UP CNET 2027 Top Govt Colleges: The Uttar Pradesh Common Nursing Entrance Test (UP CNET) is the state entrance examination for admission into four-year B.Sc. Nursing programs across state institutions. Securing a seat in premier government colleges requires understanding the eligibility guidelines, examination pattern, cut-off scores, seat distribution, and the participating government medical colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
The UP CNET regulates admission to undergraduate nursing programs in both government and private medical institutions in Uttar Pradesh.
UP CNET 2027 Eligibility criteria is summarised below:
Academic Qualification: Candidates must have passed or be appearing in their Class 12 (10+2) examination.
Mandatory Subject Requirements:
Biology is strictly mandatory.
Eligible subject combinations are PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology).
Candidates with only PCM (without Biology) are not eligible.
Gender Eligibility: Both male and female candidates can apply.
Age Limits:
Minimum Age: 17 years.
Maximum Age: 35 years.
The entrance test assesses candidates on higher secondary academic foundations along with aptitude for nursing.
UP CNET 2027 Exam Pattern is provided below:
Syllabus Level: Standard curricula of Class 11 and Class 12.
Total Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Total Marks: 120 Marks (1 mark per question).
Exam Duration: 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes).
Medium of Examination: Bilingual (Hindi and English).
Marking Policy: No negative marking for incorrect responses.
| Subject / Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 24 | 24 |
| Chemistry | 24 | 24 |
| Biology | 24 | 24 |
| Nursing Aptitude | 24 | 24 |
| English | 24 | 24 |
| Total | 120 Questions | 120 Marks |
Securing a seat in premier institutes like KGMU requires scoring within the top percentile ranges.
| Candidate Category | Target Cut-Off Score Range |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 105 – 110 |
| OBC | 103 – 107 |
| EWS | 100 – 105 |
| SC | 95 – 100 |
| ST | 90 – 95 |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | 80 – 90 |
Admission to subsidised seats in government colleges depends strictly on state domicile verification.
Uttar Pradesh Domicile Holders: Candidates holding a valid UP Domicile Certificate, or those who completed both Class 10 and Class 12 from Uttar Pradesh (UP Board/recognized boards within UP), are eligible for seats in Government Medical and Nursing Colleges.
Other State (Non-UP) Candidates: Candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh can take the UP CNET exam and qualify for seats in Private Nursing Colleges. They are not eligible for state quota seats in government colleges.
Annual Tuition Fees (Government Colleges): Approximately ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 per year.
Institutional Growth:
Earlier established: 23 Government Colleges (~1,400 seats).
Recent additions: 14 New Government Colleges (+840 seats).
Current Total: 37 Government Institutions offering more than 2,200 B.Sc. Nursing seats.
The top-tier government medical universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh include:
Seats: 110 seats
Hostel Facility: Available
Seats: 60 seats
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Seats: 40 seats
Hostel Facility: Available
Seats: 60 seats
Hostel Facility: Available
Seats: 100 seats
Hostel Facility: Available
Seats: 40 seats
Hostel Facility: Available
Seats: 40 to 60 seats
Hostel Facility: Available
Seats: 40 seats
Hostel Facility: Available
Seats: 40 seats
Hostel Facility: Available
Seats: 40 to 60 seats
Hostel Facility: Available
GIMS, Greater Noida (Gautam Buddha Nagar): 60 Seats
ASMC, Shahjahanpur: 60 Seats
Rajarshi Dashrath ASMC, Ayodhya: 60 Seats
Maharshi Vashishtha ASMC, Basti: 60 Seats
GMC, Azamgarh: 40 Seats
ASMC, Firozabad: 60 Seats
GMC, Badaun: 60 Seats
Rajkiya Medical College, Jalaun (Orai): 60 Seats
Maharaja Suhel Dev ASMC, Bahraich: 60 Seats
SMMH Medical College, Saharanpur: 60 Seats
GMC, Ambedkar Nagar: 60 Seats
GMC, Kannauj: 40 Seats
Rani Durgavati Nursing College, Banda: 60 Seats
To strengthen public healthcare, the state approved ₹66 crore in 2023 to build 14 new nursing colleges connected directly to government medical colleges. Each facility adds 60 seats, introducing 840 additional seats across several districts including Sultanpur, Basti, Ayodhya, Firozabad, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, and others. This brings the state's government seat pool to over 2,200 seats.