JEPBN 2026 Participating Colleges & Seat Matrix: West Bengal Nursing Admissions

The JEPBN 2026 seat matrix encompasses 19 government and private nursing colleges across West Bengal, offering approximately 985 seats for the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course. Admission is strictly merit-based, determined by the General Merit Rank (GMR) secured in the WBJEEB entrance examination.

How to Read the Seat Matrix

The JEPBN seat matrix is released by the WBJEEB during the e-counselling process. Understanding it is vital for choice-filling:

• GMR (General Merit Rank): This is the primary rank used for all seat allocations across all categories.
• Category-wise Distribution: Seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, and PwD candidates. Always check the vacancy seat matrix provided on the official website during each round of counselling.
• Upgradation: Candidates allotted a seat in a lower-preference college can opt for “Upgradation” to potentially secure a seat in a higher-preference college in subsequent rounds.

Participating Colleges & Seat Matrix (Overview)

The following table lists key participating institutes. Note: Seat numbers are indicative based on the latest available data; final seat counts are subject to official WBJEEB seat matrix releases during counselling.

Previous Year Cut-off Analysis (2025 Trends)

Cut-offs fluctuate annually based on the difficulty of the paper and the number of test-takers. Below is the closing rank trend for popular government institutions.

Source: Analysis based on previous academic session closing rank data.

Factors Influencing Cut-offs

1. Total Number of Candidates: A higher volume of applicants naturally drives up the competition, leading to higher cut-offs (lower rank numbers).
2. Seat Availability: Government colleges (with lower fee structures) typically close much earlier than private institutions.
3. Part B Performance: As Part B carries 60% of the total marks, it serves as the primary tie-breaker for candidates with the same GMR.
4. Domicile & Reservation: As a state-level exam, seats are heavily weighted toward West Bengal domicile holders, and reservation policies significantly alter closing ranks for reserved category candidates.

WBJEE JEPBN

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board conducts the WBJEE JEPBN (Joint Entrance for Post Basic Nursing) as a gateway for aspiring candidates seeking admission to Post Basic B.Sc Nursing courses in West Bengal. This state-level examination plays a pivotal role in assessing the eligibility and knowledge of candidates interested in pursuing a career in nursing.

Quick Links

• Previous Year Question Papers
• Syllabus
• Application Form
• Admit Card
• Answer Key
• OMR Response Sheet
• Result
• Participating Colleges & Seat Matrix
• Career Scope After Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

WBJEE JEPBN An Overview