🏛 Exam Introduction
- Full Name: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE)
- Conducted by: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
- For: Admission to Undergraduate Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture courses in West Bengal
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based pen-paper exam)
- Exam Level: State-Level Entrance Test
- Participating Institutes: Government colleges, state universities, private colleges in West Bengal
🔗 WBJEE Official Website
📅 Important Dates (Tentative – WBJEE 2026)
- Application Form Release: December 2025
- Application Correction Window: January 2026
- Admit Card Download: April 2026
- Exam Date: Last Sunday of April 2026 (2025 reference: April 27, 2025)
- Result Declaration: May 2026
- Counselling Rounds: June–July 2026
🎓 Eligibility
- Qualifying Exam: Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent with Physics & Mathematics and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science.
- Minimum Marks:
- General: 45% aggregate in PCM + 30% in English
- SC/ST/OBC/PwD: 40% aggregate in PCM
- Age: Minimum 17 years (as on 31 Dec 2026). No upper age limit except for Marine Engineering (max 25 years).
- Domicile: For state quota seats, West Bengal domicile certificate required.
📝 Application Process
- Register online at WBJEE portal.
- Fill personal, academic, and communication details.
- Upload scanned photo & signature.
- Pay application fee online:
- ₹500 (General)
- ₹400 (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates).
- Submit → Correction window available → Download confirmation page.
💰 Application Fee
- General Candidates: ₹500
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B): ₹400
- Mode of Payment: Net banking / Debit / Credit card / UPI
🧾 Exam Pattern & Marking
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Papers:
- Paper 1 → Mathematics (100 Qs)
- Paper 2 → Physics + Chemistry (80 Qs: 40 each)
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
- Total Marks: 200
- Question Types:
- Category I: Single correct option (1 mark, –¼ negative)
- Category II: Single correct option (2 marks, –½ negative)
- Category III: Multiple correct options (2 marks, no negative if partially correct, full marks only if all correct chosen)
📘 Syllabus
- Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Vectors.
- Physics: Mechanics, Heat & Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics.
- Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Organic Chemistry (Basics, Hydrocarbons, Biomolecules), Inorganic Chemistry (Periodic Table, Coordination Compounds).
(Based on Class 11 & 12 NCERT/State Board syllabus.)
🎫 Admit Card & Exam Centres
- Admit Card: Released online 10–15 days before exam.
- Exam Centres: Across districts of West Bengal, some outside the state.
- Candidates must carry admit card + valid photo ID.
🗝️ Result, Merit List & Counselling
- Result Declaration: May 2026 on WBJEE portal.
- Merit List: Prepared based on score normalization.
- Counselling Rounds: Online choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and admission fee payment.
- Seat Allocation: Depends on rank, category, and institute preference.
🧑🎓 Participating Institutes & Programs
- Engineering & Technology Colleges: Jadavpur University, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, IIEST Shibpur (through JEE Main), Government Engineering Colleges, Private Engineering Colleges in WB.
- Pharmacy Colleges: Government & private pharmacy institutions in West Bengal.
- Architecture Programs: Select institutes under WBJEEB.
🎓 Reservation
- State-quota reservation policies apply for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, PwD, and female candidates in specific institutes.
📋 Exam-Day Guidelines
- Report at least 1 hour before exam.
- Carry Admit Card + Valid Photo ID.
- Use only black/blue ballpoint pen.
- No electronic devices, calculators, or rough papers allowed.
- OMR sheets are machine-readable – fill carefully.
❓ FAQs
Q1. Is WBJEE tougher than JEE Main?
WBJEE is state-level; relatively easier but has tricky multiple-correct type questions.
Q2. How many attempts are allowed?
Only once a year; no attempt limit beyond eligibility.
Q3. Is there negative marking in WBJEE?
Yes, –¼ or –½ for wrong answers depending on question type.
Q4. Can non-domicile students apply?
Yes, but only for All India quota seats (private colleges).