INSTITUTE OF PARAMEDICAL AND THERAPEUTIC SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

Institute of Paramedical and Therapeutic Sciences and Technology, Durgapur (IPTST) began its journey with a clear mission in 2002. Nestled within a serene 10-acre green campus, approximately 160 km from Kolkata, the institute offers a warm, homely environment ideal for academic and personal growth. The IPTST, we emphasize both quality and excellence in education, supported by a team of dedicated faculty members. Regular seminars, workshops, and guest lectures by distinguished professionals from the industry further enrich the learning experience, bridging the gap between theory and practice. The institution is fully equipped to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare sector by consistently producing skilled, industry-ready professionals. With a strong focus on academic integrity and professional competence, IPTST is steadily establishing itself as a center of excellence—without ever compromising on quality. The institute is situated on a 10 acre evergreen campus with a homely environment and is approximately 160 kms away form Kolkata. It is Affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) Kolkata.

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will conduct counseling for Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

WBJEEB conducts the OMR-based JENPAS(UG) exam for admission to Bachelor of physiotherapy (BPT) courses in Government and Private physiotherapy colleges of West Bengal. Formerly known as JENPAUH, this exam is organized by WBJEEB on behalf of the Central Selection Committee (physiotherapy) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of West Bengal. Candidates seeking Physiotherapy admission in West Bengal must appear for JENPAS(UG).

Eligibility Criteria:

• To be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) course under JENPAS(UG)-2024 in West Bengal, the applicant must meet several important criteria outlined by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB).
• Firstly, the candidate must be an Indian citizen and a domicile of West Bengal. They must have either passed or be appearing in the Class 12 examination (10+2 system) in the year 2024 from a recognized board or council. For eligibility, the candidate must have studied and passed the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, with individual pass marks in both theory and practical (wherever applicable).
• Regarding the age limit, the applicant must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December 2024, which means the candidate should have been born on or before 31.12.2007. Notably, there is no upper age limit specified for the BPT course, making it accessible to a broader age group.
• Academically, candidates belonging to the General or EWS category must secure a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology taken together. Candidates from SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, or PwD categories are required to achieve a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in these subjects. Additionally, all candidates must have passed in English as a subject.
• All applicants must be medically fit for the course. A Medical Fitness Certificate, in the format specified in the official information bulletin, must be presented at the time of admission to verify the candidate’s physical suitability for pursuing the program.

Papers and Ranks: Candidates who appear for both Paper-I and Paper-II of the JENPAS(UG) examination are eligible for both the General Merit Rank (GMR) and the BHA Merit Rank (BMR). Such candidates will be considered for admission to all available courses, including Bachelor in Hospital Administration (BHA). Those who appear only in Paper-I are eligible for the GMR and will be considered for admission to all courses except BHA. Conversely, candidates appearing only in Paper-II are eligible for the BMR and will be considered for BHA admission only.

Pattern of Question Papers:

A. The test will consist of two papers namely, Paper-I and Paper-II.
B. Paper-II is for admission in BHA course only and Paper-I is for other courses.
C. During application, a candidate can apply for only Paper-I or only Paper-II or for both.
D. Paper-I will have the following structure.

E. Paper-II will have the following structure.

F. All questions will be of Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) type, with four answer options. Time for each paper is 1½ hours. The questions will be in both English and Bengali language (except Basic English, Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge).

Syllabus

• Paper-I (for all courses other than BHA) will be based on 11th and 12th standard syllabi and curriculum of the recognized Board/Councils in India (see list at web site).
• Paper-II (for BHA) The content of Physical Science and Mathematics will be based on 10th standard syllabi of West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and other equivalent and recognized Boards/Councils in India and the content of General Knowledge, Basic English and Logical reasoning will be equivalent to 12th standard curriculum.

Scoring Methodology

Mode of answering in the examination: In the examination conducted by WBJEEB, candidates are required to answer questions on a specially designed Optical Machine-Readable Response (OMR) sheet, which is evaluated using the Optical Mark Recognition method. Therefore, it is crucial for candidates to follow the correct method of marking their responses. The answers must be indicated by completely darkening the appropriate circle or bubble using a blue or black ink ballpoint pen. Any other form of marking—such as incomplete shading, use of pencil, cross or tick marks, dots, circular marks, overwriting, scratching, erasing, use of white ink, or marking outside the designated area—may result in the response being read incorrectly or not being read at all. Such discrepancies may lead to wrong, partial, or ambiguous evaluation of the answer, for which WBJEEB will not hold any responsibility. Additionally, once a response is marked, it cannot be edited, changed, erased, or modified under any circumstances.

Ranking Methodology and Merit Lists: WBJEEB will prepare merit ranks based on the candidates’ score in the Common Entrance Test. Individual candidates will be able to view and download his/her Rank Card, which will contain score and rank. WBJEEB does not publish any rank/score list for public to ensure confidentiality to each individual candidate.

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will conduct counseling for Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will conduct the OMR-based Common Entrance Test, JEMAS(PG)-2024, for admission to various postgraduate courses in Medical and Allied Health Sciences for the academic session 2024–25. The examination will facilitate admission to a range of postgraduate programs offered by colleges and institutes across the state of West Bengal.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for admission into the Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) course through JEMAS(PG)-2024, candidates must have successfully completed a full-time regular course in Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), B.Sc. in Physiotherapy, or Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Condensed Course) from any institution affiliated with a recognized university. There is no upper age limit for applying to this course. The program is open to Indian citizens only. Applicants should ensure that their degree is from a recognized institution and that they meet all other eligibility conditions set by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) and the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Additionally, candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of WBJEEB for updates related to counseling, documentation, and seat allotment procedures.

Pattern of Question Papers: The paper will contain 100 questions. All questions will be of Multiple- Choice Question (MCQ) type, with four answer options each, of which only one option is correct. Time for the paper is 90 minutes. The questions will be in English language only.

For the Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) entrance examination under JEMAS(PG)-2024, the question paper will consist of two sections. The first section will include 50 questions from General Biological Science, assessing the candidate's foundational knowledge in biology relevant to medical sciences. The second section will have 50 questions based on the Standard BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) curriculum or an equivalent course, evaluating the candidate’s subject-specific understanding and professional competence. Each section is designed to comprehensively test the academic preparedness of the applicants seeking admission into MPT programs.

Scoring Methodology: Correct response will yield 1 (one) mark for each question. For any combination of more than one option, even if it contains the correct option, the said answer will be treated as incorrect and zero marks will be awarded for that question. Not attempting the question will fetch zero mark.

Mode of answering in the examination: Questions are to be answered on specially designed optical machine-readable response (OMR) sheet, which will be evaluated by Optical Mark Recognition method. Thus, it is very important to follow the correct method of marking. Candidates will indicate response to the questions by darkening the appropriate circle completely with blue/black ink ball point pen. Any other kind of marking e.g., filling the bubble incompletely, filling with pencil, cross mark, tick mark, dot mark, circular mark, over writing, scratching, erasing, white ink, marking outside the bubble etc. may lead to wrong/partial/ambiguous reading of the response. WBJEEB will be, in no way, responsible for such eventuality and this may lead to cancellation of OMR sheet. Response marking cannot be edited/changed/erased/modified.

Ranking Methodology and Merit Lists: WBJEEB will prepare the merit ranks for candidates based on their scores in the Common Entrance Test, and each candidate will be able to view and download their individual Rank Card, which will display both score and rank. To maintain confidentiality, no public rank or score list will be published. The ranks will be referred to as ‘GMR’ (General Merit Rank) and will be arranged in descending order of total marks obtained. In case of a tie, tie-breaking rules as outlined in the official guidelines will apply. Alongside the GMR, separate merit positions will also be indicated for reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, and PWD, wherever applicable. However, the sequencing for counselling, seat allotment, and admission will be strictly based on GMR, not on category ranks. The category ranks are provided only for informational purposes to candidates belonging to respective categories and are based on the information submitted during the online application. Verification of supporting documents for category claims is carried out by the allotted institutes during the counselling or admission process. If any claim is found invalid during verification, the candidate’s category rank will be cancelled and the individual will be treated as a general category candidate. Importantly, the category ranks of other candidates will not be revised.