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WBJEE syllabus contributes about 40% to 50% to WBJEE question paper. Here are some of the important topics for WBJEE that candidates need to prepare well for the exam.
Appearing for WBJEE 2021? Here are the topics from Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry that the candidates must follow to cover while preparing for the exam.

WBJEE important topics 2021 - West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is a state level engineering entrance examination which is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB). WBJEE is a computer-based test conducted for candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate engineering and pharmacy courses. Admissions to the following courses through WBJEE will be offered at the WBJEE participating institutes.

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WBJEE syllabus has been prescribed by WBJEEB. Similar to many other engineering entrance exams conducted in India, WBJEE syllabus is also a reiteration of NCERT books of class 10th to 12th. It is always advisable to study the complete exam syllabus for a successful exam preparation. However, through this article, we will help you to get acquainted with some of the WBJEE important topics & chapter wise weightage of these topics. These are some of the chief chapters picked from WBJEE syllabus, which demands special attention.

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Subject-wise list of Important Topics for WBJEE

The WBJEE syllabus contributes about 40% to 50% to the WBJEE question-papers, respectively. While preparing for all the chapters of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, there are few important topics that aspirants need to focus on.

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Important Topics for Physics in WBJEE

Enlisted below are some of the important topics for WBJEE picked from the exam syllabus for Physics. The table illustrates some of the WBJEE important topics which must be thoroughly practised. The list of important chapters is accompanied by the WBJEE chapter wise marks distribution.

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Candidates should focus on topics like;

  • Current Electricity 
  • Electrostatics
  • Heat and Thermodynamics

However, it is always advisable to study the complete exam syllabus. List of important topics for WBJEE is provided only for the reference of candidates.

Take a look at WBJEE important topics for Physics and their chapter wise weightage.  

Important topics

Chapter Weightage

Wave Motion

5%

Nuclear Physics

5%

Solids & Semiconductor Devices

5%

Modern Physics – Atomic Models

5%

Laws of Motion

4%

Rotational Motion

4%

Current Electricity 

7%

Heat and Thermodynamics

6%

Electrostatics

6%

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magmatism

6%

Work Energy Power 

5%

Simple Harmonic Motion

5%

Physics of Nucleolus

5%


Important Topics for Chemistry in WBJEE

Some of the topics involved in WBJEE syllabus for Chemistry are extremely important. These vital areas include;

  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Chemical Bonding
  • Block elements, and many more as enlisted below 

Chapters like Ionic Equilibrium, Alcohol Phenol Ether, and Chemical Equilibrium can be picked only when you are done with the rest of the exam syllabus.

Take a look at the important topics for WBJEE Chemistry and chapterwise marks distribution

Important Topics

Chapter Weightage

p- Block Elements

6%

Redox Reactions

5%

Ionic Equilibrium

4%

Chemical Equilibrium

4%

Coordination Compounds

4%

Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives

4%

Alcohol Phenol Ether

4%

Chemical Thermodynamics

4%

Chemical Kinetics

7%

Chemical Bonding

6%

Transition Elements (d & f block)

6%

S block elements

6%

Organic Chemistry

6%

Important Topics for Mathematics in WBJEE

Vital areas in WBJEE syllabus for mathematics section includes;

  • Vectors
  • Probability
  • 3D Geometry
  • Sets

 

Chapters like Theory of Equations and Complex numbers can be picked later once a candidate is thorough and confident about the WBJEE important topics. The probability of getting questions from such topics is low as compared to the rest. So, in case you miss these chapters, the risk of losing marks will be lesser as these areas don’t fetch any question or fetch a nominal number of questions in the WBJEE question paper

Take a look below at the important topics for WBJEE important topics in Mathematics and their chapter wise marks distribution

Important Topics

Chapterwise weightage

Vectors

7%

Probability

7%

3-D Geometry

6%

Matrices & Determinants

5%

Limits

5%

Indefinite Integration

5%

Sets, Relation & Functions

5%

Definite Integration

5%

Theory of Equations

4%

Permutation & Combination

4%

Complex Numbers

4%

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WBJEE question paper is prepared on the basis of the syllabus prescribed by WBJEEB. Candidates must follow the exam syllabus in order to familiarize with the question paper pattern. Preparing study plan also plays a key role in successful exam prep.

Take a look below at the WBJEE syllabus 2021 for your reference 

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Algebra

Logarithms

Complex Numbers

Quadratic Equations

Matrices

Permutation and combination:

Principle of mathematical induction

Binomial theorem

Sets, Relations and Mappings

Statistics and Probability

Trigonometry

Two dimensions Coordinate geometry

Three dimensions Co-ordinate geometry

Vectors

Differential Equations

Integral calculus

Differential calculus

Application of Calculus

Physical World, Measurements, Units & dimensions

Kinematics

Laws of motion

Gravitation

Friction

Surface tension

Bulk properties of matter

Viscosity

Kinetic theory of gases

Thermodynamics

Current Electricity

Oscillations & Waves

Electrostatics

Magnetic effect of current

Electromagnetic induction & alternating current

Magnetics

Electromagnetic waves

Nuclear Physics

Solid state Electronics

Optics I (Ray optics)

Optics II (Wave Optics)

Optics

Atomic Structure

The Periodic Table and Chemical Families

Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry

Coordination Compounds

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Solid State

Liquid State

Gaseous State

Chemical Energetics and Chemical Dynamics

Physical Chemistry of Solutions

Ionic and Redox Equilibria

Hydrogen

Chemistry of Non-Metallic Elements and their Compounds

Chemistry of Metals

Chemistry in Industry

Polymers

Surface Chemistry

Chemistry of Carbon Compounds

Environmental Chemistry

Compounds

Alcohols

Aromatic Compounds

Application Oriented chemistry

Principles of Qualitative Analysis

Introduction to Bio-Molecules

 

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