WB JEPBN 2026 Exam will take place on June 7 as the official notification mentions the date and applicaiton form will start on 1 April 2026
WBJEE JEPBN-2026 (Joint Entrance Examination for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2026), conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). This is the common entrance test for admission to Post Basic B.Sc Nursing courses in various colleges/institutes in West Bengal for the 2026-27 academic session.
WBJEEB Post Basic Nursing Entrance JEPBN-2026
- Exam: Joint Entrance Examination for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (JEPBN-2026).
- Conducting Body: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB).
- Exam Mode: OMR-based (pen-and-paper) Common Entrance Test.
- Tentative Exam Date: June 7, 2026 (Sunday).
- Tentative Online Application Start Date: April 1, 2026.
- Official Website: wbjeeb.nic.in/jepbn or wbjeeb.in.
This exam is separate from the main WBJEE (for Engineering/Pharmacy/Architecture, scheduled for May 24, 2026). JEPBN is specifically for Post Basic Nursing admissions.
Post Basic BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria from the Official Bulletin
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 level exam from a recognized board and completed the GNM course from an Indian Nursing Council-recognized institute, holding a valid RNRM registration from any State Nursing Council. This ensures basic academic and professional qualifications for the program.
Age Limits
West Bengal State Government employees face an upper age limit of 53 years as of the application deadline. Other candidates, including ESI and Central Government employees, have no upper age restriction.
Work Experience Rules for JEPBN 2026
State Government employees need at least 3 years of continuous, regularized service by the application cutoff. No prior work experience is required for non-state government applicants, including those from ESI or Central Government sectors.
WBJEE JEPBN 2026 Ranking Overview
WBJEEB prepares merit ranks using candidates’ scores from the Common Entrance Test, styled as General Merit Rank (GMR). Candidates can download individual Rank Cards showing their score and rank, but no public rank/score list is published to protect privacy.
GMR Preparation for JEPBN
GMR ranks are assigned in descending order of total marks from Paper-I and Paper-II combined. Ties are resolved via specific tie-breaking rules outlined in the official bulletin (section 2.7 or 2.9). Separate category ranks (e.g., SC Rank, ST Rank, OBC-A Rank, OBC-B Rank, PwD Rank, EWS Rank) are also provided for applicable candidates.
Counselling and Category Rules for WBJEE JEPBN 2026
Seat allotment and counselling rely solely on GMR, not category ranks, which serve only as informational for candidates. Category ranks stem from application data but require document verification by allotted institutes during counselling—if invalid, the category rank is cancelled, shifting the candidate to general merit without revising others’ ranks.
WBJEE JENPAS 2026 application form opening date for BSc Nursing and allied courses
Reservation Policy for WBJEE JEPBN 2026
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC-Category-A (More Backward), OBC-Category-B (Backward), PwD, and EWS categories follows West Bengal University of Health Sciences and Dept. of Health & Family Welfare guidelines, updated via Kolkata Gazette Notification dated June 10, 2025, and specific BCW notifications from May-June 2025.
Domicile Restriction in JEPBN 2026
Reserved seats apply only to West Bengal-domiciled candidates, with the exact list announced by authorities before counselling.
Certificate Requirements
Claimants must provide certificates from competent authorities, verified at the allotted institute during counselling or admission. Invalid or incorrect documents lead to correction, potential ineligibility, or reconsideration in subsequent rounds.
OBC-Specific Rules
Pre-31.12.2009 OBC certificates require revalidation specifying Category-A or Category-B. While seat reservations exist for these OBC groups, no such reservation applies under West Bengal’s TR policy.
WBJEE WEPBN 2026 Registration Process
Candidates start by entering fixed personal details like name, parents’ names, date of birth, gender, ID, addresses, mobile, and email—these cannot be edited later. A password is created, and upon submission, an application number is generated via screen, SMS, and email.
Password Management
Memorize your application number and password; recover via “Forgot” options if needed—no other recovery exists. Never share passwords, as the Board isn’t liable for unauthorized changes.
Application Details
Next, provide domicile, category, PwD status, religion, nationality, and academic info to complete the form.
Image Upload
Upload recent color photo (JPG/JPEG, 10-200 KB) and signature (4-30 KB) together in one step.
Fee Payment
Pay Rs. 3000/- (plus bank charges) via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR Code only. Fees are non-refundable.
WBJEE JEPBN 2026 Correction Window
Correction Rules
Primary registration data—Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Domicile, and Date of Birth—cannot be corrected under any circumstances.
Other Fields
Candidates can modify remaining application details by logging in during the designated correction window. No requests for changes are accepted beyond this period, and the Board will not make alterations on anyone’s behalf.
Exam Pattern (Typical – Subject to Official Confirmation)
| Parameter | Details |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Question Type | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) with 4 options (1 correct) |
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Language | English only |
JEPBN 2026 Scoring Methodology
| Prameter | Details |
| Correct Response | +1 mark per question |
| Incorrect Response | -1/4 mark (25% negative) per question |
| Multiple Options Selected | Treated as incorrect: -1/4 mark (even if correct option included) |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks |
- Single paper with questions from:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Microbiology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Obstetrical Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Nursing Research & Statistics
- Professional Trends & Issues
- Objective-type (MCQ) questions.
- Negative marking may apply for wrong answers (usually -1/4 or similar)
FAQs
The application form opens on April 1 and exam will take place on 7 June
You are an Indian and passed 10+2 with GNM Certification and registered Nurse or RNRM with Nursing council
You have to appear in the written test of MCQ based and qualify the exam
The hospital both private and government throws opportunities
