Candidates who have applied for JKBOPEE BSc Nursing / Para medical / Technology Courses 2026 must go through the complete syllabus before appearing for the examination. The entrance test conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) for BSc Nursing is based on the 12th class syllabus. The question paper covers three subjects – Physics, Chemistry, and Biology – with a total of 180 marks (60 marks each subject).
Understanding the complete JKBOPEE BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026 is the most important step toward cracking this entrance examination. In this article, we have provided the complete unit-wise syllabus for all three subjects along with the marks distribution from each unit.
➡️ Download JKBOPEE BSc Nursing Syllabus 2026 PDF
JKBOPEE BSc Nursing 2026 – Exam Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) |
| Course Name | BSc Nursing |
| Basis of Syllabus | 12th Class Courses of Study |
| Total Marks | 180 (60 Physics + 60 Chemistry + 60 Biology) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Official Website | www.jkbopee.gov.in |
Subject-wise Marks Distribution
| Subject | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| Physics | 60 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| Biology | 60 |
| Total | 180 |
Important Note: The marks distribution given in the syllabus is only illustrative. It will not accrue any right to the candidate if this distribution of marks is not strictly reflected in the question paper.
JKBOPEE BSc Nursing Physics Syllabus 2026
The Physics section carries 60 marks divided across 19 units.
Unit 1: Physical World and Measurement (2 Marks)
- Need for measurement; units of measurement; systems of units; SI units
- Fundamental and derived units; significant figures
- Dimensions of physical quantities; dimensional analysis and its applications
Unit 2: Kinematics (3 Marks)
- Frame of reference; motion in a straight line
- Elementary concepts of differentiation and integration for describing motion
- Uniform and non-uniform motion; instantaneous velocity; uniformly accelerated motion
- Velocity-time and position-time graphs; relations for uniformly accelerated motion
- Scalar and vector quantities; position and displacement vectors; unit vector
- Addition and subtraction of vectors; resolution of a vector in a plane; rectangular components
- Scalar and vector product of vectors; projectile motion; uniform circular motion
Unit 3: Laws of Motion (2 Marks)
- Intuitive concept of force; inertia; Newton’s first law of motion
- Momentum and Newton’s second law of motion; impulse
- Newton’s third law of motion; law of conservation of linear momentum
- Equilibrium of concurrent forces; static and kinetic friction; laws of friction; rolling friction
- Dynamics of uniform circular motion; centripetal force; vehicle on level and banked roads
Unit 4: Work, Energy and Power (2 Marks)
- Work done by constant and variable force; kinetic energy; work-energy theorem; power
- Potential energy; potential energy of a spring; conservative and non-conservative forces
- Motion in a vertical circle; elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions
Unit 5: Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body (2 Marks)
- Centre of mass of two-particle system; momentum conservation
- Centre of mass of a rigid body; centre of mass of a uniform rod
- Moment of force; torque; angular momentum; law of conservation of angular momentum
- Equilibrium of rigid bodies; rigid body rotation; equations of rotational motion
- Moment of inertia; radius of gyration; values of moments of inertia for simple geometrical objects
Unit 6: Gravitation (2 Marks)
- Kepler’s laws of planetary motion; universal law of gravitation
- Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude and depth
- Gravitational potential energy and gravitational potential; escape speed; orbital velocity of a satellite
Unit 7: Properties of Bulk Matter (2 Marks)
- Elasticity; stress-strain relationship; Hooke’s law; Young’s modulus; bulk modulus; shear modulus
- Poisson’s ratio; elastic energy
- Pressure due to a fluid column; Pascal’s law and its applications
- Viscosity; Stokes’ law; terminal velocity; streamline and turbulent flow; Bernoulli’s theorem
- Surface energy and surface tension; angle of contact; capillary rise
- Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases; anomalous expansion of water
- Specific heat capacity; calorimetry; change of state; latent heat
- Heat transfer – conduction, convection and radiation; Wein’s displacement law; Stefan’s law
Unit 8: Thermodynamics (3 Marks)
- Thermal equilibrium; zeroth law of thermodynamics; heat, work and internal energy
- First law of thermodynamics
- Second law of thermodynamics; isothermal, adiabatic, reversible, irreversible and cyclic processes
Unit 9: Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory (2 Marks)
- Equation of state of a perfect gas; work done in compressing a gas
- Kinetic theory of gases – assumptions, concept of pressure
- Kinetic interpretation of temperature; rms speed of gas molecules
- Degrees of freedom; law of equipartition of energy; specific heat capacities of gases
- Mean free path; Avogadro’s number
Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves (4 Marks)
- Periodic motion – time period, frequency, displacement as a function of time
- Simple harmonic motion (SHM) and its equations of motion; phase
- Oscillations of a loaded spring; energy in SHM; simple pendulum
- Wave motion – transverse and longitudinal waves; speed of travelling wave
- Principle of superposition of waves; reflection of waves
- Standing waves in strings and organ pipes; fundamental mode and harmonics; beats
Unit 11: Electrostatics (4 Marks)
- Electric charges; conservation of charge; Coulomb’s law; superposition principle
- Electric field; electric field lines; electric dipole; torque on a dipole
- Electric flux; Gauss’s theorem and its applications
- Electric potential; potential difference; equipotential surfaces
- Conductors and insulators; dielectrics and electric polarization
- Capacitors and capacitance; combination of capacitors; energy stored in a capacitor
Unit 12: Current Electricity (4 Marks)
- Electric current; drift velocity; mobility; Ohm’s law; V-I characteristics
- Electrical energy and power; electrical resistivity and conductivity
- Temperature dependence of resistance; internal resistance of a cell
- emf of a cell; Kirchhoff’s rules; Wheatstone bridge
Unit 13: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism (5 Marks)
- Concept of magnetic field; Oersted’s experiment; Biot-Savart law
- Ampere’s law and its applications; force on a moving charge in magnetic and electric fields
- Force on a current-carrying conductor; force between two parallel current-carrying conductors
- Torque on a current loop; moving coil galvanometer – conversion to ammeter and voltmeter
- Bar magnet; magnetic field intensity due to a magnetic dipole
- Magnetic properties of materials – para, dia and ferromagnetic substances
- Magnetization of materials; effect of temperature on magnetic properties
Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents (4 Marks)
- Electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s laws; induced EMF and current; Lenz’s law
- Self and mutual induction
- Alternating currents; peak and RMS values; reactance and impedance
- LCR series circuit; resonance; power in AC circuits; power factor; wattless current
- AC generator; transformer
Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves (3 Marks)
- Basic idea of displacement current; electromagnetic waves; their characteristics
- Transverse nature of electromagnetic waves
- Electromagnetic spectrum – radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays
Unit 16: Optics (7 Marks)
- Reflection of light; spherical mirrors; mirror formula
- Refraction of light; total internal reflection and optical fibers; refraction at spherical surfaces
- Lenses; thin lens formula; lens maker’s formula; magnification; power of a lens
- Combination of thin lenses; refraction through a prism
- Optical instruments – microscopes and astronomical telescopes and their magnifying powers
- Wave front and Huygens’ principle; reflection and refraction using wave fronts
- Interference; Young’s double slit experiment; fringe width
- Coherent sources; diffraction due to a single slit; width of central maxima
Unit 17: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation (2 Marks)
- Dual nature of radiation; photoelectric effect
- Hertz and Lenard’s observations; Einstein’s photoelectric equation
- Matter waves; wave nature of particles; de-Broglie relation
Unit 18: Atoms and Nuclei (3 Marks)
- Alpha-particle scattering experiment; Rutherford’s model of atom
- Bohr model of hydrogen atom; expression for radius of nth orbit; velocity and energy of electron
- Hydrogen line spectra
- Composition and size of nucleus; nuclear force; mass-energy relation; mass defect
- Binding energy per nucleon; nuclear fission; nuclear fusion
Unit 19: Electronic Devices (4 Marks)
- Energy bands in conductors, semiconductors and insulators
- Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors – p and n type
- p-n junction; semiconductor diode – I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias
- Application of junction diode as a rectifier
JKBOPEE BSc Nursing Chemistry Syllabus 2026
The Chemistry section carries 60 marks divided across 17 units.
Unit 1: Basic Concepts of Chemistry and Atomic Structure (4 Marks)
- Laws of chemical combination; Dalton’s atomic theory; concept of elements, atoms and molecules
- Atomic and molecular masses; mole concept and molar mass; percentage composition
- Empirical and molecular formula; stoichiometry and calculations
- Discovery of electron, proton and neutron; atomic number; isotopes and isobars
- Thomson’s model; Rutherford’s model; Bohr’s model; concept of shells and sub-shells
- Dual nature of matter and light; de-Broglie’s relationship; Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle
- Concept of orbitals; quantum numbers; shapes of s, p and d orbitals
- Aufbau’s principle; Pauli’s exclusion principle; Hund’s rule; electronic configuration of atoms
Unit 2: Chemical Equilibrium (4 Marks)
- Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes; dynamic nature of equilibrium
- Law of mass action; equilibrium constant; Le-Chatelier’s principle
- Ionization of acids and bases; strong and weak electrolytes; degree of ionization; pH
- Hydrolysis of salts; buffer solutions; solubility product; common ion effect
Unit 3: Chemical Kinetics (2 Marks)
- Rate of reaction; factors affecting rate – concentration, temperature, catalyst
- Rate law; specific rate constant; order and molecularity of a reaction
- Integrated rate expression of zero and first order reactions; half-life period
- Collision theory; activation energy; Arrhenius equation
Unit 4: Solutions (2 Marks)
- Types of solutions; expression of concentration; solubility of gases in liquids
- Colligative properties – relative lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult’s law
- Elevation of boiling point; depression in freezing point; osmotic pressure
- Determination of molecular masses; abnormal molecular mass; Van’t Hoff factor
Unit 5: Chemical Thermodynamics (4 Marks)
- Concepts of system, surroundings, work, heat and energy
- Intensive and extensive properties; state functions
- First law of thermodynamics; internal energy; enthalpy; heat capacity; molar heat capacity
- Hess’s law; enthalpy of bond dissociation, combustion, formation, atomization, sublimation
- Entropy; free energy change; spontaneous and non-spontaneous processes and equilibrium
Unit 6: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry (3 Marks)
- Concept of oxidation and reduction; redox reactions; oxidation number
- Balancing chemical equations in redox reactions
- Conductance in electrolytic solutions; specific conductivity; molar conductivity
- Kohlrausch’s law; electrolysis and laws of electrolysis
- Dry cell; electrolytic cells and galvanic cells; lead accumulator
- emf of a cell; standard electrode potential; Nernst equation
- Gibbs energy change and emf of a cell; fuel cells; corrosion
Unit 7: Periodic Properties (2 Marks)
- Significance of classification; brief history of the periodic table
- Modern periodic law; present form of the periodic table
- Periodic trends – atomic radii, ionic radii, inert gas radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, valency
Unit 8: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (4 Marks)
- Valence electrons; ionic bond; covalent bond; bond parameters; Lewis structure
- Polar character of covalent bond; valence bond theory; resonance
- Geometry of covalent molecules; VSEPR theory
- Concept of hybridization involving s, p and d orbitals; shapes of simple molecules
- Molecular orbital theory of homonuclear molecules; hydrogen bond
Unit 9: Co-ordination Chemistry (4 Marks)
- Introduction to co-ordination compounds; ligands; co-ordination number
- Color, magnetic properties and shapes
- IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear co-ordination compounds
- Bonding – Werner’s theory, VBT and CFT
- Structural and stereoisomerisms
- Importance of co-ordination compounds in analysis, extraction of metals and biological systems
Unit 10: Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques (4 Marks)
- General introduction; methods of purification; qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Classification and IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds
- Inductive effect, electromeric effect, resonance and hyperconjugation
- Homolytic and heterolytic fission; free radicals, electrophiles, nucleophiles, carbocations and carbanions
- Types of organic reactions
Unit 11: d and f-Block Elements (4 Marks)
- Electronic configuration; occurrence and characteristics of transition metals
- General trends in properties of first row transition metals
- Preparation and properties of K₂Cr₂O₇ and KMnO₄
- Lanthanides – electronic configuration, oxidation state, lanthanide contraction
- Actinides – electronic configuration, oxidation states and comparison with lanthanoids
Unit 12: Hydrocarbons (4 Marks)
- Alkanes – nomenclature, isomerism, conformations, physical properties, free radical mechanism of halogenation, combustion and pyrolysis
- Alkenes – nomenclature, structure of double bond, geometrical isomerism, methods of preparation, addition reactions, Markownikov’s addition, peroxide effect, ozonolysis, mechanism of electrophilic addition
- Alkynes – nomenclature, structure of triple bond, methods of preparation, acidic character, addition reactions
- Aromatic hydrocarbons – IUPAC nomenclature, benzene resonance, aromaticity, mechanism of electrophilic substitution – nitration, sulphonation, halogenation, Friedel-Crafts reactions
Unit 13: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (4 Marks)
- Haloalkanes – nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of substitution reactions, R-S and d-l configurations
- Haloarenes – nature of C-X bond, substitution reactions, stability of carbocations
- Uses and environmental effects of dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freon and DDT
Unit 14: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers (4 Marks)
- Alcohols – nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties of primary alcohols, identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, mechanism of dehydration, methanol and ethanol
- Phenols – nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, acidic nature, electrophilic substitution reactions
- Ethers – nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties
Unit 15: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids (4 Marks)
- Aldehydes and Ketones – nomenclature, nature of carbonyl group, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of nucleophilic addition to C=O, reactivity of alpha hydrogen
- Carboxylic Acids – nomenclature, acidic nature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties
Unit 16: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen (3 Marks)
- Amines – nomenclature, classification, structure, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines
- Cyanides and Isocyanides – structures, nomenclature, preparation, properties and reactions
- Diazonium Salts – preparation, chemical reactions and mechanism of diazotization
Unit 17: Molecules of Life (4 Marks)
- Carbohydrates – classification (aldoses and ketoses), monosaccharides (glucose, fructose), oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen)
- Proteins – amino acids; peptide bond; polypeptides; primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins; denaturation; enzymes; lipids and hormones
- Nucleic Acids – DNA and RNA; purines and pyrimidines; nucleosides; nucleotides
- Vitamins – classification, functions, sources and deficiency diseases
JKBOPEE BSc Nursing Biology Syllabus 2026
The Biology section carries 60 marks divided across 16 units.
Unit 1: Diversity of Life (4 Marks)
- Variety of living organisms; need and history of classification – artificial, natural and phylogenetic
- Taxonomy and systematics; concept of species and taxonomical hierarchy; binomial nomenclature
- Two kingdom and five kingdom classifications; general characters of Monera, Protista and Fungi
- Lichens; status of viruses and viroids
Unit 2: Kingdom Plantae (3 Marks)
- Classification of plants into major groups
- General characters of Algae, Bryophyta, Pteridophyta and Gymnosperms
- Morphology of flowering plants – root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, fruit and seed
- Description of family Solanaceae
Unit 3: Plant Anatomy (3 Marks)
- Tissue systems in plants – epidermal, ground and vascular tissue systems
- Anatomy and functions of dicot and monocot root, stem and leaves
Unit 4: Plant Physiology (4 Marks)
- Cellular respiration; glycolysis; Kreb’s cycle; electron transport system; ATP energetics
- Chemiosmotic hypothesis; aerobic and anaerobic respirations; respiratory quotient
- Historical background and site of photosynthesis; photosynthetic pigments
- Light reaction and photosystems; cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation
- Calvin (C3) cycle and Hatch & Slack (C4) cycle; factors affecting photosynthesis; photorespiration
- Plant growth characteristics; phases of growth; growth regulators – auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, ethylene and abscisic acid
Unit 5: Diversity in Living World (3 Marks)
- Animal kingdom – general characters and classification of animals (non-chordates up to phyla level; chordates up to class level)
- National Parks – Dachigam, Kishtwar, Salim Ali, Kazinag and Hemis
- Concept of sanctuaries and biosphere reserves
Unit 6: Structural Organisation and Animal Biomolecules (3 Marks)
- Morphology, anatomy and functions of digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous and reproductive systems of Frog
- Basic chemical constituents of living bodies; structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids
- Primary and secondary metabolites; enzymes – types, properties and functions
Unit 7: Cell Structure and Function (4 Marks)
- Cell theory; prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
- Cell wall, cell membrane and cell organelles – plastids, mitochondria, ER, Golgi, ribosomes, lysosomes, nucleus, vacuoles, centrioles and cytoskeleton
- Cilia and flagella; nuclear organisation
- Cell cycle; mitosis and meiosis
Unit 8: Human Physiology (4 Marks)
- Respiratory system in humans; mechanism of breathing and its regulation; exchange of gases; respiratory disorders
- Composition of blood; blood groups and Rh factor; lymph; human circulatory system; cardiac cycle and ECG; disorders of circulatory system
- Human excretory system; urine formation; osmoregulation; kidney function; urinary disorders; artificial kidney
- Types of movement; muscle contraction; skeletal system; joints; disorders of muscular and skeletal systems
- Neuron and nerves; nervous system in humans; nerve impulse
- Human endocrine system; hormones; mechanism of hormone action; hormonal disorders
Unit 9: Reproduction in Flowering Plants (4 Marks)
- Flower structure; development of male and female gametophytes
- Pollination – types, agencies and examples; outbreeding devices; pollen-pistil interaction
- Double fertilization; post fertilization events – endosperm, embryo, seed and fruit development
- Apomixis, parthenocarpy and polyembryony; significance of seed and fruit formation
Unit 10: Genetics (4 Marks)
- Mendelian inheritance; deviations from Mendelism – incomplete dominance, co-dominance
- Multiple alleles and inheritance of blood groups; pleiotropy; polygenic inheritance
- Chromosomal theory of inheritance; chromosomes and genes
- Search for genetic material; DNA as genetic material; structure of DNA and RNA; DNA packaging; DNA replication
- Central dogma; transcription; genetic code; translation; gene expression and regulation – lac operon
Unit 11: Biology and Human Welfare (4 Marks)
- Cellular totipotency; technique and application of tissue culture
- Microbes in food processing, industrial production, sewage treatment and energy generation (biogas)
- Microbes as bio-control agents; biopesticides and bio-fertilizers
- Antibiotics – production and judicious use
- Genetically modified organisms – BT crops; biopiracy and patents
Unit 12: Ecology and Environment (3 Marks)
- Population attributes and population growth; population interactions – mutualism, competition, predation, parasitism
- Ecosystems – patterns, components, productivity, decomposition, energy flow; ecological pyramids
- Biodiversity – concept, patterns, importance; loss and conservation of biodiversity
- Hotspots; endangered organisms; extinction; Red Data Book; biosphere reserves; National parks; Wildlife sanctuaries; Ramsar sites
Unit 13: Reproduction in Animals (4 Marks)
- Male and female reproductive systems; microscopic anatomy of testis and ovary
- Gametogenesis – spermatogenesis and oogenesis; menstrual cycle
- Fertilisation; embryo development up to blastocyst formation; implantation
- Pregnancy and placenta formation; parturition and lactation
- Need for reproductive health; prevention of STDs; birth control – need and methods
- Contraception; MTP; amniocentesis; infertility and assisted reproductive technologies – IVF, ZIFT, GIFT
Unit 14: Genetics and Evolution (5 Marks)
- Sex determination in humans, birds and honey bee; linkage and crossing over
- Sex linked inheritance – haemophilia and colour blindness
- Mendelian disorders in humans – thalassemia; chromosomal disorders – Down’s syndrome, Turner’s syndrome, Klinefelter’s syndrome
- Genome and human genome project; DNA fingerprinting
- Origin of life; biological evolution and evidences; Darwin’s contribution
- Modern synthetic theory of evolution; mechanism of evolution – mutation, recombination, natural selection
- Gene flow and genetic drift; Hardy-Weinberg’s principle; adaptive radiation; human evolution
Unit 15: Biology in Human Welfare (4 Marks)
- Basic concepts of immunology; vaccines; pathogens
- Human diseases – Hepatitis, Malaria, Dengue, Filariasis, Ascariasis, Typhoid, Pneumonia, Common cold, Amoebiasis, Ringworm and their control
- Cancer; HIV and AIDS; adolescence – drug and alcohol abuse
Unit 16: Biotechnology and Its Applications (4 Marks)
- Principles and processes of biotechnology; genetic engineering – recombinant DNA technology
- Application in health – human insulin production, vaccine production, stem cell technology, gene therapy
- Transgenic animals