Overview
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the JENPAS UG Seat Matrix 2026 for admission to undergraduate nursing, paramedical and allied health science programmes. A total of 13,265 seats are available across participating government and private institutions, with course-wise and college-wise details published on the official portal.
Candidates seeking admission must complete online counselling registration, enter their preferred courses and colleges, and participate in the seat allotment process based on their JENPAS UG rank.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) |
| Post Name | JENPAS UG 2026 Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Admissions |
| Total Vacancies | 13,265 seats |
| Application Mode | Online counselling and choice filling |
| Official Website | wbjeeb.nic.in |
The seat matrix covers participating institutions and programmes such as BSc Nursing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology and other undergraduate allied health courses. Candidates should check the matrix carefully because seat availability varies by institution, course, category and reservation status.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
| Counselling Registration and Choice Filling | TBA |
The detailed counselling schedule, including registration, choice locking, allotment and reporting deadlines, will be announced separately. Candidates should regularly monitor the official website and avoid relying on unofficial schedules.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed or appeared in the Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- The qualifying examination should include the subjects prescribed for the selected programme, generally Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
- Course-specific subject combinations and minimum marks must be satisfied before admission.
- Candidates must have a valid JENPAS UG 2026 rank to participate in counselling and seat allotment.
- Eligibility requirements may differ for BSc Nursing, physiotherapy, laboratory technology and other allied health programmes.
- Admission remains provisional until the allotted institution verifies the candidate’s academic, category, domicile and other supporting documents.
Age Limit
- The candidate should generally be at least 17 years old by the cut-off date specified in the admission bulletin.
- The upper age limit, where applicable, will depend on the selected course and prevailing admission rules.
- Candidates must refer to the programme-specific eligibility conditions before submitting counselling choices.
Fees
- The counselling registration fee will be payable online as specified in the official counselling schedule.
- Shortlisted candidates may also have to pay a separate seat acceptance fee within the prescribed deadline.
- Tuition, hostel and institutional charges will vary across government and private colleges.
- Registration and seat acceptance payments are not interchangeable; candidates should retain transaction receipts for verification.
Selection Process
- Entrance Examination and Rank: Candidates are considered on the basis of their JENPAS UG 2026 examination performance and rank, subject to qualifying conditions.
- Counselling and Seat Allotment: Registered candidates must submit and lock course-college preferences. Seats will be allotted based on rank, category, preferences, eligibility and availability in the published seat matrix.
- Document Verification and Admission: Allotted candidates must pay the required fee, download the allotment letter and report for document verification. Final admission will be confirmed by the institution after successful verification.
Multiple allotment rounds may be conducted depending on vacant seats. Candidates choosing an upgrade option must follow the rules applicable to subsequent rounds and should not miss reporting or payment deadlines.
How to Apply
- Visit the official WBJEEB website at wbjeeb.nic.in and open the JENPAS UG section.
- Download the JENPAS UG Seat Matrix 2026 and check seats by course, institution, category and quota before registering.
- Select the counselling registration link and sign in using the required application number, password or other credentials.
- Verify personal and academic information, enter any additional details requested, and pay the prescribed counselling registration fee online.
- Open the choice-filling window and arrange preferred courses and colleges in genuine order of priority. Candidates are advised to enter multiple realistic choices to improve their allotment prospects.
- Review and lock the choices before the deadline. Save or print the locked-choice confirmation page for future reference.
- Check the allotment result using the candidate login. If allotted a seat, pay the seat acceptance fee and download the provisional allotment letter.
- Report to the designated institution or verification centre with original certificates, rank card, allotment letter, payment receipt, photographs, identity proof and applicable category or domicile documents.
- Complete admission formalities within the stipulated period. Failure to pay the fee or report on time may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Important Links
FAQs
1. How many seats are available through JENPAS UG 2026?
The published seat matrix lists 13,265 seats across participating nursing, paramedical and allied health science institutions.
2. Is registration compulsory for JENPAS UG counselling?
Yes. Eligible rank holders must register online, pay the prescribed fee and submit choices to be considered for seat allotment.
3. How will JENPAS UG seats be allotted?
Allotment will depend on the candidate’s rank, category, course-college preferences, eligibility and the number of seats available during each counselling round.
