WBJEE 2026 Cutoff for University of Calcutta: Check Closing Ranks for BTech Courses

West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam 2026 ( WBJEE )

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WBJEE 2026 Cutoff for University of Calcutta will give students an insight into closing ranks that are needed to have higher chances of admission into preferred courses. Students can check here course-wise previous years' WBJEE cutoff comparisons. Read to know more about WBJEE cutoff 2026 for BTech courses offered by University of Calcutta.

WBJEE 2026 Cutoff for University of Calcutta: Students can check on this page details about WBJEE cutoff 2026 that should be secured for admissions into BTech courses offered by University of Calcutta. By fulfilling the cutoff criteria, they will have higher chances of admission into their preferences. Based on previous years' WBJEE cutoff ranks, students can check expected range of closing ranks required for admission. Read to learn more about expected WBJEE cutoff 2026 for University of Calcutta, determining factors, marks vs ranks, etc.

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WBJEE Cutoff for University of Calcutta

WBJEE 2026 Cutoff for University of Calcutta: Students can check here WBJEE 2026 cutoff ranks for BTech courses offered by University of Calcutta. During admission process, WBJEE cutoff ranks for University of Calcutta is determined after checking various important factors. Students who meet the WBJEE 2026 closing ranks for courses offered by University of Calcutta, will have higher chances of admission. However, they are not guaranteed admission as other factors are also considered for allotment.

According to previous years’ WBJEE cutoff trends for University of Calcutta, Computer Science and Engineering is the most competitive course. Since the closing cutoff rank is low for CSE, students need to score well in WBJEE 2026 exam for higher chances of admission. Students are advised to check WBJEE cutoff of previous years' exams to understand the probable rank range they need to secure for their preferred BTech courses. Read to know more about WBJEE cutoff 2026 for University of Calcutta.

Table of contents
  • WBJEE 2026 Cutoff for University of Calcutta: Determining Factors
  • Previous Year’s WBJEE Cutoff Ranks for University of Calcutta (All India Quota)
  • Previous Year’s WBJEE Cutoff Ranks for University of Calcutta (Home State Quota)
  • WBJEE Cutoff for University of Calcutta: Year Wise Closing Rank Trends (General Category)
  • WBJEE 2026 Cutoff for University of Calcutta: What to Expect?
  • WBJEE 2026 Marks vs Ranks
  • WBJEE 2026 Counselling
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WBJEE 2026 Cutoff for University of Calcutta: Determining Factors

To prepare WBJEE cutoff 2026 for BTech courses offered by University of Calcutta, the following factors will be taken into consideration.

  • Difficulty level of WBJEE 2026 exam
  • Previous years’ cutoff trends
  • Total number of qualified candidates
  • Number of seats available for admission
  • Total number of candidates who appeared for the exam

Previous Year’s WBJEE Cutoff Ranks for University of Calcutta (All India Quota)

To understand the expected WBJEE cutoff for University of Calcutta, students can check previous year’s General Category closing ranks from the table given below.

Courses

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Round 2 (Closing Rank)

Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

545

980

Information Technology (IT)

1145

1542

Electronics and Communication Engg (ECE)

1398

1570

Electronics & Instrumentation Engg

1833

1965

Chemical Engineering

2235

2545

Ceramic/Chemical Technology Branches

2655

3331

Optics and Optoelectronics

2831

-

Polymer Science & Technology

3842

4098

Jute and Fibre Technology

4726

5256

Previous Year’s WBJEE Cutoff Ranks for University of Calcutta (Home State Quota)

Students can check below the WBJEE closing ranks for courses offered to General category candidates in University of Calcutta.

Courses

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Round 2 (Closing Rank)

Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

1147

1499

Information Technology (IT)

1880

2141

Electronics and Communication Engg (ECE)

2049

2270

Electrical Engineering

2208

2737

Electronics & Instrumentation Engg

2611

2992

Chemical Engineering

3055

3546

Optics and Optoelectronics

3609

3998

Ceramic Engineering

4365

5045

Polymer Science & Technology

5631

6619

Jute and Fibre Technology

8960

13248

WBJEE Cutoff for University of Calcutta: Year Wise Closing Rank Trends (General Category)

To help students understand how much they need to secure for higher chances of admission, they can check the previous years’ cutoff trends for General Category.

Subject

2025

2024

2023

2022

Computer Science and Engineering

980

906

1207

725

Information Technology

1542

903

1783

952

ECE

1570

1301

1982

1227

Chemical Engineering

2545

1612

4402

2728

Electrical Engineering

1223

1055

2420

1370

Polymer Science & Technology

4098

2857

7332

4571

Jute & Fibre Technology

12157

27788

4348

5256

WBJEE 2026 Cutoff for University of Calcutta: What to Expect?

Most Competitive Branch: According to previous years’ cutoff data, Computer Science and Engineering consistently has the lowest closing ranks in University of Calcutta. This means that this course has the highest competition. Under All India Quota, students who secure a rank between 500 to 1000 will have higher chances of allotment in CSE.

Least Competitive Branch: On the other hand, courses such as Jute & Fibre Technology, Polymer Science & Technology and Optics & Optoelectronics in University of Calcutta, have much higher closing ranks. This means that the competition level is lower and students are expected to get admission into these courses comparatively easier.

Home State vs All India: Due to the advantage of seat reservation, it can be seen that Home State quota closing ranks are generally higher as compared to All India.

WBJEE 2026 Marks vs Ranks

Students can check the expected WBJEE marks vs ranks 2026 from the table given below.

WBJEE Marks

WBJEE Expected Rank Range

165+

≤10

158+

≤20

140+

≤60

132+

≤100

120+

≤200

112+

≤300

105+

≤450

100+

≤550

97+

≤600

95+

≤700

92+

≤800

89+

≤1000

85+

≤1400

78+

≤2000

75+

≤2500

70+

≤3500

67+

≤4000

64+

≤5000

60+

≤6500

58+

≤7500

56+

≤8500

53+

≤10500

48+

≤15000

44+

≤20500

42+

≤25000

40+

≤30000

35+

≤40000

32+

≤50000

WBJEE 2026 Counselling

WBJEEB will conduct WBJEE counselling 2026 online to select students for admissions. For BTech admissions into University of Calcutta, they will have to register for counselling conducted as an online process. During WBJEE counselling, candidates have to register with required details and fill their choice of courses and colleges. Selection of choices has to be done in order of preference,. Before choice filling, they should check previous years' WBJEE cutoff trends to know their chances of admission in their preferences.

WBJEE counselling fee has to be paid online through net banking, credit card or debit card. WBJEE 2026 seat allotment will be announced separately for different rounds of counselling. Once selected, candidates will have to confirm their admission before final date. If admissions are not confirmed, then their allotment will be cancelled.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the WBJEE cutoff?
A: 

WBJEE cutoff consists of opening and closing ranks that are required for admission. Cutoff varies as per course, college and category selected by students for admission. Round wise cutoff is released online during WBJEE seat allotment.

Q:   Are self-financing institutes included in WBJEE counselling?
A: 

Yes, there a self-financing institutes included in the WBJEE counselling process. In the self-financing institutes, the 10% approved seats will be open for JEE Main qualified candidates. These students do not require WBJEE scores for admission.

Q:   Will I be allotted a rank if I appear for just WBJEE Paper 1?
A: 

If the students appear for just WBJEE Paper 1 (Mathematics), they will not be allotted any rank. These students will not be considered eligible for admissions. For allotment, the students will have to attempt both Paper 1 and 2 of WBJEE.

Q:   Does Jadavpur University accept WBJEE scores for admission?
A: 

Jadavpur University accepts WBJEE scores for admissions into the BTech courses. However, the 12th standard qualifying exam eligibility criteria is minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (45% for reserved category). The students should also have minimum 60% in Mathematics and a pass mark in English.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the total score in WBJEE?
A: 

According to official WBJEE exam pattern, the total score in WBJEE is 200. Candidates should check marking scheme carefully as different category questions will be marked differently.

Q:   Are JEE Main scores accepted for WBJEE admissions?
A: 

Students with valid JEE Main scores can apply for admissions through WBJEE counselling. However, these students will be eligible for allotment only in 10% approved seats offered by self financing colleges and institutes participating in state level counselling.

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