JEPBN 2025: Admit Card (OUT), Exam Date (Oct 19), Pattern, Syllabus, Result

The JEPBN 2025 admit card can be downloaded from the official website of the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board (WBJEEB) from 13 October to 19 October 2025. The WB JEPBN 2025 exam will be held on 19 October 2025 through the offline pen-and-paper mode. The timing for the exam will be from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. 

The WB Post Basic B.Sc Nursing entrance exam 2025 is held offline in the pen-and-paper mode. The question paper consists of two sections– Part A with General Science questions and Part B with Nursing-related questions. The total marks in the exam are 100, out of which Part A has a total of 40 marks, and Part B has a total of 60 marks. 1 mark is rewarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. 

The JEPBN 2025 Answer Key will be available through the WBJEEB portal. The seats at post-basic B.Sc Nursing courses will be allotted through the JEPBN counselling 2025 after the results. The top Medical Colleges accepting JEPBN scores include Nil Ratan Sarkar Medical College, North Bengal Medical College & Hospital, and Bankura Sammilani Medical College, etc. 

What is the WB JEPBN Exam 2025?

The WB JEPBN 2025 exam is conducted for post-basic Nursing courses in West Bengal’s medical colleges. It is meant for students who have completed their General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) courses. 

As per the JEPBN 2025 eligibility criteria, candidates must be domiciled in West Bengal, pass their 10+2 exams from any recognised board, and complete a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course, apart from fulfilling other criteria.

JEPBN 2025: Quick Highlights

The following are the key highlights related to the JEPBN 2025 exam. 

JEPBN 2025: Admit Card

The JEPBN admit card will be available online through the WBJEE Board's official website. Here are the steps to download the admit card for a specific roll number on the scheduled date:

• Visit the official website of WBJEEB. 
• Find the download link for the JEPBN admit card and provide your credentials to log in before downloading the admit card.
• Verify the details properly and download the admit card in PDF format. 
• Get a printout of the admit card in case of future requirements. 

JEPBN 2025: Registration Process

Here are the steps to complete the registration process for the JEPBN exam:

• Open the WBJEE Board official website. 
• Enter the crucial details, including name, date of birth, email ID, etc to register. 
• Create a password to log into your JEPBN application account. 
• Log in to your JEPBN account to begin the registration for the exam. 
• Enter the required details in the application form. 
• Upload a scanned photograph and signature to the portal. 
• Pay the application fee through netbanking, credit card, or debit card 
• Submit the application form and get a printout of the confirmation page.  

JEPBN 2025: Application Fees

Below are the category-wise JEPBN 2025 application fees applicable to the candidates. 

The following are the upcoming dates related to the JEPBN 2025 exam. 

JEPBN 2025: Eligibility Criteria

The table below shows the JEPBN Exam 2025 eligibility criteria that candidates must fulfill. 

JEPBN 2025: Exam Pattern

The following are the key details related to the JEPBN 2025 exam pattern. 

JEPBN 2025: Preparation Tips

Here are the tips to prepare for the JEPBN 2025 exam: 

• Create a schedule: Having a study schedule is the most crucial aspect of the preparation process to ensure all topics are covered in time. 
• Understanding the question paper pattern: Get the previous years’ JEPBN question papers to understand the pattern and weightage for each subject.
• Focus on areas of improvement: Giving more time to weak areas will help ensure the best results in the exams. 
• Regular revisions: Revise regularly as the exam draws near to ensure the best possible preparation level.
• Practice with previous years’ papers and mock tests: Various mock tests from online educational platforms, along with previous years’ question papers, can be useful tools for practicing for the JEPBN 2025 exam. 

JEPBN 2025: Result

The JEPBN 2025 results will be available through the official website of WBJEEB. Here are the steps to check the JEPBN results and download the scorecard for a specific candidate:

• Visit the official website of WBJEEB once the results are announced. 
• Click on the JEPBN 2025 result link. 
• Provide the login details, including the application number and password, to access the scorecard. 
• Verify all the details on the scorecard and download it in PDF format. 
• Get a printout of the scorecard.

JEPBN 2025: Answer Key

Candidates of the JEPBN 2025 exam can download the answer key through the WBJEEB official website. The following are the steps to get the JEPBN answer key online:

• Go to the WBJEEB official website. 
• Find and click on the link for the JEPBN 2025 official answer key. 
• Provide the login credentials and other required details. 
• Download the PDF answer key file for JEPBN 2025.

JEPBN 2025: Seat Matrix

Below are the number of Post-Basic Nursing course seats across different colleges available through the JEPBN 2025 exam. 

JEPBN 2025: Counselling

The JEPBN 2025 counseling process will be held after the results to allot the available post-basic Nursing seats among the qualified students. Here are the steps to apply for and appear for the JEPBN 2025 counselling:

• Check the eligibility: Make sure the marks achieved fulfill the cutoff requirements. 
• Register for the counselling: Candidates must register for the counselling through the WBJEEB portal within the specified deadline, with a fee of ₹500. 
• Choice filling: Choose the colleges for post-basic Nursing courses based on the score achieved and the institution’s cutoff requirements. 
• Seat allotment: Candidates will get a seat based on their JEPBN score. 
• Accepting the seat: Once allotted a seat, candidates must download the seat allotment letter by paying a fee of 1,000 for seat acceptance. 
• Reporting to the college: Qualified candidates must report to the college for document verification and complete the admission process within the deadline.

The table below shows the expected JEPBN 2025 cutoff marks along with the 2023 and 2024 cutoff marks. 

Check the section-wise syllabus for the JEPBN 2025 exam in the table below. 

Check and download the recent years’ JEPBN question papers from 2021 to 2024 in the table below. 

Here are the prominent colleges in West Bengal accepting the JEPBN 2025 scores for admission to post-basic B.Sc Nursing courses, along with their seat availability in this specific course. 

JEPBN 2025: FAQs

Ques 1: How to apply for JEPBN online?

Ans: You can apply to the JEPBN exam through the exam’s official portal on the WBJEEB website. To complete the application, you must register on the website with an application number and password. 

Ques 2: What are the JEPBN 2025 eligibility criteria for GNM nurses?

Ans: GNM nurses who are registered with any state-level medical council in India can apply for the JEPBN 2025 exam. The candidate must also have completed their 10+2 and GNM studies from recognised institutions and be domiciled in West Bengal. 

Ques 3: JEPBN vs JENPAS UG, which is better for a nursing career?

Ans: JEPBN is meant for candidates who want to gain admission to post-basic Nursing after completing their GNM course. JENPAS UG is meant for candidates joining B.Sc Nursing courses after their 10+2 exams. Therefore, both of these exams have different purposes, and one is not necessarily better than the other. 

Ques 4: What is the comparison between government vs private nursing colleges through the JEPBN score?

Ans: You can find reputable and well-established government and private nursing colleges through the JEPBN exam. However, government colleges will have higher cutoffs than private ones. Thus, you might benefit by choosing private colleges if you have a low WB JEPB score. 

Ques 5: Where can I find a list of participating government colleges for JEPBN 2025?

Ans: You can find the list of available colleges during the choice-filling while applying for the JEPBN counselling process. Check the cutoff requirements for the colleges you are interested in and apply to them accordingly. 

Ques 6: What are the JEPBN 2025 cutoff marks for top government colleges?

Ans: Top government colleges will usually require a minimum score of over 60 for general candidates in the JEPBN 2025 exam. For reserved categories, the cutoffs will range from 35 to 55. The specific cutoffs will be available with the JEPBN 2025 result declaration.