UP CNET Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern, Check Subject-wise Topics

UP Common Nursing Entrance Test Syllabus defines the topics that Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow, has outlined for the nursing entrance exam. Alongside, the exam pattern will help candidates to understand the marking structure and subject-wise question distribution. Candidates who are planning to give the exam must study the topics of each subject to improve their chances of clearing and securing a better rank in the exam.

UP CNET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Through the UP Common Nursing Entrance Test, candidates can enrol in a 4-year B.Sc. Nursing course. ABVMU, which conducts the exam, has opened its application window on 28th March 2026 and will close on 20th May 2026. Candidates willing to participate in the UP CNET 2026 must understand the syllabus of the 5 subjects to prepare effectively for the 120-mark exam. This will help candidates to focus on high-weightage topics.

UP CNET 2026 Notification Out – Click to Check

UP CNET Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Common Nursing Entrance Test has multiple stages. The process starts with a written exam, which is then followed by counselling, seat allotment and then document verification. The step-wise selection stages are given below:

1. Written Exam: All candidates who have successfully applied for the UP CNET have to give a 120-mark offline test. Marks obtained in the exam will decide the allotment of the college.
2. Result & Merit List: After conducting the exam, ABVMU will release the results and scorecard. Candidates will be ranked based on the marks of the entrance exam. This rank will be used for the counselling process.
3. Online Counselling Registration: ABVMU will release the counselling dates, during which qualified candidates must register themselves.
4. College Choice Filling: During the counselling process, candidates must select the colleges and nursing courses of their choice.
5. Seat Allotment: The university will allot seats to candidates based on their marks, rank, category, the state’s reservation rules and their preferred college. This process is generally covered in multiple rounds so that all qualified candidates get admission.
6. Document Verification: Once the seat allotment is done, shortlisted candidates have to verify their identity, academics, and category certificate at their allotted college. Following this, candidates will get admission to the college.

UP CNET Exam Pattern 2026

The exam is conducted in an objective-type format. Candidates need to finish 120 questions in a span of 140 minutes or 2 hours and 20 minutes. Each of these questions carries 1 mark. Each subject carries 20 % weightage. For each correct answer, candidates are awarded 1 mark. There is no negative marking for any incorrect answers. The UP CNET exam pattern is given below:

UP CNET 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks

In the notification, ABVMU has stated that candidates need to secure a minimum qualifying mark to get admission to the B.Sc Nursing entrance test. The category-wise minimum qualifying marks are given below:

UP CNET Syllabus 2026

The syllabus of this exam has 5 subjects, which include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and Nursing Aptitude. The level of this exam is Class 12th standard, so the candidate’s higher secondary knowledge is evaluated. The topic-wise syllabus is given below:

Physics Syllabus

• Units & Measurements
• Kinematics
• Thermodynamics
• Oscillations & Waves
• Laws of Motion
• Work, Energy & Power
• Gravitation
• Optics
• Dual Nature of Matter
• Atoms & Nuclei
• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity
• Electronic Devices
• Magnetism

Chemistry Syllabus

• Basic Concepts of Chemistry
• Atomic Structure
• Chemical Bonding
• States of Matter
• Periodicity
• Thermodynamics
• Equilibrium, Redox Reactions
• Hydrogen
• Biomolecules
• s-, p-, d-, and f-Block Elements
• Polymers
• Organic Chemistry (Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Amines)
• Chemistry in Everyday Life

Biology Syllabus

• Diversity of Living Organisms
• Plant Physiology
• Human Physiology
• Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
• Cell Structure and Function
• Reproduction
• Biology and Human Welfare
• Genetics and Evolution
• Ecology and Environment
• Biotechnology and Its Applications

English Syllabus

• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Idioms & Phrases
• Error Detection
• Proverbs
• Comprehension
• Sentence Rearrangement

Nursing Aptitude Syllabus

• Nursing Fundamentals
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• First Aid and Emergency Care
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Community Health Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Nursing Ethics and Professionalism
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills