WBJEE 2024: Counselling (STARTS), Seat Allotment, Cutoff, Dates (OUT), Result, Admission Process
West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam 2026 ( WBJEE )
WBJEE 2026 admit card
15 May '26 - 24 May '26
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/ |
Commonly asked questions
WBJEEB has commenced the WBJEE 2025 counselling process. Candidates are advised to check the official schedule of WBJEE counselling 2025 so that they do not miss out on any important event. All qualified candidates had to complete the WBJEE 2025 counselling registration process before the final date, i.e., September 1, 2025. After the final date, the authorities do not accept any requests from the candidates.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
| 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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
There are many candidates who will not be able to participate in second round of WBJEE counselling due to eligibility criteria. Candidates who have been allotted their first preference in Round 1 of WBJEE counselling cannot participate in next rounds. Unregistered candidates can register and fill out their choices for mop-up round of WBJEE counselling.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, WBJEE is required for Haldia Institute of Pharmacy admissions. Especially for BPharma programme. The institute may consider scores of NEET or other exams in some cases. Students can check the same with the institute.
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Yes, you can get a seat at this university with a rank of 2000 if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the overall cutoff ranged from 52429 to 90385. Hence, according to this range, Neotia University admissions could be achievable.
Students can get the most popular course, i., e
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No, you cannot join Neotia University without appearing for an entrance examination. The university admits students to the BTech courses based on the WBJEE entrance exam, followed by the WBJEE counselling process.
The cutoff is released in the form of opening and closing ranks for various categories
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To get a seat at Neotia University for various engineering courses, students have to appear for the B.Tech. entrance examination, attain valid ranks, and then appear for the counselling process.
The cutoff was released for various All India categories. For the General AI category, the last round cut
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Neotia University BTech cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various All India categories based on the WBJEE entrance exam. For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 52429 to 90385, wherein the B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) course was the hardest c
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| Engineering Branch | OBC-A Closing Rank (Approx.) | OBC-B Closing Rank (Approx.) |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 1,046 | 784 |
| Information Technology | 1,754 | 1,306 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 1,789 | 1,313 |
| Electrical Engineering | 2,740 | 1,938 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3,800 | 2,718 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4,712 | 3,417 |
| Civil Engineering | 7,129 | 4,918 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 5,888 | 5,027 |
| B.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Tech) | 8,498 | 8,197 |
| Architecture | 41,254 | 33,827 |
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| Specialization | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering | 26,177 | 47,439 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 32,645 | 94,408 |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 47,439 | 68,111 |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 58,196 | 58,196 |
| B.Tech Food Technology | 39,766 | 39,766 |
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JIS University considers WBJEE scores for admission to BPharm and BTech programmes. Such aspirants need to pass Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate with relevant subjects to apply via WBJEE scores.
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KGEC WBJEE cutoff 2025 for the BTech CSE branch was released for multiple HS quota categories. The overall KGEC BTech cutoff 2025 for all Home State quota categories ranged from 1915 to 24020.
Admission to the CSE branch was the toughest for the General category students, and the easiest for the ST
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KGEC WBJEE cutoff 2025 for the OBC HS category ranged from 4156 to 9075 in the first round. In the last round, the cutoff varied between 5714 and 11190. According to the last round, the most difficult BTech specialisation was BTech CSE, with a cutoff of 5714. In contrast, the easiest last round BTec
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