JEMScN-2026: M.Sc. Nursing Exam Pattern, Eligibility & more
Job Description
JEMScN-2026: Complete M.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam & Admission Guide
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Exam Schedule
- Application Process
- Required Uploads
- Eligibility Criteria
- Work Experience
- Age Limit
- Exam Pattern
- Ranking & Tie-Breakers
- Reservation Policy
- PwD Facilities
- Document Verification
- Competent Authorities
- Important Dates
- Exam Day Guidelines
- Result & Challenges
- Document Preservation
- Legal Jurisdiction
- Contact Details
Overview
- The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts the OMR-based Common Entrance Examination JEMScN-2026 for admission into M.Sc. Nursing programs in West Bengal institutions for the academic session 2026–27.
- The exam is held in Kolkata only, at the Salt Lake/New Town zone.
- Admission is based on merit rank, choice filling, and document verification.
Exam Schedule
Exam Time
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (90 minutes)
Mode
OMR-based, offline MCQ exam
Exam Center
Kolkata – Salt Lake/New Town zone only
Application Process
- Apply online at www.wbjeeb.nic.in or www.wbjeeb.in.
- Enter mandatory details: Name, parent’s names, DOB, domicile, mobile number, and valid email ID.
- Primary fields (Name, Parents’ names, DOB, Domicile) cannot be edited after submission.
- Application Fee: ₹3,000 (non-refundable) + bank charges via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR Code.
- Download and preserve the Confirmation Page; application is incomplete without it.
- A correction window is available for non-primary fields; no changes allowed after the deadline.
Required Uploads
| Document | Format | Size | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10–200 KB | Recent color photo |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 4–30 KB | Clear, dark signature in blue/black ink |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed one of the following from an Indian Nursing Council-recognized institute and hold RNRM registration from any State Nursing Council:
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
- Post Basic B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (Distance Education)
- Minimum aggregate: 55% marks in the qualifying examination.
Work Experience
| Candidate Type | Required Experience |
|---|---|
| WB State Govt. Employees | Minimum 3 years after final result, by application deadline |
| B.Sc. Nursing Passouts | 1 year after final result, by application deadline |
| Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing | 1 year before or after final result, by application deadline |
| Others (B.Sc. Hons., Distance) | 1 year after final result, by application deadline |
Age Limit
- WB State Govt. Employees: Maximum 53 years as of the last application date.
- All Others: No upper age limit (including ESI and Central Govt. employees).
Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 (MCQs) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Language | English only |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
| Multiple Selections | Treated as incorrect (-0.25) |
| Parts | Part-A: 40 Qs (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, etc.) Part-B: 60 Qs (Nursing Specialties) |
Ranking & Tie-Breaking
- Merit List: General Merit Rank (GMR) based on total score; used for counseling and seat allotment.
- Category Ranks (SC, ST, OBC-A/B, EWS, PwD) are for information only.
- Rank Cards are available online; no public rank list is published.
- Counseling sequence is based solely on GMR.
Tie-Breaking Rules (in order): Higher marks in Part-B → Fewer negative marks overall → Fewer negative marks in Part-B → Fewer negative marks in Part-A → Older candidate (by DOB) → Earlier application number.
Reservation Policy
| Category | Applicable To | Domicile Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/PwD | West Bengal domiciled candidates | Mandatory |
| Centrally Funded Institutes | Candidates from any Indian state | Not applicable |
PwD Candidates
- Eligibility: 40–50% locomotor disability in lower limbs.
- Verification: Mandatory physical verification at IPGMER, Kolkata on a notified date.
- Facilities: 40% fee concession, 20 minutes extra time per hour, own scribe allowed (10+2 qualified maximum), special exam center in Kolkata.
- Application: Submit written request with PwD certificate, confirmation page, Appendix-1 (Medical Certificate), and Appendix-2 (Scribe Undertaking) to WBJEEB at least 60 days before exam.
Document Verification
- Verification is conducted by the allotted institute during counseling/admission.
- The Board does not verify documents; admission is based on candidate-submitted data.
- False information leads to candidature cancellation even after rank/seat allotment.
- Invalid category claims result in reversion to General category.
- No appeal is accepted after verification.
| Certificate Type | Issuing Authority |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | Sub-Divisional Officer (outside Kolkata), District Welfare Officer, Kolkata |
| OBC-A / OBC-B | Sub-Divisional Officer (district), District Welfare Officer, Kolkata |
| EWS | District Magistrate, Additional DM, SDO, or District Welfare Officer, Kolkata |
| PwD | IPGMER, Kolkata (final verification) |
OBC certificates issued before 31.12.2009 must be revalidated. NCL status must be confirmed if certificate issued before 01.04.2026.
Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 1 September 2026 |
| Application & Fee Payment | Before last date (avoid last-day rush) |
| Correction Window | Limited period (exact dates to be notified) |
| Admit Card Release | As per notification (download before exam) |
| Exam Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Result Declaration | After exam (Rank Card available online) |
| Counseling Notification | After result (on WBJEEB website) |
Exam Day Guidelines
- Permitted Items: Printed Admit Card, uploaded Color Photograph, valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, 10th Admit Card).
- Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, pens, watches, printed/written material.
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