CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Application Form & Complete Guide
CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern
If you are a GNM-qualified nurse and want to upgrade your qualification through Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, then the Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh is an important examination to know about.
The latest official CNET Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Information Bulletin 2026 is for the 2-year Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course and contains detailed information about eligibility, application, examination pattern, syllabus, admit card, result, merit list, counselling and admission. This article uses that bulletin as the primary source.
CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 – Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|
| Exam Name | Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) |
| Course | Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Conducting Authority | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh |
| Academic Session in Bulletin | 2026–27 |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Answer Sheet | OMR Sheet |
| Question Type | MCQ |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Exam Duration | 140 Minutes |
| Medium | English |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Syllabus Level | GNM Course Level |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee – UR/OBC | ₹3,000 |
| Application Fee – SC/ST/PwD | ₹2,000 |
| 2027 Exam Date | To Be Announced |
The official bulletin states that CNET is the entrance route for admission to the 2-year Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course for the listed ABVMU-affiliated government and private nursing colleges.
CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 Exam Date
The CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 examination date has not been announced yet.
The latest available bulletin for the 2026–27 academic session specified the following schedule:
| Event | CNET 2026 Date |
|---|
| Application Form Available | 28 March 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 20 May 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Form Correction Window | 13 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 30 May 2026 |
| Entrance Examination | 6 June 2026 |
| Examination Time | 11:00 AM – 1:20 PM |
| Result | 2nd week of June 2026 – To Be Announced |
These dates are taken directly from the official 2026 Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing bulletin. They should not be treated as the 2027 schedule.
Expected CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 Timeline
| Event | 2027 Status |
|---|
| Official Notification | To Be Announced |
| Application Form | To Be Announced |
| Last Date | To Be Announced |
| Correction Window | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Entrance Exam | To Be Announced |
| Answer Key | To Be Announced |
| Result | To Be Announced |
| Counselling | To Be Announced |
| College Allotment | To Be Announced |
Do not publish an exact 2027 date until ABVMU releases the official 2027 notification.
What is CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing?
CNET Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is the entrance examination conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh for admission to the 2-year Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing programme.
The 2026 bulletin states that admission to the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course in the applicable government and private nursing colleges affiliated to ABVMU is through CNET, and direct admission is not permitted under that process.
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Course | Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Entrance Test | CNET |
| Conducting University | ABVMU |
| Admission Mode | Entrance + Counselling |
| Direct Admission | Not allowed under the bulletin's CNET process |
CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 Eligibility Criteria
This is one of the most important sections for GNM students.
According to the official 2026 bulletin, candidates must fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed under the applicable Indian Nursing Council (INC) regulations.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed:
Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary / Intermediate (12th Standard) / 10+2 or equivalent examination recognized by the University.
The bulletin also states that candidates who completed 10+1 in or before 1986 are eligible.
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|
| 10+2 / Intermediate | Required |
| GNM | Required |
| RN/RM Registration | Required |
| State Nursing Council | Uttar Pradesh registration specified in bulletin |
| Medical Fitness | Required for selected candidates |
GNM Qualification is Mandatory
For Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, candidates should have:
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) certificate
and must be registered as:
R.N.R.M. – Registered Nurse Registered Midwife
with the State Nurses Registration Council of Uttar Pradesh (UP Nurses and Midwives Council), according to the 2026 bulletin.
| Requirement | Status |
|---|
| 12th / Equivalent | ✅ Required |
| GNM Certificate | ✅ Required |
| RN/RM Registration | ✅ Required |
| UP Nurses & Midwives Council Registration | ✅ As specified in 2026 bulletin |
| Medical Fitness | ✅ Required after selection |
Male Nurses Eligibility
The bulletin contains a specific provision for male nurses who were trained before implementation of the new integrated course.
Such candidates must be registered as nurses with the State Nursing Council and provide evidence of INC-approved training of similar duration in lieu of midwifery in one of the specified areas.
Areas Mentioned in the Bulletin
| No. | Approved Training Area |
|---|
| 1 | O.T. Techniques |
| 2 | Ophthalmic Nursing |
| 3 | Leprosy Nursing |
| 4 | TB Nursing |
| 5 | Psychiatric Nursing |
| 6 | Neurological & Neuro Surgical Nursing |
| 7 | Community Health Nursing |
| 8 | Cancer Nursing |
| 9 | Orthopaedic Nursing |
These provisions are specifically listed in the 2026 bulletin.
Age Limit for CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
The 2026 bulletin specifies:
Minimum age for admission: 17 years on or before 31 December 2027.
The corresponding 2027 age cut-off should be confirmed from the 2027 bulletin.
CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 Exam Pattern
Now let's look at the most important part of the examination.
The 2026 bulletin clearly states:
Complete Exam Pattern
| Exam Feature | Details |
|---|
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | MCQ |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 140 Minutes |
| Answer Sheet | OMR |
| Medium | English |
| Correct Answer | +1 |
| Incorrect Answer | 0 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Syllabus | GNM Course Level |
CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 Section-Wise Exam Pattern
The question paper is divided into three sections: A, B and C.
| Section | Marks |
|---|
| Section A | 66 Marks |
| Section B | 36 Marks |
| Section C | 18 Marks |
| Total | 120 Marks |
The bulletin specifies 120 MCQs and the three-section distribution of 66, 36 and 18 marks.
Section A – 66 Marks
Section A is the largest section and covers the core nursing subjects.
| No. | Subject |
|---|
| 1 | Medical Surgical Nursing |
| 2 | Community Health Nursing |
| 3 | Mental Health Nursing |
| 4 | Child Health Nursing |
| 5 | Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing |
Total: 66 Marks
Section B – 36 Marks
Section B covers basic sciences, nursing foundations and behavioural sciences.
| No. | Subject |
|---|
| 1 | Bio Sciences – Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology |
| 2 | Nursing Foundations – Fundamentals of Nursing, First Aid |
| 3 | Behavioural Sciences – Psychology, Sociology |
Total: 36 Marks
Section C – 18 Marks
Section C contains several supporting and professional areas.
| No. | Subject |
|---|
| 1 | Computer Education |
| 2 | English |
| 3 | Nursing Education |
| 4 | Introduction to Research & Statistics |
| 5 | Professional Trends & Adjustments |
| 6 | Nursing Administration & Ward Management |
Total: 18 Marks
CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Syllabus 2027
The official bulletin states that the syllabus is based on:
Subjects of General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) Course Level
This is a very important point.
Unlike CNET B.Sc Nursing, where the syllabus is based around Class 12 subjects, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing CNET is based on the GNM-level syllabus.
Complete CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Syllabus
| Section | Subject |
|---|
| A | Medical Surgical Nursing |
| A | Community Health Nursing |
| A | Mental Health Nursing |
| A | Child Health Nursing |
| A | Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing |
| B | Anatomy & Physiology |
| B | Microbiology |
| B | Fundamentals of Nursing |
| B | First Aid |
| B | Psychology |
| B | Sociology |
| C | Computer Education |
| C | English |
| C | Nursing Education |
| C | Introduction to Research & Statistics |
| C | Professional Trends & Adjustments |
| C | Nursing Administration & Ward Management |
This complete subject structure is directly based on the official 2026 bulletin.
Medical Surgical Nursing
Medical Surgical Nursing is part of Section A, the highest-weightage section.
For preparation, students should revise their complete GNM-level Medical Surgical Nursing curriculum.
Important preparation areas should be studied according to the GNM curriculum used for the qualifying programme.
Do not limit preparation to a few “important chapters.” The bulletin defines the subject broadly as Medical Surgical Nursing.
Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing is also included in Section A.
Preparation should cover the GNM-level Community Health Nursing curriculum, including the concepts taught during the qualifying course.
Mental Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing is another Section A subject.
Students should revise the complete GNM-level psychiatric/mental health nursing content.
Child Health Nursing
Child Health Nursing is included in Section A.
Candidates should revise the GNM-level child health nursing concepts covered in their qualifying programme.
Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing
This is the fifth subject in Section A.
Candidates should thoroughly revise their GNM-level Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing curriculum.
Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology
Section B includes:
Bio Sciences – Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology
These are important supporting subjects for nursing practice and should not be ignored.
| Bio Sciences |
|---|
| Anatomy |
| Physiology |
| Microbiology |
Nursing Foundations
The bulletin specifically combines:
under Nursing Foundations in Section B.
Behavioural Sciences
Section B also includes:
| Behavioural Sciences |
|---|
| Psychology |
| Sociology |
These subjects carry part of the 36-mark Section B.
Computer Education
Computer Education is included in Section C.
Candidates should revise the computer-related content covered during their GNM programme.
English
English is also part of Section C.
The bulletin names English as a syllabus area but does not provide a detailed chapter-wise English syllabus in the examination section.
Nursing Education
Nursing Education is included in Section C.
Candidates should revise the relevant GNM-level nursing education content.
Research & Statistics
Section C includes:
Introduction to Research and Statistics
Students should revise the research and statistics concepts taught during GNM.
Professional Trends & Adjustments
This is specifically listed as one of the Section C subjects.
It should therefore be included in preparation rather than being skipped.
Nursing Administration & Ward Management
The final subject listed under Section C is:
Nursing Administration & Ward Management
Candidates should revise the relevant GNM-level content.
Nursing Gurukul for CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Preparation
If you are preparing for CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, Nursing Gurukul can be used as a structured preparation platform.
What students can prepare through Nursing Gurukul
| Resource | Preparation Support |
|---|
| 🎥 Video Classes | ✅ |
| 📚 Nursing Notes | ✅ |
| 🏥 Medical Surgical Nursing MCQs | ✅ |
| 👩⚕️ Community Health Nursing MCQs | ✅ |
| 🧠 Mental Health Nursing MCQs | ✅ |
| 👶 Child Health Nursing MCQs | ✅ |
| 🤰 Midwifery MCQs | ✅ |
| 🔬 Anatomy & Physiology MCQs | ✅ |
| 🦠 Microbiology MCQs | ✅ |
| 📝 Nursing Foundations | ✅ |
| 📊 Research & Statistics | ✅ |
| 💻 Computer Education | ✅ |
| 📄 Model Papers | ✅ |
| 📖 Previous-Year Questions | ✅ |
| ⏱️ Full-Length Mock Tests | ✅ |
CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 FAQs
What is CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing?
It is the Common Nursing Entrance Test conducted by ABVMU for admission to the 2-year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing programme under the applicable institutions.
How many questions are asked?
120 MCQs are specified in the 2026 bulletin.
How many marks is the examination?
The examination carries 120 marks.
What is the duration?
The duration is 140 minutes.
Is there negative marking?
No. The 2026 bulletin states that there is no negative marking for incorrect or multiple responses.
Is the exam online or offline?
The examination is conducted offline using an OMR sheet.
What is the medium of the exam?
The 2026 bulletin specifies English as the medium.
What is the syllabus?
The syllabus is based on the General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) course level.
What are the three sections?
Section A – 66 marks
Section B – 36 marks
Section C – 18 marks
What subjects are in Section A?
Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, and Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing.
What subjects are in Section B?
Bio Sciences, Nursing Foundations and Behavioural Sciences.
What subjects are in Section C?
Computer Education, English, Nursing Education, Introduction to Research & Statistics, Professional Trends & Adjustments, and Nursing Administration & Ward Management.
Is GNM compulsory?
The 2026 eligibility criteria require a GNM certificate and RN/RM registration with the State Nurses Registration Council of Uttar Pradesh.
Can married candidates apply?
Yes. The 2026 bulletin specifically states that married candidates are eligible.
Can GNM appearing candidates apply?
The 2026 application instructions provided an “Appearing” option for candidates awaiting their GNM result, with a requirement to update marks before the CNET result is announced.
Is there an age limit?
The 2026 bulletin specifies a minimum age of 17 years on or before 31 December 2026.
When will CNET Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2027 exam be held?
The 2027 date has not yet been announced. The latest 2026 bulletin scheduled the exam