The JEMSCN 2026 exam will be conducted on 07 June 2026 by WBJEEB. Its application form was open from 01 April 2026 to 18 April 2026 at wbjeeb.nic.in. The Joint Entrance for Master of Science in Nursing is a prestigious State-level Nursing entrance exam organised by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board. Moreover, it is the gateway for admission to the M.Sc. Nursing course in various colleges and institutes in the State of West Bengal for the academic session 2026-27. For comprehensive details, candidates should visit the official website at wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn. Furthermore, here on aglasem.com, you can conveniently access information about the result, admit card, answer key, syllabus, and previous year question papers of this exam.
Latest: – JEMSCN 2026 admit card will be released on 28 May 2026 at wbjeeb.nic.in. The exam will be held on 07 June 2026.
JEMSCN 2026
What is JEMSCN?
JEMSCN stands for Joint Entrance for Master of Science in Nursing. Furthermore, the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts this OMR-based Common Entrance Test every year. Consequently, the exam is crucial for nursing graduates seeking admission to the M.Sc. Nursing course across various colleges in West Bengal. Moreover, the entire process – including application, admit card download, result, and counselling – is conducted online through wbjeeb.nic.in.
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JEMSCN 2026 Dates
The schedule of important events as notified by WBJEEB is given below. Additionally, candidates are advised to bookmark wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn and check it regularly because the Board may revise these dates in extraordinary circumstances.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application with payment of fees | 01 Apr 2026 to 18 Apr 2026 |
| Online correction window | 20 Apr 2026 to 21 Apr 2026 |
| Release of admit card | 28 May 2026 to 07 Jun 2026 (12:30 p.m.) |
| Date of examination | 07 Jun 2026 (Sunday), 02:00 p.m. to 03:30 p.m. |
| Publication of result | To be notified later |
JEMSCN 2026 Official Website – Click here to visit the official WBJEEB portal at wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria fixed by WBJEEB. Furthermore, eligibility for admission is determined by the Nursing Directorate, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal.
Citizenship: The applicant must be a citizen of India.
Academic qualification:
- Must have passed B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing through distance education from an Indian Nursing Council-recognised institute.
- Must secure at least 55% marks in aggregate across all academic years.
- Must have obtained registration / RNRM certificate from the State Nursing Council of any State of India.
Age limit: No upper age limit, except for WB State Government nursing personnel (must not be more than 53 years as on the last date of application).
Work experience: Minimum 1 year work experience as per the qualifying course (3 years for WB State Govt employees).
How to Apply
The application form was available in online mode only. Subsequently, candidates who missed the deadline cannot apply now. However, for the next cycle, the procedure is similar and includes the following steps.
- Firstly, visit wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn and click on the online application link.
- Next, register by entering name, parents’ names, date of birth, gender, mobile number, and email ID.
- Then, create a password and note the auto-generated application number.
- Subsequently, log in and complete the application by providing academic, domicile, category, and PwD details.
- After that, upload a recent colour photograph (10–200 KB) and signature (4–30 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.
- Finally, pay the application fee of Rs. 3000 (plus bank charges, if any) through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / QR Code, and download the confirmation page.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories (General/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | Rs. 3000 + Bank charges |
| PwD candidates (40% concession) | Rs. 1800 + Bank charges |
The fee can be paid only by Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or QR Code. Moreover, the fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances.
JEMSCN 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates must understand the exam pattern before starting their preparation. Furthermore, the test is held in offline OMR-based mode only.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (OMR based pen-and-paper) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Parts | Part A (40 Q) and Part B (60 Q) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 correct, –1/4 wrong, 0 unattempted |
| Multiple options selected | Treated as wrong (–1/4) |
Syllabus Highlights
The question paper is set based on the B.Sc. / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing syllabus. Furthermore, the paper is divided into two parts – Part A and Part B – covering all core nursing subjects.
- Part A (40 Questions): Anatomy, Physiology, Sociology, Psychology, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Genetics, Administration, Education, Research & Statistics.
- Part B (60 Questions): Foundation of Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health Nursing.
For complete topic-wise details, candidates can refer to the JEMSCN syllabus page.
Admit Card Download
The admit card will be released on 28 May 2026 and will remain available till 12:30 p.m. on the exam day. Subsequently, candidates can download the hall ticket from wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn by logging in with their application number and password. Additionally, the printed admit card must be carried to the examination centre on 07 June 2026 along with one valid photo ID. For more details, visit the JEMSCN admit card page.
Answer Key and Result
After the exam, WBJEEB will release the answer key on wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn. Candidates can then match their responses and calculate probable scores. Furthermore, the result and rank card will be published on a date to be notified later. The merit rank, known as GMR (General Merit Rank), will be the sole basis for counselling and seat allotment.
For latest updates, see the answer key page and the result page.
Tie-Breaking Methodology
If two or more candidates obtain the same score, the Board applies the following tie-breaking rules in sequence to assign distinct ranks.
- Higher total marks in Part B.
- Less negative marks in total.
- Less negative marks in Part B.
- Less negative marks in Part A.
- Older candidate by date of birth.
- Earlier application number.
Counselling Process
After result declaration, qualified candidates need to participate in the centralised online counselling conducted by WBJEEB. Consequently, the counselling process involves registration, choice filling, seat allotment, reporting, and upgradation rounds. Furthermore, allotment is based purely on GMR (General Merit Rank), choice, category, and seat availability.
JEMSCN 2026 FAQs
JEMSCN stands for Joint Entrance for Master of Science in Nursing. It is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for admission to the M.Sc. Nursing course in colleges and institutes in West Bengal.
WBJEEB will conduct the JEMSCN 2026 exam on 07 June 2026 (Sunday) from 02:00 p.m. to 03:30 p.m. in offline OMR-based mode. The duration of the paper is 90 minutes.
Candidates must be Indian citizens with a B.Sc./Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree (with at least 55% aggregate marks) from an Indian Nursing Council-recognised institute. They must also be a Registered Nurse and Midwife (R.N. & R.M.) and have minimum 1 year work experience (3 years for WB State Govt employees).
The application fee is Rs. 3000 plus bank charges for all categories. PwD candidates can avail a 40% concession and pay Rs. 1800 plus bank charges. The fee is payable only by Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or QR Code.
The paper has 100 MCQs of 1 mark each, split into Part A (40 Q on basic medical/nursing sciences) and Part B (60 Q on core nursing). The total marks are 100, duration is 90 minutes, and the marking is +1 for correct and -1/4 for incorrect answers. The exam is offline OMR-based and is held in English only.
WBJEEB will release the JEMSCN 2026 admit card on 28 May 2026 at wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn. The download link will remain active till 12:30 p.m. on 07 June 2026, the day of the exam.
WBJEEB prepares the merit list based on the General Merit Rank (GMR), which is derived from the total marks scored. In case of a tie, the Board applies tie-breaking rules based on Part B marks, less negative marks, age, and application number sequence.
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How many candidates appeared in the WBJEMSCN 2023 exam
Hi Prosenjit
WBJEEB has not released official data on number of candidates who appeared in the JEMSCN 2023 exam.