Calcutta National Medical College Kolkata B.Sc (Nursing) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to B.Sc Nursing at Calcutta National Medical College (CNMC), Kolkata is through JENPAS UG, conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). The JENPAS UG exam for 2026 was held on June 7, 2026. After the result is declared, candidates with a valid rank must register for centralised counselling on the WBJEEB portal where seats at CNMC and other West Bengal nursing colleges are allotted based on merit and category.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board with a minimum 45% aggregate for the general category (40% for reserved categories as per West Bengal norms). The minimum age as on December 31, 2026 must be 17 years. A valid JENPAS UG 2026 rank is mandatory for participation in WBJEEB centralised counselling for B.Sc Nursing seat allotment at CNMC.

Ans. B.Sc Nursing at Calcutta National Medical College is offered at government-regulated fees. Based on 2025 data, the annual fee is INR 26,000, totalling INR 1,04,000 for the complete 4-year programme. Hostel and mess charges, examination fees, and registration fees are payable separately and are not included in this figure. Students should confirm the 2026 fee structure from the CNMC admissions office or the JENPAS UG counselling information brochure issued by WBJEEB.

Ans. B.Sc Nursing graduates from Calcutta National Medical College can work as Staff Nurses, Community Health Nurses, or Nursing Officers at government medical colleges, AIIMS, ESIC hospitals, Railways, defence services, and private hospitals such as Apollo Hospitals. Graduates can appear for central government nursing recruitment exams. CNMC is a large teaching hospital, which gives nursing students extensive clinical exposure. Postgraduate nursing (M.Sc Nursing) can be pursued through institution-level entrance exams after completing B.Sc Nursing.

Ans. Calcutta National Medical College offers 50 seats in B.Sc Nursing. Seat allotment is entirely through JENPAS UG centralised counselling conducted by WBJEEB. Reservations follow West Bengal government norms across SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, and Persons with Disability categories. There is no management quota or direct admission at CNMC for B.Sc Nursing. Candidates must register for counselling, fill college preferences, and await the WBJEEB seat allotment result to secure a seat.

Ans. Yes, the B.Sc Nursing programme at Calcutta National Medical College is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) and recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). The college is also registered with the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC). CNMC is one of the oldest government-aided medical colleges in West Bengal, with a well-established teaching hospital providing clinical training to nursing students throughout the 4-year programme.