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JKBOPEE B.Sc. Nursing Expected Cut Off 2026: Category-Wise Safe Scores & Seat Matrix

Comprehensive analysis of JKBOPEE B.Sc. Nursing 2026 results, total seats, category-wise registration, and expected cut-off trends.

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) recently conducted the entrance exam for B.Sc. Nursing admissions for the academic session 2026. With thousands of students competing for limited government and private seats across the UT, analyzing the cut-off trends becomes crucial. In this article, we provide a detailed breakdowns of the 2026 result analysis, seat matrix, and the highly anticipated category-wise expected cut-offs.

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JKBOPEE B.Sc. Nursing 2026 Total Seat Distribution

This year, a total of 25,082 students appeared for the examination. Below is the distribution of the 3,340 total available seats for B.Sc. Nursing alongside B.Sc. Paramedical capacities:

Seat Type / Course	Available Seats
Government B.Sc. Nursing Seats	710
Semi-Government B.Sc. Nursing Seats	165
Private B.Sc. Nursing Seats	2,465
Total B.Sc. Nursing Seats	3,340
B.Sc. Paramedical Seats (Additional)	953

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Government B.Sc. Nursing Category-Wise Reservation & Seat Matrix

The reservation breakdown and corresponding seat distribution for government institutions are outlined as follows:

Category	Reservation (%)	Allocated Seats
OM (Open Merit)	40%	284
RBA	10%	71
SC	08%	56
ST1	10%	71
ST2	10%	71
EWS	10%	71
OBC	08%	56
ALC / IB	04%	28

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Past 4 Years Competitiveness & Result Analysis

Comparing historical data reveals how competitiveness has evolved over the last four years. Interestingly, while the total number of appearing candidates saw a small dip from 2025 to 2026, the highest topper score reached an impressive 177.50 this session.

Year	Total Candidates	Topper Highest Marks
2023	17,293	147.50
2024	19,961	144.75
2025	26,617	144.50
2026	25,082	177.50

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Category-Wise Expected Cut-Off & Safe Scores for 2026

Based on candidate ratios, seat limits, and peak scores, here is the highly projected expected cut-off and safe scores required for securing a government seat:

Open Merit (OM)

Total Seats: 284

Topper Marks: 177.50

Safe Score: 149

Expected Cut-Off: 147 - 148

RBA Category

Total Seats: 71

Total Candidates: 3,163

Topper Marks: 165

Safe Score: 136

Expected Cut-Off: 134 - 135

OBC Category

Total Seats: 56

Total Candidates: 1,250

Topper Marks: 165.50

Safe Score: 115

Expected Cut-Off: 113 - 114

SC Category

Total Seats: 56

Topper Marks: 154.75

Safe Score: 96

Expected Cut-Off: 94 - 95

ST1 Category

Total Seats: 71

Topper Marks: 153.75

Safe Score: 88.75

Expected Cut-Off: 86 - 87

ST2 Category

Total Seats: 71

Total Candidates: 1,706

Topper Marks: 166.25

Safe Score: 87

Expected Cut-Off: 85 - 86

ALC / IB Category

Total Seats: 56

Total Candidates: 144

Topper Marks: 148.25

Safe Score: 81

Expected Cut-Off: 79 - 80

EWS Category

Total Seats: 71

Total Candidates: 238

Topper Marks: 166.25

Safe Score: 61

Expected Cut-Off: 59 - 60

Please Note: These expected cut-off ranges are calculated parameters based on preliminary result sheets and seat proportions. Final allocations might vary slightly depending upon the choice-filling options picked by students during online counselling rounds.

Next Steps for Candidates

Candidates hovering around the targeted safe scores should keep their documents ready for official counseling stages. If your score sits slightly below the estimated government cut-off limits, exploring semi-government or prominent private institutional pathways across Jammu & Kashmir is strongly recommended.

Stay tuned to Sajad Speaks for prompt notifications regarding official counseling schedules, seat matrices, and admission checklists.