JKBOPEE 2026 MSc Nursing admission, check eligibility criteria to appear for CETThe application form will open in M for admission to MSc courses in Jammu and Kashmir, with admission offered through an entrance test. The eligibility is BSc Nursing. There are few seats in MSc Nursing in the stateWe have provided the details of the course and the number of seats available at each college in the state. The application window opens for very limited time i.e., only for 14 days.Important PostsApplication form Opening Date Mid May 2026Application form Submission’s Last Date Third Week of May 2026Admit Card One week before the examExam Jun-26Answer key Next DayResult First week of JuneCounselling Jul-26JKBOPEE MSc Nursing eligibility 2025• Candidates need a BSc Nursing degree• Percentage: At least 55% marks from an INC-recognized institution• Registered Nurse with Nursing Council of India• Experience- one year of experience for most seats.• Jammu & Kashmir domicile holders get priority under reservation rulesJK BOPEE MSc Nursing 2026 Admit CardThe admit card is out within four days before the exam dateDetails in Admit Card• Your Name
• Parents Name• DOB• Exam Centre Name• Exam Date and Time• Reporting Time• InstructionsAnswer keyThe answer key will out next day after the exam is overMSc Nursing Seats and collegesNumber of Seats 258 Number of CollegesCollege Place CourseNumber of SeatsGovt. BSc Nursing college Deewan Bagh SrinagarMSc Community Health Nursing5Medical Surgical Nursing5Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 5Pediatric(child Health) Nursing5Psychiatric (mental health) Nursing 5Madr E Mehraban Institute of Nursing & Research SKIMS SouraSKIMS Soura MSc Community Health Nursing5
Medical Surgical Nursing5Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 5Pediatric(child Health) Nursing5Psychiatric (mental health) Nursing 5Arsh Institute of Health Science & TechnologyKhonmoh SrinagarMSc Community Health Nursing5Medical Surgical Nursing5Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 5Pediatric(child Health) Nursing5Psychiatric (mental health) Nursing 5Bibi Halima College SirnagarMSc Community Health Nursing2Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 4
Pediatric(child Health) Nursing2IBN-SINA College of Nursing & Health SciencesOmpora BudgamMSc Community Health Nursing5Medical Surgical Nursing 5Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 5Pediatric(child Health) Nursing5Psychiatric (mental health) Nursing 5BEE ENN College, JammuMSc Community Health Nursing10Medical Surgical Nursing10Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 10Pediatric(child Health) Nursing10Psychiatric (mental health) Nursing 10
Data Ranpat Dev College of B.Sc. Nursing, Dhaloti, Raj Bagh Kathua MSc Community Health Nursing3Medical Surgical Nursing 4Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 3Pediatric(child Health) Nursing3Psychiatric (mental health) Nursing 2Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing,JammuMSc Community Health Nursing5Medical Surgical Nursing5Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 5Pediatric(child Health) Nursing5Psychiatric (mental health) Nursing 5Stephens College of Nursing Nihalpur Miran Sahab JammuMSc Community Health Nursing10
Medical Surgical Nursing10Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing 10Pediatric(child Health) Nursing10Psychiatric (mental health) Nursing 10Forensic Nursing 1JKBOPEE MSc Nursing Reservation PolicyJKBOPEE follows J&K Reservation Rules, 2005 (amended up to 2024-2025) for MSc Nursing admissions, prioritizing domiciles of J&K/UT of Ladakh.Vertical ReservationsCategory Percentage Sub-GroupsScheduled Caste (SC) 8% –Scheduled Tribes (ST) 10%Existing: Bakarwal, Balti, Beda, Bot/Boto, Brokpa/Drokpa/Dard/Shin, Changpa, Garra, Gaddi, Gujjar, Mon, Purigpa, Sippi (per 1989/1991 Orders).Added 2025: Gadda Brahmin, Koli, Paddari Tribe, Pahari Ethnic Group.Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (Other than SC/ST)20%(a) Other Backward Classes: 8%(b) ALC/IB Residents: 4%(c) Backward Area Residents: 10%Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10% –Persons with Disabilities (Horizontal) 4% –
Horizontal Reservations• Children of Defence Personnel: 3%• Children of Para-military/UT Police Personnel: 1%• Outstanding Sports Proficiency: 2%Admissions adhere to JK Reservation Act 2004 (amended 2019), S.O. 176 (15/03/2024), and S.O. 305 (21/05/2024). Verify latest on jkbopee.gov.inHow to apply?Step-by-Step Process1. Visit jkbopee.gov.in and click “Click here to apply online” during notified dates (expected May 2026).2. Register with mobile/email, fill form with personal/academic details, upload photo/signature (specs in brochure).3. Pay non-refundable fee online (amount per 2025 brochure ~₹1500; categories vary).4. Submit and take printout; corrections allowed in specified window.Candidates must upload scanned copies of specific documents in PDF format (100-200 KB each) during the JKBOPEE MSc Nursing online application.Required Uploads• Domicile Certificate of UT of J&K/UT of Ladakh (ST certificate for Ladakh candidates treated as domicile).• Qualifying marks card of BSc Nursing/BSc Hons Nursing/Post Basic BSc Nursing.• Registration Certificate from any State/UT Nursing Registration Council.Experience & Category Documents• Proof of one-year work experience after BSc Nursing (or prior/after Post Basic BSc Nursing).Valid Reserved Category Certificate (if applicable, e.g., SC/ST/EWS).JKBOPEE MSc Nursing CET Exam PatternJKBOPEE 2026 Exam PatternThe M.Sc. Nursing Common Entrance Test (CET) features a single paper with 120 multiplechoice objective questions, each carrying 1 mark. Candidates get 2 hours to complete it, with a 0.25 negative marking for every wrong answer.Subject Distribution
Subject No. of QuestionsMedical Surgical Nursing 45Community Health Nursing 26Mental Health Nursing 20Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing 17Child Health Nursing 12Total 120This pattern follows the 2025 brochure; verify jkbopee.gov.in for 2026 updates.JKBOPEE 2026 FAQsWhen the application form for MSc Nursing 2026?The application form opens in May 2026 and will close within 15 DaysWho can apply for MSc Nursing?You should have BSc Nursing and 50 % marks to apply for MSc NursingaWhat is the qualifying marks for MSc Nursing Admission?Is Nursing Council Registration necessary?Yes you must have nursing council registration to apply for MSc Nursing or simply registered nurse with Nursing council of IndiaDoes it require a work experience?You must have one year work experience after your BSc Nursing degreeReference: https://www.myeducationwire.com/jkbopee-2026-msc-nursing-admission-checkeligibility-criteria-to-appear-for-cet/