Contents
For JENPAS UG 2026, a “Safe Score” for a Government B.Sc Nursing seat (General Category) is projected to be 62+ marks. For top-tier institutes like IPGMER (SSKM), aspirants should aim for 75+ marks (GMR under 350). Paramedical courses like BMLT and BPT typically require 58+ marks for government allotments.
JENPAS UG 2026: Expected Cutoff Quick-Glance
| Category | Safe Marks (Nursing) | Safe Marks (Paramedical) | Predicted GMR Range |
| General (UR) | 60 – 65 | 56 – 60 | 1 – 2,200 |
| OBC-A | 52 – 55 | 54 – 56 | 2,201 – 4,500 |
| OBC-B | 51 – 54 | 53 – 55 | 2,201 – 4,000 |
| SC | 48 – 52 | 49 – 52 | 4,501 – 8,500 |
| ST | 37 – 42 | 36 – 40 | 12,000+ |
| EWS | 46 – 50 | 48 – 51 | 3,500 – 6,000 |
Factors Influencing the 2026 Cutoff
The cutoff isn’t static; it shifts based on specific variables we’ve tracked over the last half-decade:
- Applicant Volume: In 2026, we estimate over 1.2 lakh applicants, a 15% increase from 2024, naturally pushing the competitive floor higher.
- Physics Difficulty Level: Historically, when Physics is “Hard” (as seen in 2023), the overall marks-to-rank ratio drops, making 55 a “Gold Score.”
- Paper-II Impact: The separation of the BHA (Paper-II) has streamlined Paper-I competition, focusing solely on clinical aspirants.
Previous Year (2025) Category-Wise Cutoff Scores
The 2025 session saw a moderate difficulty level. Below is the final round (Round 2) closing data which serves as the benchmark for 2026 planning.
2025 Benchmarks (Government Seats)
- IPGMER (SSKM): Closed at GMR 338 (General).
- Medical College Kolkata: Closed at GMR 115 (General).
- Burdwan Medical College: Closed at GMR 760 (General).
The “Category-2” Advantage: The Secret to a High Rank
The Paper-I pattern includes Category-2 questions (2 marks each) where multiple options can be correct.
Expert Teacher Tip: “Category-2 questions are the ultimate ‘Rank Boosters’ because they have zero negative marking. Even if you aren’t 100% sure of all correct options, marking the ones you are certain about earns you partial marks. In 2025, students who attempted all Category-2 questions had a 12% higher probability of landing a GMR under 5,000 compared to those who skipped them.”
Expert Tips: What to do if your Rank is above 15,000?
If your rank is high, do not lose hope. The Mop-up Round (Round 3) and Stray Vacancy Rounds are where “miracles” happen.
Mop-up Round Strategy
- Choice Filling is Fresh: You must re-register and pay a small fee (₹200 for old candidates).
- The “Private-Govt” Mix: If your rank is 15,000+, prioritize high-quality private colleges like Apollo Gleneagles or Peerless, as government seats are usually exhausted by this stage.
- Wait for Decentralized Counseling: After the Mop-up, individual colleges often release notices for remaining vacant seats. Keep checking indcareer.com for these direct alerts.
Interactive FAQ: Safe Score Queries
A GMR under 2,500 is considered “Good” for Government Nursing. For Paramedical, a GMR under 1,500 is preferred for top choices like BMLT.
If you belong to the SC/ST category, yes. For General/OBC candidates, 50 marks usually lead to private college allotments unless the paper is exceptionally difficult.
Log in to the WBJEEB portal using your Application Number and Password. The “Download Rank Card” link is usually active for 6 months post-result.
Yes. Since male nursing seats are extremely limited in government colleges, the cutoff rank for males is significantly tighter (usually under GMR 500).
The EWS cutoff usually sits between the General and OBC-A marks, providing a 3-5 mark relaxation.
WBJEE JENPAS UG
The WBJEEB Joint Entrance Test is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) for admission to Nursing, Paramedical, and Allied Sciences Undergraduate courses in West Bengal, India. This entrance test is specifically designed for candidates seeking admission to courses such as Bachelor of Nursing (B.Sc Nursing), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT), Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP), and various other allied health science courses.
- Syllabus
- Question Papers
- Application Form
- Admit Card
- Answer Key
- OMR / Recorded Response Sheet
- Result
- College List
- Cut Off
WBJEE JENPAS UG – Overview
| Aspect of WBJEE JENPAS UG | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of exam | WBJEE JENPAS UG |
| Full form of exam name | Joint Entrance Test for Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Sciences Under Graduate Courses |
| Official Body for exam and WBJEE JENPAS UG | WBJEEB |
| Full form of organization | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board |
| Important Topics in WBJEE JENPAS UG | All topics are important |
| Scope of WBJEE JENPAS UG | State |
| Exam Type | Nursing Entrance Exam |
| Courses for which WBJEE JENPAS UG is to be studied | B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BMLT, BSc CCT, BSc OTT, BSc PT, BSc PA, BSc MMB, BVSO, BHA |
| Official website for WBJEE JENPAS UG | wbjeeb.nic.in |