Updated on Nov 27, 2018 16:53 IST
Are you planning to appear for WBJEE 2019 exam?. Here are some of the preparation tips for candidates to crack WBJEE without coaching.

Are you planning to appear for WBJEE 2019 exam? While most of the candidates plan their exam preparation by getting enrolled in a coaching institute, here are some of the preparation tips for candidates to crack WBJEE without coaching.

West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam (WBJEE) is one of the prestigious state level engineering entrance exams in India. More than 1.2 lakh candidates appear for the exam each year and the number is continuously increasing. It is a common belief of students that they can easily crack any of the competitive exams by just getting enrolled in a coaching institute. However, contrary to the belief, with hard work and perseverance, one can crack WBJEE without coaching too.

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Coaching institutes do make exam preparation easier with the help of knowledge being imparted from industry professionals. But one should never totally rely on coaching institutes to get their coveted goal. It is undoubted that proper guidance is required for a successful exam preparation. But, in addition to this, self-study also plays a major role in your exam preparation. In fact it is the key for successful preparation of majority of the competitive exam.

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In 2017, as many as 1.27 lakh candidates appeared for WBJEE exam. However, in the year 2018, more than 1.5 lakh engineering applicants registered to appear for the exam. With the above statistics, it is needless to say that WBJEE exam aspirants will continue to face tough competition in the coming years. In this article, we will talk about some of the tips and tricks to crack WBJEE without coaching.

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Tips to crack WBJEE 2019 without coaching

  • Refer to relevant WBJEE study material 

Referring to the right set of books play a key role in successful exam preparation. Engineering entrance exam requires candidates to refer the right study material. Since every engineering exam is a reiteration of NCERT books and CBSE syllabus, it would be ideal to thorough your 10th and 12th syllabus. After you are done with the boards, try to gather a good set of books for the WBJEE exam.

You can also refer to the study material containing WBJEE mock tests and question papers. Try and solve as many mock tests and PYPs as possible to crack WBJEE without coaching. A number of exam toppers also advice solving mock tests. Reason being that solving timed mock tests provide candidates with the real time exam day feel. This eliminates the scope of any last minute surprises for candidates on the exam day.

Also, take a look at Best Books for WBJEE 2019 preparation  

  • Set WBJEE Time Table

With self study in WBJEE, it is important to device your own time table to crack WBJEE 2019 exam. This will help to devote equal time to all the WBJEE important topics. You can also prioritise the study plan basis your strengths and weaknesses.

Also read: WBJEE 2019 Important Topics & Chapterwise Weightage

  • Analytical Approach

Engineering entrance exams are different from your board exam. Such exams typically target fundamentals and analytical thinking. So, in order to crack WBJEE exam without coaching, you need to keep your facts clear. Try and apply analytical approach while solving problems.

  • Polish weak areas

WBJEE question paper is devised to check your skills in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for engineering aspirants and also in Biology for Pharmacy aspirants. It is very much possible for a student to have weak and strong areas. To be able to successfully crack WBJEE exam with self study, you will have to target your weaker areas from WBJEE syllabus and get your coveted goal. You can also seek help from subject experts. Many of these subject experts provide free online coaching and guidance to engineering exam aspirants. 

Try to get in touch with WBJEE exam toppers for better guidance.  They can advise you with some of the Do’s and Don’ts of the exam.

  • Time Management

Time management plays a crucial in your exam preparation. It will help you to effectively crack the WBJEE 2019 examination. Start from devoting equal time to all the topics in WBJEE syllabus during your exam preparation. Try solving timed mock tests to get the real time exam day feel. This will help you to complete the exam within the given time.

Also, don’t waste time on questions where you are unsure about the answers. Attempt easy questions first and save time there. Then move towards the questions you feel are tough or might take time. Do not panic if you forget the answer or a point, just leave some space and mover towards the next. Come back to that question when you recall the answers to it.

Implementing the above tricks in your exam preparation will surely help you to crack WBJEE exam without coaching.

Advantages of Self study in WBJEE over coaching

  • Self study helps WBJEE aspirants to broaden their thinking level
  • Self learning in WBJEE would enable the learner to limit the number of interests undertaken
  • Self study allows a candidate to explore WBJEE study material depending on the area of interest
  • Self learning gives a freedom of learning
  • Self Study in WBJEE is more fun than regular coaching classes
  • With the help of self study, exam aspirants tend to get a sense of responsibility
  • Candidates can also prepare their own WBJEE study material with the help of notes
  • In self-learning, candidates can create a WBJEE study plan basis their priority list of topics
  • With self study in WBJEE, candidates get an opportunity to develop a good work ethic
  • Self study gives a sense of self-confidence
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Overall, WBJEE is considered moderately tough. Level of syllabus is similar to 12th standard qualifying exam. Therefore, students who are well prepared for their board exams are likely to score well in WBJEE.

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Nishtha Mishra

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Answered 4 days ago

According to students who have appeared for WBJEE, Mathematics is the toughest section to prepare, since it has lengthy and formula based questions.

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Saakshi Varsha Lama

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Answered 4 days ago

WBJEE 2026 registration last date is yet to be announced. Candidates will have to fill and submit online WBJEE application form before final date to be registered for exam.

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Rachit Chauhan

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Answered 4 days ago

WBJEE application form will not be available online. Candidates will have to register online at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee to participate in WBJEE 2026 exam. Offline applications will not be accepted.

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Nidhi Chaudhary

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Answered 4 days ago

WBJEE 2026 eligibility criteria will be released online soon. If there are any changes in eligibility criteria, it will be announced online at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee.

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Shiksha Garg

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 days ago

No, there is no provision for conducting WBJEE twice a year. WBJEEB has always conducted WBJEE as an annual one day examination. If there is any change in exam pattern, it will be announced online.

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Nikita Goyal

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Answered 5 days ago

WBJEE exam centres are the dedicated cities where the WBJEE JECA will be held. These exam centres are allocated within specified zones in West Bengal (and sometimes neighboring states as well). Students can choose their preferred choice of exam centre while they fill the application form. based on t

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Vikrant Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The Burdwan University WBJEE Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the BE course and its various specialisations for all rounds and categories. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks for the students who belong to the All India quota. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The Kalyani University WBJEE Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the BE/BTech courses. The cutoff was released for various categories in all rounds for the All India quota candidates. The cutoff was out in the form of opening and closing ranks. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a month ago

There is no minimum passing mark for WBJEE. However, for admission, candidates should have score minimum 45% marks in 12th qualifying examination (40% for reserved categories). 

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Nishtha Panda

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