West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEE)

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEE)

Here’s a detailed guide (based on latest available information and trends) about WBJEE 2026 (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination). Keep in mind: some dates or details may change when the official notification is released by WBJEEB, so always cross-check the official bulletin.

What is WBJEE?

WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB).

It is used for admission to undergraduate courses (B.E. / B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, Architecture etc.) in universities, government or private institutes in West Bengal.

It is conducted once a year in offline (pen-and-paper / OMR) mode.

Key Dates (Tentative / Expected)

Based on previous years and current trends, here’s the expected schedule for WBJEE 2026:

Event Tentative Date / Period

Notification / Official Release December 2025
Application Start December 2025 or January 2026
Last Date to Apply January / February 2026
Application Correction Window February 2026
Admit Card Release April 2026
Exam Date April 2026
Answer Key (Preliminary) May 2026
Last Date to Challenge Answer Key May 2026
Final Answer Key / Corrections June 2026
Result Declaration & Rank Card May / June 2026
Counselling / Seat Allotment August – September 2026

Note: These are tentative. The official WBJEE notification will have final dates.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for WBJEE 2026, candidates must satisfy conditions in various categories: age, educational qualification, subjects, minimum marks, etc.

Nationality / Domicile

Typically, Indian citizens.

Domicile rules might favor candidates from West Bengal for certain seats.

Even if a candidate’s class 10/12 is from outside West Bengal, they may be eligible (depending on domicile and institute rules).

Age Limit

Minimum age: 17 years as on December 31, 2026 (i.e. candidate should be born on or before December 31, 2009)

No upper age limit generally.

Exception: For certain courses like Marine Engineering, there is an upper age limit (e.g. 25 years) as per norms.

Educational Qualification & Subjects

Candidate should have passed (or be appearing) Class 12th (10 + 2) or equivalent from a recognized board.

Compulsory subjects: Physics and Mathematics, plus one of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / Computer Application (or a technical / vocational subject)

The subjects must be passed individually (both theory and practical) in regular class mode.

Minimum marks requirement:

General category: ~ 45% aggregate in the three subjects (Physics + Mathematics + the third subject)

Reserved categories (SC / ST / OBC / PwD etc.): ~ 40% aggregate

English: often a minimum required mark (e.g. 30%) in Class 12 English paper.

Course-Specific / Institute-Specific Conditions

For Architecture: apart from WBJEE eligibility, candidates may need to appear/qualify in NATA or JEE Main (Paper 2).

For some institutes (like Jadavpur University), there may be higher aggregate % requirements.

For Marine Engineering, stricter subject marks and age limits apply.

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Below is the expected exam pattern and marking scheme for WBJEE 2026 (based on previous years and tentative info)

Feature Details

Mode Offline (Pen-and-paper / OMR based)
Number of Papers 2 papers: <br> • Paper 1: Mathematics <br> • Paper 2: Physics + Chemistry
Duration 4 hours total (2 hours per paper)
Total Questions 155 questions (approx)
Subject-wise Distribution • Mathematics: ~ 75 questions, 100 marks  <br> • Physics: ~ 40 questions, ~50 marks  <br> • Chemistry: ~ 40 questions, ~50 marks
Types / Categories of Questions Questions are divided into 3 categories:<br> • Category I – only one option is correct <br> • Category II – only one option correct (but possibly higher weight) <br> • Category III – more than one option may be correct (multi-correct)
Marking Scheme / Negative Marking • Category I: +1 mark for correct, –0.25 for wrong  <br> • Category II: +2 for correct, –0.5 for wrong  <br> • Category III: +2 for correct, no negative marking

Some additional clarifications:

The language of the exam is typically English and Bengali

PwD candidates may be allowed some extra time (e.g. a few minutes per paper) as per rules.

The exact split of how many questions per category (I, II, III) for each subject will be in the official information brochure.

Syllabus Overview

The syllabus for WBJEE 2026 generally aligns with the Class 11 and 12 syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Topics include—but are not limited to—the core topics typically taught in schools.

Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Vectors & 3D, Probability & Statistics, etc.

Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics, Waves & Optics, Modern Physics etc.

Chemistry: Physical, Inorganic, Organic Chemistry topics as per Class 12 syllabus.

The official brochure will provide a detailed chapter-wise syllabus which you should download once released.

Application Process & Fees

Application will likely be fully online through the official WBJEEB website (wbjeeb.nic.in)

Applicants will need to fill personal, educational, and other relevant details; upload scanned documents, photograph, signature etc.

A correction window is generally provided after initial submission.

The application fee payment can be done via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / QR code etc.

The fee (as per past patterns) is likely moderate (a few hundred rupees), but confirm in the official notification.

Exam Day Instructions & Admit Card

You must carry the WBJEE 2026 admit card / hall ticket (downloaded from the portal) to the exam centre.

A valid photo ID proof (Aadhar, school ID, passport, etc.) is usually required.

Keep a few extra passport-size photos, stationary (as permitted), admit card, etc.

Follow the reporting time strictly (usually well before the start) to avoid last-minute hassles.

Follow the instructions given in the admit card and exam centre rules (prohibited items, dress code, etc.).

Answer Key, Result & Ranking

After the exam, a preliminary / provisional answer key is released. Candidates may be allowed to challenge / raise objections within a window.

After evaluation and consideration of valid objections, a final answer key / result is published.

The rank / score based on performance and normalization (if applicable) will be provided.

The score / rank is valid for admission in that academic yea

Counselling & Seat Allotment

Candidates who qualify the exam (meet cutoffs etc.) can participate in online counselling / e-counselling for seat allotment.

They will have to register for counselling, fill preferences (choice filling), lock their choices, and then seats will be allotted in rounds.

After allotment, candidates will confirm acceptance of seat (by paying seat acceptance fees) and perform document verification & admission formalities.

There are multiple rounds, and upgradation / shifting options may be there depending on rules.

The seat matrix (number of seats per branch / college) is published before counselling.

Some Tips & Strategy

Carefully read the official information brochure once released — that is the final authority.

Start early: complete your syllabus, solve past years’ WBJEE papers, and take mock tests.

Practice multi-correct type questions (Category III) carefully – they often carry full marks without negative marking.

Time management is key: each paper has ~2 hours, pick questions wisely.

During counselling, research colleges, branches, fees, infrastructure before locking choices.

Keep backup options in choices (lower tier colleges) so you don’t miss all.

If you like, I can monitor and share the official WBJEE 2026 notification / brochure PDF as soon as it's released, and send you a reminder of key deadlines. Do you want me to do that for you?

For More Details Kindly Visit :- https://wbjeeb.nic.in/

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