JENPAS UG 2027 is the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) entrance examination for admission to undergraduate nursing, paramedical, and allied health science courses in participating colleges and institutes across West Bengal.
The application form tentatively opens in the third or fourth week of March 2027. The application form will be available online only, and there is no other mode
The examination is particularly important for students seeking admission to B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BMLT and other allied healthcare programmes through the state-level counselling process.
JENPAS UG has two papers because BHA is treated separately from the other healthcare courses. Paper I is for B.Sc Nursing and other non-BHA courses, while Paper II is exclusively for Bachelor of Hospital Administration (BHA). Candidates who want to keep both options open can appear for both papers.
The courses are offered under three regulated bodies: INC, NCAHP, and university-regulated courses, for which we have given the details in this article.
Also read: SNAP 2026 Application form
JENPAS UG 2027: What’s New?
At present, no official changes for JENPAS UG 2027 have been announced.
Based on the 2026 structure, candidates can expect the examination to continue as an OMR-based entrance test, with Paper I for most nursing and allied health courses and Paper II specifically for Bachelor of Hospital Administration (BHA), unless WBJEEB changes the structure for 2027.
The latest official JENPAS UG page lists B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BOT, BMLS, Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology, Physician Associate, Emergency Medical Technology, Optometry, Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology, Respiratory Technology, Medical Microbiology, Central Sterilization and Infection Control, and Hospital Administration among the courses covered by the examination.
JENPAS UG 2027 Important Dates
The official 2027 schedule is yet to be announced.
Based on the 2026 schedule, the tentative timeline could look like this:
| Event | JENPAS UG 2027 Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
| Official notification | To be announced |
| Application form | Expected in March/April 2027 |
| Last date to apply | Expected in April 2027 |
| Application correction | To be announced |
| Admit card | Expected before examination |
| JENPAS UG 2027 exam | Expected around June 2027 |
| Answer key | To be announced |
| Result/rank card | To be announced |
| Counselling registration | To be announced |
| Choice filling | To be announced |
| Seat allotment | To be announced |
| Admission | To be announced |
Important: These are only expected timelines. Candidates should not consider them official until WBJEEB releases the JENPAS UG 2027 schedule.
For comparison, JENPAS UG 2026 applications were open from March 24 to April 18, 2026, and the examination was scheduled for June 7, 2026.
What is JENPAS UG?
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 participating undergraduate healthcare programmes in West Bengal.
The examination is conducted in OMR-based offline mode. In 2026, WBJEEB conducted two papers:
- Paper I: For all courses other than BHA
- Paper II: For BHA only
Candidates could apply for Paper I, Paper II, or both, depending on the course they wanted to pursue.
| Course type | Example | Required Paper | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA | Bachelor of Hospital Administration | Paper II | BMR |
| Non-BHA | B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BMLS, etc. | Paper I | GMR |
| Both | Want BHA + other courses | Paper I + Paper II | GMR + BMR |
Three situations for students
1. You want B.Sc Nursing/BPT/BMLS etc. but NOT BHA
You only need to appear for Paper I.
You will receive a GMR (General Merit Rank) and can participate in admission for eligible non-BHA courses.
2. You want BHA only
You need to appear for Paper II.
You will receive a BMR (BHA Merit Rank) and can compete for BHA seats.
3. You want BHA + B.Sc Nursing/BPT/BMLS etc.
You should appear for both Paper I and Paper II.
You will receive both GMR and BMR, making you eligible for the respective courses.
In one line
Paper I = Nursing + Paramedical + Allied Health courses
Paper II = BHA (Hospital Administration) only
JENPAS UG 2027 Courses
Based on the latest 2026 information, JENPAS UG covers the following courses:
These are the courses listed by WBJEEB for JENPAS UG 2026; the final 2027 course list may change.
INC Regulated Course
- B.Sc. Nursing (Bachelor of Nursing)
NCAHP Regulated Courses
NCAHP stands for National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions.
It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, created to regulate and standardise allied and healthcare professions such as medical laboratory technology, radiology, physiotherapy, optometry and other healthcare fields.
In simple terms, NCAHP sets standards for education, training and professional practice in allied healthcare professions in India.
- B.P.T. (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
- B.O.T. (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
- B.M.L.S. (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science)
- A.O.T.T (Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology)
- B. PA (Bachelor of Physician Associate)
- B. EMT (Bachelor of Emergency Medical Technology)
- B. OPTM (Bachelor of Optometry)
- B.Sc. M.R.I.T. (Bachelor of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology)
- B. R.T. (Bachelor of Respiratory Technology)
University Regulated Courses
- B.Sc. MMB (B.Sc. In Medical Microbiology)
- B.Sc. C.S.I.C. (Bachelor of Central Sterilization and Infection Control)
- B.H.A. (Bachelor of Hospital Administration
JENPAS UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
The final eligibility requirements will be given in the 2027 information bulletin. However, the 2026 rules provide a useful guide.
Basic Eligibility
For JENPAS UG 2026, candidates were required to:
- Be Indian citizens.
- Have passed or be appearing in Class 12 under the 10+2 system.
- Fulfil the course-specific academic requirements.
- Be at least 17 years old as of December 31 of the examination year.
- Meet the applicable West Bengal domicile requirements.
The exact domicile requirements are particularly important because reservation and admission rules can vary by course and institution.
JENPAS UG Course-wise Eligibility
JENPAS UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Gender Eligibility
| Course/College | Eligible Candidates |
|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing – Government Colleges | Female candidates only |
| B.Sc Nursing – Private Colleges | Female candidates; some private colleges are exclusively for male candidates |
| All other JENPAS UG courses | Both Male and Female candidates |
| B.Sc Nursing – Male candidates | Eligible only in the specified private colleges meant for male candidates |
2. Upper Age Limit
| Course | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | No upper age limit |
| BMRIT – Bachelor of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology | 35 years |
| BPT – Bachelor of Physiotherapy | No upper age limit |
| BOT – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | No upper age limit |
| BMLS – Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science | 40 years |
| BOPTM – Bachelor of Optometry | 40 years |
| BAOTT – Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology | 40 years |
| BRT – Bachelor of Respiratory Technology | 40 years |
| BPA – Bachelor of Physician Associate | 40 years |
| BEMT – Bachelor of Emergency Medical Technology | 40 years |
| MMB – Medical Microbiology | 40 years |
| CSIC – Central Sterilization and Infection Control | 40 years |
| BHA – Bachelor of Hospital Administration | 40 years |
3. Academic Eligibility
| Course | Required Class 12 Subjects | Minimum Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | Physics + Chemistry + Biology | 45% General/EWS; 40% SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD |
| BPT / BOT | Physics + Chemistry + Biology | 50% General/EWS; 40% SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD |
| BMLS / BAOTT / BRT / MMB / BPA / BEMT / BMRIT / CSIC | Physics + Chemistry + Biology | 50% General/EWS; 40% SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD |
| BOPTM | Physics + Chemistry + Biology or Mathematics | 50% General/EWS; 40% SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD |
| BHA | Physics + Chemistry + Biology or Mathematics | 50% General/EWS; 45% SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD |
Other Important Academic Requirements
| Course | Required Class 12 Subjects |
|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | Physics + Chemistry + Biology |
| BPT / BOT | Physics + Chemistry + Biology |
| BMLS / BAOTT / BRT / MMB / BPA / BEMT / BMRIT / CSIC | Physics + Chemistry + Biology |
| BOPTM | Physics + Chemistry + Biology or Mathematics |
| BHA | Physics + Chemistry + Biology or Mathematics |
| Course | Required Class 12 Subjects |
| B.Sc Nursing | Physics + Chemistry + Biology |
Abbreviations:
P = Physics, C = Chemistry, B = Biology, M = Mathematics, NA = Not Applicable.
JENPAS UG 2027 Exam Pattern
The latest official pattern consists of two papers.
Paper I
Paper I is for courses other than BHA.
| Subject | Category 1 | Category 2 | Total Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Biology | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Basic English | 20 | — | 20 | 20 |
| Health Aptitude | 20 | — | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 85 | 15 | 100 | 115 |
The 2026 Paper I had 100 MCQs carrying 115 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes.
Paper II
Paper II is for BHA (Bachelor of Hospital Administration)
| Subject | Category 1 | Category 2 | Total Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science | 25 | 5 | 30 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Basic English | 20 | — | 20 | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | — | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 85 | 15 | 100 | 115 |
Paper II also had a duration of 90 minutes in 2026.
JENPAS UG Marking Scheme
The 2026 examination used two categories of questions.
Category 1
- Correct answer: +1 mark
- Incorrect answer: -0.25 mark
- Unattempted: No marks
Category 2
- Correct answer: +2 marks
- Incorrect answer: No negative marking
- Unattempted: No marks
Therefore, candidates should be particularly careful while attempting Category 1 questions because incorrect answers carry negative marking.
JENPAS UG Application Fee
For 2026, the examination fee was:
| Application | General Fee | Reserved/EWS Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I only | ₹ 500 | ₹ 400 |
| Paper II only | ₹ 500 | ₹ 400 |
| Both Paper I & II | ₹ 800 | ₹ 650 |
Bank/service charges were additional.
The JENPAS UG 2027 fee has not yet been announced.
JENPAS UG 2027 Admit Card
WBJEEB will release the JENPAS UG 2027 admit card online.
Candidates will need their login credentials to download it.
The admit card is an important examination document and should be checked for:
- Candidate name
- Photograph
- Signature
- Roll/application number
- Examination centre
- Date and time
- Examination instructions
Candidates should carry the required identity proof and other documents specified by WBJEEB.
JENPAS UG 2027 Result
After conducting the examination, WBJEEB will release the result and rank card online. For courses other than BHA, the General Merit Rank (GMR) is prepared using Paper I.
For BHA, the BHA Merit Rank (BMR) is prepared using Paper II. Candidates who appear for both papers can be considered for both GMR and BMR.
JENPAS UG 2027 Counselling
Qualifying in the entrance examination is only the first step.
After the result, eligible candidates have to participate in the JENPAS UG counselling process.
The counselling process generally involves:
Result → Rank Card → Counselling Registration → Choice Filling → Seat Allotment → Seat Acceptance → Document Verification → Admission
Candidates should carefully fill their college and course preferences because seat allotment depends on factors such as:
- JENPAS rank
- Category
- Domicile
- Course eligibility
- Seat availability
- Choices filled by the candidate
- Applicable reservation rules
WBJEEB conducts the counselling and publishes the seat matrix and allotment information through its official portals. The 2026 JENPAS page provides dedicated links for the seat matrix and counselling activities.
JENPAS UG Reservation
Reservation is applicable according to the prevailing rules of the Government of West Bengal and the concerned institutions/regulatory authorities.
The 2026 information bulletin covered reservation for categories including:
- SC
- ST
- OBC-A
- OBC-B
- EWS
- PwD
Candidates claiming reservation must possess valid certificates and produce them during document verification.
The reservation rules and certificate requirements for JENPAS UG 2027 should be checked after the official notification is released.
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JENPAS UG 2027: Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Class 10 certificate/marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet/certificate
- JENPAS UG admit card
- JENPAS UG rank card
- Valid photo ID
- Domicile certificate, where applicable
- Category certificate, if applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport-size photographs
- Other documents prescribed by the allotted institution
The final document list will be specified in the 2027 counselling notification.
JENPAS UG vs NEET: Which Exam Should You Take?
Students often confuse JENPAS UG with NEET.
| Feature | JENPAS UG | NEET UG |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting authority | WBJEEB | NTA |
| Main purpose | Nursing/Paramedical/Allied UG courses in participating West Bengal institutions | MBBS, BDS and other NEET-based medical admissions |
| Mode | OMR-based | Pen-and-paper/OMR |
| Scope | Mainly West Bengal | National |
| Courses | B.Sc Nursing and allied health programmes | MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other applicable programmes |
A student should select the entrance examination according to the course and college they are targeting.
Final Words
JENPAS UG 2027 is your entry to the medical courses in West Bengal. JENPAS UG 2027 will get you admission in BSc Nursing and other allied courses in the state. It is an entrance examination for nursing, paramedical, and allied healthcare admissions in West Bengal. Students targeting B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BMLT, and other healthcare programmes should begin preparation with the Class 11–12 syllabus and keep track of the official WBJEEB notification.
The 2027 dates, application fee, eligibility, course list, and exam pattern should be treated as tentative until WBJEEB releases the official information bulletin. The latest official 2026 information confirms the basic structure of the examination and the range of courses offered through JENPAS UG.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will JENPAS UG 2027 notification be released?
Tentativel, ay few days before the application form opens, you can expectit in the first week of March. Candidates should wait for WBJEEB’s official announcement.
Q2. When is the JENPAS UG 2027 exam date?
The date will be announced in March 2027. If the previous schedule is followed, the exam could be conducted around June 2027, but this is only an expectation.
Q3. Is JENPAS UG only for B.Sc Nursing?
No. The examination also covers several paramedical and allied health science courses, including BPT, BMLS, BOT, BMRIT, AOTT, Physician Associate, Emergency Medical Technology, Optometry,y and others.
Q4. How many questions are there in JENPAS UG Paper I?
The 2026 Paper I had 100 questions carrying 115 marks.
Q5. Is there negative marking in JENPAS UG?
Yes. In the 2026 pattern, Category 1 questions carried -0.25 marks for an incorrect answer, while Category 2 questions had no negative marking.
Q6. Is the JENPAS UG 2027 notification out?
No. As of August 21, 2026, WBJEEB’s official JENPAS UG page is still carrying the 2026 admission cycle, and no JENPAS UG 2027 bulletin is listed.