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Admission to West Bengal’s top medical institutions is conducted through JENPAS UG 2026. For the 2026-27 session, over 4,230 seats are available across government and private colleges. Premier government institutions like IPGMER (SSKM), RG Kar, and NRS Medical College offer B.Sc Nursing and Paramedical courses with annual fees as low as ₹500 – ₹15,000.
JENPAS UG 2026: Admission Quick-Glance
| Metric | Details for 2026 Session |
| Total Participating Colleges | 150+ (Govt. & Private) |
| Total Seats | 4,230+ (Nursing: ~3,500, Paramedical: ~730) |
| Top Courses | B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BMLT, BHA |
| Counselling Authority | WBJEEB via Centralized Online Process |
| Official Portal | wbjeeb.nic.in |
Total Seat Count for 2026: 4,230+ Seats Analysis
The seat matrix for 2026 remains competitive. While B.Sc Nursing dominates the volume with approximately 3,500 seats, specialized paramedical streams like BPT (Physiotherapy) and BMLT (Medical Lab Technology) offer fewer, high-demand slots in government medical colleges.
- Government Nursing Seats: ~1,800
- Private Nursing Seats: ~1,700
- Paramedical & Allied Sciences (Govt + Pvt): ~730
Top 10 Government Institutions in West Bengal
The following table highlights the elite government colleges. These institutions are the primary targets for top rankers (GMR under 2,000) due to their clinical exposure and minimal fee structure.
| College Name | Primary Course | Seat Intake | Est. Annual Fees | Location |
| IPGMER (SSKM Hospital) | B.Sc Nursing / BPT | 65 / 20 | ₹12,000 | Kolkata |
| Medical College & Hospital | B.Sc Nursing | 60 | ₹500 | Kolkata |
| R.G. Kar Medical College | B.Sc Nursing / OTT | 80 | ₹500 | Kolkata |
| NRS Medical College | B.Sc Nursing | 50 | ₹500 | Kolkata |
| Burdwan Medical College | B.Sc Nursing / BPT | 70 / 10 | ₹1,500 | Purba Burdwan |
| Bankura Sammilani MCH | B.Sc Nursing | 60 | ₹500 | Bankura |
| North Bengal Medical College | B.Sc Nursing | 60 | ₹500 | Darjeeling |
| Medinipur Medical College | B.Sc Nursing | 50 | ₹500 | Paschim Medinipur |
| ID & BG Hospital | B.Sc Nursing | 75 | ₹500 | Kolkata |
| COPAHS (WBUHS) | BMLT / BHA | 20 / 40 | ₹15,000 | Kalyani |
District-Wise College Availability
To help you choose the right preference during the choice-filling round, here is the availability of government nursing and paramedical seats by district:
Kolkata & Suburbs
Kolkata remains the hub with the highest concentration of seats.
- Premier Colleges: SSKM, RG Kar, NRS, CNMCH, and School of Tropical Medicine.
- Edge: Best internship opportunities in high-volume government hospitals.
North Bengal (Siliguri & Malda)
- North Bengal Medical College (NBMC): The primary center for Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri students.
- Malda Medical College: Highly sought after for its newly upgraded nursing block.
Western Districts (Bankura, Purulia, Medinipur)
- Bankura Sammilani: A top-tier choice for students in the Jangal Mahal region.
- Deben Mahata MCH (Purulia): A critical center for rural healthcare training.
The IndCareer Edge: Hostel & Stipend Realities
Insider Insight: Many students assume all government seats come with free housing. While B.Sc Nursing students in government colleges are almost always provided with mandatory on-campus hostel facilities (often for a nominal charge of ₹12/month), Paramedical (BMLT/BPT) students may not always be guaranteed a hostel seat.
Stipend Update 2026: Government nursing students in West Bengal currently receive a monthly stipend during their 6-month mandatory internship period, typically ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹3,500 depending on the specific hospital’s policy for that academic cycle.
Interactive FAQ:
Historically, for the General category, a GMR (General Merit Rank) under 1,800 – 2,200 is required for a government college.
In West Bengal, government B.Sc Nursing seats are predominantly for female candidates. Male candidates should check specific private college quotas or look into paramedical courses like BPT/BMLT.
The seat acceptance fee (typically ₹1,000) is usually adjusted with the admission fees. If you do not join after the final round, specific refund rules apply as per the WBJEEB 2026 brochure.
Yes, through the “Auto-Upgradation” process. You must pay the seat acceptance fee and opt for “Yes” to upgradation to be considered for your higher preferences in the 2nd round.
The College of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences (WBUHS) in Kalyani is the premier choice for BHA aspirants.
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
- Counseling
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 |