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. Only those candidates who have completed WBJEE registration will be eligible for exam. 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
- WBJEE 2026 Preparation Tips
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 marking scheme is different according to category of question. The questions are divided into three categories. For Category I and II, there is negative marking, while there is none for Category III questions.
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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
Candidates can check important preparation tips for WBJEE 2026 below.
- Before starting preparation, they should check official WBJEE exam pattern and syllabus carefully. This will help them to know how exam will be held and which subjects and topics to prepare.
- A proper study plan should be created. This will help them to finish syllabus before the exam so that they have enough time for revision.
- Notes on important and difficult topics should be prepared.
- Candidates should attempt mock tests along with previous year questions for preparation.
- Revision should be done daily so that they do not forget what they have studied.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
Overall, WBJEE is considered moderately tough. Level of syllabus is similar to 12th standard qualifying exam. Therefore, students who are well prepared for their board exams are likely to score well in WBJEE.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
According to students who have appeared for WBJEE, Mathematics is the toughest section to prepare, since it has lengthy and formula based questions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
WBJEE 2026 registration last date is yet to be announced. Candidates will have to fill and submit online WBJEE application form before final date to be registered for exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
WBJEE application form will not be available online. Candidates will have to register online at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee to participate in WBJEE 2026 exam. Offline applications will not be accepted.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
WBJEE 2026 eligibility criteria will be released online soon. If there are any changes in eligibility criteria, it will be announced online at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
No, there is no provision for conducting WBJEE twice a year. WBJEEB has always conducted WBJEE as an annual one day examination. If there is any change in exam pattern, it will be announced online.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
WBJEE exam centres are the dedicated cities where the WBJEE JECA will be held. These exam centres are allocated within specified zones in West Bengal (and sometimes neighboring states as well). Students can choose their preferred choice of exam centre while they fill the application form. based on t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Burdwan University WBJEE Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the BE course and its various specialisations for all rounds and categories. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks for the students who belong to the All India quota.
For the General AI category, t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Kalyani University WBJEE Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the BE/BTech courses. The cutoff was released for various categories in all rounds for the All India quota candidates. The cutoff was out in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
There is no minimum passing mark for WBJEE. However, for admission, candidates should have score minimum 45% marks in 12th qualifying examination (40% for reserved categories).
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Contributor-Level 7
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.