JEPBN Syllabus 2026
Joint Entrance Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Conducted By
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
Eligibility
Passed GNM course and registered with State Nursing Council
Age Limit
No upper age limit for private institutions; max 53 years for government service candidates
Exam Pattern
OMR-based Written Exam | 100 MCQs | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes
The Joint Entrance Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing exam in West Bengal is conducted for admission to Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing courses. Candidates who have completed GNM and have work experience are eligible. The written test covers nursing topics like medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, obstetric nursing, and community health nursing. Candidates must revise their GNM textbook concepts thoroughly to score well. Preparing for JEPBN takes three to six months of regular study. Our checklist below breaks down all nursing subjects to help you check off your preparation progress daily.
For those starting out, pursuing a regular B.Sc. Nursing degree is one of the most popular careers after 12th for (wb students) in the healthcare sector.
Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus (14 topics)
Written Entrance Examination
100 MCQs | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes | +1 mark for correct, -0.25 mark for incorrect
Part A: General & Foundational Sciences 40 Marks
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Microbiology
- Nutrition
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Part B: Core Nursing Subjects 60 Marks
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Paediatric Nursing
- Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing
- Obstetrical & Gynaecological Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
Recommended Reference Books
| Subject | Book Title | Author / Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| General Nursing | Comprehensive Guide for GNM | Various Authors |
| Nursing Entrance | Target High - Post Basic Nursing Entrance Exam | Muthuvenkatachalam S |
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