The JENPAS UG 2026 exam will be conducted on 07 June 2026 by WBJEEB. The online application closed on 18 April 2026 at wbjeeb.nic.in. Officially called JENPAS(UG)-2026, this is the Common Entrance Test for Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Undergraduate courses for admission to the 2026-27 academic session. Furthermore, the entrance test offers admission to 13 undergraduate courses including B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BOT, BMLS, AOTT, BPA, BEMT, BOPTM, B.Sc MRIT, BRT, B.Sc MMB, B.Sc CSIC, and BHA in colleges across West Bengal. Therefore, candidates can find complete details about the admit card, result, answer key, syllabus, and previous year question papers here on aglasem.com.
Latest: – JENPAS UG 2026 admit card will be released on 29 May 2026. The exam will be held on 07 June 2026 at wbjeeb.nic.in.
JENPAS UG 2026
What is JENPAS UG?
JENPAS UG stands for Joint Entrance Test for Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Sciences Undergraduate Courses. Moreover, the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts this OMR-based Common Entrance Test annually. Consequently, it is the gateway for admission to 13 Nursing & Allied Health Sciences UG courses regulated by INC, NCAHP, and concerned Universities in West Bengal. Furthermore, the entire process – including application, admit card, result, and counselling – is conducted online through wbjeeb.nic.in.
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JENPAS UG 2026 Dates
The schedule of important events as notified by WBJEEB is given below. Additionally, candidates are advised to bookmark wbjeeb.nic.in/jenpas-ug and check it regularly because the Board may revise these dates in extraordinary circumstances.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application with payment of fees | 24 Mar 2026 to 18 Apr 2026 |
| Online correction window | 20 Apr 2026 to 22 Apr 2026 |
| Release of admit card | 29 May 2026 to 07 Jun 2026 (3:30 p.m.) |
| Date of examination | 07 Jun 2026 (Sunday) |
| Paper-I timing (all courses except BHA) | 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Paper-II timing (BHA only) | 02:00 p.m. to 03:30 p.m. |
| Publication of result | To be notified later |
JENPAS UG 2026 Official Website – Click here to visit the official WBJEEB portal at wbjeeb.nic.in/jenpas-ug
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria fixed by WBJEEB. Moreover, eligibility for admission is determined by the respective Universities and varies by course.
Citizenship and domicile: The applicant must be a citizen of India and a domicile of West Bengal.
Academic qualification: Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 2026 in class 12 (10+2 system) from a recognised Board or Council with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Mathematics also for BOPTM). Furthermore, course-specific aggregate requirements apply – for example, 45% (40% for reserved) for B.Sc Nursing, 50% for NCAHP courses, and 50% in class 12 aggregate for BHA.
Age limit: The applicant must be at least 17 years old as on 31 December 2026. Moreover, there is no upper age limit for B.Sc Nursing, BPT, and BOT. However, BMRIT has an upper limit of 35 years, and BMLS, AOTT, BRT, MMB, BPA, BEMT, BOPTM, CSIC, and BHA have an upper limit of 40 years.
Gender: Only female candidates are eligible for B.Sc Nursing in Government colleges. Both male and female candidates are eligible for all other courses.
Application Fee
| Category | Single Paper (I or II) | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General / Others | Rs. 500 | Rs. 800 |
| SC / ST / OBC-A / OBC-B / EWS | Rs. 400 | Rs. 650 |
| PwD candidates | 40% concession on above fees | |
The fee is payable through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or QR Code. Moreover, the fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances. Bank’s service charges are additional, if applicable.
JENPAS UG 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates must understand the exam pattern before starting their preparation. Furthermore, the test is held in offline OMR-based mode and has two papers. Moreover, a candidate can apply for Paper-I only, Paper-II only, or both papers.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (OMR based pen-and-paper) |
| Duration (per paper) | 90 minutes (1.5 hours) |
| Language | English & Bengali (except Basic English, Logical Reasoning, GK) |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs per paper |
| Total Marks | 115 per paper |
| Paper-I | For all courses except BHA (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Basic English, Health Aptitude) |
| Paper-II | For BHA only (Physical Science, Maths, GK, Basic English, Logical Reasoning) |
| Marking (Cat-1: 85 Q) | +1 correct, –1/4 wrong, 0 unattempted |
| Marking (Cat-2: 15 Q) | +2 if all correct options marked, 0 wrong, partial credit possible |
Courses Offered
WBJEEB conducts the entrance test for the following 13 Nursing and Allied Health Sciences UG courses. Moreover, the courses are split across three regulatory categories.
| Regulatory Body | Courses |
|---|---|
| INC Regulated | B.Sc Nursing |
| NCAHP Regulated | BPT, BOT, BMLS, AOTT, BPA, BEMT, BOPTM, B.Sc MRIT, BRT |
| University Regulated | B.Sc MMB, B.Sc CSIC, BHA |
For complete course-wise syllabus details, candidates can refer to the JENPAS UG syllabus page.
Admit Card Download
The admit card will be released on 29 May 2026 and will remain available until 03:30 p.m. on the exam day. Subsequently, candidates can download the hall ticket from wbjeeb.nic.in/jenpas-ug 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 JENPAS UG admit card page.
Answer Key, Result and Merit Ranks
After the exam, WBJEEB will release the model answer key on wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates can then match their responses and challenge any incorrect answer by paying Rs. 500 per question. Furthermore, the result and rank card will be published on a date to be notified later. Two separate merit ranks are prepared:
- General Merit Rank (GMR): Based on Paper-I score. Used for admission to all courses except BHA.
- BHA Merit Rank (BMR): Based on Paper-II score. Used for admission to BHA only.
For latest updates, see the answer key page and the result page.
Examination Zones
JENPAS UG 2026 is conducted across multiple examination zones in West Bengal. Consequently, candidates can choose their preferred zones during application. Common zones include Bankura, Cooch Behar, Siliguri, Howrah, Kolkata, Salt Lake, Ballygunge, Malda, Berhampur, Kalyani, Barrackpur, Asansol, Durgapur, Kharagpur, Medinipur, Burdwan, Haldia, and Garia, among others. Furthermore, the Board reserves the right to allot any zone in case the chosen one is dropped due to insufficient candidates.
Counselling Process
After result declaration, qualified candidates need to participate in the centralised online counselling conducted by WBJEEB for seat allotment. Consequently, the counselling process involves registration, choice filling, seat allotment, reporting, and upgradation rounds. Furthermore, allotment is based purely on GMR (or BMR for BHA), choice, category, and seat availability. Additionally, all candidates must produce a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of admission.
JENPAS UG 2026 FAQs
JENPAS UG stands for Joint Entrance Test for Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Sciences Undergraduate Courses. It is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for admission to 13 UG courses in Nursing and Allied Health Sciences in colleges and institutes in West Bengal.
WBJEEB will conduct the JENPAS UG 2026 exam on 07 June 2026 (Sunday). Paper-I (for all courses except BHA) is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Paper-II (for BHA only) from 02:00 p.m. to 03:30 p.m. in offline OMR-based mode.
Paper-I is for admission to all courses except BHA and covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Basic English, and Health Aptitude. Paper-II is only for BHA admission and covers Physical Science, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Basic English, and Logical Reasoning. A candidate can apply for one or both.
For a single paper, the fee is Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS). For both papers, the fee is Rs. 800 (Rs. 650 for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS). PwD candidates get a 40% concession. Application closed on 18 April 2026.
Each paper has 100 MCQs of 115 marks total, with a duration of 90 minutes. There are 85 Category-1 questions (+1 correct, -1/4 wrong) and 15 Category-2 questions (+2 if all correct options marked, with partial credit possible). Questions are in English and Bengali (except Basic English, Logical Reasoning, and GK).
WBJEEB conducts the entrance test for 13 UG courses: B.Sc Nursing (INC); BPT, BOT, BMLS, AOTT, BPA, BEMT, BOPTM, B.Sc MRIT, BRT (NCAHP); and B.Sc MMB, B.Sc CSIC, BHA (University regulated). Only female candidates are eligible for B.Sc Nursing in Govt colleges.
GMR (General Merit Rank) is prepared based on the Paper-I score and is used for admission to all courses except BHA. BMR (BHA Merit Rank) is prepared based on the Paper-II score and is used only for admission to BHA. Candidates appearing in both papers are eligible for both ranks.
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