UP GNM Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus & Pattern – Download PDF
If you want to take admission in the GNM Nursing Course (3 Years) in Uttar Pradesh, you must clear the UP GNM Entrance Exam (UPGET 2026). This exam will be conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow for admissions to both Government and Private GNM Nursing Colleges across UP.
In this post, you’ll find the official syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility, important dates, and preparation tips. You can also download the official PDF below.
UP GNM Entrance Exam 2026 – Important Dates (Expected)
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|
| Application Form Start | April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | June 2026 |
| Exam Date | June 2026 |
| Result Declaration | July 2026 |
(Exact schedule will be announced by ABVMU in the official notification.)
UP GNM Entrance Exam 2026 – Pattern
- Mode: Offline (OMR sheet)
- Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Duration: 140 minutes (2 hrs 20 mins)
- Total Questions: 100
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct, no negative marking
- Medium: English & Hindi
Subject-Wise Distribution
| Section | Subject | Level | No. of Questions |
|---|
| A | Science | Class 10th | 50 |
| B | General Knowledge | Class 12th | 30 |
| C | English | Class 12th | 20 |
| Total | | | 100 |
UP GNM Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus
Science (Class 10th level)
- Physics: Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Electricity, Magnetism
- Chemistry: Matter, Acids & Bases, Metals & Non-metals, Reactions
- Biology: Human Physiology, Plant Physiology, Reproduction, Genetics, Diseases
General Knowledge (Class 12th level)
- Current Affairs (India & World)
- Indian Constitution & Polity
- Geography & History of India
- General Science Awareness
- Healthcare-related topics
English (Class 12th level)
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Correction
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Writing Skills Basics
Eligibility for UP GNM Entrance Exam 2026
- Age: Minimum 17 years (on or before 31st Dec 2026)
- Education:
- 10+2 with English, min 40% marks (Science preferable)
- OR 10+2 vocational ANM with 40% marks
- OR 10+2 vocational in Healthcare Science (40%)
- OR Registered ANM with passing marks
- Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST candidates
- Other: Candidate must be medically fit
Reservation Policy
- SC/ST/OBC – As per UP Govt. rules
- PwD – 5% seats reserved (40–50% loco-motor disability)
- In-service ANM – 15% seats (with 5 years’ experience)
- Male candidates – 10% Government seats reserved
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General: 50th Percentile
- General PwD: 45th Percentile
- SC/ST/OBC: 45th Percentile
Preparation Tips for UP GNM Entrance Exam 2026
- Study Class 10th Science NCERT thoroughly.
- Read current affairs daily for GK.
- Practice basic grammar for English.
- Solve previous year papers to understand question pattern.
- Take mock tests to improve speed & accuracy.
Download UP GNM Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus PDF
FAQs on UP GNM Entrance Exam 2026
Q1. Who will conduct the UP GNM Entrance Exam 2026?
👉 Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow.
Q2. How many questions are there in UP GNM 2026?
👉 100 MCQs (Science 50, GK 30, English 20).
Q3. Is there negative marking in GNM entrance?
👉 No, there is no negative marking.
Q4. What is the eligibility for UP GNM 2026?
👉 10+2 with English and 40% marks (Science preferred).
Q5. When will the exam be held?
👉 Expected in June 2026. Official dates will be announced soon.