A safe score of 50 to 60 out of 100 is expected for OBC-A students and 55 to 65 out of 100 for OBC-B students in JEPBN 2026 to secure a West Bengal government Post Basic nursing college seat.
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducted JEPBN 2026 on June 7, 2026. The exam carried 100 marks across 100 MCQ questions based on the GNM nursing syllabus. The result is expected in July 2026, after which counselling and seat allotment for Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing will begin. OBC-A and OBC-B students compete on separate category merit lists, so your score is compared only against others in your own category.
- JEPBN 2026 was held on June 7, 2026; the result is expected in July 2026.
- The exam carries 100 total marks — +1 for correct and –0.25 for incorrect answers.
- OBC-A students (7% reservation) are expected to need 50 or more marks for a government nursing college seat.
- OBC-B students (10% reservation) are expected to need 55 or more marks for a government nursing college seat.
- All score estimates are based on JEPBN 2025 trends and may vary after the official merit list is published.
| Direct Link to JEPBN 2026 Result and Rank Card (Result Awaited) wbjeeb.nic.in/jepbn/ |
JEPBN 2026 Exam Overview
Understanding the exam structure helps you interpret where your score places you. JEPBN 2026 was a 90-minute OMR-based exam covering the GNM nursing syllabus. The total is only 100 marks, so every mark matters — small score differences can shift your rank by hundreds of positions, especially in the OBC-B category where the applicant pool is larger.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) |
| Exam Name | JEPBN — Joint Entrance for Post Basic Nursing in Bengal |
| Exam Date | June 7, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | OMR-based (offline) |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct; –0.25 for incorrect; 0 for unanswered |
| Result Date (Expected) | July 2026 |
| OBC-A Reservation | 7% of total seats |
| OBC-B Reservation | 10% of total seats |
Safe Score for OBC-A Students in JEPBN 2026
OBC-A students have 7% of seats reserved across government and private nursing colleges in West Bengal. Based on JEPBN 2025 trends, a score of 50 or above out of 100 is expected to be a safe score for OBC-A students to secure a government Post Basic nursing college seat. Students scoring 45 to 49 may still be allotted a seat in private or district colleges in later counselling rounds.
| Score Range (out of 100) | Expected Rank Range (OBC-A Merit List) | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 70 and above | Top 50 | Very high — top government colleges expected |
| 60 – 69 | 51 – 150 | High — government college seat likely |
| 50 – 59 | 151 – 400 | Moderate — district government college likely |
| 40 – 49 | 401 – 800 | Low to moderate — private college possible |
| Below 40 | 800+ | Low — seat allotment unlikely in most colleges |
All score band estimates above are based on JEPBN 2025 trends and are indicative only. Actual cutoffs will be published by WBJEEB after the official merit list is released.
Safe Score for OBC-B Students in JEPBN 2026
OBC-B students compete for 10% of reserved seats — more seats than OBC-A, but also a larger applicant pool. A score of 55 or above out of 100 is expected to be a safe score for OBC-B students to secure a government nursing college seat in JEPBN 2026, based on 2025 trends. Students scoring 48 to 54 may secure admission in private or district-level colleges.
| Score Range (out of 100) | Expected Rank Range (OBC-B Merit List) | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 72 and above | Top 100 | Very high — top government colleges expected |
| 62 – 71 | 101 – 300 | High — government college seat likely |
| 55 – 61 | 301 – 600 | Moderate — district government college likely |
| 48 – 54 | 601 – 1,000 | Low to moderate — private college possible |
| Below 48 | 1,000+ | Low — seat allotment unlikely in most colleges |
These score bands are based on JEPBN 2025 data and are indicative only. Actual cutoffs depend on total applicants, seats available, and the difficulty of the 2026 paper.
Expected College-wise Cutoff for OBC-A and OBC-B in JEPBN 2026
Official JEPBN 2026 cutoffs will be released by WBJEEB with the merit list. Based on JEPBN 2025 trends, the table below shows expected minimum scores at key Post Basic nursing colleges in West Bengal for OBC-A and OBC-B students. Government colleges in Kolkata typically require higher scores than those in districts.
| College | Type | Expected OBC-A Score Cutoff | Expected OBC-B Score Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nilratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College, Kolkata | Government | 58 – 65 | 62 – 68 |
| Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata | Government | 55 – 63 | 60 – 66 |
| RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata | Government | 52 – 60 | 57 – 64 |
| Bankura Sammilani Medical College | Government (District) | 45 – 52 | 50 – 58 |
| North Bengal Medical College, Siliguri | Government (District) | 46 – 53 | 50 – 57 |
| Murshidabad Medical College | Government (District) | 44 – 50 | 48 – 55 |
All figures above are expected estimates based on JEPBN 2025 trends. Official cutoffs will be announced by WBJEEB alongside the merit list and counselling schedule.
JEPBN Score vs Rank: What to Expect for OBC-A and OBC-B
In JEPBN 2026, your raw score out of 100 directly determines your rank on the category merit list. Since the total is only 100 marks, students in the same score band can be very close in rank. Every additional mark can improve your OBC-A or OBC-B rank by 5 to 20 positions in competitive score zones, based on previous year applicant volumes.
Key factors that shape your rank within the OBC-A or OBC-B merit list:
- Raw score out of 100 — the primary factor in rank calculation.
- Total applicants in your category — OBC-B generally has a larger applicant pool than OBC-A.
- Seats per college per category — set by WBJEEB and varies across colleges.
- Tie-breaking rules — applied when two students have equal scores; details are in the official JEPBN information bulletin.
Based on JEPBN 2025 trends, students scoring 60 to 70 can expect to fall within the top 150 to 300 ranks on their category merit list. This places them in a strong position for most government Post Basic nursing colleges in West Bengal during the first counselling round.
JEPBN 2026 Safe Score FAQs
Ques. What is the total marks for JEPBN 2026?
Ans. JEPBN 2026 carries a total of 100 marks. The exam has 100 MCQ questions with +1 mark for each correct answer and –0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Ques. What is the expected safe score for OBC-A students in JEPBN 2026?
Ans. Based on JEPBN 2025 trends, a score of 50 or above out of 100 is expected to be a safe score for OBC-A students for government nursing college seats in West Bengal. For top Kolkata colleges, aim for 58 or above.
Ques. What is the expected safe score for OBC-B students in JEPBN 2026?
Ans. For OBC-B students, a score of 55 or above out of 100 is expected to be safe for government nursing college seats in JEPBN 2026, based on 2025 cutoff trends. For premier Kolkata government colleges, aim for 60 or above.
Ques. Do OBC-A and OBC-B students compete in the same merit list in JEPBN?
Ans. No. OBC-A and OBC-B students each have separate reserved merit lists in JEPBN. You compete only against students in your own category for reserved seats. The qualifying criteria and cutoffs are distinct for each category.
Ques. When will the official JEPBN 2026 cutoff be released?
Ans. The official JEPBN 2026 cutoff will be released by WBJEEB along with the merit list, expected in July 2026. Students can check the official portal at wbjeeb.nic.in/jepbn/ for the latest updates.
Ques. Can OBC-A or OBC-B students take a general category seat in JEPBN 2026?
Ans. Yes. OBC-A and OBC-B students can compete for open category seats if their rank on the general merit list is strong enough. If allotted a general seat, their reserved seat becomes available for the next eligible student in their category.
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