Which exam is required for ABVMU MBBS admission 2026?

NEET UG 2026 is the only accepted exam for MBBS and BDS admission at ABVMU-affiliated colleges. No other exam is valid. Candidates must qualify NEET UG and then register for counselling through MCC (All India Quota) or DMET UP (state quota).

How many MBBS seats are available in ABVMU-affiliated colleges?

ABVMU-affiliated colleges across Uttar Pradesh offer over 13,200 MBBS seats in 88 medical colleges. Of these, roughly 5,725 seats are in government colleges, including KGMU Lucknow (250 seats) and RMLIMS Lucknow (200 seats).

Is UP domicile required for MBBS admission through ABVMU?

UP domicile is required for the 85% state quota seats in government colleges. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats through MCC are open to candidates from any state. Private college seats may have separate rules as per DMET UP guidelines.

What is the CNET 2026 exam pattern for B.Sc Nursing admission?

CNET 2026 consists of 120 MCQs to be answered in 140 minutes. The exam is conducted offline using an OMR sheet. It is bilingual in English and Hindi. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

What is the ABVMU CNET 2026 application fee?

The CNET 2026 application fee is INR 3,000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, and PwD candidates pay INR 2,000. The UPGET 2026 application fee follows the same structure.

Is direct admission or management quota available at ABVMU-affiliated colleges?

Direct admission is not available at any ABVMU-affiliated government medical or nursing college. All government seats are filled through centralised counselling. ABVMU also explicitly bars direct admission for all CAHET allied health seats. Private ABVMU-affiliated colleges may have management quota seats under DMET UP rules.

How is counselling fee structured for ABVMU B.Sc Nursing admission?

Candidates must pay three charges during ABVMU nursing counselling. The registration fee is INR 500. The security deposit is INR 5,000. The seat confirmation fee is INR 40,000. These are paid after seat allotment and before reporting to the college.

Which allied health UG courses do not require an entrance exam for ABVMU admission?

Allied health UG courses including B.PT, B.OT, B.MLS, B.AOTT, B.MRIT, B.RTT, B.Optom, B.ASLP, BMLT, CT-MRI, and BMM do not require an entrance exam. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks with Z-score normalisation across boards. PG allied health courses like MPT and MOT require the CAHET PG entrance exam.

When does ABVMU MD MS admission counselling begin in 2026?

NEET PG 2026 result is expected by September 30, 2026. DMET UP state quota counselling for MD and MS seats is expected to begin in November 2026. MCC All India Quota counselling dates will be announced on mcc.nic.in after the result.

What is the minimum eligibility percentage for B.Sc Nursing at ABVMU?

Candidates from the General, OBC, and EWS categories must have a minimum of 45% marks in Class 12 with PCB and English. SC and ST candidates require a minimum of 40%. Candidates must also be 17 years or above as of December 31, 2026.

ABVMU BOT : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

ABVMU BOT Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Admission Fees (at enrollment)	INR 33,900
Course Fee (15 quarterly installments of INR 20,000)	INR 3,00,000
Total Fees	INR 3,33,900

Fee of INR 33,900 is payable at the time of enrollment in the first year.

Quarterly installments of INR 20,000 are paid over 15 quarters across the 4-year program.

A refundable seat confirmation deposit of INR 40,000 is paid during ABVMU counseling.

ABVMU BOT Admission 2026

Event	Date
CAHET UG 2026 Registration Opens	May 2, 2026
CAHET UG 2026 Registration Closes	July 20, 2026
ABVMU Counselling Round 1	August 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

Registration and counseling are conducted through the official ABVMU portal at abvmucet26.co.in.

Application fee is INR 750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized board with English as a compulsory subject

Minimum 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates

Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year

No entrance exam required. Admission is based on Class 12 PCB aggregate with Z-score normalization across boards

Admission Process

ABVMU prepares a Z-score normalized merit list based on Class 12 PCB aggregate marks

Participate in ABVMU online counseling and select Santosh College of OT Ghaziabad as the allotment preference

Pay the seat confirmation deposit of INR 40,000 upon allotment

Report to Santosh College of OT with original documents and the enrollment fee on the joining date

Attend classes from the date of commencement as notified by Santosh College and ABVMU

✓ Opt for this if

Targeting OT roles in rehabilitation centers, pediatric therapy clinics, and disability organizations
Planning to pursue international OT practice in the UK, Australia, or UAE using WFOT accreditation
Comfortable paying fees through the installment structure of 15 quarterly payments
Seeking a program based in the Delhi NCR region with access to Ghaziabad’s healthcare ecosystem

✗ Skip if

Looking for a government college OT program with subsidized fees under ABVMU affiliation
Expecting campus placement drives or strong formal corporate recruitment support at the college
Seeking a larger city campus or better-known institutional brand for the OT degree

ABVMU BOT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Government SC Category Scholarship	Up to INR 95,000	SC students via samajkalyan.up.gov.in, applied annually
UP Government OBC Category Scholarship	Up to INR 52,000	OBC students via UP Social Welfare portal
UP Government General/EWS Scholarship	Up to INR 54,000	General/EWS students via scholarship.up.gov.in
Central Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students	Variable	ST students via scholarships.gov.in, applied annually
Santosh University Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Variable	Academically meritorious students with financial need, applied at enrollment

UP scholarship applications typically open between July and December on the state portal annually.

Students enrolled at Santosh College of OT should inquire directly about the institute-level merit-cum-means scholarship at the time of joining.

ABVMU BOT FAQs

Ques. Is ABVMU BOT available at multiple colleges or only at Santosh College in Ghaziabad?

Ans. As of the 2026 admission cycle, Santosh College of Occupational Therapy in Ghaziabad is the only college affiliated to ABVMU offering the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy program. All 60 BOT seats under ABVMU are at this single college. Candidates allotted a BOT seat through ABVMU CAHET UG 2026 counseling will be placed at Santosh College of OT and complete their clinical training at the attached 700-bed Santosh Hospital.

Ques. What is the fee payment structure for BOT at Santosh College of OT under ABVMU?

Ans. The total BOT program fee at Santosh College is INR 3,33,900. Of this, INR 33,900 is payable at the time of enrollment in the first year. The remaining INR 3,00,000 is paid through 15 quarterly installments of INR 20,000 each over the 4-year program. Additionally, a refundable counseling seat deposit of INR 40,000 is paid during ABVMU CAHET UG counseling and is adjusted against fees after joining.

Ques. What career options are available after BOT from ABVMU-affiliated Santosh College?

Ans. BOT graduates from ABVMU can work as occupational therapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools for differently-abled children, community-based rehabilitation programs, pediatric therapy centers, and mental health facilities. WFOT accreditation opens doors to OT practice in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the UAE after credential verification. Domestic recruiters include AIIMS hospitals, ESIC hospitals, armed forces medical services, and pediatric therapy chains such as Continua Kids and Moms Belief.

Ques. Is the BOT degree from ABVMU internationally recognized for OT practice abroad?

Ans. Yes, the BOT program at Santosh College of OT is accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and the All India Occupational Therapist Association. WFOT accreditation means the degree meets international standards and graduates can apply for credential verification to practice OT in countries including the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UAE. Each country has its own registration process and language proficiency requirements that graduates must fulfill separately.

Ques. What is the internship component of the BOT program at Santosh College under ABVMU?

Ans. The BOT program includes fieldwork placements and internship rotations integrated throughout the 4 years. Students rotate through Santosh Hospital’s rehabilitation, orthopedic, pediatric, neurological, and psychiatry departments. The program also includes community-based fieldwork in disability rehabilitation settings. A final internship block is conducted in the latter part of the program. Completion of all fieldwork and internship components is mandatory for the award of the BOT degree from ABVMU.

ABVMU BOT : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility