JENPAS UG 2026 expected cutoff for B.Sc Nursing ranges from 55 to 65 marks (out of 100) for General category students, based on 2024–25 trends, with WBJEEB set to release official closing marks after the result on July 2, 2026.
JENPAS UG (Joint Entrance for Nursing, Para-Medical and Allied Sciences) is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for admission to B.Sc Nursing and allied health science programmes across government and government-aided colleges in West Bengal. The cutoff marks — the minimum score needed to secure a seat — differ by college and reservation category. Knowing the expected closing marks helps you build a realistic college list before counselling opens.
- JENPAS UG 2026 Paper 1 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), relevant for B.Sc Nursing, is conducted for 100 marks with a negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.
- WBJEEB is expected to announce the 2026 result and cutoff around July 2, 2026 on the official portal.
- General (UR) students typically need 55–65 marks for top government nursing colleges; SC and ST students need 30–48 marks.
- All cutoff figures below are expected, based on 2024–25 trends, and will be updated once WBJEEB publishes official data.
| Direct Link to JENPAS UG 2026 Official Website (wbjeeb.nic.in/jenpas-ug/) |
JENPAS UG 2026 B.Sc Nursing Category-Wise Expected Cutoff
WBJEEB applies seat reservations defined by the Government of West Bengal, so each category has its own closing mark. The expected category-wise cutoff for B.Sc Nursing in 2026, based on 2024–25 trends, is given below.
| Category | Expected Closing Marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 55 – 65 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 50 – 60 |
| OBC-B | 47 – 57 |
| OBC-A | 45 – 55 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 38 – 48 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 30 – 40 |
These are expected figures based on 2024–25 closing marks. Students scoring above 60 marks in the General category have a strong chance at government nursing colleges in Kolkata. WBJEEB will release the official category-wise cutoff after counselling concludes.
JENPAS UG 2026 B.Sc Nursing College-Wise Expected Closing Marks
Closing marks vary significantly across colleges. Government medical college nursing schools in Kolkata consistently attract the highest scorers, while district-level government colleges and private institutions have relatively lower cutoffs. The table below shows expected closing marks for prominent B.Sc Nursing colleges in West Bengal for 2026.
| College | General (UR) | OBC-A | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College, Kolkata | 63 – 66 | 53 – 56 | 42 – 46 | 34 – 38 |
| Calcutta National Medical College (CNMC) | 62 – 65 | 52 – 55 | 40 – 45 | 33 – 37 |
| R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata | 60 – 63 | 50 – 54 | 38 – 43 | 31 – 36 |
| Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata | 58 – 62 | 48 – 52 | 37 – 42 | 29 – 34 |
| Bankura Sammilani Medical College | 55 – 59 | 45 – 50 | 34 – 39 | 27 – 33 |
| North Bengal Medical College, Siliguri | 52 – 57 | 43 – 48 | 32 – 38 | 26 – 31 |
| Midnapore Medical College | 52 – 56 | 42 – 47 | 31 – 37 | 25 – 30 |
| Murshidabad Medical College | 50 – 55 | 40 – 46 | 30 – 36 | 24 – 29 |
All values above are expected closing marks based on 2024–25 trends. Official college-wise closing marks will be available after WBJEEB completes all rounds of JENPAS UG 2026 counselling.
Factors Affecting JENPAS UG 2026 Cutoff
The closing marks for B.Sc Nursing shift each year depending on several variables:
- Total applicants: A higher number of students appearing in JENPAS UG pushes the cutoff upward across categories.
- Exam difficulty: A tougher paper lowers average scores, which in turn brings the closing marks down.
- Total seat intake: An increase in approved seats across nursing colleges can reduce the cutoff; a reduction raises it.
- Category-wise seat distribution: WBJEEB allocates separate seats under UR, OBC-A, OBC-B, SC, ST, and EWS — each pool has its own supply-demand equation.
- Number of counselling rounds: If WBJEEB conducts additional spot rounds, some seats are filled at lower marks.
JENPAS UG Previous Year B.Sc Nursing Cutoff Trends
Previous year data gives you a reliable baseline to gauge your chances before the 2026 cutoff is released. The table below captures approximate closing marks for the General and reserved categories across the last two cycles.
| Year | General UR (approx.) | OBC-A (approx.) | SC (approx.) | ST (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 – 64 | 47 – 54 | 36 – 46 | 28 – 39 |
| 2024 | 55 – 62 | 45 – 52 | 35 – 44 | 26 – 37 |
Cutoffs showed a marginal upward movement from 2024 to 2025, driven by a rise in total applicants. The 2026 expected cutoff follows this trajectory, with General category students needing 55–65 marks for most government nursing colleges.
JENPAS UG 2026 B.Sc Nursing Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected JENPAS UG 2026 cutoff for B.Sc Nursing in the General category?
Ans. Based on 2024–25 trends, the expected closing marks for General (UR) category students in B.Sc Nursing admission is around 55 to 65 marks out of 100. Top government colleges in Kolkata such as Medical College Kolkata may require 63–66 marks.
Ques. When will WBJEEB release the official JENPAS UG 2026 B.Sc Nursing cutoff?
Ans. WBJEEB is expected to declare the JENPAS UG 2026 result around July 2, 2026. The official cutoff marks are typically published alongside the result and counselling schedule on the official portal at wbjeeb.nic.in/jenpas-ug/.
Ques. Is the JENPAS UG cutoff the same for all B.Sc Nursing colleges in West Bengal?
Ans. No. Cutoffs differ from college to college. Government medical college nursing schools in Kolkata have the highest closing marks, while district-level government colleges and private institutions generally have lower cutoffs. College-wise data is available after each counselling round.
Ques. What is the total marks for the JENPAS UG paper relevant to B.Sc Nursing?
Ans. JENPAS UG Paper 1 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology group), which is applicable for B.Sc Nursing admission, is conducted for a total of 100 marks. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Ques. How many marks does an SC or ST student need for B.Sc Nursing admission through JENPAS UG 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, SC students typically need around 38–48 marks and ST students need around 30–40 marks (out of 100) for B.Sc Nursing admission through JENPAS UG. Actual 2026 figures will be confirmed after WBJEEB releases the official cutoff.
Ques. Does JENPAS UG 2026 have a separate cutoff for EWS students for B.Sc Nursing?
Ans. Yes. EWS (Economically Weaker Section) students have a separate reserved category in JENPAS UG counselling. The expected closing marks for EWS students in B.Sc Nursing is around 50–60 marks — lower than the General UR cutoff but higher than OBC-A, based on 2025 trends.
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