Common Allied Healthcare Entrance Test (CAHET)
Common Allied Healthcare Entrance Test (CAHET) is an entrance examination conducted for admission to selected Allied & Healthcare courses.
The examination is for students who want to study undergraduate Allied & Healthcare courses after completing Class 12.
Conducted by: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Uttar Pradesh.
📌 Quick Facts
Eligibility:
- For UG - Class 12 or equivalent
- For PG - Relevant Bachelor’s degree
UG Admission: Merit-based admission
PG Mode: Offline, OMR-based examination
Questions:
- PG: 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Duration:
- PG: 140 Minutes
Frequency: Conducted once a year
UG Eligibility:
Qualification:
- Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- For most courses, candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB).
- For specific courses like Bachelor of Optometry and BASLP, combinations with Mathematics (PCM) or other approved subjects may also be accepted.
- Candidates must have passed English individually.
Minimum Marks:
- 50% marks in the required subjects for eligible candidates, as specified for the chosen course.
- The required marks and subjects may vary depending on the course.
Age:
- Must be at least 17 years old on or before 31 December 2026.
PG Eligibility:
Qualification:
- Must have completed a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- For clinical courses like Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) and Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), completion of the compulsory internship is mandatory.
Minimum Marks:
- 50% aggregate marks are required for General, EWS, and OBC candidates.
- 45% aggregate marks are required for SC/ST candidates.
Attempts:
- There is no specific limit on the number of CAHET attempts mentioned in the available 2026 admission information.
UG Exam Pattern:
Mode:
- There is no written entrance examination for UG admission.
- Admission is through the prescribed admission and counselling process.
PG Exam Pattern:
Mode:
- The examination is conducted as an Offline, OMR-based examination.
Question Type:
- The examination consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Total Questions:
- There are 120 questions in total.
Duration:
- The examination duration is 140 minutes.
Syllabus:
- The questions are based on the subjects covered in the applicable Allied & Healthcare Bachelor course.
Total Marks:
- The examination carries 120 marks.
Marking Scheme:
- +1 mark for each correct answer.
- No negative marking for incorrect answers.
- No marks for multiple responses.
Undergraduate (UG) Courses:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)
- B.Sc. in Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (BAOTT)
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS)
- Bachelor in Medical Radiologic & Imaging Technology (BMRIT)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)
Postgraduate (PG) Courses:
- Master in Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology (MMRIT)
- Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)
- Master of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MMLS)
- Master of Optometry (M.Optom)
- M.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology (MOTT)
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Note: The courses available can vary depending on the institute and admission session. Students should check the latest ABVMU admission notification and course availability before applying.
🌐 Official Website
- For CAHET registration, admission notifications, counselling, and the latest updates, visit the ABVMU Official Website