How many sections are there in the JEPBN 2026 syllabus?

There will be two sections in the JEPBN 2026 syllabus. The Board mention the weigtage of each section in the information bulletin. The candidates can see below the sections of JEPBN syllabus: Part-A: Anatomy, Physiology, Sociology, Psychology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pathology – 40 Q Part-B: Foundation of Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health Nursing – 60 Q

Which body/authority sets JEPBN syllabus for the entrance exam?

JEPBN syllabus is released along with the official notification by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Candidates must follow the syllabus strictly to gain a good score in the post basic nusring entrance exam.

How to Download JEPBN 2026 Admit Card?

Students can download their hall ticket of JEPBN 2026 in the following manner: Go to wbjeeb.in Enter the application number, password, and security pin to login The JEPBN 2026 admit card will appear on the screen Download it and take print out

When will JEPBN 2026 admit card be released?

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board will release the JEPBN 2026 admit card on May 27 and the exam will be conducted on June 7.

Do I need to submit my JEPBN 2026 question paper to the invigilator along with the answer sheets?

No, candidates need to submit only the OMR sheets and the scratch sheets where they have done the rough work after the completion of the test. The question paper of JEPBN 2026 can be taken outside the exam hall after the completion of the nursing entrance exam.

What is JEPBN Exam conducted by WBJEEB?

The Joint Entrance for Post Basic Nursing Exam conducted annually for the admissions in the Post Basic Nursing Programe across the state in the Government and Private colleges in West Bengal.

What is the exam date for JEPBN 2026 exam?

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board released the JEPBN 2026 exam date in its exam calendar. The paper will be conducted offline on June 7, 2026.

What is the structure of the JEPBN 2026 question paper?

The JEPBN 2026 question paper will be provided in the form of a question booklet. It comprise of 100 MCQs to be answered within 90 minutes. The question paper will be divided into two parts. While Part A carries 40 questions, Part B carries 60 questions.

How many sections will be there in the JEPBN 2026 exam?

The candidates should note that there will be only one section in the JEPBN 2026 exam having 100 questions. The duration of the exam will be 90 minutes.

Will WBJEEB release JEPBN 2026 answer key?

Yes, WBJEEB will release the JEPBN 2026 answer key on the official websites. Candidates can check the provisional answer keys to calculate their estimated score.

When will JEPBN 2026 Result be released?

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board will release the JEPBN 2026 result in July. The qualified candidates will be called for Counselling.

Will there be an option to submit challenges against the JEPBN answer keys?

Yes, candidates will be allowed to submit challenges or objections against the JEPBN 2026 answer keys by paying a nominal fee per question. The Board will review the challenges and will later publish the Final JEPBN Answer Key on the official website. The Board’s decision will be considered final in this regard.

Why is the JEPBN exam conducted?

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board conduct the JEPBN exam for the admission in the Post Basic Nursing Course in the state.

Can I ask for reviewing my JEPBN 2026 result?

Yes, candidates will be allowed to apply for reviewing their JEPBN 2026 result by raising a query through email within 24 hours of declaration of the result. They will have to attach copies of rank card, question booklet number and its series code, self-calculation of question-wise and total score.

Can I leave the JEPBN exam hall before the allotted time even if I complete and submit the OMR sheet?

No, candidates will be allowed to leave the examination hall only after the completion of 90 minutes, or the total exam duration. JEPBN 2026 exam will be conducted in pen and paper base mode (offline mode).

When will the counselling of JEPBN 2026 be conducted?

The counselling process of JEPBN 2026 will begin in August 2026. WBJEEB will be conducting web-based online counselling (e-counselling) for admission to Post Basic BSc-Nursing Course in various Govt. and Self-Financed Institutes in the State of West Bengal.

Will WBJEEB release seat allotment result after JEPBN 2026 counselling registration?

Yes, WBJEEB will release the JEPBN counselling seat allotment result after the Round-1 counselling. The counselling will be conducted in two rounds. After each round, the seat allotment result will be declared by the counselling conducting body.

What is the last date to apply for JEPBN 20226?

The candidates should note that the JEPBN 2026 applications were started at wbjeeb.in on April 1 and the last date to apply for the exam was April 18. The correction facility was available till April 21.

What is the eligibility to appear for JEPBN entrance exam?

The JEPBN eligibility criteria say a candidate must have: Passed the Class 12 exam from a recognised board A degree in the GNM course or an RNRM certificate from any State Nursing Council is required be an Indian citizen

When will WBJEEB release the JEPBN 2026 application form?

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board released the JEPBN 2026 application form on April 1, 2026. The last date to apply online was April 18, 2026.

Will the WBJEEB release the JEPBN 2026 Cutoff?

Yes, the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board will release the JEPBN 2026 cutoff for all the categories separately.

Which body/authority releases the JEPBN cutoff?

The JEPBN cutoff will be released after the release of the JEPBN result. It is released by the exam conducting body, West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). The JEPBN cutoff is the minimun score which enables the candidate to figure out passing marks in the entrance exam. The JEPBN cutoff is released category-wise and varies as per the category of student who applies for the entrance exam.

JEPBN 2026: Registration (Started), Exam Date (June 7), Question Paper, Pattern & Syllabus

JEPBN 2026 Admit Card

27 May '26 - 6 Jun '26

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 14:38 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

Overview

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board released the JEPBN 2026 registrations on wbjeeb.in on April 1. The candidates were required to register and generate the application number for login. The candidates should note that the JEPBN applications were available only after registration. The last date to apply for the exam was April 18. The candidates will be allowed to make corrections to the application till April 21. The Board released the JEPBN 2026 dates with the information bulletin.

The Board will release the admit card for the candidates on May 27 and the JEPBN exam 2026 will be conducted on June 7 across the state. It will coincide with the JEMScN 2026 exam. The candidates cannot appear in both the exams. After the exam, the Board will release the provisional answer key and ask the candidates to send the objections against the incorrect answers. Based on the final answer key, the board will calculate the marks of the candidates and release the result. The qualified candidates will be called for Counselling. Find out all about the JEPBN 2026 exam details, such as the application process, application fee, admit card, exam pattern, syllabus, and the result in the upcoming sections.

Table of contents

JEPBN 2026 Applications Started - Get Direct Link to Apply
JEPBN 2026 Important Dates
What is JEPBN Exam?
JEPBN 2026 Highlights
JEPBN 2026 Admit Card
JEPBN 2026 Exam Pattern
JEPBN 2026 Syllabus
JEPBN 2026 Result
JEPBN 2026 Cutoff
JEPBN 2026 Test Centres
JEPBN 2026 Counselling Process

JEPBN 2026 Applications Started - Get Direct Link to Apply

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) released the registration link on its portal - wbjeeb.in. The last date to apply for the exam was April 18. The JEPBN 2026 application process was online only. The JEPBN 2026 application correction window was available till April 21.

The candidates were required to fill their personal and contact details in the registration form. Post this, a code was generated, which helped in creating further login credentials. Candidates needed to create their user ID and password using these details.

The JEPBN 2026 application fee were announced in the notification for the current academic year. However, the application fee was INR 3,000, which was to be paid online through credit/debit card, and net banking.

JEPBN 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The JENPB 2026 eligibility criteria are given below:

Candidates must have passed the Class 12 exam from a recognised Board and GNM course and obtained the registration / RNRM certificate from any State Nursing Council of any state of India.
The upper age limit for those employed by the West Bengal State Govt. is 53 years (as of the last date of application). There is no upper age limit for candidates who are ESI/Central Government employees.
Candidates who are presently employed by the West Bengal State Govt. should have at least 3 years qualifying uninterrupted/regularized experience in Govt. service by the last date of application.
Candidates must be a citizen of India

JEPBN 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEPBN 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
27 May ' 26 - 06 Jun ' 26	JEPBN 2026 Admit Card ONGOING
07 Jun ' 26	JEPBN 2026 Exam Date
Jul ' 26	JEPBN 2026 Result TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
20 Apr ' 26 - 21 Apr ' 26	JEPBN 2026 Application Correction
01 Apr ' 26 - 18 Apr ' 26	JEPBN 2026 Registration Dates
24 Nov ' 25	JEPBN 2025 Counselling Round-2 Seat Allotment
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What is JEPBN Exam?

JEPBN or the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam for Post Basic Nursing exam is held for Post Basic Nursing course. the exam is conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board (WBJEEB). The scores of JEPBN are accepted by the Nursing colleges offering the Post Basic Nursing course in West Bengal.

JEPBN 2026 Highlights

Check table given below for JEPBN Highlights:

Details	Particulars
Exam Name	West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam for Post-Basic Nursing (JEPBN)
Conducting Body	West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board (WBJEEB)
Exam Level	Undergraduate
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Paper-pencil-based test (PBT) or offline mode
Courses offered thorough JEPBN	Post Basic Nursing
Exam Fees	INR 3,000
Exam Duration	90 minutes
Number of Papers and Total Marks	Two papers with 100 marks
Total Number of Questions	100
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer -0.25 for each incorrect answer
Language/Medium of Exam	English
Colleges Accepting Exam Score	All Nursing colleges in West Bengal
Number of Test Cities	1
Official Website	wbjeeb.nic.in
Contact Details	1800-1023-781, 1800-3450-050

JEPBN 2026 Admit Card

The JEPBN 2026 admit card will be released on May 27. Only registered candidates will be able to download the JEPBN 2026 admit card after login The JEPBN admit card is a compulsory document that must be carried to the examination centre. The JEPBN 2026 admit card/hall ticket carries information of candidates’ personal details, exam date and time, exam centre address, and exam day guidelines.

How to Download JEPBN Admit Card 2026?

Students can download their hall ticket of JEPBN 2026 in the following manner:

Go to wbjeeb.in
First choose the desired exam for which the admit card needs to be downloaded
Enter the lapplication number, password, and security pin
The JEPBN 2026 hall ticket will appear on the screen

Applicants will be required to carry one photo identity card with the admit card.

JEPBN 2026 Exam Pattern

The JEPBN 2026 exam pattern was notified in the information bulletin. The duration of the exam will be 90 minutes. It will be conducted in the morning session from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The total number of questions will be 100. The questions were in MCQ format wherein each question carried four answer options. Candidates had to select the correct option by shading the circle next to the correct answer with an HB pencil. The section-wise break up of questions is given in the table below:

Section/Part	Number of Questions
Part A	40
Part B	60

JEPBN Exam Marking Scheme

Each correct answer will fetch one mark
Each incorrect answer will lead to a deduction of 0.25 marks (¼ marks)
Marking more than one answer option, even if one of them is correct, will be considered as a wrong answer and would lead to a negative marking.
No answer will be deducted for non-attempt of questions.

JEPBN 2026 Syllabus

The JEPBN 2026 syllabus is based on the GNM curriculum and has two parts. The topics of each part are as follows:

Part A:

Anatomy
Physiology
Sociology
Psychology
Pharmacology
Microbiology
Nutrition
Pathology

Part B:

Foundation of Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Obstetrical Nursing
Community Health Nursing

JEPBN 2026 Result

The WBJEEB will release the JEPBN 2026 result in July. The Board will release a common merit list and the category-wise cutoff in the public domain.

How to Check JEPBN 2026 Result?

The candidates will be able to check their result in the following manner.

Go to wbjeeb.in
Login with the application number and password
Check the JEPBN rank card
Download and save it for the future reference

Earlier, the JEPBN result was declared on November 12, 2025.

JEPBN 2026 Cutoff

WBJEEB will release the JEPBN cutoff ranks and scores at the time of the results. Based on the JEPBN cutoff, candidates’ qualification status will be determined. The cutoff for JEPBN will depend on factors such as the number of test-takers, the number of seats, and the level of difficulty of the exam, to name a few.

JEPBN 2026 Answer Keys

JEPBN answer keys will be released by the exam conducting body 2-3 days after the exam concludes. Candidates will be able to check and calculate their estimated scores. In case they find any discrepancy, they will be allowed to submit the objections by paying a nominal fee per question as decided by the board. The Board will review and publish the final and frozen answer keys. The last date to submit the objections will be notified on the official website. The final answer key will be released along with the results on the official website.

JEPBN 2026 Test Centres

The JEPBN exam will be conducted in one city i.e. Salt Lake City, Kolkata. The JEPBN exam centre will be notified to candidates on their admit card. After the admit card is issued, no request for a change in the test centre will be entertained. Candidates will have to reach the stipulated test centre for the JEPBN 2026 exam at least an hour before the scheduled exam time. Exit from the examination hall will only be allowed once the exam duration is over.

JEPBN 2026 Counselling Process

The JEPBN 2026 counselling process will begin in July/August 2026, for Post Basic BSc nursing programme admission seekers. Candidates who clear the State Common Entrance Examination, or JEPBN 2026, and secure a valid rank in the BSc nursing entrance exam can apply for the counselling process. WBJEEB will be conducting centralized online counselling/e-counselling in two rounds. Find out the rules of JEPBN 2026 counselling here:

JEPBN 2026 registration will be allowed once at the beginning of the 1st round
The JEPBN 2026 registration fee for counselling will be INR 500.
No new details will be provided at the time of counselling. During registration, candidates’ information will be fetched from the information given by the candidates during their application for the examination.
Candidates will have to provide Bank account details (in case of any refund), address, etc.
After selecting institutes/courses, the candidate will have to arrange his/her choices in ordebr of his/her priority. If a candidate does not give any choice, obviously he/she will not be given any allotment.
Candidate must lock his/her choices within the pre-announced date.
If a candidate fails/forgets to lock his/her choices within the pre-announced deadline, his/her last saved choices will be considered final and will be locked automatically after the scheduled date and time.
If a candidate fails/forgets to ‘save’ his/her choices within the pre-announced deadline, his/her unsaved choices will disappear.
Allotment of the 1st round will be declared on a pre-scheduled date.
The allotment status will show the institute and course in which he/she has been allotted a seat.
The candidate must pay a seat acceptance fee of INR 1000/- to download the seat allotment letter. If the candidate fails to pay the seat acceptance fee, the current allotment will be cancelled. The candidate will not be considered for seat allotment in any future round.

After downloading the seat allotment letter, the candidate must report to the allotted institute with the allotment letter and all other documents for verification.