The WBJEE JEPBN 2026 exam was held on 07 June 2026. The Joint Entrance for Post Basic Nursing (JEPBN) is a State-level Nursing entrance exam conducted by WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board) for admission to Post Basic B.Sc Nursing in various Colleges in West Bengal. Official website: wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates can now check the WBJEE JEPBN 2026 Answer Key and await the WBJEE JEPBN 2026 Result. Also known as WB JEPBN, JEPBN, and West Bengal Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance.
Latest: WBJEE JEPBN 2026 exam was conducted on 07 June 2026. Answer key and OMR response sheet are expected soon. Result expected in July 2026. Counselling expected from August 2026 onwards. Check official website for latest updates.
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WBJEE JEPBN 2026
What is WBJEE JEPBN?
The JEPBN stands for Joint Entrance for Post Basic Nursing. Conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB), it is an OMR-based Common Entrance Test for admission to Post Basic B.Sc Nursing in Government and Self-Financed Institutes across West Bengal for the academic session 2026-27. The exam is also referred to as WB JEPBN, West Bengal JEPBN, and West Bengal Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Entrance.
WBJEE JEPBN 2026 Important Dates
| Exam Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Application Form | 01 Apr 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 Apr 2026 |
| Online Correction Window | 20 Apr to 21 Apr 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 28 May 2026 (released) |
| JEPBN 2026 Exam Date | 07 Jun 2026 (held; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm) |
| OMR Response Sheet / Answer Key | Expected: Jul 2026 |
| Result Announcement | Expected: Jul 2026 |
| Counselling (Two Rounds) | Expected: Aug 2026 onwards |
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WBJEE JEPBN 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To appear in JEPBN 2026, candidates must satisfy the following criteria set by WBJEEB:
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed the GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course from a recognized institution.
- Registration: Must be registered with the West Bengal Nursing Council or any State/Central Nursing Council.
- Domicile: As per WBJEEB official notification. Check the brochure at wbjeeb.nic.in for complete criteria.
WBJEE JEPBN 2026 Exam Pattern
The JEPBN 2026 was conducted in OMR (offline) mode. Key pattern details are as follows:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | OMR-based Offline |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Part A Questions | 40 (Sociology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pathology, Pharmacology) |
| Part B Questions | 60 (Medical-Surgical Nursing, Foundation of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Obstetrical Nursing) |
| Negative Marking | Yes (marking more than one option counts as wrong answer) |
| Language | English |
WBJEE JEPBN 2026 Syllabus
The WBJEE JEPBN Syllabus is based on the GNM curriculum. Key subject areas are:
- Part A (40 Qs): Sociology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pathology, Pharmacology
- Part B (60 Qs): Medical-Surgical Nursing, Foundation of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Obstetrical Nursing
WBJEE JEPBN 2026 Result
The WBJEE JEPBN 2026 Result is expected in July 2026. WBJEEB will release the result as a Rank Card at wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates who appeared on 07 June 2026 can check their score and rank after logging in to the candidate portal. After results, WBJEEB will conduct web-based online counselling (e-counselling) for seat allotment expected from August 2026.
WBJEE JEPBN – An Overview
| Exam Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | JEPBN |
| Full Form | Joint Entrance for Post Basic Nursing |
| Also Known As | WB JEPBN, West Bengal JEPBN, WBJEE JEPBN |
| Conducting Body | WBJEEB |
| Full Name of Conducting Body | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board |
| Level | State Level |
| Official Website | wbjeeb.nic.in/jepbn |
| Course | Post Basic B.Sc Nursing |
| Institutes | Govt. and Self-Financed Nursing Colleges in West Bengal |
| Exam Type | Nursing Entrance Exams |
Frequently Asked Questions – WBJEE JEPBN 2026
WBJEE JEPBN stands for Joint Entrance for Post Basic Nursing. It is a State-level entrance exam conducted by WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board) for admission to Post Basic B.Sc Nursing in West Bengal.
The WBJEE JEPBN 2026 exam was held on 07 June 2026 (Sunday) from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in OMR-based offline mode.
The official website for JEPBN 2026 is wbjeeb.nic.in. You can access the JEPBN portal at wbjeeb.nic.in/jepbn for results, counselling, and all updates.
The WBJEE JEPBN 2026 result is expected in July 2026 by WBJEEB at wbjeeb.nic.in as a Rank Card.
JEPBN leads to admission in Post Basic B.Sc Nursing in Government and Self-Financed colleges in West Bengal for the academic session 2026-27.
JEPBN 2026 had 100 MCQ questions in OMR mode over 90 minutes. Part A had 40 questions (basic sciences) and Part B had 60 questions (nursing subjects). There was negative marking for multiple answers to one question.
For more State-level nursing entrance exams, visit the Nursing Entrance Exams section on AglaSem.
