JENPAS(UG) 2027 is the state entrance test that WBJEEB holds for B.Sc. Nursing and 12 allied health degree courses, such as BPT, BMLS and BHA, in West Bengal. The 2027 schedule is not out yet. Going by 2026, applications are expected in March 2027 and the OMR exam in June 2027.
JENPAS UG 2027
This page covers JENPAS(UG) 2027 dates, how to apply, the fee, eligibility, courses, the exam pattern and official notices.
| Full name | Common Entrance Test for Nursing & Allied Health Sciences Undergraduate Courses, JENPAS(UG) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB), Kolkata |
| Exam level | State (West Bengal) |
| Courses / Purpose | B.Sc. Nursing and 12 allied health UG courses (BPT, BOT, BMLS, BAOTT, BPA, BEMT, BOPTM, BMRIT, BRT, MMB, CSIC, BHA) |
| Exam date | Expected June 2027 |
| Application | Expected March 2027, online only |
| Application fee | One paper Rs 500, both papers Rs 800 (Rs 400 / Rs 650 reserved); 40% PwD concession (2026) |
| Eligibility | Indian citizen, West Bengal domicile, Class 12 passed or appearing, minimum age 17 (2026 rules) |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR) |
| Questions and marks | Paper-I (all courses except BHA), Paper-II (BHA only): each 100 MCQs, 115 marks, 90 minutes |
| Negative marking | -1/4 in Category-1 questions; none in Category-2 questions |
| Official website | wbjeeb.in |
JENPAS UG 2027 Important Dates
WBJEEB has not announced the JENPAS(UG) 2027 schedule, so the dates below are expected months. In 2026 applications ran from 24 March to 18 April and the exam was held on 7 June 2026, but the month can shift: the 2025 exam was held in October 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information bulletin | March 2027 Expected |
| Online application | March 2027 Expected |
| Admit card download | May 2027 Expected |
| JENPAS | June 2027 Expected |
| Model answer keys | June 2027 Expected |
| Result / rank card | August 2027 Expected |
| e-Counselling | August 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for JENPAS UG 2027
You apply for JENPAS(UG) 2027 online only, through the registration link on the WBJEEB JENPAS(UG) page, once the 2027 information bulletin is out. There is no printed form, and you must not submit a second application.
Apply Online for JENPAS UG 2027
Applications for JENPAS UG 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Open the WBJEEB JENPAS(UG) page and click the JENPAS(UG) 2027 registration link when it goes live.
- Register with your name, father’s and mother’s names, date of birth, gender, ID type and number, address, mobile number and email ID. Name, parents’ names, domicile and date of birth cannot be changed later.
- Create a password and a security question, then submit. Note the application number shown on screen; it is also sent by SMS and email.
- Log in and fill the application: domicile, category, PwD status, family income, academic details, and whether you take Paper-I, Paper-II or both.
- Choose your exam zones in order of preference and upload a recent colour photo (JPG, 10 to 200 KB) and your signature (JPG, 4 to 30 KB).
- Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page. The application is incomplete until the confirmation page is generated.
Other details can be corrected only in the correction window, which was 20 to 22 April in 2026. The fees below are from the 2026 bulletin and notices; WBJEEB will confirm the 2027 amounts.
| Fee (2026) | General | SC / ST / OBC-A / OBC-B / EWS |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I only or Paper-II only | Rs 500 | Rs 400 |
| Both Paper-I and Paper-II | Rs 800 | Rs 650 |
| PwD candidates | 40% concession | 40% concession |
| Answer key or OMR response challenge | Rs 500 per question | Rs 500 per question |
| Counselling registration | Rs 500 | Rs 500 |
| Seat acceptance fee | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,000 |
Fees are paid by net banking, debit card, credit card or QR code, plus bank charges, and are not refunded.
Who can apply for JENPAS UG 2027?
You can sit the test if you are an Indian citizen and a domicile of West Bengal, and have passed or are appearing in Class 12 (10+2). These rules, and the admission rules below, are from the 2026 bulletin; the 2027 bulletin may update them.
- Minimum age 17 years by 31 December of the admission year (31 December 2026 for the 2026 test).
- Upper age limit: none for B.Sc. Nursing, BPT and BOT; 35 for BMRIT; 40 for BMLS, BOPTM, BAOTT, BRT, BPA, BEMT, MMB, CSIC and BHA.
- Only female candidates are admitted to B.Sc. Nursing in government colleges. A few private nursing colleges admit only male candidates. All other courses are open to both.
- All candidates need a medical fitness certificate at admission.
| Course | Class 12 subjects to pass | Minimum aggregate (General & EWS / reserved and PwD) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Nursing | Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English | 45% / 40% in PCB |
| BPT, BOT | Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English | 50% / 40% in PCB |
| BMLS, BAOTT, BRT, MMB, BPA, BEMT, BMRIT, CSIC | Physics, Chemistry, Biology | No aggregate set |
| BOPTM | Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics | 50% / 40% in PC and B or M |
| BHA | No subject condition; pass in English | 50% / 45% in Class 12 aggregate |
Which courses can you join through JENPAS UG 2027?
JENPAS(UG) fills 13 undergraduate courses in government and self-financing colleges of West Bengal. These are the 2026 courses.
| Regulated by | Courses |
|---|---|
| INC | B.Sc. Nursing |
| NCAHP | BPT (Physiotherapy), BOT (Occupational Therapy), BMLS (Medical Laboratory Science), BAOTT (Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology), BPA (Physician Associate), BEMT (Emergency Medical Technology), BOPTM (Optometry), B.Sc. MRIT (Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology), BRT (Respiratory Technology) |
| University | B.Sc. MMB (Medical Microbiology), B.Sc. CSIC (Central Sterilization and Infection Control), BHA (Hospital Administration) |
What is the JENPAS UG 2027 exam pattern?
JENPAS(UG) has two OMR papers of 100 multiple-choice questions and 115 marks each. Paper-I is for every course except BHA, and Paper-II is for BHA only; you can take one or both. The table shows the 2026 pattern.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, OMR sheet, blue or black ballpoint pen |
| Paper-I subjects | Physics 20, Chemistry 20, Biology 20, Basic English 20, Health Aptitude 20 questions |
| Paper-II subjects (BHA) | Physical Science 30, Mathematics 15, General Knowledge 15, Basic English 20, Logical Reasoning 20 questions |
| Category-1 (85 questions) | One correct option; +1 for correct, -1/4 for wrong, 0 if not attempted |
| Category-2 (15 questions) | One or more correct options; +2 if all correct options marked, partial credit if no wrong option, 0 if any wrong option |
| Marks | 115 per paper |
| Duration | 90 minutes per paper (Paper-I 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Paper-II 2:00 to 3:30 PM in 2026) |
| Language | English and Bengali, except Basic English, Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge |
Health Aptitude is new in Paper-I from 2026; the 2023 to 2025 papers had Logical Reasoning in its place. See the JENPAS UG syllabus for the topics.
Paper-I decides your General Merit Rank (GMR), used for all courses except BHA. Paper-II decides your BHA Merit Rank (BMR), used only for BHA.
JENPAS UG 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFJENPAS(UG) 2026 Information Bulletin (latest) (23 March 2026)Official site · cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.inOpen
- LINKWBJEEB official JENPAS(UG) page (2027 notices will appear here)Official site · wbjeeb.inOpen