WBJEE ANM GNM 2026 Safe Score for SC and ST Categories

SC students targeting GNM admission through WBJEE ANM GNM 2026 should aim for a safe score of 50 marks or above out of 100, while ST students should target 45 marks or above, based on previous year cutoff trends.

WBJEE ANM GNM 2026 is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for admission to Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) programmes across nursing institutions in West Bengal. SC and ST students receive category-wise relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks, which makes the effective cutoff lower than for General category applicants. With the result expected on July 2, 2026, knowing the expected safe score helps you assess your chances and plan your next steps before counselling begins.

• WBJEE ANM GNM 2026 total marks: 100 marks (100 MCQ questions, 1 mark each).
• Expected safe score for SC students (GNM): 50 marks and above, based on 2024–25 trends.
• Expected safe score for ST students (GNM): 45 marks and above.
• For ANM programmes, SC students should target 42+ marks and ST students 38+ marks.
• The official WBJEE ANM GNM 2026 cutoff will be released with the result on July 2, 2026.

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What is a Safe Score in WBJEE ANM GNM 2026?

A safe score is not simply the minimum qualifying mark — it is the score that gives you a strong probability of securing a seat after counselling, sitting comfortably above the expected closing cutoff. WBJEEB sets a minimum qualifying percentage for each category, but the actual merit list cutoff is determined by seats available, applicant numbers, and exam difficulty — and it usually exceeds the bare minimum.

For SC and ST students, WBJEEB requires a minimum of 35% (35 out of 100) to qualify, compared to 40% for General category students. However, qualifying is not the same as getting a seat. The safe score accounts for this gap and gives you a buffer above the expected cutoff so that year-on-year variation does not cost you a seat.

• Minimum qualifying marks for SC and ST: 35 out of 100 (35%).
• Expected cutoff for SC (GNM): 47–52 marks, based on 2024–25 trends.
• Expected cutoff for ST (GNM): 42–47 marks, based on 2024–25 trends.
• Safe score for GNM (SC): 50 marks and above.
• Safe score for GNM (ST): 45 marks and above.

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WBJEE ANM GNM 2026 Safe Score for SC Category

Based on 2024–25 closing marks, SC students should target 50 marks or above for GNM admission and 42 marks or above for ANM. Students who score 60 marks or above will have access to better government nursing colleges in West Bengal. The table below shows the expected score thresholds for SC students in 2026.

SC students scoring between 50 and 59 marks can expect government college seats for GNM, though top-ranked government colleges may require 60 marks or above. Private nursing institutions generally close at lower marks, making them accessible for SC students scoring in the 40–49 range as well.

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WBJEE ANM GNM 2026 Safe Score for ST Category

ST students have the lowest effective cutoff among all categories in WBJEE ANM GNM due to the board’s reservation structure. A score of 45 marks or above for GNM and 38 marks or above for ANM is expected to place ST students in a safe zone for 2026 seat allotment. Scoring 50 marks or above significantly improves options at government nursing colleges.

ST students scoring above 55 marks will have strong placement options, including top government nursing colleges in West Bengal. Students in the 45–54 marks range can expect government seats, while those between 35 and 44 marks may be allotted private college seats depending on their college choices during counselling.

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Previous Year WBJEE ANM GNM Cutoff Trends for SC and ST

The table below shows approximate cutoff marks for SC and ST students in GNM and ANM programmes based on 2023 and 2024 trends. These figures are used to estimate the expected 2026 cutoff and should be treated as reference data, not confirmed numbers.

The cutoff has shown a gradual upward trend year-on-year due to rising applicant numbers in nursing programmes. SC and ST students should account for this trend when interpreting their score after the result on July 2, 2026.

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Factors Affecting WBJEE ANM GNM Cutoff for Reserved Categories

The safe score for SC and ST students shifts each year based on several variables. Understanding these helps you read your score in context rather than comparing it directly to last year’s cutoff.

• Number of SC and ST applicants: A higher applicant count in reserved categories pushes the cutoff upward.
• Total reserved seats for SC and ST: More seats in a category can lower the effective cutoff by distributing the merit pool across a larger seat pool.
• Overall exam difficulty: A harder paper brings down scores across all categories and lowers the cutoff accordingly.
• Government vs private seat distribution: Government college seats are more competitive and close at higher marks; private institutions tend to close lower for all categories.
• Score normalisation: If WBJEE ANM GNM 2026 is held in multiple shifts, WBJEEB may apply a normalisation process before preparing the merit list, which can adjust individual scores.

SC and ST students should use the safe score as a planning benchmark and wait for the official merit list released by WBJEEB on July 2, 2026 for confirmed cutoff data specific to each college and programme.