WBJEE 2026 Marking Scheme: Know Question Categories, Negative Marking, Pattern
West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam 2026 ( WBJEE )
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: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) releases details on WBJEE marking scheme online at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee. Before preparing for entrance examination, it is important for students to understand how their paper will be marked by authorities. This will help them to gain a clearer picture of how to prepare and what marks they can expect from each category of questions.
Questions in WBJEE exam is divided into three categories. Through marking scheme of WBJEE, candidates can know how much marks are given or taken for every question. Details of marking scheme will be available through official WBJEE exam pattern. Read to know more about WBJEE Marking Scheme.
- 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
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 |
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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 |
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.
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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: 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 |
WBJEE Division of Questions: Mathematics
| Categories |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Category I |
50 |
| Category II |
15 |
| Category III |
10 |
| Total Number of Questions |
75 |
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.
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.
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.
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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According to previous year's WBJEE cutoffs, Computer Science Engineereing in Jadavpur University has the highest required WBJEE rank. Students are expected to rank between 1 to 240 for higher chances of admission.
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WBJEE cutoff will be released online by WBJEEB authorities. Round wise cutoff will be available for different courses Candidates can check opening and closing ranks through WBJEE cutoff for admission.
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WBJEEB will not release official WBJEE mock test online. To prepare for exam, candidates can check official question papers. If released, authorities will announce details of mock test at official website.
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Candidates can use previous year WBJEE question papers to know important topics and repeated questions. They can also use question papers to prepare for examination by understanding important topics.
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WBJEEB will release official WBJEE question papers online. Candidates can check official question papers at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee. Separate question papers will be released for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of WBJEE.
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The Jadavpur University WBJEE Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the BE/BTech courses. According to the WBJEE Cutoff 2025, the cutoff for the General category students belonging to the All India quota ranged from 67 to 5435 according to the first and last round closing ranks. The most diffic
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Authorities will release WBJEE answer key after the completion of exam. First, the authorities will release provisional answer key, where students can raise objections. Based on accuracy and objections submitted by students, the conducting body will announce WBJEE result.
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Students can get WBJEE exam dates on its official website. WBJEE dates will be announced by authorities. Candidates are advised to check the schedule carefully and complete the activity accordingly.
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WBJEE is held offline as a pen and paper based test. Students have to report to the centre and attempt the exam in an OMR sheet. Out of the given options for each question, the student will have to mark the correct one with their pen and submit it.