APNCET Exam 2025: Counselling (Started), Result (Out), Cutoff, Merit List (Out)

Latest Updates 

• (APNCET 2025) Counseling Mop-Up round: 1st Week of October 2025
• (APNCET 2025) Reporting to the Allocated Institute: Second Week of October 2025
• (APNCET 2026) Notification Release: Expected May-June 2026
• (APNCET 2026) Application Start: June 2026
• (APNCET 2026) Admit Card Release: 10 days before exam
• (APNCET 2026) Exam Date: Tentatively 1st week of July 2026

APNCET 2025 Mop-Up round counseling was started in the first week of October 2025 and APNCET 2025 reporting to the allocated institute starts in the second week of October 2025.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) is the entrance exam conducted by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences for admissions into the BSc Nursing program of private and government nursing colleges. The exam is conducted once every year. The exam is conducted in the CBT mode.

The minimum qualification to be eligible for the exam is 10+2 with PCB as core subjects with minimum 50% marks for general category and 40% for reserved category. The students must be medically fit and must be an Indian citizen. The minimum age of the candidate while appearing for the exam should be 17 years old or going to complete age of 17 by the 31st December of the application year.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) admit card will be given out in the 10 days of exam 2026 (expected), and AP Nursing Common Entrance Test 2026 Exam Conducted in 1st week of July 2026 (Expected). Top nursing colleges are Government College of Nursing in Visakhapatnam, GSL College of Nursing in Rajahmundry, and American NRI College of Nursing. 

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) : Quick Highlights  

In the table given below the detailed information related to the AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026). 

What is the APNCET Exam?

Andhra Pradesh Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) is a state level entrance test to get admission into the B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing, and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing courses in different colleges of Andhra Pradesh. The APNCET Exam 2026 is conducted by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences.

The APNCET 2026 Question paper contains subjects like Biology, Physics, Chemistry and General English. APNCET 2026 question paper divided into 5 sections biology with 20 marks, chemistry with 20 marks, biology with 20 marks, english with 20, and nursing aptitude with 20 marks.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test: Admit card (APNCET 2026) 

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) Admit card information mentioned below points and also explain about how to download admit card of APNCET:

• The Internet will be used to notify the AP Nursing / NCET 2026 admit card through an official portal (like: apuhs-ncet.aptonline.in).
• It is expected to be released around the end of June or the beginning of July (using the precedent of APNCET 2025).

How to download:

• Go to the official site and select the link of Admit Card / Hall Ticket.
• Enter your registration number, user ID and date of birth, password in order to log in.
• The downloaded and printed admit card will consist of— PDF.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026): Application Process 

Andhra Pradesh nursing common entrance exam (APNCET 2026) application process step by step mentioned below:

• Go to APNCET 2026 official site.
• Go to apply online and register personal, academic and contact information.
• Create usernames and passwords and log in to complete the application form.
• Post necessary papers, photograph and signature in required format.
• Make online payment of application fee by use of debit/credit card or net banking.
• Check all the information thoroughly and submit it.
• Send the form and save the confirmation page as a reference in the future.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test: Application Fees 2026 

Andhra Pradesh Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET) 2026 application fee category wise tabular.

• The charges can be paid online through the use of a debit card, credit card, and net banking.
• The payment made is not refundable and transferable.
• After payment, candidates are expected to take a printout of the completed online application form as a reference in future.

 The students planning for APNCET Exam 2026 must fulfill eligibility criteria to be eligible for the exam. Check the table given below for the AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) eligibility criteria related to academic requirements, age restrictions and residence criteria.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026): Exam Pattern 

The AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET) 2026  is a pattern of the test that gives details on the structure, marking scheme and distribution of questions to the candidates who want to be admitted to the nursing programs. It also determines the amount of questions, subjects, time and negative marking rule and assists aspiring candidates to plan effectively, to manage time effectively and to get the best scores in this competitive state level examination.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026): Preparation Tips 

Preparation Tips of AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET) 2026.

• Familiarize with the syllabus: Biology, Physics, and Chemistry subjects concerning NEET/B.Sc Nursing level.
• Use standard textbooks such as NCERT of Biology, Chemistry as well as Physics.
• Develop a study plan in which a lot of time is spent on weak areas.
• Review question papers of the past years and sample papers to be able to know the pattern of the exam.
• Practice mock tests in order to be faster and more accurate.
• Modify equations, figures and important points regularly.
• Keep healthy and have a rest prior to examination.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026): Guidance and Dress Code 

The AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET) 2026 is a test that must be followed to the letter and have a minimal dress code so as to promote good behavior, security and a level of fairness among the candidates.

• Bring admit card print and identification proof in the examination center
• Transparent water bottles are used; electronic products are forbidden.
• Heavy jewelry, watches and belts should be avoided.
• Easy, loose clothes, no printed T-shirts or gowns.
• Adhere to instructions in exam centres.
• Reach the center before one hour.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026): Things to avoid during the exam 

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET) 2026 Things to avoid. In order to have a fair and smooth examination, the candidates need to be extremely careful on the prohibited acts and objects that may result in disqualification or interruptions.

• Bringing cell phones, calculators or other electronics devices to the exam hall.
• Carrying books, notes/written material.
• Cheating, talking or cheating in the exam.
• Dressing in limited attire, wearing heavy pieces of jewelry, or accessories.
• Lateness or absence of admit card/ID proof.
• Violation of instructions in exam centres.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026): Answer Key 

The AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET) 2026 answer key gives the candidates an official source of reference to validate their answers and calculate possible scores to preclude results. 

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test: Result 2026

The AP Nursing Common Entrance Test result (APNCET) 2026 defines their eligibility to get admission in the B.Sc nursing courses in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It has detailed scorecards, rank and merit lists that allow the transparent selection and lead the aspirants to follow further counseling and seat allotment processes in the involved nursing colleges. More information mentioned below table:

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026): Counselling 

Step by step AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET) 2026 Counselling process mentioned below: 

• Administered online by Dr. YSR University of health sciences following announcement of results.
• Applicants are required to apply on the official portal with the help of application number and rank.
• The verification of documents is obligatory, such as education certificates, ID documents, and category certificates.
• The option of preference filling/web preferences of colleges and course choices is done online.
• Allocation of seats is done according to merit rank, category and availability.
• Allotment letter should be downloaded and sent in the assigned college.
• Applicants are required to report to the college within the stipulated deadline as a sign of admission.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026): Colleges accepting Scores 

Andhra Pradesh Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET) 2026 admission into the best nursing programs in the state. The wide variety of the government and private nursing colleges accept the scores, which guarantees the selection of B.Sc, GNM, and other professional nursing programs on the basis of merit.

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test Exams expected dates 2026 mentioned below table:

The APNCET Exam syllabus consists of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge subjects. The AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET) 2026 subject specific syllabus is mentioned Below .

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test Previous Year Question Paper 2025 mentioned below table: 

AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET) 2026 expected Cutoff mentioned below table:

Andhra Pradesh Nursing Common Entrance Test(APNCET 2026): FAQs

Ques: When will the Andhra Pradesh Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) be done?

Ans: The Andhra Pradesh Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) normally conducted in June-July and the specific dates are announced on the official APNCET site.

Ques: How to examine Andhra Pradesh Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) result?

Ans: The Andhra Pradesh Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) results are available online to the candidates, who can log in by registration number and DOB, the category-wise merit lists are also available at the same time.

Ques: What will be the release date of the Andhra Pradesh Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) result?

Ans: The release date of the Andhra Pradesh Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET 2026) results in August, when the assessment of answer keys and final merit were made.

Ques: What is the counselling process for Andhra Pradesh nursing common entrance test (APNCET 2026)?

Ans: The counselling process for Andhra Pradesh nursing common entrance test (APNCET 2026) incorporates registration, verification of documents, completion of options, allocation of seats and reporting to assigned colleges to complete the final admission.