Job Description
JENPAS-UG 2026: Complete Exam & Admission Guide
Table of Contents
Overview
- JENPAS-UG 2026 is the Common Entrance Test for Undergraduate Nursing and Paramedical Allied Sciences courses in West Bengal conducted by WBJEEB.
- Courses include B.Sc. Nursing, BPT, BMLT, BHA, BOT, BVSO and other allied programmes as notified in the official bulletin.
- Applications are accepted online only through the official portal (wbjeeb.nic.in) within the notified schedule.
Exam Schedule
- Mode: OMR-based offline examination at designated centers.
- Papers: Paper-I (all courses except BHA) and Paper-II (BHA only), with the option to appear in one or both papers.
Papers & Merit Ranks
| Papers Appeared | Merit Rank | Eligible For |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I only | GMR (General Merit Rank) | All courses except BHA |
| Paper-II only | BMR (BHA Merit Rank) | BHA only |
| Both Paper-I & II | GMR & BMR | All courses including BHA |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Cat-1 (1 mark, -1/4) | Cat-2 (2 marks) | Total Qs | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Physics | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 | |
| Biology | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 | |
| Basic English | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20 | |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20 | |
| Paper-II | Physical Science | 25 | 5 | 30 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 5 | 15 | 20 | |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 5 | 15 | 20 | |
| Basic English | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20 | |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20 |
Questions are in English and Bengali except for English, General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning sections which are set only in English.
Syllabus
- Paper-I: Physics, Chemistry, Biology aligned with Class XI–XII level; Basic English and Logical Reasoning of senior secondary standard.
- Paper-II: Physical Science and Mathematics at Class X level; General Knowledge, Basic English, Logical Reasoning at senior secondary level.
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Indian nationals as specified in the bulletin.
- Domicile: West Bengal domicile requirements apply per course and category.
- Academic: Passed/appearing in 10+2 with required subject combinations and minimum aggregates as course-wise notified.
- Age: Minimum 17 years as on 31.12.2025 for applicable courses.
Reservation & Certificates
- Reservation for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, PwD as per Government of West Bengal rules with valid certificates.
- Competent authorities and certificate formats must strictly follow the prescribed appendices.
Application Process
- Register online with valid mobile and email; primary data (name, parents’ names, DOB, domicile) are non-editable after submission.
- Upload recent color photograph (10–200 KB JPG/JPEG) and signature (4–30 KB JPG/JPEG) in the specified dimensions.
- Correction window is available for permitted fields only within the notified period.
Application Fees
| Category | Paper-I or Paper-II | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS | ₹400 | ₹650 |
| PWD | ₹300 | ₹480 |
Fees are non-refundable; pay via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, UPI or QR Code as enabled on the payment gateway.
Admit Card
- Download the admit card from the official portal within the notified date range and print a clear copy for entry to the exam center.
- Do not mutilate or tamper with the admit card; discrepancies must be reported within the specified window.
Counselling & Admission
- Rank cards are published individually; the counselling schedule and instructions are notified after result publication.
- Institute-wise and course-wise seat matrix is released before counselling; document verification is mandatory at the time of admission.
PwD Facilities
- Concessions include reduced application fee, compensatory time and scribe/reader provisions as per RPwD norms and Board approvals.
- Physical verification by designated government medical authorities is mandatory where specified for availing PwD benefits.
Document Verification
- Carry all original documents (admit card, rank card, confirmation page, marksheets, certificates) for verification at admission.
- Only officially issued originals/attested documents are accepted; incomplete or falsified records lead to cancellation of candidature.
Exam Zones
| S. N. | Districts of W.B. | Zone | Zone code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bankura | Bankura | 11 |
| 2 | Cooch Behar | Cooch Behar | 15 |
| 3 | Darjeeling | Siliguri | 18 |
| 4 | Hooghly | Serampore | 21 |
| 5 | Howrah | Howrah Maidan/Shibpur | 22 |
| 6 | Howrah | Salkia/Bally/Uttarpara | 23 |
| 7 | Howrah | Santragachi/Domjur | 24 |
| 8 | Howrah | Uluberia | 25 |
| 9 | Kolkata | Central Kolkata (Moulali/Beliaghata/Narkel Danga/Phool Bagan/Kakurgachi/Park Circus) | 29 |
| 10 | Kolkata | North Kolkata (Shyam bazar/Bagh Bazar/Girish Park/Burra Bazar/College Street/Sealdah) | 30 |
| 11 | Kolkata | Salt Lake/New Town (Salt Lake/Lake Town/New Town/Rajar Hat) | 31 |
| 12 | Kolkata | South Kolkata (Ballygaunge/Minto Park/Bhowanipore/Tollygaunge/Jadavpur) | 32 |
| 13 | Kolkata | West Kolkata (Joka/Behala/Alipore/Chetla/Khidirpore/Budge Budge) | 33 |
| 14 | Malda | Malda | 34 |
| 15 | Murshidabad | Berhampur | 35 |
| 16 | Nadia | Kalyani | 38 |
| 17 | North 24 Parganas | Barrackpur (Dum Dum Jn. to Barrackpur) | 43 |
| 18 | Paschim Burdwan | Asansol | 45 |
| 19 | Paschim Burdwan | Durgapur | 46 |
| 20 | Paschim Medinipur | Kharagpur | 48 |
| 21 | Paschim Medinipur | Medinipur | 49 |
| 22 | Purba Burdwan | Burdwan | 50 |
| 23 | Purba Medinipur | Haldia | 52 |
| 24 | South 24 Parganas | Garia/Sonarpur/Baruipur | 55 |
Allocation is primarily based on chosen zones; in unavoidable circumstances a different nearby zone may be allotted and requests for change are not entertained.

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