Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow manages 2026 admission to its affiliated medical, nursing, dental and allied health programmes. MBBS selection uses NEET UG, while B.Sc Nursing applicants must take the university's CNET.

The CNET application fee is INR 3,000 for General, OBC and EWS applicants and INR 2,000 for SC, ST and PwD applicants.

ABVMU Admission Portal 2026: abvmu.ac.in

ABVMU has 88 affiliated medical colleges offering more than 13,200 MBBS seats. Its 26 dental colleges have 2,453 BDS seats, while affiliated nursing colleges offer a total of 11,610 B.Sc Nursing seats across Uttar Pradesh.

Admission Update:
  • MBBS and BDS through NEET UG 2026: The re-examination has been completed and the result has been declared. MCC manages All India Quota counselling, while DMET UP handles the state quota process.
  • B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing and NPCC through CNET 2026: The entrance test and the listed Round 2 counselling stages have concluded.
  • GNM through UPGET 2026 and Allied Health through CAHET 2026: The UPGET and CAHET PG examinations have been held. Counselling schedules were awaited, and Allied Health UG admission is based on Class 12 marks.
  • Applicants need UP domicile for the 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats in government colleges. The other 15% are filled through MCC's All India Quota and are open to applicants from every Indian state.
  • Direct entry is not allowed for any allied health seat covered by CAHET.
  • Government MBBS colleges in Uttar Pradesh do not have a management quota. Private colleges may offer management quota seats under DMET UP rules.
  • The CNET application charge is INR 3,000 for General, OBC and EWS applicants and INR 2,000 for SC, ST and PwD applicants.
  • The UPGET application charge is INR 3,000 for General, OBC and EWS applicants and INR 2,000 for SC, ST and PwD applicants.
  • All affiliated programmes apply Uttar Pradesh Government reservation rules. EWS applicants receive 10% reservation, and PwD applicants receive 5% horizontal reservation.

Direct Admission at ABVMU-Affiliated Colleges: Government medical and dental colleges fill every seat through centralised MCC or DMET UP counselling and do not offer a management quota. A private affiliated college may have management quota seats according to DMET UP rules. Applicants should contact that college's admission office for its management quota details.

ABVMU Important Dates 2026

Event Date
DMET UP State Quota Counselling for MD and MS November 2026 (expected)

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

ABVMU UG Admission 2026

Undergraduate admission covers MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing and allied health degrees. The selection route depends on the programme: NEET UG is used for MBBS and BDS, CNET is used for nursing, and Class 12 merit is used for Allied Health UG courses.

MBBS and BDS Admission

Admission to every MBBS and BDS seat is based on NEET UG merit. Of the more than 13,200 MBBS seats across 88 medical colleges, roughly 5,725 seats are in government colleges. MCC allots the 15% All India Quota, and DMET UP fills the 85% state quota.

Course Eligibility Selection
MBBS (5.5 years) Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
At least 50% in PCB for the General category.
At least 40% for SC, ST and OBC applicants under NMC rules.
Minimum age: 17 years.		 NEET UG merit.
MCC counselling for the 15% AIQ.
DMET UP counselling for the 85% state quota.
BDS (5 years)

MBBS and BDS Selection Process

  • Applicants must qualify NEET UG 2026 because no other entrance examination is accepted.
  • A UP domicile certificate is compulsory for government college seats under the state quota.
  • MCC uses four counselling stages: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up and Stray Vacancy.
  • Both counselling pools allot seats strictly by the applicant's category and NEET UG merit rank.
  • DMET UP prepares category-based merit lists according to the state's reservation policy.
  • Government MBBS options include KGMU Lucknow with 250 seats, RMLIMS Lucknow with 200 seats, and more than 30 district medical colleges with 100 seats each.

MBBS and BDS Application Steps

  • Complete NEET UG registration on the NTA portal and take the examination.
  • After the result, use mcc.nic.in to register for All India Quota counselling.
  • For the Uttar Pradesh state quota, register at upneet.gov.in and upload the required domicile and category records.
  • Arrange course and college choices in the desired order during the choice-filling period.
  • Follow the allotment process and take all original documents to the assigned college.

Note: Applicants using the UP domicile quota should have their domicile certificate, Class 10 certificate and NEET UG admit card ready before DMET UP registration. A seat can be cancelled if any required document is missing during reporting.

B.Sc Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Admission

CNET 2026 determines admission to nursing programmes offered by ABVMU-affiliated colleges. The offline, bilingual examination contains 120 multiple-choice questions and allows 140 minutes. Answers are marked on an OMR sheet, and incorrect responses carry no negative marks.

Programme Eligibility Selection
B.Sc Nursing (4 years) Class 12 with PCB and English.
At least 45% for General, OBC and EWS applicants or 40% for SC and ST applicants.
Minimum age: 17 years as of December 31, 2026.		 CNET 2026 merit rank followed by ABVMU counselling.
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (2 years) A GNM diploma from a recognised institution and registration with a State Nurses Registration Council.
The applicant must have UP domicile, have passed Classes 10 and 12 through UP boards, or have completed GNM from a UP college.

Nursing Selection and Application Process

  • CNET merit alone decides selection. There is no interview or group discussion.
  • Applicants need to reach the CNET merit cutoff before they can join counselling.
  • ABVMU prepares individual merit lists for B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing and NPCC.
  • Uttar Pradesh reservation rules apply, including 10% reservation for EWS and 5% horizontal reservation for PwD applicants.
  • Submit the online form through abvmu.ac.in within the application period.
  • Pay INR 3,000 if applying under General, OBC or EWS, or INR 2,000 if applying under SC, ST or PwD.
  • Download the admit card from the university portal and attend CNET at the assigned centre.
  • Once results are available, register for counselling and pay the INR 500 registration charge.
  • After allotment, submit the INR 5,000 security deposit and INR 40,000 seat confirmation charge.
  • Complete reporting at the allotted college with original certificates within the stated period.

Allied Health UG Admission

Class 12 marks decide admission to Allied Health UG programmes. The CAHET process uses Z-score normalisation, which places scores from different school boards on a common scale. Entrance tests and direct admission are not used for these seats.

Programme Eligibility Selection
B.PT, B.OT, B.MLS, B.AOTT, B.MRIT, B.RTT, B.Optom, B.ASLP, BMLT, CT-MRI and BMM Class 12 with PCB or PCM and English.
At least 50% in the relevant subjects.
Minimum age: 17 years.
UP domicile is needed for government seats.		 Class 12 merit after Z-score normalisation across boards, followed by CAHET counselling.

Allied Health UG Selection and Application Process

  • Register through the ABVMU CAHET portal during the notified registration period.
  • ABVMU converts Class 12 marks from different boards through Z-score normalisation.
  • Join the official CAHET counselling process after the merit list is released.
  • No CAHET seat can be filled through direct admission.
  • Carry original documents when reporting after seat allotment.

ABVMU PG Admission 2026

ABVMU postgraduate admission includes MD, MS, M.Sc Nursing, NPCC and allied health master's programmes. MD and MS require NEET PG, nursing courses use CNET, and Allied Health PG selection is made through the CAHET PG entrance examination.

MD and MS Admission

NEET PG 2026 rank controls admission to MD and MS. MCC fills the 50% All India Quota, while DMET UP manages the other 50% state quota. Applicants seeking a state quota seat must hold UP domicile.

Course Eligibility Selection
MD and MS (3 years) An MBBS degree, completion of the compulsory rotating internship, and valid MCI or NMC registration. NEET PG 2026 rank.
MCC counselling for the 50% AIQ.
DMET UP counselling for the 50% state quota.

MD and MS Selection Process

  • Only the NEET PG 2026 score is valid for selection.
  • MCC fills AIQ seats through Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up and Stray Vacancy stages.
  • DMET UP also conducts four counselling rounds for the state quota.
  • Within each category, allotment follows NEET PG merit rank.
  • A UP domicile certificate is essential for state quota eligibility.

MD and MS Application Steps

  • Qualify NEET PG 2026 through the NBE process.
  • After declaration of the result, register at mcc.nic.in for AIQ counselling.
  • Applicants for state quota seats must register at upneet.gov.in with a domicile certificate.
  • Enter colleges and specialities in the preferred sequence because allotment considers both merit and choice order.
  • At reporting, present the original MBBS degree, internship completion certificate and NMC registration.

M.Sc Nursing and NPCC Admission

CNET 2026 is also the selection test for M.Sc Nursing and NPCC. Each programme receives a separate merit list, and ABVMU counselling is conducted according to that list.

Programme Eligibility Selection
M.Sc Nursing and NPCC B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with at least 55% for General applicants or 50% for SC, ST and OBC applicants.
Valid RN and RM registration is required.
NPCC applicants also need 1 year of clinical experience in critical care.		 CNET 2026 merit rank followed by ABVMU counselling.

M.Sc Nursing and NPCC Selection Process

  • Selection is made through the programme-specific CNET merit list without an interview or group discussion.
  • The CNET paper has 120 MCQs, a duration of 140 minutes, English and Hindi questions, and no negative marking.
  • Applicants must meet the CNET merit cutoff to take part in counselling.
  • Reservation follows Uttar Pradesh Government rules, including 10% for EWS and 5% horizontal reservation for PwD applicants.
  • Counselling registration costs INR 500. After allotment, the security deposit is INR 5,000 and the seat confirmation charge is INR 40,000.

Allied Health PG Admission

Programme Eligibility Selection
MPT, MOT, MMLS, MOPTOM, MOTT and MMRIT A relevant undergraduate degree in the allied health field with the percentage required under ABVMU rules. CAHET PG entrance examination merit rank followed by ABVMU counselling.

Allied Health PG Selection and Application Process

  • The CAHET PG merit rank decides selection, and no direct admission is permitted.
  • Download the CAHET PG admit card through the ABVMU portal and take the entrance examination.
  • After publication of the result, participate in ABVMU counselling.
  • Report to the allotted institution with all original records.

ABVMU Diploma Admission 2026

GNM is a 3-year diploma programme. Admission is based on the UP GNM Entrance Test, UPGET 2026, and the university conducts counselling according to the examination merit list.

Programme Eligibility Selection
GNM (3 years) Class 12 with at least 40% marks and English as a compulsory subject.
Minimum age: 17 years.		 UPGET 2026 merit rank followed by ABVMU counselling.

GNM Selection Process

  • UPGET 2026 score alone determines the merit position, and applicants do not attend an interview.
  • In government GNM colleges, 15% of seats are set aside for in-service ANM applicants with at least 5 years of DGMH, NRHM or NHM experience in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Male applicants receive 10% reservation in government GNM seats.
  • Seat allocation takes place only through the university's official counselling process.

GNM Application Steps

  • Complete the UPGET 2026 application through the ABVMU portal within the application period.
  • Pay INR 3,000 under General, OBC or EWS, or INR 2,000 under SC, ST or PwD.
  • Take UPGET at the allotted examination centre.
  • After the result, join ABVMU counselling according to the notified process.
  • Report to the allotted college with the original documents.

ABVMU Scholarships

ABVMU does not run a separate scholarship scheme. Students studying at its affiliated colleges may seek Uttar Pradesh Government support through the Department of Social Welfare, subject to category and family-income conditions.

  • Applications for Department of Social Welfare scholarships are available at samajkalyan.up.gov.in.
  • SC, ST, OBC and EWS students must submit a separate state-portal application after securing admission.
  • The award amount and qualifying rules depend on the applicant's category and family income. Exact conditions are published at samajkalyan.up.gov.in.

ABVMU Admission FAQs

Ques. Can an applicant use any test other than NEET UG for ABVMU MBBS or BDS?

Ans. No. NEET UG 2026 is the sole entrance examination accepted for both programmes. After qualifying, applicants must join MCC counselling for All India Quota seats or DMET UP counselling for state quota seats.

Ques. What is the MBBS intake across colleges affiliated with ABVMU?

Ans. More than 13,200 MBBS seats are available across 88 medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Government institutions account for roughly 5,725 seats, including 250 seats at KGMU Lucknow and 200 seats at RMLIMS Lucknow.

Ques. Who needs a Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate for MBBS counselling?

Ans. The certificate is required for the 85% state quota in government colleges. MCC's remaining 15% All India Quota accepts eligible applicants from any state. DMET UP may set separate conditions for private college seats.

Ques. How is the CNET paper structured for nursing applicants?

Ans. CNET has 120 MCQs that must be attempted within 140 minutes. It is an offline OMR examination offered in English and Hindi, and wrong answers do not receive negative marks.

Ques. How much must applicants pay to submit CNET or UPGET forms?

Ans. For either examination, General, OBC and EWS applicants pay INR 3,000. The charge for SC, ST and PwD applicants is INR 2,000.

Ques. Are seats available without counselling at colleges under ABVMU?

Ans. Government medical and nursing colleges do not admit students directly because their seats are filled through centralised counselling. Direct admission is also prohibited for every CAHET allied health seat. A private affiliated college may offer management quota seats only under DMET UP rules.

Ques. What payments are collected during ABVMU nursing counselling?

Ans. Nursing applicants pay a counselling registration charge of INR 500. Those receiving a seat must also submit a INR 5,000 security deposit and a INR 40,000 seat confirmation charge before college reporting.

Ques. Which Allied Health UG programmes select students from Class 12 marks?

Ans. B.PT, B.OT, B.MLS, B.AOTT, B.MRIT, B.RTT, B.Optom, B.ASLP, BMLT, CT-MRI and BMM use Class 12 merit with Z-score normalisation across boards. These programmes do not require an entrance test. MPT, MOT and the other Allied Health PG programmes use the CAHET PG examination.

Ques. What counselling routes apply to ABVMU MD and MS seats?

Ans. MCC conducts counselling for the 50% All India Quota, and DMET UP manages the 50% state quota. The state process was expected in November 2026, while MCC publishes its schedule at mcc.nic.in.

Ques. What Class 12 marks and age are needed for B.Sc Nursing?

Ans. General, OBC and EWS applicants need at least 45% in PCB and English, while SC and ST applicants need 40%. The applicant must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.