What is the JKBOPEE BSc nursing exam syllabus?

BOPEE BSc exam syllabus is provided in the information brochure for the aspirants. The entrance test is based on the courses of study and syllabi of 12th class. The syllabus details important topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology section.

Will there be negative marking in the JKBOPEE BSc nursing exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking scheme in BOPEE nursing exam. If the candidate choses correct option, he/she will be awarded +1 mark. However, if the candidate choses incorrect option -0.25 will be deducted per question. Hence, candidates must choose the options carefully to avoid the negative scoring.

When will JKBOPEE nursing exam be conducted?

The JKBOPEE BSc nursing exam was held on April 27, 2025. It is an offline exam (pen and paper based exam). The BSc nursing entrance exam was held in morning shift from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Can I appear for the JKBOPEE BSc nursing exam twice?

No. In a single academic session, a candidate can appear for the exam once only. The exam conducting body, JKBOPEE conducts exam once annually for the BSc nursing aspirants. However, if the candidate is unable to seek admission in the current academic session, then he/she can appear for the exam in the upcoming academic session. There is no restriction on the number of times a candidate can appear for the exam in each academic session until the age of 35 years.

Who conduct the JKBOPEE nursing entrance exam?

The JKBOPEE nursing entrance exam is conducted by the Jammu & Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination. It is a state-level entrance that is conducted for granting admission to the aspirants who are a domicile of Jammu. Candidates will be able to appear once for this exam within a particular academic year.

If I belong to Karnataka, can I appear for the JKBOPEE nursing exam?

Candidates belonging to the Karnataka domicile are advised NOT to appear for the JKBOPEE nursing entrance exam. It does not have a state quota in government colleges for the outside state aspirants.

When will the JKBOPEE admit card be issued?

The JKBOPEE nursing admit card will be released around a week before the exam date. Candidates will be able to check the hall ticket online at the official website. A direct link to download it will be provided here.

What details to check on the JKBOPEE nursing admit card?

The JKBOPEE admit card will be released on the official website. Details such as name, reporting time, centre address, signature, exam name, centre code, roll number, and much more.

Can I challenge the JKBOPEE BSc nursing exam answer key?

Yes, candidate finding any discrepancy in the Question Paper and Answer Key can submit representation along with proper proof within three working days after the exam concludes. A challenge fee of INR 1000/- per representation per paper is to be paid at the POS terminal at J&K BOPEE office Jammu/Srinagar.

When will the JKBOPEE BSc nursing exam answer key release?

JKBOPEE release the provisional answer key on April 27, 2025 (06:00 P.M.). Basically, the BOPEE BSc nursing answer key was released on the same day on which the exam was held. Candidates were given three days' time to challenge the answer key if they had any objections. The BOPEE answer key allowed the candidates to check the expected score in the exam and analyse their performance as well.

What is the BOPEE BSc nursing exam answer key challenge fee?

A challenge fee of INR 1000/- per paper is to be paid with the proof to challenge the answer key. There is no objection fee per question. A combined fee for challenging multiple questions has to be paid by the aspirants. This process needs to be done in offline mode. Candidate will have to send the challenge via post at the POS terminal at J&K BOPEE office Jammu/Srinagar. The application received within 03 (three) days will only be considered for evaluation. Any application received after result declaration will not be entertained.

What is the JKBOPEE BSc nursing exam eligibility criteria?

BOPEE Eligibility criteria states that the candidate must be a domicile of UT of J&K/UT of Ladakh. The applicant must be at least 17 years old on 31st December of the exam year and not more than 35 years. The aspirant must have passed the qualifying 12th class with minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) for Open Merit category and 40% for reserved categories. English must be a compulsory subject in 12th class.

Can I seek admission to government nursing colleges through the JKBOPEE BSc nursing exam?

As per the information brochure, there are 2368 seats available with the BOPEE nursing participating institutes across all categories. The list comprises of both government and private institutes. Some of the top BOPEE nursing colleges include: BOPEE BSc Nursing College Seats Govt. Nursing College Gandhi Nagar Jammu 60 Govt. Nursing College Gangyal, Jammu 80 Govt. Nursing College Akhnoor 40 Govt. Nursing College Reasi 40 Govt. Nursing College Doda 40 Govt. Nursing College Udhampur 60 Govt. Nursing College Rajouri 60 Govt. Nursing College Kishtwar 30 BGSBU Nursing College, School of Nursing and Biomedical Sciences Rajouri (Women) 40 BGSBU Nursing College, School of Nursing and Biomedical Sciences Jammu (Women) 50

Can male candidates apply for the JKBOPEE BSc nursing exam?

Yes, there is no restriction for the male candidates willing to pursue nursing program. The BOPEE BSc nursing application forms are open for male candidates as well.

I don't have English as a language subject in Class 12. Am I eligible for appearing in JKBOPEE nursing exam?

No, English is a mandatory subject and is mentioned in the eligibility criteria to appear for the JKBOPEE BSc Nursing CET entrance. The applicant must opt for this subject in HSC, if they wish to appear for the exam.

When will JKBOPEE declare the BSc nursing result?

JKBOPEE has already released the BOPEE provisional merit list on the official website, jkbopee.gov.in. Candidates can download and check the PDF from the official website. Candidates whose name appear in the list will be called for the counselling held for admission to the BSc nursing colleges of J&K.

What is the last date to fill the JKBOPEE application form for nursing course?

The last date to fill out the JKBOPEE registration form has not been released yet. The JKBOPEE application process is expected to extend till the first week of April.

When will the JKBOPEE BSc nursing application process begin?

The BOPEE BSc nursing application process for the current academic year has closed. However, candidates can expect the JKBOPEE BSc nursing registration to begin in March 2026 akin to this year. The JKBOPEE BSc nursing application forms are made available generally for a period of 30 days. Last year, the JKBOPEE BSc nursing application fee was INR 1000/-. However, a slight increase in the JKBOPEE BSc nursing application fee can be expected in the next year. The official confirmation of all the details of registration will be done at the official website, jkbopee.gov.in by the exam organizing body.

What documents are required to fill out the JKBOPEE application form?

The JKBOPEE application process demands that candidates keep the following documents ready: Domicile Certificate HSC marksheet Category proof documents Scanned photograph, signature, and thumb impression

What is the JKBOPEE nursing application fee?

The JKBOPEE nursing application fee will be announced in the official brochure. Candidates will have to pay the fee in online mode at the official admission portal.

Will JKBOPEE conduct counselling for admission to BSc nursing courses?

Yes, BOPEE BSc nursing counselling will be held for admission to both government and private colleges. Seat matrix has been provided in the BOPEE official prospectus. Candidates can check the seats available in the location where they want to seek admission. There are total 2368 seats available in the BOPEE participating institutes for the BSc nursing programme.

What is the JKBOPEE BSc nursing exam marking scheme?

The BOPEE BSc nursing exam carries 180 questions of 1 mark each. These 180 questions will be divided in three parts, i.e. 60 questions each in three sections. The exam will be OMR based, therefore candidates are advised to fill the choices carefully. There is also a negative marking scheme which would lead to deduction in marks in case the candidate chose incorrect option. There is a negative marking of 0.25 mark per question for each incorrect response chosen at the time of answering.

What is the JKBOPEE BSc nursing exam pattern 2025?

The BOPEE BSc nursing exam will be conducted in offline mode. The question paper will carry 180 objective-type questions of 1 mark each. There will be three sections in the exam, namely Physics (60), Chemistry (60), Biology (60). Each section will be of 60 marks. Candidates will be provided 180 minutes (i.e. 3 hours) to attempt the question paper solutions. This means 1 minute per question will be allotted to the aspirants.

How much time will a candidate get to solve JKBOPEE question paper?

In the JKBOPEE exam, a candidate will get three hours to solve the question paper. As there is a negative marking scheme, be careful while attempting the paper. It is an offline exam.

JKBOPEE BSc Nursing CET 2026: Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Admit Card, Result, Counselling

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 17:53 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

The JKBOPEE nursing admission cycle begins in March every year. The BSc nursing application forms will be released in April 2026 for the J&K domiciled candidates. The admission process is managed online, and the key events like the application process, admit card, result, counselling will be available online by the conducting body. In the upcoming sections, get complete details about all the events that a candidate must know in order to clear the exam.

If you are aiming to appear for the exam, get complete information here and know how to plan a strategy to crack the nursing entrance exam as mentioned below:

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