WBJEE 2026 Marking Scheme: Know Question Categories, Negative Marking, Pattern
West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam 2026 ( WBJEE )
WBJEE 2026 counselling
29 Jun '26
WBJEE marking scheme is released online through official exam pattern. Students can check details on how their responses will be marked in WBJEE exam through marking scheme. WBJEE question paper is divided into three categories of questions. Read to know about WBJEE marking scheme, pattern, category and division of questions, and more.
WBJEE 2026 Marking Scheme: Candidates can check here official WBJEE marking scheme to understand how their answers will be marked during the exam. WBJEE marking scheme 2026 has been released online at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee by the authorities of West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Knowing official marking scheme beforehand will help candidates to accordingly prepare on how to attempt questions, so that they are able to score well in the entrance examination.
According to official pattern, WBJEE exam is divided into three categories. Candidates can check details on how much marks are allotted or deducted for every correct and wrong answer. To be well versed with how exam will be conducted, they are advised to check official WBJEE exam pattern. To participate in the exam, candidates are required to complete WBJEE registration before final date. Read to know more about WBJEE Marking Scheme 2026.
- Highlights of WBJEE 2026 Marking Scheme
- WBJEE 2026 Question Paper: Category of Questions
- WBJEE 2026 Subject Wise Division of Questions
- What is WBJEE Marking Scheme?
- Why is WBJEE 2026 marking scheme important?
- WBJEE 2026 Important Chapters
- WBJEE 2026 Preparation Tips
- WBJEE 2026 Best Books for Preparation
Highlights of WBJEE 2026 Marking Scheme
Students can check important highlights of WBJEE marking scheme below.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam |
Pen and Paper Based Test |
| Duration of Exam |
4 Hours (2 Hours for Each Paper) |
| Number of Papers |
Paper 1 – Mathematics Paper 2 – Physics and Chemistry |
| Total Number of Questions |
155 Questions |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
| Medium |
English and Bengali |
Commonly asked questions
WBJEE is held offline as a pen and paper based test. Students have to report to centre and attempt exam in an OMR sheet. Out of the given options for each question, student will have to mark correct one with their pen and submit it.
Students will have choice to attempt WBJEE question paper in English or Bengali. Each question will be available in both English and Bengali. Students can choose the one they are comfortable to use. No other language is used for WBJEE.
WBJEE question paper will have three categories. Category 1 and 2 questions will have only one correct option. Category 3 questions may have one or more correct options.
Wrong answers will be negatively marked in WBJEE. Weightage of the negative marking depends on the category of questions. Category I and II questions have negative marking. There is no negative marking for Category III questions.
WBJEE 2026 Question Paper: Category of Questions
WBJEE divides WBJEE question paper into three categories. Based on category of questions, WBJEE marking scheme along with how candidates can choose their options will be different.
| Categories |
Details |
|---|---|
| Category I Questions |
Only one option will be correct |
| Category II Questions |
Only one option will be correct |
| Category III Questions |
One or more options will be correct |
WBJEE 2026 Subject Wise Division of Questions
Through WBJEE exam pattern, candidates can know subject wise division of questions. Each subject will have questions from all three categories.
WBJEE Division of Questions: Mathematics
| Categories |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Category I |
50 |
| Category II |
15 |
| Category III |
10 |
| Total Number of Questions |
75 |
WBJEE Division of Questions: Physics
| Categories |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Category I |
30 |
| Category II |
5 |
| Category III |
5 |
| Total Number of Questions |
40 |
WBJEE Division of Questions: Chemistry
| Categories |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Category I |
30 |
| Category II |
5 |
| Category III |
5 |
| Total Number of Questions |
40 |
Commonly asked questions
Total duration of WBJEE is four hours. WBJEE is divided into two papers. 2 hours each will be given for Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry). No extra time will be given to complete exam.
There is negative marking in WBJEE. For category 1 questions, one fourth mark will be deducted, and for category 2 questions, it is half mark. There is no negative marking for category 3 questions.
WBJEE 2026 exam will have two papers. Paper 1 will be Mathematics and Paper 2 will be Physics and Chemistry.
According to official pattern, WBJEE exam will be held as an offline test. Candidates will have to attempt category wise questions for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Marking scheme will be different for every question category.
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What is WBJEE Marking Scheme?
Since every category of WBJEE questions has different marking scheme, candidates can check details in table given below.
| Category |
Correct Answer |
Wrong Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Category I |
+1 mark |
1/4 mark will be deducted |
| Category II |
+2 marks |
1/2 mark will be deducted |
| Category III |
+2 marks |
No negative marking |
Why is WBJEE 2026 marking scheme important?
- Helps students know which categories they can score more and be prepared for it.
- Since Category III has no negative marking, they can attempt as many questions as they want to without any negative consequences.
- WBJEE sample papers and mock test should be used to get used to marking scheme. These resources are helpful for WBJEE preparation.
- With help of marking scheme, students can prepare carefully for Category I and II questions as negative marking is applicable.
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Commonly asked questions
WBJEE exam pattern is essential for preparation. Through exam pattern, candidates can know what to expect in the examination and accordingly prepare for it.
WBJEE is held as an offline test. Mathematics will have 75 questions and Physics and Chemistry will have 80 questions each. Total number of questions in WBJEE is 155.
WBJEE 2026 Important Chapters
WBJEE syllabus is released online. Subjects and topics to be prepared for exam can be checked through WBJEE syllabus 2026. Students have to prepare topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Level of syllabus is similar to 12th class qualifying exam. While entire syllabus should be prepared, candidates should also focus on some important chapters for WBJEE that are given below.
| Subjects | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Mathematics |
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WBJEE 2026 Preparation Tips
To be prepared for examination, candidates can check some important WBJEE 2026 preparation tips given below:
- First, candidates should know official WBJEE exam pattern and syllabus. This will help them to know what to expect and study for exam.
- They should prepare a study plan to finish syllabus before exam.
- Mock tests and previous years' question papers should be used for preparation.
- Revision should be done daily.
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WBJEE 2026 Best Books for Preparation
Candidates can check important books for WBJEE 2026 from table given below.
| Subjects | Books |
|---|---|
| Physics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Chemistry |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days 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.
See below to know which courses are available for the General AI
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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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Answered 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
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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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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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