WBJEE 2024: Counselling (STARTS), Seat Allotment, Cutoff, Dates (OUT), Result, Admission Process
West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam 2026 ( WBJEE )
WBJEEB has announced the WBJEE 2024 exam date. WBJEE 2024 was held on April 28 as a pen-and-paper-based test. The authorities conducted WBJEE 2024 as a pen-and-paper-based test. Candidates were able to access the WBJEE 2024 application form online until February 5, 2024. Read to know more about the WBJEE 2024 exam.
WBJEE 2024 counselling for the Defence Quota seats will be held on August 29, 2024 (12:30 PM) at the office of the WBJEE Board at Rupanna DB-118, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700064. The listed candidates will have to report for admission into the Defence Quota seats available through the WBJEE counselling 2024. WBJEE seat allotment 2024 for Rounds 1 and 2 were announced on July 23 and July 31, 2024, respectively. Allotment of seats were done based on the candidate's WBJEE 2024 rank, preferences, category and seat availability. The WBJEE 2024 result was declared on June 6, 2024. The authorities conducted WBJEE 2024 on April 28, 2024, as a pen-and-paper-based test. Read to know more about WBJEE 2024.
- WBJEE 2024 Highlights
- WBJEE 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- WBJEE 2024 Important Dates
- WBJEE 2024 Application Form
- WBJEE 2024 Exam Pattern
- WBJEE Question Paper Pattern
- WBJEE Admit Card 2024
- WBJEE Syllabus 2024
- WBJEE 2024 Result
- WBJEE 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
WBJEE 2024 Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Exam Duration |
4 Hours |
| Test Takers |
1.5-1.8 lakh |
| Accepting Colleges |
100 colleges |
| Official Website |
http://www.wbjeeb.in/ |
WBJEE 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Students must fulfil the eligibility criteria before applying for the WJEE 2024 exam. The eligibility criteria are updated online. WBJEE eligibility criteria consist of educational qualifications, age, and domicile. Those who fulfil these conditions can apply for West Bengal JEE 2024. Here we have mentioned the eligibility criteria.
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- The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- The minimum age limit for a candidate appearing in WBJEE is 17 years as of December 31, 2024.
- The upper age limit to apply for marine engineering courses is 25 years as of December 31, 2024.
- There is no upper age limit for candidates seeking admission to other courses.
- It is compulsory to pass the Class 12 or equivalent exam through the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or any other relevant Council/Board securing 50 per cent aggregate marks.
- Physics and Mathematics are taken into account for admission. Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biology/Technical will be held as additional subjects.
- Candidates coming under the reserved category will not be under the percentage regulation and can apply for the exam with 45 per cent aggregate marks.
Note: Candidates seeking admission need not be in the domicile of West Bengal to appear in WBJEE 2024. However, it may be required at the time of admission to government colleges of West Bengal.
WBJEE 2024 Important Dates
The candidates can check the dates of WBJEE 2024 below.
The authorities of the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will be responsible for the WBJEE counselling process. The details regarding how the WBJEE counselling will be held will be announced by the authorites on the official website. WBJEE counselling will be held online for all qualified candidates. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's obtained WBJEE rank, preferences and seat availability. JEE Main scores will also be taken into consideration for seat allotment.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of WBJEE 2024 application form |
28-Dec-2023 |
| Final date to submit the application form |
31-Jan-2024 05-Feb-2024 |
| Application correction process |
03-Feb-2024 to 05-Feb-2024 07-Feb-2024 to 09-Feb-2024 |
| Release of admit card |
18-Apr-2024 |
| WBJEE 2024 exam |
28-Apr-2024 |
| Availability of answer key |
07-May-2024 |
| Final date to raise objections against the answer key |
09-May-2024 |
| Release of OMR sheets and recorded responses |
22-May-2024 |
| Final date to raise objections against the OMR sheets and recorded responses |
24-May-2024 |
| Release of final answer key | 05-Jun-2024 |
| WBJEE 2024 results |
06-Jun-2024 |
| Counselling registration and choice filling |
10-Jul-2024 to 21-Jul-2024 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment |
23-Jul-2024 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment |
31-Jul-2024 |
| Mop-up round counselling registration |
05-Aug-2024 to 07-Aug-2024 |
| Seat allotment - Mop Up Round |
09-Aug-2024 |
| Counselling for Defence Quota Seats |
29-Aug-2024 |
WBJEE 2024 Application Form
WBJEE has closed the WBJEE 2024 application process at wbjeeb.nic.in. All candidates had to complete their WBJEE registration process online. While filling out the WBJEE application form 2024, the candidates had to enter their contact information, academic details, and other details such as language for question paper, choice of paper, and exam centre. In case of any mistake in the WBJEE application form, the candidates could correct their forms through the correction facility until February 9, 2024.
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WBJEE 2024 Application Fee
The WBJEE application fee for the General category was INR 500, while for the SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B category, the fee was INR 400. Candidates were able to pay the application fee via debit/credit card or net banking. Check the application fees below:
| Categories |
Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General |
INR 500 |
| SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B |
INR 400 |
Note: Candidates are advised to preserve the online application receipt generated after the successful payment of the application fee. It will be required at the time of WBJEE counselling and admissions.
No. The candidates will not be allowed to change the date and time of WBJEE counselling. Since the counselling dates will be pre-determined by the authorities, they will not accept any requests to change the WBJEE counselling dates and slots. WBJEE counselling will be held online for all eligible candidates. The authorities will also announce the WBJEE seat allotment online. However, the candidates will have to confirm their admissions physically at the allotted institutes.
Yes, candidates who participated in previous rounds of WBJEE counselling will have to pay an additional fee of INR 200. For fresh registration, candidates need to pay counselling fee of INR 1,000. WBJEE counselling fee has to be paid online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. If candidates fail to pay fee before final date, they cannot register for counselling process.
During the counselling process, the WBJEE seat allotment will depend on various factors related to the entrance examination. The authorities will allot seats to the candidates according to their obtained WBJEE/JEE Main rank, preferences, category and seat availability. Since the order of preferences is an important factor in the seat allotment process, the candidates are advised to submit as many choices as possible during the WBJEE counselling registration process.
WBJEE 2024 Exam Pattern
The most important part of preparing for any state-level or national-level entrance test is the exam pattern. All the candidates are advised to go through the WBJEE exam pattern which will be stated by the official exam conducting body. The candidates are required to study the exam pattern in detail so that they do not face any problems. This will help the candidates to understand the question paper structure in a better way. WBJEE 2024 question paper will comprise three major sections namely Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The WBJEE question paper will carry a total of 155 questions against 200 marks.
WBJEE Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (pen-and-paper-based test) |
| Duration | 4 hours (2 hours for each paper) |
| Medium of Exam | English and Bengali |
| Sections | Paper 1 - Mathematics Paper 2 - Physics and Chemistry |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Number of Questions | 155 Questions |
The distribution of questions category-wise is explained below:
| Papers |
Category-I |
Category-II |
Category-III |
Total Number Of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Questions |
No. of Questions |
No. of Questions |
|||
| Mathematics |
50 |
15 |
10 |
75 |
100 |
| Physics |
30 |
05 |
05 |
40 |
50 |
| Chemistry |
30 |
05 |
05 |
40 |
50 |
WBJEE Question Paper Pattern
Questions based on the WBJEE exam syllabus are divided as mentioned below:
Physics |
||
|---|---|---|
Category |
No. of questions |
Total Marks |
| Category-I |
30 |
Full Marks-1 |
| Category-II |
5 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Category-III |
5 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Total |
40 |
50 |
Chemistry |
||
Category |
No. of questions |
Total Marks |
| Category-I |
30 |
Full Marks-1 |
| Category-II |
5 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Category-III |
5 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Total |
40 |
50 |
Mathematics |
||
Category |
No. of questions |
Total Marks |
| Category-I |
50 |
Full Marks-1 |
| Category-II |
15 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Category-III |
10 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Total |
75 |
100
|
WBJEE Admit Card 2024
WBJEE 2024 hall tickets were released online on April 18, 2024. Students had to provide the login credentials to download the hall ticket. Candidates can refer to the steps given below to download the admit card of WBJEE 2024.
Instructions to download WBJEE 2024 Hall Ticket
- Visit the official website
- Click on “Download Hall Ticket”
- On the login page, the candidates must provide their WBJEE registration number and password.
- The WBJEE hall ticket will be displayed on the screen
- Download the admit card and take a printout of the same
WBJEE Syllabus 2024
The authorities released the official WBJEE 2024 syllabus. Candidates should thoroughly understand the WBJEE 2024 syllabus for an effective preparation strategy. The WBJEE syllabus will help the candidates study the relevant topics, chapters, and practice questions. Candidates can also refer to the books related to the syllabus and prepare from previous years' WBJEE question papers.
WBJEE 2024 Result
The authority declared the WBJEE result 2024 online. Students had to provide their login credentials to access the result of WBJEE 2024.
Instruction to check WBJEE Result 2024
The following steps will help candidates to check their WBJEE 2024 results.
- Visit the official website of WBJEE 2024.
- Candidates will have to provide their WBJEE 2024 application number and date of birth along with the security pin.
- WBJEE 2024 result and rank card will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the WBJEE 2024 rank card and take a printout for future references.
WBJEE 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who conducts WBJEE?
A. West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) will conduct WBJEE 2024.
Q. Who can apply for WBJEE 2024 examination?
A. To apply for WBJEE 2024, candidates’ age should not be less than 17 years and have passed or appeared in the Class 12 exam or any equivalent exam from a recognized Board.
Q. In which mode will the WBJEE be conducted?
A. WBJEE will be conducted in offline mode i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test.
Q. Can I submit the application form for WBJEE 2024 late?
A. Yes, the candidates could not submit the WBJEE application form after the final date by submitting a late fee.
Q. How many total questions will be there for WBJEE 2024 exam?
A. The question paper of WBJEE 2024 will have 155 questions.
Q. How many colleges will participate for admission through WBJEE 2024?
A. Around 100 colleges government and private institutes of West Bengal will offer admissions to Engineering, and Pharma courses.
Q. When will the authority release the provisional WBJEE answer key and results?
A. The authority have released the provisional WBJEE 2024 answer key on May 7, 2024. Objections against the provisional answer key were accepted until the final date i.e., May 9, 2024. After the objections are checked, the authorities will prepare the WBJEE 2024 result.
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