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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing)
North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH), a government medical college established in 1968 in Darjeeling district, West Bengal and affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata, offers B.Sc Nursing with an intake of 50 seats. The 4-year programme is approved by the Indian Nursing Council and provides clinical training at the attached 1,500-bed teaching hospital. Admission is through JENPAS-UG conducted by WBJEEB. The annual fee is INR 20,000.
📋 Admission Status: JENPAS-UG 2026 held. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
NBMCH B.Sc Nursing Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 20,000 |
| Total Fees (4 years) | INR 80,000 |
- NBMCH is a government college with fees regulated by the State Level Fee Determination Committee, West Bengal.
- Hostel accommodation is available on campus and charged separately as per the college norms.
NBMCH B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JENPAS-UG Registration Closed | April 18, 2026 |
| JENPAS-UG Admit Card Released | May 29 to June 7, 2026 |
| JENPAS-UG Examination Held | June 7, 2026 |
| WBJEEB Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- JENPAS-UG 2026 was conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board at wbjeeb.nic.in.
- Seat allotment for all JENPAS-UG qualified candidates is done through centralized WBJEEB counselling.
- NBMCH seats are allotted to West Bengal-domicile candidates through WBJEEB rank-based counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognized board
- Minimum 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC as per INC norms)
- Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year
- Qualifying JENPAS-UG score is mandatory for admission to B.Sc Nursing at NBMCH
Admission Process
- Qualify JENPAS-UG conducted by WBJEEB and await rank declaration
- Register for centralized WBJEEB counselling on the official portal at wbjeeb.nic.in after result
- Fill college and course preferences and participate in seat allotment based on JENPAS-UG rank and category
- Receive seat allotment letter and pay the seat acceptance fee online within the allotted time
- Report to the College of Nursing, NBMCH with original certificates as per the joining date in the allotment letter
✓ Opt for this if
- West Bengal nursing candidates seeking a government B.Sc Nursing seat at a very low annual fee
- Students wanting clinical training at a large 1,500-bed multi-specialty government teaching hospital
- JENPAS-UG qualifiers aiming for North Bengal’s premier government medical college campus
- Candidates from Darjeeling and adjoining North Bengal districts seeking nursing education close to home
✗ Skip if
- Candidates who did not appear for JENPAS-UG 2026 or are from states outside West Bengal
- Students seeking metro-city nursing colleges with stronger hospital tie-ups and placement infrastructure
- Those who prefer a stand-alone nursing college with dedicated nursing faculty and infrastructure
NBMCH B.Sc Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship (West Bengal) | INR 1,000 per month (varies by course level) | West Bengal-domicile students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh per annum, minimum 75% in qualifying exam |
| WB Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities | As per West Bengal government norms | WB-domicile SC/ST/OBC/minority students, income eligibility applies |
| Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) | INR 10,000 per year | Students in top 20 percentile of their Class 12 board with family income below INR 8 lakh per annum |
- Swami Vivekananda scholarship is applied through svmcm.wbhed.gov.in by West Bengal-domicile students.
- Central government scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
NBMCH B.Sc Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Nursing at NBMCH Darjeeling?
Ans. North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) is a government institution with an annual B.Sc Nursing fee of INR 20,000. Over the 4-year programme duration, the total tuition amounts to INR 80,000. Being a government college, fees at NBMCH are regulated by the State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of West Bengal, and are among the most affordable nursing programmes in the state. Hostel and mess charges are levied separately as per college norms.
Ques. How is admission to B.Sc Nursing at NBMCH done?
Ans. Admission to B.Sc Nursing at NBMCH is done through the JENPAS-UG entrance examination conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). After result declaration, WBJEEB conducts centralized counselling through which seats are allotted based on JENPAS-UG rank and category. Candidates must register on the WBJEEB portal at wbjeeb.nic.in during the counselling window, fill college preferences, and await seat allotment.
Ques. What is JENPAS-UG and how is it different from NEET-UG for nursing admissions?
Ans. JENPAS-UG (Joint Entrance in Paramedical and Allied Science) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by WBJEEB for admission to B.Sc Nursing and other paramedical courses in West Bengal government and private colleges. Unlike NEET-UG, which is conducted by NTA for MBBS and related medical programmes, JENPAS-UG is specific to nursing and paramedical courses in West Bengal and determines eligibility for admission to all JENPAS-UG participating colleges in the state including NBMCH.
Ques. What clinical training facilities are available at NBMCH for nursing students?
Ans. NBMCH’s 1,500-bed teaching hospital is the primary clinical training site for B.Sc Nursing students. The hospital is the largest in North Bengal and offers departments including General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Psychiatry, and Community Health. Nursing students receive bedside training, OT and ICU exposure, and participate in community health programmes run through the hospital’s primary health centre network in the Darjeeling region.
Ques. What are the career options after B.Sc Nursing from NBMCH?
Ans. B.Sc Nursing graduates from NBMCH can work as staff nurses in government or private hospitals across India after registration with the West Bengal Nursing Council. Career options include clinical nursing roles in ICU, OT, labour room, and general wards, community health nursing under NHM, school nursing, and industrial health roles. Graduates may also appear for M.Sc Nursing entrance exams for specialization or take up nursing officer posts in central government hospitals and the armed forces.
Ques. Are there scholarships available for B.Sc Nursing students at NBMCH?
Ans. West Bengal-domicile nursing students at NBMCH can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship through svmcm.wbhed.gov.in if their family income is below INR 2.5 lakh per annum and they scored at least 75% in their qualifying exam. SC/ST/OBC/minority students can apply for West Bengal Post Matric Scholarship through the state portal. Central government scholarships including the CSSS can be accessed through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.