Executive Summary: The Uttar Pradesh GNM Entrance Test (UPGET) 2026 admission process is overseen by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow. The UPGET-2026 exam for the 3-year GNM course was held on June 16, 2026, and results were declared on June 20, 2026. Counseling for seat allotment is conducted online in multiple rounds. The Round-1 registration and choice-filling took place from June 21–25, 2026 (later extended to June 27), and the first seat allotment result was announced on June 27, 2026. Candidates who receive an allotment must pay a seat confirmation fee (₹10,000) and report to the allotted college with original documents by the deadline (June 28 – July 3, 2026). The counseling process may include a Round 2 (July 6–13, 2026) for upgraded seats. This guide covers all aspects of the UP GNM 2026 counseling: important dates, eligibility, seat matrix overview, registration steps, fee structure, documentation, reporting, and how to download the provisional allotment letter. Official ABVMU sources and authoritative updates are cited throughout.
Important Dates (UPGET-2026 Schedule)
The official UPGET-2026 information bulletin (English) outlines the key dates for the exam and admission process. The table below summarizes important events; any unspecified dates are marked as “(TBD)”. For counseling rounds, use the schedule in the Counselling Guidelines below (official ABVMU bulletin):
| Event | Date / Time Frame |
|---|---|
| UPGET-2026 Notification Released | Not specified (likely Apr 2026) |
| Application Start (Online) | April 29, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 26, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | May 19–26, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | June 9, 2026 (by 11:59 PM) |
| Entrance Exam (Offline) | June 16, 2026 (11:00 AM – 1:20 PM) |
| Result (Merit List / Scorecard) | June 20, 2026 (declared) |
| Counseling R1 Registration Start | June 21, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Counseling R1 Registration End | June 25, 2026 (Thursday 11:59 PM) |
| Round-1 Seat Allotment Result | June 27, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Accept Seat / Reporting (R1) | June 28 – July 3, 2026 |
| Counseling R2 Registration Start | July 6, 2026 (Monday) |
| Counseling R2 Registration End | July 10, 2026 (Friday 11:59 PM) |
| Round-2 Seat Allotment Result | July 13, 2026 (Monday) |
| Accept Seat / Reporting (R2) | July 14 – July 20, 2026 |
| Last Date for Resignation (if needed) | July 23–26, 2026 (1:00–6:00 PM) |
| Academic Session Begins | TBD (usually August/Sep 2026) |
Eligibility Criteria
Admission to the 3-year GNM course via UPGET-2026 requires candidates to meet these criteria:
- Age: At least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2026.
- Educational Qualification: Passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with English (40% marks) and any other recognized subjects. Vocational streams such as ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) or related healthcare courses are also acceptable if they include 40% marks and English. NCERT, CBSE or state open-school certificates are accepted. Science background is preferable.
- Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the qualifying exam marks.
- Physical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit for nursing profession; a medical fitness certificate may be required at admission time.
- Residency: For admission to Government GNM training centers, a UP domicile (study certificate of Class 10 and 12 from UP) is generally required. (Candidates from other states can still apply to private GNM colleges in UP.)
Only Indian nationals who meet the above conditions may apply. Candidates are advised to check the latest detailed eligibility in the official information bulletin before applying.
Seat Matrix Overview
The UP GNM (UPGET) seat matrix includes all government and private nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh (excluding private universities) participating in admission. According to the latest data, UPGET 2026 covers 19,178 total GNM seats across 410 colleges. Of these, 453 seats are in 9 government institutions and 18,725 seats are in 401 private colleges. (All government GNM colleges – e.g. KGMU Lucknow, LLR Kanpur, SRNH Prayagraj, etc. – and all private nursing institutes affiliated to the state medical faculty are included.)
Category-wise reservation is followed per UP government norms (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, etc.), but most private seats are unreserved. For detailed college-wise seat numbers and fees, see the official Seat Matrix link in the Important Links table below. Candidates should also verify INC recognition and facilities of their chosen colleges before finalizing choices.
Counseling & Seat Allotment Process
Registration & Choice Filling (Round 1): Qualified candidates must register for counseling at the official UPGET portal and pay the required fees. Registration typically opens a few days after the result. For UPGET 2026 Round-1, registration was from June 21 to 25, 2026 (extended to 27 June for late registrants). During registration, candidates fill in personal details and select their preferred colleges and courses (choices). After submitting, pay a Counseling Registration Fee of ₹500 (non-refundable) plus a Counseling Security Fee of ₹1,000 online (total ₹1,500). (The security fee is refunded if no seat is allotted, but the ₹500 is not.) Without completing registration and fee payment, a candidate cannot participate further.
Seat Allotment (Round 1): Based on merit rank and submitted choices, the system generates Round-1 seat allotment. UPGET-2026 Round-1 allotment was announced on June 27, 2026. Candidates log in to the counseling portal (ABVMU website → UPGET 2026 link → Login) using their Registration ID and password to view the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter. The allotment letter (PDF) shows the college allotted, candidate details, and reporting instructions. Candidates must download/print this allotment letter for admission.
Seat Acceptance Options: Upon allotment, candidates have three options:
- Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and exit further counseling rounds. (Seat is locked; no upgrade.)
- Float: Accept the allotted seat but remain eligible for Round-2 counseling for an upgradation. (You keep this seat provisionally while trying for a better one.)
- Decline (Mop-Up): Reject the allotted seat and enter Round 2 counseling afresh (for any new seat).
Candidates must log in by the deadline and select one of these options. Failure to take any action will cancel the seat and forfeit the security fee.
Seat Confirmation & Reporting: All candidates must pay a Seat Confirmation Fee of ₹10,000 to ABVMU to confirm their acceptance. For private college admissions, this fee is transferred to the state medical faculty and then to the allotted college; for government college seats, the ₹10,000 is refunded to the candidate’s account. After paying, candidates must report in person to the allotted college by the specified date (June 28 – July 3 for Round-1, as per schedule). At the college, documents are verified and admission formalities completed. Candidates who do not report in time lose their seat and fees.
If a candidate in a govt. college wishes to withdraw, they may do so online during the resignation window (July 23–26, 2026); otherwise their seat and fees will be forfeited. After Round-1, a Round-2 counseling is held for floaters and new applicants (July 6–13). The process is similar.
Document Verification & Reporting
When reporting to the allotted college, candidates must carry the following documents (originals and one set of self-attested copies) for verification:
- Provisional Allotment Letter (printout from portal)
- Printout of online application/verification sheet
- Seat Confirmation Fee deposit receipt (₹10,000)
- Counseling fee deposit receipts (₹1,500) if not refunded
- Class 10 & 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
- Transfer Certificate (TC) & Migration Certificate (if applicable)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if claiming reservation
- Aadhar card or other photo ID proof
- Passport-size photographs (5 copies)
- Medical fitness certificate (Govt. hospital)
- Any other certificates mentioned by the college or state (e.g. domicile for govt seats).
All admissions are provisional until documents are verified. Failure to submit valid originals will result in admission cancellation.
Fee Structure
- Application Fee (Exam): Payable during online registration. Typically ₹3,000 for General/OBC and ₹2,000 for SC/ST/PwD (subject to official notice). This is non-refundable and includes exam fees for UPGET-2026.
- Counseling Fee: ₹1,500 total (₹500 registration + ₹1,000 security). The ₹1,000 security is refunded after counseling (if no seat allotted or after final admission), but ₹500 is not refunded.
- Seat Confirmation Fee: ₹10,000, to be paid after allotment. Adjusted against tuition; transferred to college if private, or refunded if govt college.
- Tuition Fee: As per college norms after admission. This varies by college (government vs private) and category. Candidates must inquire college-wise (see seat matrix link).
- Other Fees: At the college, candidates typically pay admission fees, university enrollment fees, and any hostel fees separately.
All fee payments must be made online through the ABVMU counseling portal (challan/online). Keep receipts safely.
How to Download Allotment Letter
- Log in to the Official Portal: Visit the ABVMU candidate login at abvmucet26.co.in. (Alternatively go to abvmuup.edu.in and click the “UPGET 2026” link.)
- Use Your Credentials: Enter your UPGET 2026 Registration ID and Password (created during application) and log in.
- View Result: Click on the “Seat Allotment” or “Provisional Allotment Letter” link in your dashboard. Your Round-1 allotment will be displayed.
- Download & Print: Save the letter (PDF) to your device and take printouts. You will need this allotment letter for document verification at the college.
If needed, log in after each round to download updated allotment letters.
Important Links
| Description | URL |
|---|---|
| ABVMU Official Website (UP GNM 2026 section) | abvmuup.edu.in (See “Notices/Admission”) |
| UPGET 2026 Candidate Portal (ABVMU) | abvmucet26.co.in |
| UPGET-2026 GNM Info Bulletin (English, PDF) | Download PDF |
| UP GNM Counseling Bulletin 2026 (English, PDF) | Download PDF |
| Round-1 Seat Matrix (ABVMU Portal) | Seat Matrix (live) |
| Directorate Medical Edn & Training UP | dgme.up.gov.in (for official orders) |
| Indian Nursing Council (INC) | indiannursingcouncil.org |
(All links are official or authoritative. Bookmark the ABVMU portal for updates.)
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: What is the UP GNM Entrance Test (UPGET)?
Answer: UPGET is the state-level entrance exam for admission to the 3-year GNM nursing course in Uttar Pradesh. It is conducted by ABVMU every year. Admission to all government and private GNM colleges (affiliated to UP State Medical Faculty) is through this exam’s merit list.
Q2: When and where will UPGET 2026 be held?
Answer: UPGET-2026 exam was held on June 16, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:20 PM at designated centers across UP (20 cities). Admit cards were released on June 9, 2026.
Q3: What is the eligibility to apply?
Answer: Candidates must be at least 17 years old (by Dec 31, 2026) and have passed 10+2 with English (min. 40%) or equivalent. Vocational ANM/health science candidates with 40% and English are also eligible. SC/ST get 5% relaxation. UP domicile is required for government seats.
Q4: How do I know if I qualified?
Answer: UPGET-2026 results were declared on June 20, 2026. Qualified candidates are listed in the merit list on the ABVMU website. The counseling invitation is sent to all qualified candidates as per rank.
Q5: How do I register for counseling?
Answer: Visit the official portal during the registration window. Use your UPGET registration ID and password to log in, then fill in your personal details, upload required documents, and enter your college/course preferences. Pay the counseling fees (₹500 + ₹1,000) online to complete registration. Save the confirmation page.
Q6: What are the counseling fees?
Answer: A total of ₹1,500 (₹500 registration + ₹1,000 security fee) is required online during counseling registration. The ₹1,000 security fee is refundable (if you don’t get a seat or after counseling ends), while the ₹500 is non-refundable.
Q7: When will seat allotment be declared and how to check it?
Answer: For 2026, Round-1 allotment was on June 27 (as per schedule), and results were available on June 29. The portal portal updates allotment status, and Careers360 confirms the seat allotment result link. To check, log in to the ABVMU counseling site (as above) and click “Seat Allotment”.
Q8: What happens after I get allotted a seat?
Answer: You must download the Provisional Allotment Letter and immediately pay ₹10,000 as Seat Confirmation Fee through the portal. Then report to the allotted college within the specified dates with all original documents. You will have to choose Freeze/Float/Decline in the portal by the deadline. Failure to report or pay will cancel the seat.
Q9: What is Freeze, Float, and Decline?
Answer: These are options after Round-1 allotment. Freeze means you accept the seat and exit further rounds. Float means you accept but still try for an upgrade in Round-2. Decline (Mop-Up) means you reject the seat and enter Round-2 for any fresh allotment. Choose carefully before the deadline.
Q10: What documents are needed at college reporting?
Answer: You must carry the Provisional Allotment Letter, seat fee receipt, counseling fee receipt, 10th & 12th marksheets & certificates, ID proof (Aadhar/Voter), caste certificate (if applicable), photos, etc.. Check the counseling bulletin list. Originals must be shown; admission is provisional until verification.
Q11: What is the seat confirmation fee?
Answer: A mandatory ₹10,000 online to confirm the seat. For private college seats, it will go to the college. For government college seats, it will be refunded to you after admission.
Q12: If I don’t get a seat in Round-1?
Answer: You will be eligible to register for Round-2 counseling (July 6–10, 2026) provided you have paid the initial counseling fees. If no seat is allotted in any round, the ₹1,000 security fee will be refunded to your account.
Q13: Can I withdraw my admission later?
Answer: Yes, UPGET allows an online resignation window (July 23–26, 2026, 1–6 PM). If you withdraw within this window, you forfeit the ₹10,000 but get the counseling security fee back. If you fail to withdraw by then, you will lose both the ₹10,000 and ₹1,000.
Q14: Where can I find official updates and links?
Answer: Always refer to the ABVMU website (abvmuup.edu.in) and the official counseling portal (abvmucet26.co.in). Key documents like the Info Bulletin and Counseling Bulletin (link in table) contain full details and schedules. Also follow ABVMU’s announcements/news section for any notices.
Q15: How many seats are there in Govt vs Private colleges?
Answer: According to the latest data, there are 453 seats in 9 government GNM colleges, and 18,725 seats in 401 private GNM institutes. All govt. colleges conduct UPGET counseling; no direct admissions. Use the official seat matrix to see college-wise seats and fees.
Q16: What if there is a tie in ranks?
Answer: The official bulletin specifies tie-breaking rules (marks in relevant subjects, etc.). The merit list on the portal will resolve any ties.
Q17: Will there be further rounds after Round-2?
Answer: Generally, after Round-2 (and Mop-Up counseling, if any), admissions close. The schedule above ends with resignation. Any special stray round would be announced separately, but for 2026 the main rounds cover the process.
Q18: How to contact the ABVMU helpline?
Answer: For queries, use the email upget2026@gmail.com or helpline numbers (9889383770, 9889383774) as given in the Info Bulletin. Also check ABVMU portal Contact section for updated info.
Q19: Is UPGET the same as CNET?
Answer: UPGET is specifically for the GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) 3-year course in UP. CNET (Common Nursing Entrance Test) is for B.Sc/Post-B.Sc nursing. They are separate exams, though both conducted by ABVMU.
Q20: Where can I find the UP GNM 2026 information bulletin?
Answer: The official Info Bulletin (English) is linked above. It contains the complete rules, syllabus, exam pattern, counseling procedure, etc.. Always refer to it for any official detail.
Q21: What is the exam pattern and syllabus?
Answer: The 140-minute exam has 100 MCQs: 50 Science (Class 10 level), 30 General Knowledge (Class 12 level), 20 English (Class 12 level). Each question is 1 mark, no negative marking. (These details are in the Info Bulletin and Careers360 exam guide.)