Candidates who have secured seats must pay the ₹5,000 seat acceptance fee online and report to their allotted institutes with all original documents before the conclusion of the reporting window. The extension provides an additional day beyond the earlier August 16 deadline, offering much-needed relief to students facing travel, payment, and documentation-related challenges.

The revised timeline is particularly significant because Round 2 counselling is scheduled to begin on the same date, August 17, 2026. Therefore, candidates must ensure that all Round 1 formalities are completed before participating in the next phase of counselling.

What Does the JENPAS UG 2026 Deadline Extension Mean?

The Round 1 seat allotment results were announced on August 12, 2026. Initially, candidates were required to complete the admission process between August 12 and August 16. However, following requests from students and educational institutions regarding travel-related difficulties, payment gateway issues, and delays in document preparation, WBJEEB decided to extend the deadline to August 17, 2026.

The extension specifically applies to the following activities:

• Online payment of the seat acceptance fee.

• Physical reporting at the allotted institute.

• Submission of the Upgrade Yes/No form by eligible candidates.

Students should remember that checking the allotment result alone does not confirm admission. Both the online fee payment and physical verification processes are compulsory. Missing the extended deadline could result in automatic cancellation of the allotted seat.

JENPAS UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule

Candidates can check the updated counselling schedule below:

What Is JENPAS UG and Which Courses Are Offered?

JENPAS UG (Joint Entrance for Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Sciences Undergraduate) serves as West Bengal's centralized admission system for undergraduate healthcare programs. The counselling process covers admissions to B.Sc Nursing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS), and several other allied health programs.

The examination covers three major categories of programs:

INC-Regulated Programs

• B.Sc Nursing

NCAHP-Regulated Allied Health Programs

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)

• Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology

• Physician Associate

• Emergency Medical Technology

• Optometry

• Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology

• Respiratory Technology

University-Regulated Programs

• B.Sc Medical Microbiology

• Central Sterilization and Infection Control

• Bachelor of Hospital Administration (BHA)

According to the published seat matrix, approximately 13,265 seats are available across participating government and private institutions for the 2026-27 academic session.

Who Must Complete Reporting by August 17?

Category 1: First-Preference Candidates (Freeze Option)

Students who received their first-choice institution must:

• Accept the allotted seat.

• Pay the ₹5,000 seat acceptance fee.

• Report to the allotted institute.

• Complete institute-level admission formalities.

Candidates in this category are generally not eligible for seat upgradation in future rounds after confirming admission.

Category 2: Candidates Allotted Their Second or Lower Preferences

Candidates allotted their second, third, or lower preferences may still participate in Round 2 upgradation while retaining their existing seats.

Such candidates must:

• Pay the ₹5,000 seat acceptance fee.

• Report to the allotted institute.

• Submit the Upgrade Yes/No Form.

Selecting the "Yes" option allows candidates to remain eligible for better seat allotments during Round 2 while protecting their current allotments.

Category 3: Candidates Without a Round 1 Allotment

Students who did not receive seats in the first round should prepare for Round 2 registration, which began on August 17, 2026. These candidates may either retain their earlier preferences or submit new choices according to their counselling category.

Step-by-Step Process to Complete JENPAS UG Round 1 Seat Acceptance

Step 1: Check Your Allotment Status

Visit the counselling portal and log in using your application credentials. Download the official allotment letter immediately. Institutes will accept only the portal-generated document.

Step 2: Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee

Pay the ₹5,000 fee using any of the approved online payment methods, including UPI, net banking, debit cards, or credit cards. Keep the payment receipt for future reference.

Step 3: Organize Your Documents

Arrange all original documents and self-attested photocopies before visiting the institute.

Step 4: Report to the Allotted Institute

Complete physical verification within the revised reporting period. Candidates should confirm reporting hours directly with their institutions because schedules may vary.

Step 5: Submit the Upgrade Form

Candidates seeking seat upgradation should complete the required formalities before the reporting deadline.

Documents Required for JENPAS UG 2026 Reporting

Candidates should carry the following documents:

• JENPAS UG 2026 admit card and rank card

• Provisional allotment letter

• Class 10 certificate or birth certificate

• Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate

• West Bengal domicile certificate (where applicable)

• Category certificate

• Valid photo identification

• Passport-size photographs

• Seat acceptance fee payment receipt

• Candidate undertaking form

• Registered mobile phone for OTP verification.

Students belonging to reserved categories should ensure that their certificates remain valid for the 2026-27 admission cycle. Any mismatch between uploaded and physical documents may delay or cancel admission.

Understanding the Two Different Fees

Many candidates confuse the counselling fees.

Students should remember that paying the ₹500 counselling registration fee does not replace the ₹5,000 seat acceptance fee. Both payments serve different purposes.

Common Mistakes Candidates Should Avoid

Before the deadline, students should avoid the following errors:

• Relying only on SMS notifications.

• Paying only the registration fee.

• Carrying screenshots instead of original portal documents.

• Ignoring institute reporting schedules.

• Forgetting to submit the upgrade form.

• Providing documents containing spelling mismatches.

Final Reminder: Complete All Formalities Before the Deadline

The extension until August 17, 2026, offers candidates additional time, but it should not be viewed as an opportunity to delay the admission process.

Whether a student has received a top-choice nursing college or a lower-preference allied health seat, the requirements remain the same:

• Log in to the portal.

• Pay the seat acceptance fee.

• Complete document verification.

• Submit all required forms.

Failure to complete these steps could result in the loss of the allotted seat and possible exclusion from future counselling rounds.