The JEMSCN 2026 exam was conducted on 07 June 2026 by WBJEEB. The 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 State-level nursing entrance exam organised by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board for admission to the M.Sc. Nursing course in various colleges and institutes in West Bengal for the academic session 2026-27. For comprehensive details, candidates should visit the official website at wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn. Here on aglasem.com, you can access information about the result, admit card, answer key, syllabus, and previous year question papers of this exam.
Latest: – JEMSCN 2026 exam was held on 07 June 2026. The result and rank card will be declared by WBJEEB at wbjeeb.nic.in. Check the answer key and result pages for updates.
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JEMSCN 2026 – Joint Entrance for Master of Science in Nursing
JEMSCN stands for Joint Entrance for Master of Science in Nursing. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts this OMR-based Common Entrance Test every year for nursing graduates seeking admission to the M.Sc. Nursing course across various colleges in West Bengal. The entire process – including application, admit card download, result, and counselling – is conducted online through wbjeeb.nic.in.
JEMSCN 2026 Important Dates
The schedule of important events as notified by WBJEEB is given below. Candidates are advised to bookmark wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn and check it regularly as the Board may update these dates.
| 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 |
| Date of examination | 07 Jun 2026 (Sunday), 02:00 p.m. to 03:30 p.m. |
| Release of answer key | To be notified by WBJEEB |
| Publication of result / rank card | To be notified by WBJEEB |
| Counselling | To be notified by WBJEEB |
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. 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 (3 years for WB State Govt employees).
JEMSCN 2026 Exam Pattern
| 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 |
Syllabus Highlights
- 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, see the JEMSCN Syllabus 2026 page.
Admit Card and Result
The JEMSCN admit card was released on 28 May 2026 at wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn. The exam was held on 07 June 2026. After the exam, WBJEEB will release the JEMSCN answer key. Following the objection window, the final answer key will be published before the JEMSCN result and rank card are declared. The General Merit Rank (GMR) will be the sole basis for counselling and seat allotment.
Recommended Books
Candidates preparing for JEMSCN or upcoming cycles of this exam can refer to the following books:
- MSc Nursing Entrance Exam Guide (3rd Edition) – AIIMS, RAK, Jamia Hamdard
- M.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam Guide (AIIMS, RAK, Post Basic BSc, Jamia Hamdard)
- MSc Nursing 1st Year Previous Year Combined Solved Papers
- Turning Point MSc Nursing Entrance Exam Guide (M.L. Choudhary)
JEMSCN 2026 – An Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Joint Entrance for Master of Science in Nursing |
| Short Name | JEMSCN / JEMScN |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) |
| Level | State Level |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR based) |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Date 2026 | 07 June 2026 (Sunday) |
| Official Website | wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn |
| Purpose | Admission to M.Sc. Nursing courses in West Bengal |
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.
The JEMSCN 2026 exam was held 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 was 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 hold an RNRM certificate 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 was 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 sciences) and Part B (60 Q on core nursing). Total marks are 100, duration is 90 minutes, and marking is +1 for correct and -1/4 for incorrect. The exam is offline OMR-based and held in English only.
WBJEEB will declare the JEMSCN 2026 result after the exam held on 07 June 2026. The exact declaration date will be announced on wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn. Candidates should regularly check the official portal for updates.
The official website for JEMSCN 2026 is wbjeeb.nic.in/jemscn where candidates can find the application form, admit card, answer key, result, and all official notifications from WBJEEB.
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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.