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

West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam 2026 ( WBJEE )

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Updated on Jun 23, 2026 17:36 IST
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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 lowest closing ranks in University of Calcutta. This means that this course has 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 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.

Marks

Ranks

130+

≤100

100+

≤300

95+

≤500

80+

≤1000

70+

≤2000

65+

≤3000

60+

≤4000

55+

≤5000

50+

≤7000

40+

≤10000

35+

≤15000

WBJEE 2026 Counselling

WBJEE 2026 counselling dates will be announced soon. Qualified candidates have to participate in counselling for admissions. No separate counselling is held for University of Calcutta. While registering for WBJEE counselling 2026, candidates will have to choose their preferred BTech courses and colleges. Selection of choices has to be done in order of preference. Candidates are advised to check previous years' WBJEE cutoff to know their admission chances in their preferred courses.

WBJEE 2026 counselling registration fee has to be paid online through net banking/credit card/debit card. WBJEE seat allotment 2026 result will be announced online. Separate allotment result will be released for different counselling rounds. If admissions will not be confirmed before final date, 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.

Q:   Where can I check the previous years’ WBJEE cutoff?
A: 

Previous years' WBJEE cutoff is available at official website. Students can check previous years' cutoffs to know rank range that they need to score for higher chances of admission into their preferences.

Q:   Which are the private colleges that accept WBJEE?
A: 

There are many private colleges that participate in WBJEE counselling. Some popular private colleges that will accept students based on their WBJEE scores are Heritage Institute of Technology, Techno India University, Haldia Institute of Technology, and more. List of colleges will be available soon so that  students can select their choice for counselling.

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Answered a month ago

A WBJEE rank of 20000 can get you admission to this college if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the last round closing rank ranged from 8796 to 68436. Hence, a few courses can be availed with the attained rank. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a month ago

According to recent admissions data, the overall B.Tech cutoff for the highly competitive CSE branch at Calcutta University generally spans from a Round 1 closing rank around 545 to a final round closing rank near 980 for General All-India candidates.

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Tasbiya Khan

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