JENPAS UG
The JENPAS(UG) - 2026 (Joint Entrance Test for Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Sciences β Undergraduate) is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to various Undergraduate Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Health Science courses in the State of West Bengal for the Academic Session 2026β27.
This examination serves as a centralized gateway for admission into multiple professional healthcare programs offered by different institutions across the state. Candidates seeking admission to courses such as Nursing and other allied health disciplines must qualify this entrance test to participate in the subsequent counselling and seat allotment process.
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
The Board was established in 1962 as a state government body responsible for organizing entrance examinations for professional courses in West Bengal.
Over the years, WBJEEB has been entrusted with the responsibility of:
Through JENPAS(UG), WBJEEB facilitates admission into government and private institutions in West Bengal, ensuring that candidates are selected purely on the basis of merit and eligibility criteria defined for each course.
The entire admission process under JENPAS(UG)-2026 includes:
This structured process ensures a uniform and regulated admission system for all eligible candidates across the state.
Through JENPAS(UG)-2026, candidates can seek admission to various Undergraduate Nursing, Paramedical, and Allied Health Science courses offered in institutions across West Bengal.
These courses are categorized based on their regulatory authorities, which govern the curriculum, standards, and professional practice of each program.
The following course is regulated by the Indian Nursing Council (INC):
This course is designed to prepare candidates for the nursing profession, focusing on healthcare, patient care, and clinical practices as per national nursing standards.
The following courses are regulated by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP):
These courses are part of the allied healthcare domain, focusing on diagnostics, therapeutic support, emergency care, and clinical assistance services within the healthcare system.
The following courses are regulated by the respective Universities:
These programs are governed by university regulations and are oriented towards specialized healthcare fields, including microbiology, infection control systems, and hospital administration.
Exam Date: 7 June 2026 (Sunday)
| Paper | Timing |
|---|---|
| Paper-I (All courses except BHA) | 11:00 AM β 12:30 PM |
| Paper-II (BHA only) | 02:00 PM β 03:30 PM |
The examination will be conducted only once.
| Subject | Category 1 | Category 2 | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Biology | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Basic English | 20 | β | 20 | 20 |
| Health Aptitude | 20 | β | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 85 | 15 | 100 | 115 |
| Subject | Category 1 | Category 2 | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science | 25 | 5 | 30 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Basic English | 20 | β | 20 | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | β | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 85 | 15 | 100 | 115 |
The syllabus for the examination is based on school-level academic standards:
The syllabus ensures that candidates are tested on fundamental concepts and general aptitude relevant to their chosen course.
In addition to these, category-wise ranks are also generated for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
These category ranks are provided for informational purposes only.
The eligibility of candidates for different merit ranks and courses depends on the paper(s) they appear in during the JENPAS(UG)-2026 examination.
These candidates have the widest admission eligibility, as they can participate in counselling for both nursing/allied courses and BHA.
These candidates can apply for Nursing and Allied Health Science courses, but not for BHA.
These candidates are restricted to Bachelor of Hospital Administration (BHA) admission only.
These rules ensure a fair and systematic ranking process in case of identical scores.
The eligibility criteria for JENPAS(UG)-2026 are defined as per the latest guidelines issued by the concerned authorities. Candidates must ensure that they meet all conditions at the time of application, counselling, and admission, as verification is done during the admission process.
Candidates must ensure that all information provided matches their official documents, as verification is done during counselling and admission.
This age requirement is applicable for B.Sc. Nursing and all other Allied Health Science courses.
The academic requirements vary depending on the course applied for. Candidates must meet the subject-wise and aggregate criteria as specified.
The certificate must be submitted in the prescribed format as specified.
Reservation of seats for JENPAS(UG)-2026 is governed by the prevailing rules and regulations of the Government of West Bengal.
The reservation is applicable only to eligible candidates who meet the required criteria and possess valid certificates issued by the competent authorities.
Reservation is provided for the following categories:
β’ SC (Scheduled Caste)
β’ ST (Scheduled Tribe)
β’ OBC-A (More Backward)
β’ OBC-B (Backward)
β’ EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
β’ PwD (Persons with Disabilities)
The number of reserved seats in each category will be notified by the concerned authorities before counselling.
β’ Reservation benefits are applicable only to candidates who are Indian citizens and domiciled in West Bengal
β’ Candidates claiming reservation must produce valid category certificates issued by the competent authorities
β’ All certificates are verified during counselling and admission
If a candidate fails to produce valid documents or if the claim is found invalid:
β’ The category status may be cancelled or modified
β’ The candidate may be considered under the general category
β’ The candidate may become ineligible for certain seats/courses
β’ Candidates must have not less than 40% disability (benchmark disability)
β’ Eligibility for PwD reservation may vary course-wise and institute-wise
Candidates must carefully check whether their type and percentage of disability are eligible for the specific course applied.
The types of disabilities considered include:
β’ Locomotor disability
β’ Visual impairment
β’ Hearing impairment
β’ Speech & language disability
β’ Intellectual disabilities
β’ Mental illness
β’ Disabilities due to chronic neurological conditions and blood disorders
β’ Multiple disabilities, including deaf-blindness
All candidates claiming PwD status must report in person for physical verification.
Verification is conducted at designated Government Medical Colleges & Hospitals across different divisions of West Bengal.
The verification report issued by the concerned authority will be final and binding. Certificates issued by any other institution will not be accepted.
β’ No request for change in PwD category will be entertained after the correction period
β’ Final eligibility is determined only after physical verification
Domicile is a mandatory requirement for admission under JENPAS(UG)-2026.
The candidate must be a domicile of West Bengal for admission in any course and any category.
A candidate will be considered a domicile of West Bengal if:
β’ The candidate has been residing in West Bengal continuously for at least 10 years as on 31.12.2025, OR
β’ The candidateβs parent(s) is/are permanent resident(s) of West Bengal with a permanent address in the state.
Candidates must produce valid domicile certificates in one of the following formats:
β’ Proforma A1 / A2 β For candidates residing in West Bengal
β’ Proforma B β For candidates whose parents are permanent residents
Alternatively, in certain cases, candidates may produce documents such as:
Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Ration Card (of parents).
Domicile certificates must be issued by competent government authorities, such as:
β’ District Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Officer / Block Development Officer
β’ Police authorities (as specified)
β’ Judicial Magistrates
β’ Government officials of appropriate rank
β’ Head of Institution (for Proforma A2)
Note: Certificates issued by elected representatives (MLA, MP, Councillors, etc.) are NOT accepted.
β’ Domicile certificate must be valid at the time of counselling and admission
β’ If the certificate is found invalid or expired, the candidate may lose eligibility for admission
β’ In case reserved category candidates fail to produce domicile certificate, their category certificate may be considered, but if rejected, domicile status will be treated as non-West Bengal.
The application for JENPAS(UG)-2026 is conducted online only. No printed application form is available. Candidates must complete all steps carefully within the stipulated time.
Candidates must enter personal details such as Name, Fatherβs name, Motherβs name, Date of birth, Gender, Address, Mobile number, Email ID.
After submission, an application number is generated. Candidates must create a password and security question.
Important: Certain details (name, parentsβ names, domicile, DOB) cannot be changed under any circumstances.
Candidates need to provide domicile status, category, PwD status, and academic details.
Candidates must select Paper-I only, OR Paper-II only, OR Both papers.
Candidates must also choose examination zones in order of preference.
Candidates must upload recent colour photograph (10β200 KB) and signature (4β30 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.
All uploads must be done in one go. Corrections can be made within the given time if discrepancies are found.
Payment can be made through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI / QR Code.
After successful payment, candidates must download the Confirmation Page. Application is considered complete only after generation of the confirmation page.
For only Paper-I or only Paper-II:
βΉ500 (βΉ400 for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS candidates)
For both Paper-I and Paper-II:
βΉ800 (βΉ650 for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS candidates)
Bank service charges may be applicable. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Admit cards will be generated online on the notified date. Candidates must download and print the admit card.
It is mandatory to carry a printed hard copy to the examination centre. Admit card must not be mutilated, distorted, or soiled.
The result will be published in the form of a Rank Card.
Rank Card includes total score, component scores, and merit rank(s).
The Board does not publish any public rank list.
Model Answer Keys will be published for a limited period.
Candidates can challenge any answer by paying βΉ500 per question (plus bank charges).
Counselling will be conducted after declaration of results.
Admission is based on merit rank, availability of seats, and eligibility criteria.
Course-wise and institute-wise seat matrix will be published before counselling.
Appearing in the examination or securing a rank does not guarantee admission.
The examination for JENPAS(UG)-2026 will be conducted across multiple cities in West Bengal.
Candidates must select their preferred examination zones while filling out the application form.
Allocation of the examination centre will be based on the choices of zones given by the applicant.
β’ Bankura (Bankura) β Zone Code: 11
β’ Cooch Behar (Cooch Behar) β Zone Code: 15
β’ Darjeeling (Siliguri) β Zone Code: 18
β’ Hooghly (Serampore) β Zone Code: 21
β’ Howrah (Howrah Maidan / Shibpur) β Zone Code: 22
β’ Howrah (Salkia / Bally / Uttarpara) β Zone Code: 23
β’ Howrah (Santragachi / Domjur) β Zone Code: 24
β’ Howrah (Uluberia) β Zone Code: 25
Central Kolkata β Zone Code: 29
Moulali / Beliaghata / Narkel Danga / Phool Bagan / Kakurgachi / Park Circus
North Kolkata β Zone Code: 30
Shyam Bazar / Bagh Bazar / Girish Park / Burra Bazar / College Street / Sealdah
Salt Lake / New Town β Zone Code: 31
Salt Lake / Lake Town / New Town / Rajarhat
South Kolkata β Zone Code: 32
Ballygaunge / Minto Park / Bhowanipore / Tollygaunge / Jadavpur
West Kolkata β Zone Code: 33
Joka / Behala / Alipore / Chetla / Khidirpore / Budge Budge
β’ Candidates must select examination zones during application form filling
β’ Allotment of centre is subject to availability and administrative feasibility
β’ Once allotted, the examination zone cannot be changed
Once an application is submitted, it will be deemed that the candidate has accepted all terms & conditions, rules and regulations mentioned in the Information Bulletin and subsequent notices issued by the Board.
Any application that does not comply with the prescribed conditions is liable to be rejected.
1. Application for the examination must be made online only. No printed application form is available.
2. Candidates must ensure that they fill the genuine application form available only on:
βββ’ www.wbjeeb.nic.in
βββ’ www.wbjeeb.in
3. Candidates must not submit duplicate applications under any circumstances.
It is mandatory to have a valid mobile number and a unique and valid email ID.
All future communication from the Board will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID.
Critical: Once submitted, the following details cannot be modified under any circumstances:
β’ Name
β’ Fatherβs name
β’ Motherβs name
β’ Domicile
β’ Date of birth
Candidates must upload scanned photograph and signature as per the specifications.
If any discrepancy is reported, correction must be done within 1 day.
Any correction (except non-editable fields) can be done only during the notified Correction Period. After this period, no changes will be allowed.
Mode of Payment: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI / QR Code
Fee Structure:
β’ Only Paper-I or Paper-II: βΉ500 (βΉ400 for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS)
β’ Both Paper-I and Paper-II: βΉ800 (βΉ650 for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS)
Bank service charges may apply. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
β’ Candidates must keep safely the Confirmation Page and Admit Card.
β’ Regularly visit www.wbjeeb.nic.in and www.wbjeeb.in for updates.
Admission Disclaimer:
Appearing in the examination or obtaining a rank does not guarantee admission. Admission depends on rules applicable at the time of counselling.
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