on the Scorecard
The scorecard contains:
- Candidate Name
- Roll Number
- Registration Number
- Category
- Subject-wise Marks
- Total Marks
- Percentile Score
- Overall Rank
- Category Rank
- Qualification Status for Counselling
UP CNET Merit List 2026
The merit list is prepared based on:
- Total marks obtained in CNET 2026
- Percentile score
- Reservation category
- Tie-breaking rules prescribed by ABVMU
The university releases the merit list after the result declaration and uses it for seat allotment during counselling.
Expected Counselling Schedule 2026
ABVMU has not yet announced the detailed counselling timetable. Based on the result declaration schedule and previous years’ trends, counselling registration is expected to begin within a few days after the result announcement.
Expected timeline:
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Result Declaration | 13 June 2026 |
| Counselling Registration | 29 June 2026 onwards |
| Choice Filling | June–July 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 2026 |
| Document Verification | July 2026 |
| College Reporting | July 2026 |
Candidates should regularly check the official ABVMU website for updates.
UP CNET Counselling Process
Step 1: Online Registration
Candidates must register separately for counselling after the results.
Step 2: Fee Payment
Pay the counselling participation fee online.
Step 3: Choice Filling
Select preferred Government and Private Nursing Colleges.
Step 4: Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted according to:
- Merit Rank
- Category
- Reservation Rules
- College Preferences
Step 5: Document Verification
Original documents are verified.
Step 6: Admission Confirmation
Candidates must report to the allotted college and complete admission formalities.
Understanding Open Rank and Category Rank
Many candidates are often confused between Open Rank and Category Rank.
- Open Rank indicates a candidate’s overall position among all students who appeared in the examination.
- Category Rank reflects a candidate’s position within their reserved category, such as OBC, SC, ST or EWS.
For reserved category candidates, both ranks become important during the seat allotment process because reservation benefits are considered while allocating seats.
What Does “Qualified for Counselling” Mean?
Candidates whose scorecards display “Qualified for Counselling” will be eligible to participate in the upcoming counselling process conducted by ABVMU.
Those who see “Not Qualified for Counselling” on their scorecard will not be eligible for seat allotment through UP CNET 2026.
UP CNET 2026 Counselling Update
As of now, ABVMU has not released the official counselling schedule for UP CNET 2026 admissions.
The university is expected to publish detailed information regarding:
- Counselling registration
- Choice filling
- Seat allotment rounds
- Document verification
- College reporting
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website and keep all required documents ready to avoid last-minute issues during counselling.
Documents Required for Counselling
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
Mandatory Documents
- CNET 2026 Scorecard
- CNET Admit Card
- Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Character Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport Size Photographs
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (for UP Government College quota)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- OBC Certificate (issued after 1 April 2026)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- NCC Certificate (if applicable)
- Freedom Fighter Dependent Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
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Government College Eligibility
For admission to Government Nursing Colleges in Uttar Pradesh, candidates must either:
- Possess a valid Uttar Pradesh Domicile Certificate, or
- Have passed both Class 10 and Class 12 from Uttar Pradesh.
Minimum Qualifying Criteria
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 50th Percentile |
| General-PwD | 45th Percentile |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th Percentile |
| SC/ST/OBC-PwD | 40th Percentile |
Participating Institutions
Admissions through UP CNET 2026 cover:
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University-affiliated Government and Private Nursing Colleges
- King George’s Medical University
- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences
- UP University of Medical Sciences
- Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College
What Candidates Should Do Next
Students who have qualified should immediately download their scorecard and keep multiple copies saved. They should also begin collecting and organizing all admission-related documents before counselling registration starts.
Since counselling dates have not yet been announced, candidates should avoid relying on unofficial information circulating on social media and wait for the official notification from ABVMU.
With the result now available, the focus shifts to counselling and seat allotment, which will decide admissions to some of Uttar Pradesh’s most sought-after nursing institutions.
Official Websites
Candidates are advised to download their scorecard immediately and keep all counselling documents ready, as seat allotment and choice filling are expected to begin soon after the release of the merit list.
