Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh is conducting the UP GNM Entrance Test 2026 for admission to the 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery course for the academic session 2026-27. The entrance test is meant for all Government GNM Nursing Colleges and Schools in Uttar Pradesh and private institutions or colleges, except private universities, as mentioned in the official information bulletin.
The exam date has been fixed as 16 June 2026. Candidates should treat the official ABVMU admission portal and the university website as the final source for admit card, result, counselling and any schedule change. The application is online only, and no offline or postal form is accepted.
Before applying, candidates must check the age rule, 10+2 English requirement, minimum marks, domicile condition for government GNM institutions, application fee and document upload rules. The university has clearly stated that eligibility is the candidate’s responsibility, so a submitted form does not automatically confirm admission eligibility.
Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | UP GNM Entrance Test 2026 (UPGET 2026) |
| Conducting body | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh |
| Course | General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), 3 Years |
| Academic session | 2026-27 |
| Application start date | 29 April 2026 |
| Latest application last date | Extended up to 02 June 2026 midnight as per official portal update |
| Admit card date | 09 June 2026, tentative |
| Exam date | 16 June 2026, Tuesday |
| Exam time | 11:00 AM to 1:20 PM |
| Exam mode | Offline OMR-based MCQ test |
UP GNM Exam Date 2026
The UP GNM Entrance Test 2026 will be conducted on 16 June 2026, Tuesday. The exam timing is 11:00 AM to 1:20 PM, giving candidates a total duration of 140 minutes.
The test will be held in offline mode using an OMR sheet. Candidates must report to the centre at 9:00 AM, and entry will not be allowed after 10:15 AM. The exact exam venue will be mentioned on the UPGET 2026 admit card.
UPGET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 29 April 2026 |
| Original last date in information bulletin | 26 May 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Latest extended last date | 02 June 2026 midnight |
| Form correction window as per bulletin | 19 May 2026 to 26 May 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Admit card availability | 09 June 2026, tentative |
| UP GNM entrance exam date | 16 June 2026 |
| Exam timing | 11:00 AM to 1:20 PM |
| Result date | To be announced on the official website |
Because the application last date has been extended after the bulletin, candidates should check the official portal before relying on any older schedule table.
Who Conducts UPGET 2026
UPGET 2026 is conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. The entrance test is for admission to the 3-year GNM course for the 2026-27 academic session.
As per the bulletin, admission to the listed Government GNM Nursing Colleges and Schools in Uttar Pradesh and private institutions or colleges, except private universities, will be done through UPGET 2026 only. No direct admission is allowed for the covered institutions.
UP GNM Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates should check the education, age, citizenship and fitness rules before applying. The main eligibility points are listed below.
- The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- The minimum age for admission is 17 years on or before 31 December 2026.
- The candidate should be medically fit.
- The candidate must have passed 10+2 with English and obtained at least 40% marks at the qualifying examination from a recognised board.
- State Open School recognised by the State Government and NIOS recognised by the Central Government are accepted if the candidate meets the eligibility conditions.
- 10+2 with English and 40% marks in vocational ANM course from an Indian Nursing Council recognised school is also accepted.
- 10+2 with English and 40% marks in vocational stream healthcare science from a recognised CBSE, State or Central board is also accepted.
- Registered ANM candidates with passing marks are also eligible.
- SC and ST candidates get 5% relaxation in total marks.
Domicile Rule for Government GNM Seats
For admission to Government GNM Training Centres and Schools, the candidate must meet the Uttar Pradesh domicile condition. The bulletin says the candidate should either have a Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate issued by a competent authority or should have passed both Class 10 and Class 12 examinations from Uttar Pradesh.
This domicile condition is important for candidates aiming at government GNM seats. Candidates applying for reserved categories should also ensure that their caste, EWS, PwD or other certificates are issued by the competent authority and are verifiable through the official government portal wherever required.
UP GNM Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved and Other Backward Classes | Rs. 3000 |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Disability | Rs. 2000 |
The examination fee must be submitted online with the application form. Once submitted, the fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to any other examination.
How to Apply for UPGET 2026
- Visit the official ABVMU website or the UPGET 2026 admission portal.
- Open the Uttar Pradesh GNM Entrance Test 2026 link.
- Click on Register and complete registration using your own mobile number and email ID.
- Verify the mobile OTP and email OTP to generate the registration ID and login credentials.
- Login and change the default password during the first login.
- Fill personal details, address details, educational qualifications and three exam centre city preferences.
- Upload live photo, passport-size photograph, signature and the duly filled verification sheet.
- Preview the form carefully before payment.
- Pay the fee online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
- After payment confirmation, download and print the final submitted application form.
Documents and Upload Rules
While filling the UPGET 2026 form, candidates should keep all basic academic and identity details ready. The application portal requires details matching the Class 10 certificate for name, date of birth, parents’ names and gender.
- Class 10 certificate or marksheet details.
- Class 12 or ANM qualification details, if applicable.
- Category, sub-category, EWS, PwD or other reservation certificate, if applicable.
- Live photo captured through the portal.
- Passport-size photograph in JPG format, size 50 KB to 200 KB, with white background.
- Signature in JPG format, size 50 KB to 200 KB, written in running handwriting with black ballpoint pen.
- Duly filled verification sheet downloaded from the applicant dashboard.
The photograph should show the full face from the front, both ears should be visible, and the candidate should not wear spectacles, cap or hat in the photograph.
UPGET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Offline OMR-based test |
| Question type | Objective multiple-choice questions |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Total duration | 140 minutes |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Marking scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative marking | No negative marking for incorrect or multiple response |
Candidates have to answer on the OMR sheet using the black ballpoint pen provided at the examination centre.
UP GNM Syllabus and Section-wise Questions
| Section | Subject | Level | Number of MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Science | Class 10 | 50 |
| B | General Knowledge | Class 12 | 30 |
| C | English | Class 12 | 20 |
Science carries half of the paper, but English and General Knowledge together carry 50 questions. Candidates should prepare all three sections because the merit list will be based on marks obtained in the entrance test.
UPGET 2026 Exam Cities
The bulletin lists the following cities where UPGET 2026 exam centres may be available. The final centre will be allotted and printed on the admit card, and the city list may change for administrative reasons.
| Agra | Aligarh | Ayodhya | Azamgarh |
| Bareilly | Basti | Banda | Ghaziabad |
| Gonda | Gorakhpur | Jhansi | Kanpur |
| Lucknow | Meerut | Mirzapur | Moradabad |
| Prayagraj | Saharanpur | Varanasi | Gautam Buddha Nagar |
Admit Card, Result and Counselling
The UPGET 2026 admit card will be available online and can be downloaded using the candidate’s registration ID and login password. A coloured printout of the admit card is required, and the digital copy will not be accepted at the examination centre.
The result date will be announced on the official ABVMU website. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance test. Counselling details will be published after the result, and college allotment will be done through counselling based on UPGET 2026 merit.
Official Links
Source: Official notification (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
UP GNM Entrance Test 2026 is scheduled for 16 June 2026.
The exam will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:20 PM for a duration of 140 minutes.
The official portal update shows that the last date for online application submission has been extended up to 02 June 2026 midnight.
UPGET 2026 is conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh.
The main requirement is 10+2 with English and at least 40% marks from a recognised board. Eligible vocational ANM, healthcare science and registered ANM candidates can also apply.
The candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before 31 December 2026.
No. The bulletin states that there is no negative marking for incorrect or multiple response.
The admit card is tentatively scheduled to be available online from 09 June 2026.