Comprehensive Overview & Notification Background
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has officially commenced the Round 2 Online Registration and Choice Filling process for JENPAS UG 2026 Counselling. Candidates seeking admission into various Undergraduate Courses in Nursing, Paramedical, and Allied Health Sciences across participating institutes in West Bengal must participate in this online counselling session. The Round 2 online registration window opens on August 18, 2026, and remains active until August 19, 2026. Following the completion of the choice filling and locking procedure, the seat allotment result for Round 2 will be released on August 21, 2026.
JENPAS UG serves as the centralized gateway for candidates aspiring to secure admission into competitive programs such as B.Sc. Nursing, BPT, BMLT, CCT, OTT, PT, PA, MLO, and other allied health courses offered by government and self-financing institutions in West Bengal. Candidates who were not allotted seats in Round 1, or those who opted for upgrading their seats, are eligible to register, edit, and re-lock their preferred choices in Round 2.
Vacancies Breakdown & Educational Eligibility Criteria
The seat availability for Round 2 depends on the vacant seats remaining after the completion of the Round 1 physical reporting and seat acceptance process. Candidates must fulfill specific educational standards to participate in JENPAS UG Counselling 2026:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) examination or its equivalent from a recognized board/council with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: General category candidates must have secured a minimum aggregate of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined (40% for reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, and PwD).
- Entrance Qualification: Candidates must possess a valid merit rank in the JENPAS UG 2026 examination conducted by WBJEEB.
Age Limit, Age Relaxation Rules, & Reservation Policy
Eligibility in terms of age limits and domicile criteria is strictly enforced during the admission and document verification phases:
- Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
- Maximum Age: The upper age limit varies across courses; for B.Sc. Nursing, there is no upper age limit for entry, whereas specific paramedical programs may prescribe a maximum age of 35 to 40 years as per statutory norms.
- Domicile Guidelines: Category-based reservations (SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, and PwD) are applicable strictly to candidates holding a valid Domicile Certificate of West Bengal. Candidates from other states will be treated as Open/General category candidates regardless of their reservation status in their home state.
Counselling Process, Registration Fee, & Allotment Rules
The WBJEEB JENPAS UG Round 2 counselling process is entirely web-based and involves the following operational phases:
- Fresh Registration: Candidates who did not register in Round 1 are allowed to register afresh by providing their credentials and paying the requisite counselling fee online.
- Choice Filling & Locking: Registered candidates must select their preferred colleges and branches in order of priority. Candidates who registered during Round 1 can modify their existing choice list during August 18–19, 2026. All choices must be locked before the deadline on August 19, 2026.
- Seat Allotment Result: Seats will be allotted purely based on candidate merit (JENPAS UG 2026 Rank), choices submitted, seat availability, and reservation policies. The Round 2 seat allotment status will be published on August 21, 2026.
- Seat Acceptance & Reporting: Upon allotment, candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee, download the provisional allotment letter, and report physically to the designated institute for document verification.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Register & Fill Choices Online
To successfully complete Round 2 registration and choice filling for JENPAS UG 2026 Counselling, candidates should follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Visit the official WBJEEB portal at wbjeeb.nic.in and select the 'JENPAS UG' section.
- Click on the active link titled 'Round 2 Registration and Choice Filling for JENPAS UG 2026 Counselling'.
- Log in using your JENPAS UG Roll Number, Application Number, Password, and Security Pin.
- Fill in or update your personal details, academic scores, contact address, and bank account details for prospective refunds.
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee via net banking, debit card, or credit card (if applying as a fresh applicant).
- Navigate to the 'Choice Filling' section and browse through available colleges and courses.
- Add your preferred choices and re-order them systematically based on your priority.
- Review your selection list thoroughly and click 'Lock Choices'. Print a copy of your submitted choices for future reference.
Important Guidelines & Documents Required for Verification
Candidates selected in the Round 2 seat allotment result on August 21, 2026, must produce original documents along with self-attested photocopies during physical reporting at the allotted college:
- JENPAS UG 2026 Admit Card and Rank Card.
- Provisional Seat Allotment Letter.
- Class 10th Admit Card / Birth Certificate (as proof of age).
- Class 12th Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate of West Bengal (Proforma A1, A2, or B as specified by WBJEEB).
- Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS), if applicable.
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical practitioner.
- Valid Photo Identification Card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.).