{"id":4466,"date":"2025-12-15T13:04:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vijayeducationnews.com\/old\/?p=4466"},"modified":"2025-12-15T13:04:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:04:49","slug":"the-admission-process-for-both-gnm-general-nursing-and-midwifery-and-bsc-nursing-courses-in-uttar-pradesh-is-primarily-conducted-by-the-atal-bihari-vajpayee-medical-university-abvmu-lucknow-thro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vijayeducationnews.com\/old\/the-admission-process-for-both-gnm-general-nursing-and-midwifery-and-bsc-nursing-courses-in-uttar-pradesh-is-primarily-conducted-by-the-atal-bihari-vajpayee-medical-university-abvmu-lucknow-thro\/","title":{"rendered":"UP GNM Entrance Exam 2026: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Dates,syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The admission process for both GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) and BSc Nursing courses in Uttar Pradesh is primarily conducted by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU)<\/strong>, Lucknow, through the UP Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET)<\/strong> for BSc Nursing and a separate entrance test, often referred to as UPGET (Uttar Pradesh GNM Entrance Test)<\/strong>, for GNM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UP GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) Admission 2026 Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The GNM course is a Diploma-level program in Nursing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Eligibility & Age Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/td>10+2 passed from a recognized board with English. Minimum 40%<\/strong> aggregate marks (40% for SC\/ST\/OBC candidates). Candidates from Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) are often given preference. Registered ANMs are also eligible.<\/td><\/tr>
Age Limit<\/strong><\/td>Minimum:<\/strong> 17 years as on December 31, 2026. Maximum:<\/strong> Up to 31 years (age relaxation as per government norms).<\/td><\/tr>
Domicile<\/strong><\/td>Candidate must be an Indian citizen and a domicile of Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>, or have passed 10th and 12th from a school in Uttar Pradesh.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Exam Pattern (UPGET 2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parameter<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Mode of Exam<\/strong><\/td>Offline (Pen and Paper Mode) \/ Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Mode to be confirmed by ABVMU.<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Type of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/td><\/tr>
Total Questions<\/strong><\/td>100 Questions<\/td><\/tr>
Total Marks<\/strong><\/td>100 Marks<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/strong><\/td>140 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/td>+1 mark for each correct answer.<\/td><\/tr>
Negative Marking<\/strong><\/td>No Negative Marking.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Medium of Exam<\/strong><\/td>Bilingual (English and Hindi)<\/td><\/tr>
Qualifying Marks<\/strong><\/td>General: 50th Percentile; OBC\/SC\/ST\/PH: 45th Percentile<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Syllabus Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The difficulty level is generally based on the Class 10th to 12th syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section<\/strong><\/td>Subject<\/strong><\/td>Level<\/strong><\/td>No. of MCQs (Tentative)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
A<\/strong><\/td>Science<\/strong> (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)<\/td>Class 10th<\/td>50<\/td><\/tr>
B<\/strong><\/td>General Knowledge<\/strong><\/td>Class 12th<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
C<\/strong><\/td>English<\/strong><\/td>Class 12th<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. Application Form Update (Expected)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>Tentative Date (2026)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Online Application Start<\/strong><\/td>March\/April 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply<\/strong><\/td>May 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Admit Card Download<\/strong><\/td>May\/June 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Entrance Exam Date<\/strong><\/td>June 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Result Declaration<\/strong><\/td>July 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> These dates are tentative and based on the previous year’s schedule. Candidates must check the official ABVMU website: www.abvm<\/strong>https:\/\/abvmuup.edu.in\/<\/a>uup.edu.in<\/strong> for final dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Application Fee (Tentative)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>Fee (Tentative)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
General \/ OBC<\/strong><\/td>\u20b93,000\/-<\/td><\/tr>
SC \/ ST \/ PWD<\/strong><\/td>\u20b92,000\/-<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UP BSc Nursing (CNET) Admission 2026 Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The BSc Nursing course is a four-year Undergraduate Degree program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Eligibility Criteria (UP CNET 2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/td>10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB)<\/strong> as compulsory subjects. Must have passed in English individually<\/strong> and obtained a minimum of 45% aggregate<\/strong> marks in PCB (40% for SC\/ST\/OBC candidates).<\/td><\/tr>
Age Limit<\/strong><\/td>Minimum:<\/strong> 17 years as on December 31, 2026. Maximum:<\/strong> 35 years.<\/td><\/tr>
Medical Fitness<\/strong><\/td>Candidates must be declared medically fit by the competent medical board.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Paper Pattern & Syllabus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The exam is called CNET (Common Nursing Entrance Test), also conducted by ABVMU. The syllabus is typically based on the 10+2 level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subject<\/strong><\/td>Weightage (Approx.)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Nursing Aptitude<\/td>High<\/td><\/tr>
Physics, Chemistry, Biology<\/td>High (Based on 10+2 standard)<\/td><\/tr>
General English<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
General Knowledge<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top Colleges in Uttar Pradesh for Nursing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Admission to most Government and Private Nursing Colleges in UP is through the ABVMU CNET\/UPGET entrance exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Category<\/strong><\/td>Top Institutions (Illustrative)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Government\/Public<\/strong><\/td>King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow; Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi.<\/td><\/tr>
Private Universities<\/strong><\/td>Galgotias University, Sharda University, Integral University, Era University<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fees (Highly Variable – Illustrative Range)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Course<\/strong><\/td>Annual Fee Range (Approx.)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
GNM<\/strong><\/td>\u20b930,000 to \u20b91,20,000 per annum (Varies significantly between Govt. & Pvt. Colleges)<\/td><\/tr>
BSc Nursing<\/strong><\/td>\u20b950,000 to \u20b91,50,000 per annum (Varies significantly between Govt. & Pvt. Colleges)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Career Scope after GNM & BSc Nursing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both qualifications offer excellent career opportunities in India and abroad, with BSc Nursing generally providing higher initial salary and better promotional scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job Role<\/strong><\/td>GNM Scope<\/strong><\/td>BSc Nursing Scope<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Primary Roles<\/strong><\/td>Staff Nurse, Community Health Worker, Midwife Nurse.<\/td>Staff Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Educator, Nursing Officer (Govt. Jobs).<\/td><\/tr>
Work Settings<\/strong><\/td>Government\/Private Hospitals, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), Nursing Homes, Old Age Homes.<\/td>Government\/Private Hospitals (ICU\/OT\/Specialized Wards), Nursing Colleges (Teaching), Research Centers, Corporate Healthcare.<\/td><\/tr>
Higher Education<\/strong><\/td>Can pursue Post Basic BSc Nursing (2-year degree).<\/td>Can pursue MSc Nursing, Post Basic Specialisation Diplomas.<\/td><\/tr>
Government Jobs<\/strong><\/td>Good opportunities, often for Staff Nurse\/Health Worker roles.<\/td>Excellent<\/strong> opportunities, often for higher-level roles like Nursing Officer (e.g., in AIIMS, central\/state hospitals).<\/td><\/tr>
Overseas Opportunities<\/strong><\/td>Possible, but often requires additional certifications\/licensing exams.<\/td>Strong, with high demand in countries like the UK, USA, Ireland, and Gulf nations.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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