JEPBN 2026 Notification

JEPBN 2026 Notification - Post Basic Nursing Entrance Exam

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the information bulletin for the Joint Entrance Test for Post Basic Nursing (JEPBN) 2026-27.

Key Details:

• Exam Name: JEPBN 2026 (Joint Entrance Test for Post Basic Nursing 2026)
• Course: Post Basic Nursing (PBN)
• Academic Session: 2026-27
• Exam Date & Time: 07 June 2026 (Sunday), 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Exam Mode: OMR-based Common Entrance Test
• Application Fee: ₹3000 + bank charges
• Information Bulletin Release Date: 25 March 2026
• Helpline: Toll-free 1800-1234-782 (Extn. 2), Email: info@wbjeeb.in

Eligibility Criteria:

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
• Domicile: Must be a domicile of West Bengal (with exceptions for certain government employees).
• Educational Qualification: 10+2 level examination from a recognized board + GNM course from an Indian Nursing Council recognized institute + RNRM certificate from State Nursing Council.
• Age Limit: Up to 53 years for West Bengal State Government employees; No upper age limit for others.

Exam Pattern:

• Total Questions: 100 (Multiple Choice)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Part A (40 questions): Anatomy, Physiology, Sociology, Psychology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pathology.
• Part B (60 questions): Foundation of Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health Nursing.
• Marking: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answer.

Important Dates:

• Information Bulletin Release: 25 March 2026
• Exam Date: 07 June 2026