The Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS), located in Saifai, Etawah, is a premier state-run medical university. Formerly known as U.P. Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, it provides world-class education in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Paramedical sciences. For the 2026 academic year, UPUMS follows the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Indian Nursing Council (INC) guidelines for its professional courses. Examinations are categorized into Main (Annual/Semester) and Supplementary (Carry-over) sessions, all managed through the UPUMS Examination Department and the Samarth ERP portal.
UPUMS Faculty of Nursing & Paramedical Schedule 2026
As of January 2026, UPUMS has released the detailed examination scheme for the Faculty of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences. The university is currently conducting the Odd Semester Main and Even Semester Supplementary exams:
- B.Sc Nursing 1st Year (1st Sem) Main: Scheduled from January 29 to January 31, 2026.
- B.Sc Nursing 3rd Year (5th Sem) Main: Scheduled from February 5 to February 7, 2026.
- B.Sc Nursing 2nd Year (3rd Sem) Main: Scheduled from February 9 to February 10, 2026.
- Supplementary Exams (7th Sem & 4th Sem Supple): Scheduled between February 11 and February 16, 2026.
- PG (MD/MS) Supplementary Exams: Conducted from January 17 to January 23, 2026.
CPNET 2026 Entrance Exam (Pharmacy & Nursing)
The Combined Paramedical, Pharmacy, and Nursing Entrance Test (CPNET) is the gateway for admissions to UG programs at UPUMS. The tentative 2026 timeline is:
| Event | Tentative Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | May 2026 |
| Application Window | June 2026 |
| CPNET 2026 Exam Date | July 2026 |
| Result & Merit List | August 2026 |
| Counselling Rounds | September – October 2026 |
How to Download UPUMS Exam Scheme 2026
- Visit the official university portal at www.upums.ac.in.
- Click on the 'Student Cell' or 'Examination' menu on the homepage.
- Select the relevant faculty (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Paramedical).
- Look for the link: "Examination Scheme (January/February 2026) for [Your Course]".
- Exam Fees: Students must pay their examination fees through the Samarth Portal. For the Jan-Feb 2026 cycle, fee submission started in mid-January.
- Admit Cards: Hall tickets are usually issued 5 days before the first paper and must be collected from the respective Dean's office or downloaded if available on ERP.
Note: UPUMS follows a strict holiday calendar; for 2026, Holi is observed on March 4 and Eid-ul-Fitr on March 21. Students must maintain a minimum of 75% theory and 80% practical attendance for exam eligibility. Verification Source: OFFICIAL UPUMS PORTAL
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