Updated on Nov 27, 2018 16:53 IST

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.

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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No, the WBJEE JECA counselling dates are finalised by the exam authorities, and you are not permitted to ask for any changes. Applicants are recommended to go through and abide by the WBJEE JECA counselling dates, as delayed applications will not be made available. The authorities will carry out two

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Yes, WBJEE JECA counselling will be an online process. For joining the allotment process, the candidates will have to register online for the WBJEE JECA counselling process. After registration, candidates will need to fill in their college and course preferences online, in order of preference. The a

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The WBJEE JECA test centres will be made available online. Cities where the entrance test will be held can be viewed through the WBJEE JECA test centres. The WBJEE JECA will be held in different centres located across different districts of West Bengal. While making the application, the applicants n

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 months ago

For WBJEE JECA counseling registration, the applicants will be required to -

  • Go to the official website and login via your roll number and password

  • Fill your personal, academic and contact details. 

All of the details must be carefully checked since the applicants will not be provided with the facility

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Rashmi Karan

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While filling out the WBJEE JECA application form, you will be given the choice to pick the preferred exam centres. The choice of exam cities must be filled in order of preference. As the preferences will be taken into account for centre allotment, the candidates are requested to ensure that they ch

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 months ago

WBJEE JECA exam pattern is available in the information bulletin released online at wbjeeb.nic.in/jeca. 

Pattern of Question Papers is as follows -

Category-I Each Q carries 1 mark (-ve marks = -1/4)

Category-II Each Q carries 2 marks (No -ve marks)

Total Number of Questions

Total Marks

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80

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All questions will be of Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) type, with four answer options and should be completed within 2 hours. The questions will be in En

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Rashmi Karan

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Yes. The candidates are recommended to take up mock tests to be adequately prepared for WBJEE JECA. With the help of the mock tests, the candidates will get an idea of how the entrance test would be. Mock tests will also help candidates gauge their current preparation level. The candidates can recog

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 2 months ago

WBJEE JECA 2025 result date is yet to be announced. The candidates will be able to view the WBJEE JECA result a few weeks after the exam, which will be conducted on October 19, 2025. The official website link to view the WBJEE JECA result will be uploaded online on wbjeeb.nic.in. The candidates wil

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Answered 2 months ago

WBJEE cutoff will vary for the different colleges, courses and categories. Reserved category students are expected to have a lower cutoff than General students. Likewise, popular colleges and courses will have higher cutoffs due to the number of students applying for admission.

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Sumridhi Dhyani

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Answered 2 months ago

No, the students who meet the WBJEE cutoff will not be guaranteed admission. However, they will have higher chances of admission into their preferences. Since other factors will also be considered for allotment, the cutoff cannot be used as a guarantee for admission.

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