WBJEE JENPAS UG 2026 is a Joint Entrance Test for Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Sciences – Undergraduate, it is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for admission to various undergraduate paramedical, nursing, and allied health science courses in government and private institutes in West Bengal.
WBJEE will conduct this exam. The current official website (wbjeeb.nic.in/jenpas-ug) is still showing information related to the 2025 cycle (exam already conducted, counselling ongoing/mop-up rounds in progress).
Tentative Timeline for JENPAS UG 2026 (Based on Trends from 2024–2025)
These are expected dates compiled from reliable education portals and past patterns. Official dates will be announced only in the information bulletin (likely March–April 2026).
WBJEE 2026 Schedule
| Event | Tentative Timeline |
| Official Notification Release | March – April 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | April 2026 (some sources say late Feb / early March) |
| Last Date to Apply | May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 2–3 days after closing |
| Admit Card Release | 10–15 days before exam |
| Exam Date | May 2026 (most likely) or June 2026 (some sources) |
| Answer Key Release | 3–7 days after exam |
| Result Declaration | June – July 2026 |
| Counselling Registration & Rounds | July – September 2026 |
| Mop-up / Stray Vacancy Rounds | September – October 2026 |
Note: Some unofficial sources mention application starting as early as February 2026 or exam in April–May, but most credible portals (Shiksha, Careers360) point to April–May for application and May–June for the exam.
Official Website & Portal
- Main website: https://wbjeeb.nic.in
- Dedicated JENPAS UG page: https://wbjeeb.nic.in/jenpas-ug (Keep checking this page regularly from March 2026 onwards for the official information bulletin.)
Courses Offered through JENPAS UG
Admission to the following undergraduate programs (duration mostly 3–4 years):
- B.Sc Nursing
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)
- B.Sc Critical Care Technology (CCT)
- B.Sc Operation Theatre Technology (OTT)
- B.Sc Perfusion Technology (PT)
- B.Sc Physician Assistant (PA)
- B.Sc Medical Microbiology (MMB)
- Bachelor of Vision Science & Optometry (BVS Optometry)
- Bachelor of Hospital Administration (BHA)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)
- B.Sc Radiology & Imaging Technology (RIT)
- B.Sc Cardiac Science & Intensive Care
- B.Sc Renal Dialysis Technology
- And several other allied health/paramedical courses
Eligibility Criteria JENPAS UG 2026
- Citizenship: Indian citizen
- Age Limit (as on 31 Dec 2026):
- Course-Wise Upper Age Table
| Criteria | Nursing | B.V.S.O | BPT, BOT | BMLT, CCT, OTT, PT, PA, MMB, BHA | R.I.T, C.S.I.C, R.T. |
| Upper Age Limit | No limit | 35 | No limit | 40 | 40 |
- Educational Qualification: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
JENPAS UG Academic Criteria
These criteria outline minimum qualifications and aggregate marks for JENPAS UG 2025 courses based on Class 12 (10+2) performance.
Course-Wise Academic RequirementsCriteria Nursing BPT, BMLT, CCT, OTT, PT, PA, MMB, R.I.T, C.S.I.C, R.T. B.V.S.O BHA B.O.T. Minimum Qualification Subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English NA Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Min. Aggregate (General/EWS) 45% (PCBM subjects) 50% (PCBM) NA NA NA Min. Aggregate (SC/ST/OBC-A/B/PwD) 40% (PCBM subjects) 45% (PCBM) NA NA NA Min. Class 12 Aggregate (General/EWS) NA NA 50% NA NA Min. Class 12 Aggregate (Reserved) NA NA 45% NA NA English Requirement Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
All candidates must pass individual subjects (theory & practical where applicable) from recognized boards. PCBM refers to Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics combined where specified.
West Bengal Domicile Criteria for JENPAS UG
Candidates qualify as West Bengal domiciles (required for JENPAS UG eligibility) through either continuous residence or parental residency.
Domicile Qualification Rules
- Residence-based: Must reside continuously in West Bengal for 10+ years as of December 31, 2024. Requires Proforma ‘a1’ (certified by government officials) or ‘a2’ (certified by 10+2 institution head).
- Parent-based: Parents must be permanent West Bengal residents. Requires Proforma ‘b’ (government-certified) or original copies of two parent documents (Voter ID, Aadhaar, Passport, Ration card) showing West Bengal address.
Special Provisions
SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD candidates may use category certificates temporarily instead of domicile proof during counseling. If rejected during verification, their status defaults to non-West Bengal domicile.
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Papers: Usually two papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2) depending on course group
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge (weightage varies by course)
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
- Marking: +1 for correct, -¼ or no negative for wrong (check latest bulletin)
Number of Seats (Approximate – Based on Recent Years)
- Total seats: Around 4,200–4,500 (reported ~4,230–4,320 in 2025)
- B.Sc Nursing: Highest number of seats
- Paramedical courses: Distributed across government and private colleges
- Exact seat matrix (college-wise & course-wise) will be published in the official information bulletin or during counselling.
JENPAS UG 2025 Exam Fees
JENPAS UG application fees must be paid online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or QR Code, plus applicable bank service charges.
Fee Structure by CategoryPapers Attempted General Fee SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS Fee Paper-I Only or Paper-II Only ₹500 ₹400 Both Paper-I and Paper-II ₹800 ₹650
Fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
How to Apply JENPAS 2026
- Go to wbjeeb.nic.in/jenpas-ug
- Register with basic details (name, mobile, email)
- Fill application form, upload documents
- Pay fee online
- Download confirmation page
Important Advice
- The 2025 cycle is still active (mop-up counselling ongoing as of Feb 2026), so the 2026 notification is likely 1–2 months away.
- Do not rely only on unofficial YouTube/Instagram dates — always verify from wbjeeb.nic.in.
- Prepare using Class 11–12 PCB syllabus + English & Reasoning
JENPAS UG Rank Eligibility Rules
These rules apply to the Joint Entrance Examination for Nursing, Paramedical & Allied Sciences Undergraduate (JENPAS UG) ranking system.
Papers and Rank Eligibility
- Both Paper-I and Paper-II: Candidates are eligible for both General Merit Rank (GMR) and Paramedical Merit Rank (PMR); considered for all courses including paramedical programs.
- Paper-I Only: Eligible for GMR only; considered for all courses except paramedical programs.
- Paper-II Only: Eligible for PMR only; considered for paramedical programs exclusively.
JENPAS UG 2025 Eligibility Criteria
These are the key requirements for appearing in and admission to JENPAS UG 2025 programs in West Bengal.
Exam Appearance Eligibility
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be domiciled in West Bengal.
- Must have passed or be appearing in 2025 for Class 12 (10+2 system).
- Minimum age 17 years by December 31, 2025 (applies to all courses including B.Sc. Nursing).
Admission Eligibility by GenderCourse Type Government Colleges Private Colleges B.Sc. Nursing Female only Mostly female; few male-only colleges All Other Courses Male & Female Male & Female
FAQs
The application form will open in April or May 2026
You should be female first and have studies PCB subject in your class 12
It will be online only no other mode is acceptable
The admit card is out three or four days before the exam
