JKBOPEE conducts entrance exams for 12th-based paramedical diploma courses in Jammu and Kashmir. These programs target students post-12th (typically those in the science stream with a focus on PCB) for roles in healthcare support.
It is important to note that if the good number of students are not found for this course JKBOPEE May not conduct the exam. The admission will be offered through last qualifying marks i.e., 10+2
We have mentioned all the details of entrance test if conducted in the state such as eligibility, application form opening date, seats,and selection criteria
The eligibility for other courses except GNM,ANM and Medical Technologist is simply 12 pass out with physics, chemistry, Maths or Biology or Botany
For other courses there is requirement of percentage that we have given in this article.
JKBOPEE 2026 Admission process
The application form opens in the Middle of April and remains open for 14 days. The whole admission process completes in November/December of that Academic year.
OMR answer sheets of candidates undergo machine grading, scanning, scrutiny, and double-checking with utmost care. Consequently, no re-evaluation or rechecking of OMR sheets is permitted, and no related correspondence will be entertained.
Re-totalling Procedure
Re-totalling of marks is available upon written request, accompanied by the payment receipt of Rs. 1000/- per subject, paid via POS machine at BOPEE offices in Jammu or Srinagar. Applications must be submitted within 3 days of result declaration; those received later will not be accepted.
Application fees
Rs,1000
Available Courses
JKBOPEE 2026 Course List
| Course Name | Description |
| Medical/Pharma Assistant | Supports medical/pharmacy operations in clinics and hospitals. |
| Lab Assistant | Assists in laboratory diagnostics and sample analysis. |
| Dental Assistant | Aids dentists in procedures and patient care. |
| Ophthalmic Assistant | Handles eye care support, testing, and optometry tasks. |
| X-Ray Assistant | Operates X-ray equipment and imaging support. |
| ECG Technician | Performs electrocardiogram tests and cardiac monitoring. |
| Anesthesia Technician | Assists anesthesiologists during surgeries. |
| Sanitary Inspector | Ensures public health and sanitation standards. |
| OTT Technician (Operation Theatre) | Manages OT equipment and surgical support. |
| ISM (Indian Systems of Medicine) | Focuses on traditional medicine practices. |
| Dialysis Technician | Operates dialysis machines for kidney patients. |
| D. Pharmacy | Diploma in pharmacy for drug dispensing and management. |
| Physiotherapy Assistant | Supports physiotherapists in rehabilitation therapy. |
JKBOPEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be domiciled in the UT of J&K or UT of Ladakh (for Ladakh candidates, ST certificate from competent Ladakh authority serves as domicile proof).
Additional Eligibility Criteria
- Must not exceed 35 years of age as of January 1, 2025.
- Must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board/university with science subjects.
- Must be medically fit.
Provisional Candidates
Students appearing in or who have appeared for 10+2 (12th class) in 2025 may apply, but must qualify by the CET result declaration date or counselling date as notified by the Board; otherwise, candidature cancels ab-initio.
For GNM Courses Eligibility
Academic Eligibility
- Passed 10+2 with English, securing at least 40% aggregate and in English individually from any recognized board; State Open School (recognized by State Govt.) or NIOS (recognized by Central Govt.) candidates qualify. Science stream preferred.
- Or, 10+2 with English and 40% marks in vocational ANM course from a school recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
- Or, 10+2 with English and 40% marks in Vocational stream – Health Care Science from a recognized CBSE Board/Centre.
Lateral Entry Eligibility
For lateral entry to GNM courses, candidates holding a Diploma in FMPHW / MMPHW / ANM, registered with the State Allied & Healthcare Council J&K, qualify without an age restriction.
Additional Provision
Registered ANMs with a minimum of 40% marks also meet the criteria.
ANM Course Eligibility
Candidates must hold domicile of the UT of J&K or UT of Ladakh (ST certificate from Ladakh’s competent authority serves as domicile proof for Ladakh residents).
Age and Academic Criteria
- Age: 17 to 35 years as of December 31, 2025.
- Minimum education: 10+2 in Arts (subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography, Business Studies, Accountancy, Home Science, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy) with English core/elective, or Science, or Health Care Science-Vocational stream from a recognized board; NIOS 10+2 Arts/Science qualifiers eligible.
- Must be medically fit.
Admission Notes
Admissions occur once annually. Provisional applicants for 2025 10+2 exams qualify if passing before CET result or counselling date (as notified); otherwise, candidature cancels ab-initio.
Medical Technologist
Candidates for the Medical Record Technician Course at SKIMS Soura Srinagar must be domiciled in the UT of J&K or UT of Ladakh (ST certificate from Ladakh’s competent authority counts as domicile proof for Ladakh residents).
Age and Academic Requirements
- Age limit as of December 31, 2025: 17 to 28 years for General/Reserved Category candidates.
- Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board/university in any stream with ≥50% marks (Open Merit) or ≥40% marks (Reserved Category).
- Must be medically fit.
Provisional Eligibility
Candidates appearing in or who appeared for 10+2 (12th Class) in 2025 may apply provisionally, but must pass the exam before CET result declaration or counselling date (as notified by the Board); failure results in candidature cancellation ab initio.
JKBOPEE 12th based diploma courses 2026 Application form
Registration occurs online via jkbopee.gov.in, with fees around ₹100-1500. Submit 10th/12th marksheets, domicile, category certificates. Deadlines extend as needed (e.g., March 2025 last date was March 26).
Counselling Details
Multi-round online/physical counselling follows merit list release. Seat matrix covers govt/private institutes; up to 3rd stray rounds occur. Check official site for 2026 updates like provisional lists.
Applications for JKBOPEE 12th-based paramedical diploma courses 2025 closed on March 26, 2025, with the process conducted entirely online via jkbopee.gov.in. The exam dates were announced later, and admissions proceeded through counselling rounds. Check the official site for any late extensions or 2026 notifications, as no new application window appears open as of January 2026.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Visit jkbopee.gov.in and navigate to the “Exams” tab, then select the paramedical entrance option. Register as a new user by providing basic details to get login credentials, then fill the form with personal, educational, and domicile info.
Upload scanned photo, signature, 10th/12th marksheets, category/reserved certificates (100-200 KB, 150 dpi JPG). Pay the fee (around ₹1500 general, lower for reserved) via net banking/card.
Submit, print the form, and track status via application number. Corrections were allowed in a specific window post-submission.
Exam Pattern TableStream Name Number of Papers Subjects No. of Questions Time Duration ParaMedical & other Diploma Courses (12th based) 2025 Single (i) English
(ii) Physics
(iii) Chemistry
(iv) Biology20
20
40
402 Hours
The question paper consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions across several stapled pages in one booklet. Questions test 10th-standard level knowledge, understanding, and application; all are compulsory with 0.25 negative marks per wrong answer.
Qualifying and Exam Rules
Candidates scoring below 10 marks (or as fixed by the Board) in the Entrance Test will not qualify for admission. No markings allowed on the Question Booklet—use its included rough work paper.
Booklet Details
Each Question Booklet features one of four series (A, B, C, D) printed on the cover. Candidates may take their Question Booklets home after the test.
Exam Day Timeline
- 09:30 AM: Invigilator verifies each candidate’s identity by matching facial appearance with admit card photo and attendance sheet; Centre Supervisor ensures no impersonation.
- 09:45 AM: Candidates receive OMR Answer Sheet, read instructions, and fill in particulars.
- 09:55 AM: Question Booklet issued; candidates note its number on the Answer Sheet.
- 10:00 AM: Seal broken, exam starts.
- 12:00 PM: Candidates stay seated, submit OMR Answer Sheets to Invigilator, retain Question Booklet and OMR candidate’s copy, and exit only when permitted.
JKBOPEE 2026 Key Dates
Application starts in Aoril 2026 only for 14 to 15 days. Provisional merit lists issued in May, counselling from June-August (multiple rounds).
Contact Info
Email jak.bopee@jk.gov.in; Jammu helpline +91 191-2479371; Srinagar +91 194-2433590/2433760. Monitor Notifications.aspx for updates
Merit Determination Rules
Merit lists rely on 12th class aggregate marks if no entrance exam occurs.
Entrance Exam Merit Process
Selection hinges on entrance test performance and eligibility. The Board ranks candidates in descending order by test marks for Open Merit and each Reserved Category separately.
Reserved Category Handling
Inter-se merit governs seat allotment within reserved categories at Government Para-medical Colleges. Unfilled reserved seats transfer to Open Merit candidates in strict merit order.
Tie-Breaking Criteria
Ties in entrance test marks resolve sequentially by:
- Biology component marks.
- Chemistry marks if Biology equal.
- Physics marks if Biology/Chemistry equal.
- Older candidate age if all science marks identical Marks
JKBOPEE 12th-based Paramedical and Diploma Courses feature seat allocations across government and private colleges in J&K/Ladakh, totaling 14,426 seats. Durations vary: GNM (3 years), most others (2 years). Data reflects 2025 seat matrix from official prospectus.
JK paramedical diploma courses list 2026 seat matrix
Due to extensive list (128 institutes), top government/private examples shown; full details on jkbopee.gov.in.College Name GNM (3yr) ANM (2yr) Med/Pharma Asst (2yr) Lab Asst (2yr) Dental Asst (2yr) X-Ray Asst (2yr) Sanitary Insp (2yr) Total Seats Govt. AMT School Bakshi Nagar Jammu 160 0 100 160 30 60 30 590 Govt. ANMT School Gandhi Nagar Jammu 0 0 20 20 20 30 0 155 Govt. GNM School Akhnoor 20 0 10 10 0 0 0 50 Govt. AMT School Srinagar 200 0 50 50 50 50 50 570 Govt. AMT School Baramulla 0 0 60 60 60 80 0 455 Madre Mehrban Inst. Health Sciences Jammu 55 0 0 25 0 0 0 140 Indian Inst. Tech Training Bari Brahmana 50 30 30 25 0 0 0 145
Category Totals
- GNM: 4,165 seats
- ANM: 335
- Medical/Pharma Asst: 3,153
- Lab Asst: 2,055
Others (Dental, X-Ray, etc.): Varying, total 14,426 across all.
FAQS
Candidates need 10+2 with PCB (40-50% marks), J&K/Ladakh domicile, age 17-35 years, and medical fitness. Provisional 2025 12th applicants qualify if passing before CET results/counselling.
Visit jkbopee.gov.in > Exams > Paramedical Diploma link. Register, fill details, upload documents (photo/signature/marksheets), pay fee (₹1000-1500), submit, and print form.
Single paper: English (20Q), Physics (20Q), Chemistry (40Q), Biology (40Q); 2 hours; MCQs with 0.25 negative marking; minimum 10 marks to qualify.
Post-merit list (May onwards for 2025 cycle). Multiple online/physical rounds; check Notifications.aspx for 2026 schedule and seat matrix (14,426 total seats)
No re-evaluation; re-totalling allowed within 3 days of results for ₹1000/subject at BOPEE offices (Jammu/Srinagar).
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