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Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow is a state health science university established in 2016 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. It serves as the affiliating university for government and private medical, dental, nursing, and allied healthcare colleges across Uttar Pradesh and is recognised under the relevant central regulatory bodies, including the NMC, DCI, and INC, through its affiliated institutions.
The university headquarters is located in Lucknow, while teaching, training, and placement activities sit at the affiliated colleges, including major institutional partners such as KGMU Lucknow, SGPGIMS Lucknow, RMLIMS Lucknow, UPUMS Saifai, and LLRM Meerut.
- ABVMU offers programmes across four admission streams:
- Nursing (CNET): B.Sc Nursing (4 Years), Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (2 Years), M.Sc Nursing (2 Years), and NPCC
- Allied Healthcare (CAHET): B.PT, B.OT, B.MLS, B.AOTT, B.MRIT, B.RTT, B.Optom, B.ASLP at UG, plus M.PT, M.OT, M.MLS, M.Optom, M.AOTT, M.MRIT, and M.Sc Audiology at PG
- GNM (UPGET): 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery diploma
- Medical and Dental at affiliated colleges: MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MDS through NEET UG/PG/MDS
- The total fees for B.Sc Nursing is approximately INR 1.25 Lakhs at affiliated government colleges. M.Sc Nursing total fees are around INR 2.69 Lakhs, and the B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology total fee is INR 75,000.
- ABVMU explicitly bars direct admission and management quota in any CNET, CAHET, or UPGET programme. Every seat is filled through entrance/merit rank and the university's centralised online counselling.
- ABVMU does not conduct centralised campus placements. Career outcomes for graduates are determined by the affiliated college and by standard recruitment exams such as AIIMS NORCET, ESIC, UPSSSC, UPPSC, NHM UP, NEET PG, and NEET MDS.
ABVMU Admission Dates 2026
ABVMU admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are anchored by four parallel entrance cycles - CNET 2026 for Nursing, CAHET 2026 for Allied Healthcare, and UPGET 2026 for GNM. MBBS, BDS, and PG medical admissions at ABVMU-affiliated colleges follow the NEET UG/PG/MDS 2026 calendar with counselling conducted by DGME, Uttar Pradesh.
The CNET 2026 calendar covers B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, and M.Sc Nursing/NPCC. Registrations have already closed, and the entrance exam is upcoming.
NEET UG Exam Date 2026
UP NEET UG Counselling Dates 2026
ABVMU CNET Exam Dates 2026
ABVMU CNET Counselling Dates 2026
The course-wise entrance exam map for ABVMU 2026-27 admissions is summarised below.
| Course Family | Entrance Exam / Basis | Counselling Authority |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing, PBBSc, M.Sc Nursing, NPCC | ABVMU CNET 2026 | ABVMU centralised online counselling |
| Allied Healthcare Bachelor | Class 12 PCB merit (no entrance exam) | ABVMU centralised online counselling |
| Allied Healthcare Master | ABVMU CAHET 2026 | ABVMU centralised online counselling |
| GNM (3 Years) | ABVMU UPGET 2026 | ABVMU centralised online counselling |
| MBBS, BDS | NEET UG 2026 | UP State counselling (DGME, UP) + MCC for 15% AIQ |
| MD, MS, MDS | NEET PG / NEET MDS 2026 | UP State counselling (DGME, UP) + MCC for 50% AIQ |
ABVMU Courses and Fees
ABVMU and its affiliated colleges offer programmes across nursing, allied healthcare, GNM, and full medical/dental degrees. Total course fees at government affiliated colleges are among the lowest in India - ranging from INR 75,000 for B.Sc MLT at the entry level to higher bands at private affiliated and medical colleges. Students can find ABVMU Courses & Fees in table below-
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (Government Affiliated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 Years | 10+2 with PCB, 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC) | INR 1.25 Lakhs |
| Post Basic B.Sc Nursing | 2 Years | 10+2 + GNM + RNRM registration | INR 1.0 - 1.5 Lakhs (approx) |
| M.Sc Nursing / NPCC | 2 Years | B.Sc Nursing/Hons/PBBSc with 55%, RNRM, 1-year experience | INR 2.69 Lakhs |
| B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology | 3-4 Years | 10+2 with PCB, 50% | INR 75,000 |
| GNM | 3 Years | 10+2 with English, 40% aggregate | Varies by affiliated college |
| Allied Healthcare Bachelor (B.PT, B.OT, B.MLS, B.AOTT, B.MRIT, B.RTT, B.Optom, B.ASLP) | 3-4 Years | 10+2 with PCB, 50% (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) | Varies by affiliated college |
| Allied Healthcare Master (M.PT, M.OT, M.MLS, M.Optom, M.AOTT, M.MRIT, M.Sc Audiology) | 2 Years | Relevant Bachelor with 50% (6-month internship for M.PT/M.OT) | Varies by affiliated college |
| MBBS, BDS | 5.5 / 5 Years | NEET UG qualification, 10+2 with PCB | As per affiliated college fee structure |
| MD, MS, MDS | 3 Years | MBBS/BDS + NEET PG / NEET MDS | As per affiliated college fee structure |
The most-preferred specialisations at ABVMU-affiliated colleges include B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing in Medical-Surgical, OBG, Paediatric, Psychiatric, and Community Health Nursing, and B.PT at the allied healthcare end. M.Sc Nursing specialisation is allocated at the counselling stage based on CNET 2026 merit and choice filling.
ABVMU Admission Process
Every ABVMU programme runs through entrance/merit rank plus centralised online counselling on the ABVMU portal. Direct admission and management quota are explicitly barred across CNET, CAHET, and UPGET. Eligibility and selection criteria vary by programme family.
B.Sc Nursing Admission
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and pass in English; minimum 45% in PCB aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC); minimum age 17 years on or before 31 December 2026.
- Selection: ABVMU CNET 2026 score → Counselling registration → Document upload → Choice filling → Seat allotment → Fee payment and reporting at the allotted college.
- CNET exam pattern: 120 MCQs over 140 minutes; one mark per correct answer; no negative marking; bilingual (English and Hindi).
- Qualifying percentile: 50th percentile (General), 45th (General-PwD), 40th (SC/ST/OBC and SC/ST/OBC-PwD). The qualifying percentile only enables counselling - actual allotment depends on category-wise merit rank.
M.Sc Nursing and NPCC Admission
- Eligibility: B.Sc Nursing / B.Sc Hons Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with minimum 55% aggregate; Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife with a State Nursing Council; minimum 1 year clinical or teaching experience after Basic B.Sc Nursing, OR 1 year before/after PBBSc.
- NPCC additional requirement: 1-year experience preferably in a critical care setting.
- Selection: CNET 2026 score → Counselling → Specialisation allocation through choice filling.
Allied Healthcare and GNM Admission
- Allied Healthcare Bachelor: No entrance exam. Merit prepared on Class 12 PCB aggregate, normalised across boards using Z-score normalisation, followed by ABVMU counselling.
- Allied Healthcare Master: CAHET 2026 score plus 50% in qualifying Bachelor degree; 6-month internship is mandatory for M.PT and M.OT.
- GNM: UPGET 2026 score plus 10+2 with English and 40% aggregate in three core elective subjects. Vocational ANM or vocational healthcare science stream is also eligible.
MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, and MDS Admission
- ABVMU is the degree-awarding affiliating university - seat allotment, fee collection, and reporting happen at the individual affiliated college after central counselling.
- State quota and private college seats go through UP State counselling conducted by DGME, Uttar Pradesh.
- 15% UG All-India Quota and 50% PG All-India Quota at government and aided colleges go through MCC counselling.
- NEET UG closing ranks for ABVMU-affiliated government medical colleges vary widely by college tier, with KGMU Lucknow and SGPGIMS sitting at the top of the UP state preference list.
Domicile and Reservation Rules
- UP domicile is mandatory for Government Nursing and Allied Healthcare seats, or pass in both Class 10 and Class 12 from a UP board. For PBBSc and M.Sc Nursing, candidates who completed their qualifying nursing degree from a recognised UP institution also qualify.
- EWS reservation of 10% applies. 5% PwD horizontal reservation is provided for candidates with 40 to 50% loco-motor lower-limb disability.
- OBC and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2026.
- GNM: 15% Government seats reserved for in-service ANM candidates with 5 years of DGMH/NRHM/NHM UP experience; 10% reserved for male candidates.
ABVMU Placements and Career Outcomes
ABVMU does not conduct centralised campus placements. The university functions as a state affiliating body, and the placement cell, hostels, sports, and health facilities sit at the campuses of affiliated colleges. As a result, no consolidated ABVMU placement report, average package, highest package, or recruiter list is published by the university.
Career outcomes for ABVMU-affiliated graduates are determined by the recruitment exams and pay structures applicable to medical, nursing, dental, and paramedical roles in India. The dominant outflow for MBBS graduates is preparing for NEET PG for MD/MS specialisation, while BSc Nursing graduates target central government Nursing Officer recruitment through AIIMS NORCET, ESIC, DSSSB, and UPSSSC.
Standard starting compensation bands for ABVMU-affiliated graduates across the Indian healthcare system are summarised below. These bands apply to all Indian graduates in the respective categories and are not specific to ABVMU.
| Programme | Entry Role | Indicative Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing - Central government | Nursing Officer (AIIMS, PGIMER, ESIC, Railways) | INR 65,000 - 80,000 gross (7th CPC Level 7) |
| B.Sc Nursing - UP state government | Staff Nurse | INR 35,000 - 50,000 gross |
| B.Sc Nursing - Private hospitals | Staff Nurse / ICU Nurse | INR 15,000 - 40,000 |
| MBBS - UP government Medical Officer | Medical Officer (UPPSC / NHM UP) | 7th CPC Level 10 entry scale |
| MBBS - Private hospitals | Junior Resident / RMO | INR 60,000 - 1,00,000 |
| BDS - Government | Dental Surgeon (UPPSC / ESIC) | 7th CPC Level 10 entry scale |
| BMLT / BPT / B.Optom | Lab Tech / Physiotherapist / Optometrist | INR 1.8 - 4.2 LPA |
Major employer categories that recruit from ABVMU-affiliated colleges include AIIMS, PGIMER, ESIC, Safdarjung, KGMU, SGPGIMS, RMLIMS in government; Apollo, Max Healthcare, Fortis, Medanta, Manipal, Narayana Health in private hospital chains; Dr Lal PathLabs, SRL, Metropolis, Thyrocare in diagnostics; and Lenskart and Titan Eye Plus for B.Optom graduates. Recruitment from these employers takes place at the level of the affiliated college, not through ABVMU itself.
ABVMU Campus and Affiliated Network
ABVMU is headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and operates as an affiliating university rather than a teaching campus. All clinical training, hostel facilities, libraries, and student-life infrastructure are located at the campuses of affiliated colleges, hospitals, and nursing schools across UP.
The major institutional partners that admit students through ABVMU's CNET, CAHET, and UPGET cycles include KGMU Lucknow, SGPGIMS Lucknow, RMLIMS Lucknow, UPUMS Saifai, and LLRM Meerut at the top tier. Government Nursing Colleges and Private Nursing Colleges affiliated to ABVMU cover the wider state network, while ten listed Government GNM training centres - including KGMU College of Nursing Lucknow, Balrampur Hospital Lucknow, LLR Kanpur, SVBP Meerut, SN Medical College Agra, and UPUMS Saifai - participate in UPGET 2026.
Clinical exposure at the top-tier affiliated colleges is widely regarded as strong, with rotations through partner hospitals such as KGMU, RMLIMS, and SGPGIMS giving B.Sc Nursing and allied healthcare students structured time in tertiary care settings.
Read More: ABVMU Affiliated Colleges
ABVMU vs BFUHS Faridkot vs MUHS Nashik
An aspirant looking at ABVMU for nursing, allied healthcare, or medical degrees in a state affiliating-university model would also typically consider BFUHS Faridkot in Punjab and MUHS Nashik. All three are state-government affiliating universities for medical, dental, nursing, and allied healthcare colleges. The comparison below focuses on structural parameters.
| Parameter | ABVMU Lucknow | BFUHS Faridkot | MUHS Nashik |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2016 | 1998 | 1998 |
| State | Uttar Pradesh | Punjab | Maharashtra |
| Nursing entrance | CNET 2026 | BFUHS PMET / merit-based | MUHS / state CET |
| GNM entrance | UPGET 2026 | Merit-based | Merit-based |
| Allied Healthcare PG | CAHET 2026 | BFUHS PMET | MUHS CET |
| MBBS/BDS at affiliated colleges | NEET UG + UP State counselling | NEET UG + Punjab State counselling | NEET UG + MH State counselling |
| B.Sc Nursing total fees (Govt affiliated) | INR 1.25 Lakhs | INR (1 - 2) Lakhs (varies) | INR (1 - 2.5) Lakhs (varies) |
| Direct/Management quota | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted |
ABVMU has the youngest institutional history of the three, but anchors a deeper Lucknow-centred tertiary-care network through KGMU, SGPGIMS, and RMLIMS. BFUHS Faridkot leads on institutional legacy in north India and affiliates Government Medical College Patiala and Amritsar. MUHS Nashik covers the largest geographic and college base, affiliating all medical, dental, AYUSH, and physiotherapy colleges in Maharashtra. The decision typically reduces to state domicile - each university favours its own state's domicile candidates for Government seats.
ABVMU FAQs
Ques. Is there any direct or management quota admission at ABVMU?
Ans. No. ABVMU explicitly bars direct admission for every CNET, CAHET, and UPGET seat. All seats - including at SGPGIMS, KGMU, RMLIMS, UPUMS, LLRM, and private affiliated colleges - are filled only through entrance/merit rank and ABVMU's centralised online counselling.
Ques. Does ABVMU conduct MBBS admission on its own portal?
Ans. No. MBBS at ABVMU-affiliated colleges (KGMU, RMLIMS, Government Medical Colleges across UP, and private medical colleges) is filled through NEET UG 2026 rank plus UP State counselling by DGME, Uttar Pradesh for state quota and private seats, and MCC for the 15% All-India Quota. ABVMU is the degree-awarding affiliating university only.
Ques. What is the qualifying percentile in CNET 2026 for B.Sc Nursing?
Ans. CNET 2026 qualifying percentiles are 50th for General, 45th for General-PwD, and 40th for SC/ST/OBC and SC/ST/OBC-PwD. Qualifying CNET only makes a candidate eligible for counselling - actual seat allotment depends on category-wise merit rank and choice locking.
Ques. Is the CAHET 2026 entrance exam mandatory for B.PT and other paramedical UG courses at ABVMU?
Ans. No. CAHET 2026 Bachelor admission has no entrance exam. All eight allied healthcare UG courses (B.PT, B.OT, B.MLS, B.AOTT, B.MRIT, B.RTT, B.Optom, B.ASLP) are filled on merit of Class 12 PCB or specified equivalent aggregate, normalised across boards using Z-score, followed by ABVMU counselling. CAHET 2026 entrance exam exists only for Allied Healthcare Master courses.
Ques. What are the total fees for B.Sc Nursing at ABVMU-affiliated government colleges?
Ans. The total fees for B.Sc Nursing at ABVMU-affiliated government colleges are approximately INR 1.25 Lakhs for the full 4-year programme. Private affiliated nursing colleges charge higher fees that vary by institution. M.Sc Nursing total fees at government affiliated colleges are around INR 2.69 Lakhs.
Ques. What is the domicile requirement for Government nursing seats at ABVMU?
Ans. For Government Nursing College seats, the candidate must either hold a UP domicile certificate from a competent authority OR have passed both Class 10 and Class 12 from a UP board. For PBBSc and M.Sc Nursing, candidates who completed their qualifying nursing degree (GNM or B.Sc/Hons/PBBSc Nursing) from a recognised UP institution also qualify. Private affiliated college seats do not have a domicile restriction.
Ques. Does ABVMU conduct its own campus placements?
Ans. No. ABVMU is an affiliating university and the placement cell is located at the campuses of affiliated colleges, not at the university headquarters. There is no centralised ABVMU placement drive, placement report, or recruiter list. Career outcomes depend on the affiliated college and standard recruitment exams such as AIIMS NORCET, ESIC, UPSSSC, UPPSC, and NEET PG.
Ques. What is the starting salary for a B.Sc Nursing graduate from an ABVMU-affiliated college?
Ans. Central government Nursing Officer roles through AIIMS NORCET or ESIC start at roughly INR 65,000 to 80,000 gross per month under 7th CPC Level 7. UP state government Staff Nurse posts typically pay INR 35,000 to 50,000 per month. Private hospitals in UP usually offer INR 15,000 to 30,000 per month for freshers, while corporate metropolitan chains offer INR 25,000 to 40,000.
Ques. How much is the ABVMU CNET 2026 application fee and is it refundable?
Ans. CNET 2026 application fee is INR 3,000 for UR/OBC and INR 2,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The fee is non-refundable. UPGET 2026 and CAHET Master 2026 follow the same fee structure; CAHET Bachelor 2026 has a lower fee of INR 750 (UR/OBC) and INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD).
Ques. How many counselling rounds does ABVMU conduct after CNET, CAHET, and UPGET results?
Ans. ABVMU runs multiple online counselling rounds after each result - typically Round 1, Round 2, and a Mop-up round, with seat allotment based on entrance/merit rank, locked choices, category, and seat availability. Failure to deposit the prescribed fee on the date notified by ABVMU results in forfeiture of the allotted seat.
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The annual hostel fee is INR 12,000 per year, the mess charge is INR 36,000 per year (optional)
Candidate must have 10+2 with a medical field from a recognised board. The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow, has a total tuition fee of approximately INR 2.93 lakh for the entire course duration
ABVMU Admission to MBBS, BDS, and MDS is based on NEET UG and NEET MDS scores. Admission to nursing programs such as BSc Nursing, PBBSc Nursing, and MSc Nursing requires qualifying scores on the UPCNET examination. Students seeking admission to paramedical programs such as BPT, BOptm, MSc, MOptm, MPT, and MOT must clear UPCPET. For admission to the GNM program, ABVMU conducts the UPGET examination.
NEET UG 2024 Qualifying Cutoff:
The fee for the BSc in Nursing is INR 1.25 Lakhs at the ABVMU, Lucknow. Admission for B.Sc Nursing at Atal Bhiar Vajpayee Medical College, Uttar Pradesh is open now. Admission is based on the Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) conducted by ABVMU. Candidates can apply for admission online on the official website. Candidates must have 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with an aggregate of 45% marks from any recognized board. The minimum age for admission is 17 years on or before December 31 of the admission year.
For admission through CNET at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, a safe score is generally 75–85 marks or above for government nursing seats. Cut-offs vary each year based on category, seat availability, difficulty level, and counseling rounds. Higher scores improve chances of allotment.
ABVMU offers admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate in the fields of medicine, nursing and paramedical. It offers admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, PBBSc Nursing, BSc, BPT, BMLT and BOptm at the undergraduate level.
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The fee for the MBBS course is not available online for the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, you can visit or contact the college for the detailed information about the course.
The fee per year for the BSc in Nursing is INR 42,000 at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University. Admission for B.Sc Nursing at Atal Bhiar Vajpayee Medical College, Uttar Pradesh is open now. Admission is based on the Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) conducted by ABVMU. Candidates can apply for admission online on the official website
The total fee is INR 1.25 Lakhs for the BSc in Nursing course. Candidates must have a 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with an aggregate of 45% marks from any recognized board. The minimum age for admission is 17 years on or before December 31 of the admission year. Admission is based on the Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) conducted by ABVMU. Candidates can apply for admission online on the official website
ABVMU Lucknow offers a total of 250 seats for MBBS course. The admission to the MBBS course is done on the basis of NEET UG scores followed by Uttarpradesh NEET Counselling.
Applications for the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) 2024 BSc Nursing Entrance Examination are expected to start in the third week of April 2024 and close in May 2024. The application must be submitted online through their official website, abvmuup.edu.in. The exam is expected to take place in the month of June 2024.
The application for CNET exam will end by April 5th and the exam will be conducted by June 9th 2024.
You need to contact directly to the ABVMU Lucknow to know the admission process as it is not available in online mode.
Admission to ABVMU Lucknow is done based on NEET exam and the date for the same is May 5th 2024. However, you need to provide your 12th marksheet only during counselling process.
There is a total strength of 150 for post basic nursing course at ABVMU Lucknow.
You can check out the page ABVMU Lucknow BPT course and navigate to “Download Brochure” to get it mailed to you.