JEMAS PG 2027 will be conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for admission to postgraduate courses in Medical and Allied Sciences offered by participating institutions in West Bengal. The official JEMAS(PG)-2027 notification is expected to open in May 2027. Therefore, the exact application dates, examination date, participating courses, and admission rules for 2027 should be confirmed only after WBJEEB releases the 2027 information bulletin. It’s a single-day exam for all the PG courses. JEMAS(PG) is an OMR-based common entrance test for Medical and Allied Sciences postgraduate courses. JEMAS 2027 is expected to be conducted in July 2027.
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JEMAS PG 2027: What Students Should Know
JEMAS PG is not a single-course entrance examination. It covers multiple postgraduate programmes in areas such as nutrition, biotechnology, medical laboratory technology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, public health, hospital administration, psychology, and other allied health sciences. JEMAS 2027 is meant for 23 Medical and Allied Sciences postgraduate courses under JEMAS(PG).
For JEMAS PG 2027, candidates should therefore first identify the course they want to pursue because eligibility and syllabus can vary considerably from one programme to another.
JEMAS PG 2027 Exam Date
The JEMAS PG 2027 exam date has not yet been officially announced. As a reference, the JEMAS(PG)-2025 bulletin scheduled the examination for July 5, 2026, with the date described as tentative. Therefore, students should not treat the previous examination date as the JEMAS PG 2027 exam date. WBJEEB’s 2027 notification will provide the confirmed schedule.
Expected JEMAS PG 2027 Timeline
| Event | JEMAS PG 2027 |
|---|---|
| Information bulletin | To be announced |
| Application form | To be announced |
| Last date to apply | To be announced |
| Correction window | To be announced |
| Admit card | To be announced |
| Entrance examination | To be announced |
| Answer key | To be announced |
| Result/rank card | To be announced |
| Counselling | To be announced |
JEMAS PG 2027 Courses
Based on the previous bulletin, JEMAS(PG) included the following programmes:
- Diploma in Dietetics
- Diploma in Health Promotion and Education
- Diploma in Health Statistics
- Fellowship in Pain Management
- M.Phil in Clinical Psychology
- M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work
- M.Sc. in Applied Nutrition
- M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology
- M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology
- M.Sc. in Critical Care Science
- M.Sc. in Operation Theatre Science
- M.Sc. in Perfusion Science
- Master in Hospital Administration
- M.Sc. in Speech Language Pathology
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Physiotherapy
- Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Master’s in Public Health
- PG Diploma in Disability & Rehabilitation Management
- M.Sc. in Public Health (Maternal & Child Health)
- M.Sc. in Public Health (Health Promotion)
- M.Sc. in Medical Biochemistry
- M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology
These courses are reference courses from the previous bulletin and should not be assumed to be the final JEMAS PG 2027 course list. The 2027 bulletin may add, remove, or modify programmes.
JEMAS PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are different for different courses; it depends on which course you are applying for. We have provided the course-wise eligibility criteria. Applicants should be Indian citizens, and candidates who have completed their qualifying examination during or before 2025 could apply, while candidates who passed the qualifying examination in 2026 were not eligible for that admission cycle. This qualifying-year condition should not automatically be carried forward to 2027.
Course-wise Eligibility
The following eligibility criteria can be used as a previous-cycle reference for JEMAS(PG) 2027, based on the JEMAS(PG)-2025 WBJEEB. The final 2027 eligibility conditions will be confirmed only when WBJEEB releases the JEMAS(PG)-2027 information bulletin.
| S.No. | Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dip Diet | Full-time regular MBBS/BHMS/BAMS/BUMS/BDS from a recognised university and registered with the respective Council. OR BSc (Hons.) in Physiology/Chemistry/Clinical Nutrition with Dietetics as a subject. OR BSc Nursing/Post Basic BSc Nursing from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council. |
| 2 | DHPE | Full-time regular bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent, Social Sciences, MBBS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BDS or Nursing from a recognised university. Candidates must also have at least 2 years’ experience in Public Health/Health Education/Health Promotion. |
| 3 | DHS | Full-time regular bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with Mathematics or Statistics as a subject at Higher Secondary (10+2) level. |
| 4 | FPM | Full-time regular MBBS degree from a recognised university. |
| 5 | MPhil PSW | Full-time regular MA or MSc in Social Work from a recognised university, with at least 55% marks; 50% for SC/ST candidates. |
| 6 | MAN | Full-time regular BSc (Hons.) in Food & Nutrition/Dietetics/Food Science/Biochemistry/Physiology/Food Technology or BSc in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Minimum 50% aggregate marks. Candidates who passed these courses before 2018 were not eligible under the 2025 bulletin. |
| 7 | MSc MBT | Full-time regular bachelor’s degree (Hons.) in Life Sciences or equivalent, Biochemistry, or BTech Biotechnology recognised by AICTE. Minimum 55% marks. |
| 8 | MSc MLT | Full-time regular BMLT course from a recognised university. |
| 9 | MSc CCS | Full-time regular BSc in Critical Care Technology from a recognised university. |
| 10 | MSc OTS | Full-time regular BSc in Operation Theatre Technology from a recognised university. |
| 11 | MSc PS | Full-time regular BSc in Perfusion Technology from a recognised university. |
| 12 | MHA | MBBS/BHMS/BAMS/BUMS/BDS or any full-time regular bachelor’s degree (Hons.) from a recognised university. Candidates must be registered with the respective Council, wherever applicable. |
| 13 | MSLP | Full-time regular BASLP/BSc Speech and Hearing/BSc Audiology & Speech Rehabilitation/BSc Hearing, Language and Speech from an RCI-recognised institute affiliated to a recognised university. Selected candidates must obtain RCI registration within one month of admission. |
| 14 | MOT | Full-time regular Bachelor of Occupational Therapy/Bachelor of Science (OT) from a recognised university. |
| 15 | MPT | Full-time regular Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)/BSc (PT)/Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Condensed Course) from an institution affiliated to a recognised university. |
| 16 | MPO | Full-time regular Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BPO) or BSc (P&O) from a recognised university. |
| 17 | MPH | Full-time regular MBBS/BHMS/BAMS/BUMS/BDS, MPharm, MA/MSc in specified disciplines including Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Geography, Rural Development, Psychology, Microbiology, Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Development Studies, or MSc Nursing, from a recognised university. |
| 18 | MSc PH-MCH | MBBS/BHMS/BAMS/BUMS/BSc Nursing/Post Basic BSc Nursing. |
| 19 | MSc PH-HP | MBBS/BHMS/BAMS/BUMS/BSc Nursing/Post Basic BSc Nursing/BPharm/Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Social Sciences or Social Work. |
| 20 | MSc MB | MBBS or BSc (Hons.) in any branch of Life Sciences, including Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Botany or Zoology, or BSc (Hons.) Chemistry with Biological Sciences as a pass subject. Minimum 50% aggregate; 40% for SC/ST candidates. |
| 21 | MSc MM | MBBS or BSc (Hons.) in any branch of Life Sciences, including Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Botany or Zoology, or BSc (Hons.) Chemistry with Biological Sciences as a pass subject. Minimum 50% aggregate; 40% for SC/ST candidates. |
| 22 | MPhil CP | MA/MSc in Psychology/Applied Psychology or equivalent from a recognised university. Minimum 55% marks; 50% for SC/ST candidates. |
| 23 | PGDDRM | MBBS/BHMS/BAMS/BUMS/BDS. OR registered rehabilitation professional such as BPO, BSLP, BPT, BOT, BMR, BRS-MR, BEd-Spl Edn, etc. OR a registered rehabilitation professional with a degree, such as D.Ed-Spl Edn, DHLS, DRT, etc. OR full-time regular bachelor’s degree (Hons.) in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or Disability Studies from a recognised university. |
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JEMAS PG 2027 Age Limit
| S.No. | Course | Upper Age Limit | S.No. | Course | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dip Diet | No upper age limit | 13 | M.Sc MM | No upper age limit |
| 2 | DHPE | 50 years | 14 | M.Sc MLT | No upper age limit |
| 3 | DHS | 35 years for SC/ST; 33 years for OBC; 30 years for others | 15 | M.Sc CCS | No upper age limit |
| 4 | FPM | No upper age limit | 16 | M.Sc OTS | No upper age limit |
| 5 | M.Phil CP | 40 years | 17 | MSLP | No upper age limit |
| 6 | M.Phil PSW | 40 years | 18 | MOT | No upper age limit |
| 7 | MAN | No upper age limit | 19 | MPT | No upper age limit |
| 8 | M.Sc MBT | No upper age limit | 20 | MPO | No upper age limit |
| 9 | M.Sc PH-MCH | No upper age limit | 21 | MPH | 45 years |
| 10 | M.Sc PH-HP | No upper age limit | 22 | PGDDRM | No upper age limit |
| 11 | M.Sc MB | No upper age limit | 23 | MHA | No upper age limit |
| 12 | M.Sc PS | No upper age limit |
The previous cycle had different upper-age limits for different courses.
JEMAS PG 2027 Exam Pattern
The previous JEMAS PG examination consisted of 100 multiple-choice questions.
According to the bulletin:
- Total questions: 100
- Question type: MCQ
- Options per question: 4
- Correct option: 1
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Language: English
- Mode: OMR-based
JEMAS PG 2027 Exam Pattern — Expected Based on Previous Cycle
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | OMR-based |
| Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Options | 4 |
| Correct options | 1 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Language | English |
This pattern should be treated as indicative for 2027 until WBJEEB releases the new bulletin.
JEMAS PG 2027 Marking Scheme
You get 1 mark for every correct answer. It also stated that selecting more than one option, even when one of the selected options was correct, would be treated as incorrect and would receive zero marks. An unattempted question also carried zero marks.
Therefore, based on the previous pattern:
- Correct answer: +1
- Multiple options selected: 0
- Unattempted: 0
There was no negative marking for an ordinary incorrect response in the previous JEMAS PG bulletin.
JEMAS PG 2027 Syllabus
One of the most important features of JEMAS PG is that there is no common syllabus for every course. The syllabus depends on the programme selected. For example, the previous syllabus included:
Diploma in Dietetics
The paper was based on the standard bachelor’s-level syllabus of:
- Basic Nutrition
- Physiology
- Chemistry
- Basic Food Science
It contained 100 questions.
Diploma in Health Promotion and Education
The syllabus was based on basic Public Health Sciences at bachelor’s level.
Diploma in Health Statistics
The syllabus covered Class 12 Mathematics with the basics of Statistics.
M.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology
The previous paper was divided into:
- Biochemistry — 35 questions
- Microbiology — 35 questions
- Haematology — 30 questions
Master in Hospital Administration
The syllabus included:
- Arithmetic — 10 questions
- Logical Reasoning — 20 questions
- General Knowledge — 20 questions
- General Science — 30 questions
- English Language — 20 questions
Master of Physiotherapy
The previous syllabus consisted of:
- General Biological Science — 50 questions
- Standard BPT or equivalent course — 50 questions
Master of Public Health
The paper covered biological sciences, medical sciences, social sciences, social determinants of health, statistical/numerical ability, and current affairs/general knowledge related to public health.
JEMAS PG 2027 Application Form
The JEMAS PG application process was online in the previous cycle. WBJEEB did not provide a printed application form. Candidates were instructed to use the application available through the Board’s official website.
For JEMAS PG 2027, candidates should be prepared to complete the following broad steps:
- Register online.
- Enter personal details.
- Enter academic and category information.
- Upload a photograph and signature.
- Pay the examination fee.
- Submit the application.
- Download the Confirmation Page.
Candidates should carefully enter their name, parents’ names, date of birth, and domicile because these details cannot be changed after submission in the previous cycle.
JEMAS PG 2027 Application Fee
In the previous cycle, the application fee was ₹3,000 per paper, with bank service charges exempted. The fee was non-refundable. For 2027, candidates should wait for the official notification before treating ₹3,000 as the applicable fee.
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JEMAS PG 2027 Admit Card
WBJEEB is expected to release the JEMAS PG 2027 admit card online after completion of the application process. In the previous cycle, candidates were required to download and print the admit card and carry the printed hard copy to the examination centre. Candidates should preserve the admit card after the examination because it may be required during subsequent stages.
JEMAS PG 2027 Answer Key and Result
In the previous admission cycle, WBJEEB made the model answer key available for a limited period after the examination. Candidates could challenge an answer by paying ₹500 per question, plus applicable bank charges. The Board subsequently reviewed the challenges and published the final/frozen answer key. The result was published through a Rank Card containing the candidate’s score and relevant ranks. WBJEEB did not publish a public rank list. The previous system used GMR (General Merit Rank), with ranking based on total marks.
JEMAS PG 2027 Tie-Breaking
The previous tie-breaking rules were:
- The candidate with fewer incorrect responses gets the higher rank.
- If the tie continues, the older candidate gets preference.
- If the tie remains, the candidate who applied earlier gets the higher rank.
JEMAS PG 2027 Counselling and Admission
Qualifying in JEMAS PG does not automatically guarantee admission. The previous bulletin clearly stated that appearing for the examination and securing a rank did not guarantee admission. Seat allotment and admission were governed by the rules applicable at the time of counselling.
Document verification is an important part of the admission process. Candidates are required to produce original documents when asked. The allotted institute carries out verification during counselling/admission. Candidates should therefore ensure that all information entered in the JEMAS PG application matches their original certificates.
How to Prepare for JEMAS PG 2027?
Students preparing for JEMAS PG 2027 should avoid preparing from a generic postgraduate entrance syllabus. The first step should be to select the course and identify its specific syllabus.
Preparation strategy
1. Select your target course
Check whether you want MHA, MPH, MPT, M.Sc MLT, Medical Biotechnology, Applied Nutrition, or another programme.
2. Check the qualifying degree
Eligibility differs significantly between courses.
3. Follow the course-specific syllabus
For example, MHA has a combination of reasoning, arithmetic, GK, science, and English, whereas MPT has biological sciences and BPT-level content.
4. Prepare for 100 questions in 90 minutes
If the previous pattern continues, candidates will have less than one minute per question on average.
5. Practise MCQs
Since the previous examination was entirely MCQ-based, regular question practice is important.
6. Practise OMR marking
JEMAS PG was conducted through OMR. Candidates had to darken the appropriate circle completely using a blue/black ink ballpoint pen. Incorrect methods such as ticks, crosses, incomplete bubbles, overwriting, or erasing could cause problems in evaluation.
JEMAS PG 2027: Important Points
- The JEMAS PG 2027 notification is awaited.
- Exact 2027 dates should be taken from the official WBJEEB notification.
- The previous examination had 100 MCQs.
- The previous duration was 90 minutes.
- The previous question paper was in English.
- The previous examination was OMR-based.
- The previous marking scheme awarded 1 mark for a correct answer.
- There was no negative marking for a normal incorrect response in the previous bulletin.
- The syllabus differed according to the selected course.
- Eligibility and age limits also differed by programme.
- Candidates should preserve their Confirmation Page and admit card.
- Securing a rank did not by itself guarantee admission.
- Original documents are required for verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will JEMAS PG 2027 registration start?
The JEMAS PG 2027 registration date has not yet been announced. Candidates should wait for the WBJEEB 2027 notification.
Q2. What is the JEMAS PG 2027 exam pattern?
If the previous pattern is retained, the examination may consist of 100 MCQs to be answered in 90 minutes. However, the final 2027 pattern will be confirmed by WBJEEB.
Q3. Is there negative marking in JEMAS PG?
The previous bulletin awarded one mark for a correct answer and zero marks for an unattempted question or multiple options selected. The 2027 marking scheme should be checked in the new bulletin.
Q4. Which courses are offered through JEMAS PG?
The previous cycle included programmes such as M.Sc Medical Biotechnology, M.Sc MLT, MPT, MPH, MHA, M.Sc Applied Nutrition, M.Sc Medical Microbiology and several other Medical and Allied Sciences programmes. The final 2027 course list may differ.
Q5. Can B.Sc Nursing candidates apply for JEMAS PG?
Yes, the previous eligibility criteria allowed B.Sc Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing candidates to apply for certain programmes, including Diploma in Dietetics and specified public health programmes. Eligibility must be checked course-wise for 2027.
Q6. Is JEMAS PG conducted online?
The previous JEMAS PG examination was conducted in OMR-based mode, not computer-based mode.