JENPAS (UG) 2027
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
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Overview
JENPAS (UG) is the WBJEEB entrance test for B.Sc. Nursing and paramedical courses in West Bengal; dates for the 2027 cycle are not announced yet. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts it as an OMR-based common entrance test for Nursing and Allied Health Sciences undergraduate courses and then runs the e-counselling. As per the 2026 information bulletin (session 2026-27) it covers 13 courses: B.Sc. Nursing, nine NCAHP-regulated allied health courses and three university-regulated courses. The bulletin gives no candidate numbers, and the seat matrix is published separately by WBJEEB before counselling.
JENPAS (UG) at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) |
| Level | State-level undergraduate entrance, taken after Class 12 |
| Purpose | Admission to B.Sc. Nursing and allied health courses in government and self-financing colleges and institutions of West Bengal, through WBJEEB e-counselling |
| Courses (2026 bulletin) | B.Sc. Nursing; Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Occupational Therapy (BOT), Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS), Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (BAOTT), Physician Associate (BPA), Emergency Medical Technology (BEMT), Optometry (BOPTM), Respiratory Technology (BRT) and Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (BMRIT); B.Sc. in Medical Microbiology (MMB) and Central Sterilization and Infection Control (CSIC); Bachelor of Hospital Administration (BHA) |
| Mode | OMR-based written test; held once only in the 2026 cycle, with no re-test for absentees |
| Papers | Paper-I for all courses other than BHA; Paper-II for BHA only; a candidate applies for one paper or both |
| Duration | 1.5 hours per paper (2026: Paper-I 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Paper-II 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) |
| Languages | English and Bengali (except Basic English, Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge) |
| Application fee (2026) | One paper: ₹500 (₹400 for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS); both papers: ₹800 (₹650 for the same categories); bank charges extra; 40% concession for PwD candidates |
| Exam zones (2026) | 24 zones across West Bengal, including 5 in Kolkata and 4 in Howrah |
| Official website | wbjeeb.nic.in |
Important dates (JENPAS (UG) 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | Not announced yet |
| Correction window | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| Exam (Paper-I and Paper-II) | Not announced yet |
| Model answer keys and challenge window | Not announced yet |
| Result and rank card | Not announced yet |
| e-Counselling | Not announced yet |
2026 cycle for reference: online application 24 March to 18 April 2026 (extended by a notice of 13 April 2026), correction 20 to 22 April 2026, admit cards 29 May to 7 June 2026, exam on 7 June 2026 (Sunday), final answer keys on 24 July 2026 and counselling notification on 5 August 2026. Counselling was scheduled in three rounds, with seat allotment results on 12, 21 and 27 August 2026 and reporting to institutes until 31 August 2026.
How scores are used
Paper-I marks give a General Merit Rank (GMR) used for every course except BHA; Paper-II marks give a BHA Merit Rank (BMR); candidates who sit both papers are considered for all courses, including BHA. Ties in Paper-I are broken by fewer negative marks in total, then more marks in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English, in that order. Seats are filled through WBJEEB e-counselling against the seat matrix declared by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal.
Sources: JENPAS(UG)-2026 Information Bulletin; Tentative Schedule of Entrance Examinations 2026-27; Revised schedule of JENPAS(UG)-2026; Notice of extension, 13 April 2026; Final Answer Keys notice, 24 July 2026; Counselling Notification, 5 August 2026; Revised e-Counselling schedule. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
Category
Engineering
Level
State
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria below are as per the JENPAS(UG)-2026 information bulletin. WBJEEB issues a fresh bulletin for each cycle and may revise criteria on memos from WBUHS and the Department of Health and Family Welfare before counselling.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality and domicile | Citizen of India and domicile of West Bengal |
| Qualifying exam | Class 12 (10+2 system) passed, or appearing in the year of the exam (2026 in that bulletin) |
| Minimum age | 17 years as on 31 December of the exam year (31 December 2026 in that bulletin) |
| Upper age limit | None for Nursing, BPT and BOT; 35 years for BMRIT; 40 years for BMLS, BOPTM, BAOTT, BRT, BPA, BEMT, MMB, CSIC and BHA |
| Subjects to pass separately (theory and practical) | Physics, Chemistry and Biology for Nursing, BMLS, BAOTT, BRT, MMB, BPA, BEMT, BMRIT and CSIC; Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English for BPT and BOT; Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics for BOPTM; none for BHA |
| Minimum aggregate in those subjects | Nursing: 45% (General and EWS), 40% (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD); BPT, BOT and BOPTM: 50% (General and EWS), 40% (reserved categories); not applicable to the other courses |
| English in Class 12 | Pass marks required for Nursing, BPT, BOT and BHA |
| BHA only | Minimum aggregate in Class 12: 50% (General and EWS), 45% (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD) |
| Gender | B.Sc. Nursing in government colleges: female candidates only; private Nursing colleges mostly admit female candidates, with a few for male candidates only; all other courses are open to both |
| Medical fitness | Medical fitness certificate (bulletin Appendix 3 format) at the time of admission |
- Reserved-category (SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, PwD) candidates need lower minimum marks than General and EWS candidates, as shown above.
- PwD candidates get a 40% fee concession (written application to the Chairman, WBJEEB, at least 60 days before the exam) and 20 minutes per hour of compensatory time if they have benchmark disabilities.
- Reservation applies only to Indian citizens domiciled in West Bengal and follows West Bengal Government rules; certificates are checked by the allotted institute during counselling.
Source: JENPAS(UG)-2026 Information Bulletin, sections 3.0 to 5.0 and 11.0 (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
Paper-I (all courses other than BHA)
| Subject | 1-mark questions | 2-mark questions | Total questions | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Biology | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Basic English | 20 | - | 20 | 20 |
| Health Aptitude | 20 | - | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 85 | 15 | 100 | 115 |
Paper-II (BHA only)
| Subject | 1-mark questions | 2-mark questions | Total questions | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science | 25 | 5 | 30 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Basic English | 20 | - | 20 | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | - | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 85 | 15 | 100 | 115 |
- Mode: OMR sheet, answered with a blue or black ballpoint pen; a marked response cannot be changed or erased.
- Duration: 1.5 hours per paper; every question is multiple-choice with four options.
- Languages: English and Bengali (except Basic English, Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge).
- 1-mark questions: one correct option; 1 mark for a correct answer, minus 1/4 for a wrong answer or for marking more than one option, zero if not attempted.
- 2-mark questions: one or more options may be correct; 2 marks only when all correct options and no wrong option are marked; partial marks of 2 x (correct options marked) / (total correct options) when no wrong option is marked; zero if any wrong option is marked; no negative marking.
- Answer keys: model answer keys are shown for a short period; each challenge costs ₹500 per question plus bank charges; the Board then publishes final answer keys.
Source: JENPAS(UG)-2026 Information Bulletin, sections 2.1 to 2.6 and 16.0 (2026 cycle).
Syllabus
Paper-I: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Basic English
- Based on the Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi and curricula of recognised Boards and Councils in India; the bulletin refers to a list of Boards on the WBJEEB website and does not list chapters.
Paper-I: Health Aptitude (official syllabus)
- Hygiene and sanitation: personal hygiene, public sanitation, disease prevention
- Common diseases: communicable and non-communicable diseases, treatment protocols
- Healthcare systems and services: infrastructure, first aid and basic life support, vaccination, health awareness
- National health policies and programmes: government schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, legal and administrative frameworks
- Human anatomy and physiology: skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive and nervous systems; effects of exercise and ageing
- Nutrition and dietetics: macro and micro nutrients, balanced diet, deficiency diseases, clinical nutrition
- Mental health: psychological well-being and stress management
- Professional ethics and aptitude: qualities of a healthcare professional, basic patient rights
Paper-II (BHA only)
- Physical Science and Mathematics: Class 10 syllabus of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and equivalent recognised Boards; General Knowledge, Basic English and Logical Reasoning: Class 12 level.
Source: JENPAS(UG)-2026 Information Bulletin, section 2.4, and Syllabus of Health Aptitude (April 2026).
How to Apply for JENPAS (UG) 2027
- Register on the WBJEEB portal with personal details (name, parents' names, date of birth, gender, contact details), set a password and security question; an application number is generated. Name, parents' names, domicile and date of birth cannot be changed later.
- Fill in the application: domicile, category, PwD status, family income, religion, nationality and academic details; choose Paper-I only, Paper-II only or both; list exam zones in order of choice.
- Upload a recent colour photograph (JPG/JPEG, 10 to 200 kB) and signature (JPG/JPEG, 4 to 30 kB) in one go.
- Pay the fee by net banking, debit card, credit card or QR code; the fee is not refundable.
- Download the confirmation page; the application stays incomplete until it is generated.
- Use the correction window for details other than the primary data; requests after the window are not entertained.
- Download the admit card on the notified date and carry a printed copy to the exam.
| Papers applied for | General | SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I only or Paper-II only | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| Both papers | ₹800 | ₹650 |
- Bank service charges are extra; PwD candidates get a 40% fee concession on written request.
- At counselling and admission, the allotted institute verifies domicile, category, EWS or PwD certificates and the medical fitness certificate (format in bulletin Appendix 3).
Source: JENPAS(UG)-2026 Information Bulletin, sections 13.0, 14.0, 5.0 and 11.0 (2026 cycle). In 2026 the application window ran from 24 March to 18 April 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts JENPAS (UG) 2027?
JENPAS (UG) 2027 is conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB).
What is the eligibility for JENPAS (UG) 2027?
Criteria below are as per the JENPAS(UG)-2026 information bulletin. WBJEEB issues a fresh bulletin for each cycle and may revise criteria on memos from WBUHS and the Department of Health and Family Welfare before counselling. Criterion Requirement Nationality and domicile Citizen of India and domicile of West Bengal Qualifying exam Class 12 (10+2 system) passed, or appearing in the year of the exam (2026 in that bulletin) Minimum age 17 years as on 31 December of the exam year (31 December…
What is the exam pattern of JENPAS (UG) 2027?
Paper-I (all courses other than BHA) Subject 1-mark questions 2-mark questions Total questions Total marks Physics 15 5 20 25 Chemistry 15 5 20 25 Biology 15 5 20 25 Basic English 20 - 20 20 Health Aptitude 20 - 20 20 Total 85 15 100 115 Paper-II (BHA only) Subject 1-mark questions 2-mark questions Total questions Total marks Physical Science 25 5 30 35 Mathematics 10 5 15 20 General Knowledge 10 5 15 20 Basic English 20 - 20 20 Logical Reasoning 20 - 20 20 Total 85 15 100 115 Mode: OMR sheet…
What is the syllabus of JENPAS (UG) 2027?
Paper-I: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Basic English Based on the Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi and curricula of recognised Boards and Councils in India; the bulletin refers to a list of Boards on the WBJEEB website and does not list chapters. Paper-I: Health Aptitude (official syllabus) Hygiene and sanitation: personal hygiene, public sanitation, disease prevention Common diseases: communicable and non-communicable diseases, treatment protocols Healthcare systems and services…
How do I apply for JENPAS (UG) 2027?
Register on the WBJEEB portal with personal details (name, parents' names, date of birth, gender, contact details), set a password and security question; an application number is generated. Name, parents' names, domicile and date of birth cannot be changed later. Fill in the application: domicile, category, PwD status, family income, religion, nationality and academic details; choose Paper-I only, Paper-II only or both; list exam zones in order of choice. Upload a recent colour photograph…
What is the official website of JENPAS (UG) 2027?
The official website is https://wbjeeb.nic.in/.