The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow, conducts the Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing admissions across recognized nursing colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
Mode and Medium of Examination
- Mode: Offline (Pen-paper-based)
- Medium: English & Hindi (Bilingual)
- Mode of Examination: MCQs – Objective/Multiple Choice Response Questions to be answered on Optical
- Mark Reader Sheet (OMR sheet) using black ball point pen provided at the examination Centre.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have completed GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery).
- Registered Nurse & Registered Midwife (RNRM) with the State Nursing Council.
- Minimum 45% aggregate in GNM training.
Exam Pattern at a Glance
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer
- No Negative Marking
Detailed Syllabus for Basic Nursing CNET ?
Syllabus: Subjects of General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) course level
| Section A (66 Marks) | Section B (36 marks) | Section C (18 marks) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Surgical Nursing Community Health Nursing Mental Health Nursing Child Health Nursing Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing | Bio Sciences (Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology) Nursing Foundations (Fundamentals of Nursing, First Aid) Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Sociology) | Computer Education English Nursing Education Introduction to Research and statistics Professional Trends & Adjustments Nursing Administration & Ward Management |
Minimum Qualifying Marks for Post Basic Bsc Nursing Entrance Exam 2025
The minimum qualifying marks of entrance test for admission to Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is as under:
General – 50th percentile
General- PwD – 45th percentile
SC/ST/OBC- 40th percentile
SC/ST/OBC-PwD – 40th percentile
FAQs
1. Is there any negative marking in the CNET exam?
No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
2. What is the best book for Post Basic Nursing entrance preparation?
Books by Arihant and Objective-type Nursing MCQ books are highly recommended.
3. Can ANM/GNM students appear in this exam?
Only GNM-qualified candidates who are registered nurses/midwives can apply.
4. How many questions are asked from each subject?
Questions are mixed and evenly distributed across nursing subjects, English, and GK.
5. Is the UP Post Basic Nursing Exam tough?
It’s moderately difficult. With proper planning and understanding of the syllabus, you can easily crack it.
