JEPBN - West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam for Post Basic Nursing
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JEPBN 2022 will be held on May 15, from 11 am to 12.30 pm. The admit card of the JEPBN 2022 exam will be released on May 11. The application process concluded on March 5 and the application correction window was open till March 8. The exam will be conducted in a paper-pencil based (PBT) mode in Kolkata – Salt Lake/New Town zone.
What is JEPBN?JEPBN or the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam for Post Basic Nursing is the entrance exam for the Post Basic Nursing course conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board. The scores of JEPBN is accepted by the Nursing colleges offering the Post Basic Nursing course in West Bengal. The exam is conducted in offline mode for a duration of 90 minutes.
JEPBN 2022 HighlightsThe following table brings the details regarding the JEPBN 2022 exam.
| Details |
Particulars |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam for Post Basic Nursing (JEPBN) |
| Conducting Body |
West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board (WBJEEB) |
| Exam Level |
Undergraduate |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Mode of Exam |
Paper-pencil based test (PBT) or offline mode |
| Courses offered thorough JEPBN |
Post Basic Nursing |
| Exam Fees |
INR 3,000 |
| Exam Duration |
90 minutes |
| Number of Papers and Total Marks
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Two papers with 100 marks |
| Total Number of Questions |
100 |
| Marking Scheme |
+1 for each correct answer -0.25 for each incorrect answer |
| Language/Medium of Exam |
English |
| Colleges Accepting Exam Score |
All Nursing colleges of West Bengal |
| Number of Test Cities |
1 |
| Official Website |
wbjeeb.nic.in |
| Contact Details |
1800-1023-781, 1800-3450-050 |
The JEPBN 2022 admit card will be released on May 11 in online mode. Only registered candidates will be eligible to download the admit card by logging in through their registered credentials. The JEPBN admit card is a mandatory document that has to be carried to the exam centre. The admit card or hall ticket of the JEPBN 2022 exam will carry information such as candidates’ personal details, exam date and time, exam centre address and exam day guidelines.
JEPBN 2022 Application FormThe application form of JEPBN 2022 was released in an online mode on February 24 and the last date of application was March 5. The JEPBN 2022 application process was completely online. The first step was to register with the personal and contact details, which led to the generation of login credentials including the username and password. Candidates had to log in to fill the complete application form by entering details such as academic details and qualifications, contact details, present employment details, uploading of photograph and signature, and payment of application fee. The application fee is INR 3,000 which could be paid online through credit/debit card, and net banking.
JEPBN 2022 Eligibility CriteriaThe eligibility criteria of JEPBN 2022 are given below:
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Candidates must have passed the Class 12 exam from a recognised Board and GNM course and obtained the registration / RNRM certificate from any State Nursing Council of any state of India.
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The upper age limit for those employed by the West Bengal State Govt. is 53 years (as on the last date of application). There is no upper age limit for candidates who are ESI/Central Government employees.
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Candidates who are presently employed by the West Bengal State Govt. should have at least 3 years qualifying uninterrupted / regularized experience in Govt. service by the last date of application.
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Candidates must be a citizen of India.
JEPBN 2022 Test Centres
The exam will be conducted in one city, Kolkata, in the Salt Lake and New Town zones. The JEPBN exam centre will be notified to candidates on their admit card. Once the admit card is issued, they will not be able to request for change. They will have to reach the stipulated centre for JEPBN 2022 at least an hour before the exam and would be allowed to leave only after the exam duration is over.
JEPBN 2022 Important DatesThe JEPBN 2022 dates were announced by WBJEEB in February. The complete schedule for the exam is given in the table below.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of application form |
24-Feb-2022 |
| Last date to submit application form |
05-Mar-2022 |
| Last date of application correction |
08-Mar-2022 |
| Release of JEPBN admit card |
11-May-2022 |
| JEPBN 2022 exam day |
15-May-2022 |
| JEPBN 2022 Result |
To be announced |
The JEPBN 2022 syllabus is based on the GNM curriculum and has two parts. The topics of each part are as follows:
Part A:
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Anatomy
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Physiology
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Sociology
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Psychology
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Pharmacology
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Microbiology
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Nutrition
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Pathology
Part B:
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Foundation of Nursing
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Medical-Surgical Nursing
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Paediatric Nursing
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Psychiatric Nursing
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Obstetrical Nursing
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Community Health Nursing
The JEPBN exam pattern states that it is an offline test of 90 minutes duration, to be conducted from 11 am to 12.30 pm. The total number of questions is 100. The questions will be in MCQ format wherein each question will carry four answer options. Candidates will have to select the correct option by shading the circle next to the correct answer with an HB pencil. The section-wise break up of questions is given in the table below:
| Section/Part |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Part A |
40 |
| Part B |
60 |
Marking Scheme:
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Each correct answer will fetch one mark
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Each incorrect answer will lead to a deduction of 0.25 marks (¼ marks)
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Marking more than one answer option, even if one of them is correct, will be considered as a wrong answer and would lead to negative marking.
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No answer will be deducted for non-attempt of questions.
JEPBN 2022 answer keys will be released by the exam authorities within a few days of the exam on the exam’s website. Candidates can check and calculate their estimated scores. In case they find any discrepancy, they can submit objections by paying a fee of INR 500 per question. The Board will review and publish the final and frozen answer keys.
JEPBN 2022 ResultThe date of declaring the JEPBN 2022 result has not been announced yet. It is expected that the result will be declared in the fourth week of May on the exam website. The result will be declared in the form of a scorecard. The JEPBN 2022 result will carry information such as candidates’ section-wise and overall scores and ranks. Based on the scores, the participating institutes will shortlist candidates for the counselling and admission rounds. WBJEEB will also release the JEPBN 2022 merit list on the basis of the General Merit Rank. A merit list for reserved category candidates will also be released.
JEPBN 2022 CutoffThe exam authorities will decide and release the JEPBN 2022 cutoff ranks and scores at the time of the result. Based on the JEPBN cutoff, candidates’ qualification status will be determined. The cutoff for JEPBN will depend on the factors such as the number of test-takers, number of seats, difficulty level of the exam, to name a few.
JEPBN 2022 Counselling
The qualifying candidates will have to participate in the JEPBN 2022 counselling process which will be conducted by WBJEEB. During the counselling rounds, candidates will have to get their documents verified by the institutes. The documents include admit card, scorecard, past academic mark sheets and certificates, employment certificate, category certificate (if applicable), to name a few.
FAQs Regarding JEPBN 2022Q: When will the JEPBN 2022 exam be held?
A: The JEPBN 2022 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 15.Q: When will the admit card for JEPBN 2022 be released?
A: The JEPBN 2022 admit card will be released on May 11.Q: What is the duration of the JEPBN 2022 exam?
A: The duration of the JEPBN 2022 exam is 90 minutes, scheduled from 11 am to 12.30 pm.Q: What is the structure of the JEPBN 2022 question paper?
A: The JEPBN 2022 question paper will be in the form of a question booklet. It will consist of 100 MCQs to be answered within 90 minutes. The question paper will be divided into two parts. While Part A will carry 40 questions, Part B will carry 60 questions.Q: Do I need to submit my JEPBN 2022 question paper to the invigilator along with the answer sheets?
A: No, candidates need to submit only the OMR sheets and the scratch sheets where they have done the rough work after the completion of the test. The question paper of JEPBN 2022 can be taken outside the exam hall after the completion of the exam.Q: Can I leave the exam hall before the allotted time even if I complete and submit the OMR sheet?
A: No, candidates will be allowed to leave the exam hall only after the completion of 90 minutes, or the total exam duration.Q: Will WBJEEB release JEPBN 2022 answer key?
A: Yes, WBJEEB will release the JEPBN 2022 answer key within few days of conducting the exam on the official websites. Candidates will be able to check the answer keys to calculate their estimated score.Q: Will there be an option to submit challenges against the JEPBN 2022 answer keys?
A: Yes, candidates will be able to submit challenges or objections against JEPBN 2022 answer keys by paying a fee of INR 500 per question. The Board will review challenges and publish the Final and Frozen Answer Keys. The Board’s decision will be final in this regard.Q: When will the result of JEPBN 2022 be declared?
A: The result of JEPBN 2022 is expected to be declared within a month of conducting the exam. The exact date of JEPBN 2022 result has not been announced by WBJEEB yet.Q: Can I ask for reviewing my JEPBN 2022 result?
A: Yes, candidates can apply for reviewing their JEPBN 2022 result by raising a query through email within 24 hours of declaration of the result. They have to attach copies of rank card, question booklet number and its series code, self-calculation of question-wise and total score.Q: When will the counselling of JEPBN 2022 be conducted?
A: The counselling process of JEPBN 2022 is likely to be conducted within two months of the declaration of the result. Dates Section:| Domain | national |
| Exam Type | exam |
| Conducted By | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board |
| Is Conducting Body | No |
| Is Exam Paid | 0.0 |
| Is Abroad | 0.0 |
| Abbreviation | JEPBN |
| Is Abroad | 0.0 |
| Exam Year | 2022 |
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