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 M.P.T : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

ABVMU MPT Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year)	INR 1,06,000
Examination and Registration Fees	Contact affiliated college
Total Fees (2 years)	INR 2,12,000

Fee figures are indicative and may vary across ABVMU-affiliated physiotherapy colleges.

CAHET application fee is INR 3,000 for General/OBC/EWS and INR 2,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

ABVMU MPT Admission 2026

Event	Date
CAHET Application Opens	May 2, 2026
CAHET Application Closes	June 5, 2026
CAHET Admit Card Release	June 15, 2026
CAHET Entrance Exam	June 21, 2026
Counselling Registration Closes	July 20, 2026

CAHET is conducted by ABVMU for all PG allied health programmes including MPT.

Candidates may apply for form correction between May 30 and June 5, 2026.

Centralised online counselling for MPT seat allotment follows CAHET results.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) from a recognised university or institution approved by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP), with compulsory 6-month internship completed

Minimum 50% aggregate marks in BPT across all professional years (40% for SC/ST/OBC reserved category candidates)

Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026

Candidates must possess a valid BPT degree certificate and internship completion letter at the time of document verification

Admission Process

Download the admit card from the portal and appear for CAHET at the designated examination centre

Check the CAHET merit list published on the official ABVMU portal

Lock choices and await seat allotment by ABVMU

Report to the allotted college with original BPT degree, internship completion certificate, and admission fee

✓ Opt for this if

You hold a BPT degree and want affordable MPT postgraduation in UP
You prefer centralised state-level merit-based admission over private routes
You plan clinical or academic physiotherapy careers within Uttar Pradesh
Low total programme cost compared to deemed university MPT programmes suits you

✗ Skip if

You want an MPT from a nationally accredited physiotherapy institution
You need structured placement beyond government rehabilitation centres
You prefer sports physiotherapy or neuro-rehab specialisation with advanced lab facilities

ABVMU MPT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	INR 80,000 to INR 95,000 per year	SC/ST students at recognised UP universities
UP Government OBC Scholarship	INR 52,000 per year	OBC candidates with applicable income ceiling
UP Government General/EWS Scholarship	INR 54,000 per year	General and EWS students meeting income criteria
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	Varies	Minority and EWS categories through scholarships.gov.in

UP scholarship applications are submitted through samajkalyan.up.gov.in post-enrolment.

PwD candidates receive 5% relaxation in minimum eligibility marks for CAHET.

ABVMU MPT FAQs

Ques. What is the CAHET exam pattern for MPT admission at ABVMU?

Ans. CAHET (Common Allied Healthcare Entrance Test) is conducted by ABVMU as an offline OMR-based exam. The question paper covers physiotherapy fundamentals, anatomy, physiology, and clinical assessment for MPT applicants. The 2026 CAHET was held on June 21, 2026 and admit cards were released from June 15, 2026. Candidates must select the physiotherapy stream at CAHET registration. Admission to MPT is based on the CAHET rank followed by centralised online counselling by ABVMU.

Ques. Which MPT specialisations are available at ABVMU-affiliated colleges?

Ans. MPT specialisations at ABVMU-affiliated physiotherapy colleges typically include Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy, Neurological Physiotherapy, Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, Paediatric Physiotherapy, and Rehabilitation Sciences. The exact specialisations and seat availability per specialisation vary by affiliated college. The ABVMU counselling seat matrix published before choice filling lists all available specialisations and their intake, which candidates must review carefully before submitting preferences.

Ques. Is a 6-month internship mandatory before applying for ABVMU MPT?

Ans. Yes, completing the compulsory 6-month internship after BPT is mandatory before seeking MPT admission at ABVMU. Candidates yet to complete their internship at the time of application are not eligible. The internship completion certificate issued by the BPT college must be produced in original at document verification during ABVMU counselling. Provisional admission based on ongoing internship is not permitted under ABVMU rules.

Ques. Can MPT graduates from ABVMU-affiliated colleges work abroad?

Ans. MPT graduates can pursue careers abroad in the UK, Canada, Australia, and the Gulf, where physiotherapy is in high demand. International licensure requires credential evaluation by bodies such as HCPC (UK) or CAPR (Canada). Graduates should check country-specific registration requirements in advance. Relevant clinical work experience and language test scores such as IELTS or OET are typically required alongside the MPT degree for overseas registration and employment.

Ques. What is the career scope after MPT from ABVMU-affiliated physiotherapy colleges?

Ans. MPT graduates can work as clinical physiotherapists in government hospitals, private clinics, sports academies, and rehabilitation centres across India. They are eligible for faculty positions in physiotherapy colleges after clearing relevant eligibility tests. The UP Health Department, ESIC, and defence medical services recruit MPT holders through direct recruitment exams. Graduates may also establish independent practices or work with professional sports teams, corporate wellness programmes, and geriatric care facilities.

ABVMU M.P.T : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility