WBJEE 2026 Marking Scheme: Know Question Categories, Negative Marking, Pattern

West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam 2026 ( WBJEE )

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15 May '26 - 24 May '26

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Updated on Mar 1, 2026 22:51 IST
WBJEE 2026 Marking Scheme: Candidates can check here WBJEE marking scheme to know how responses in examination will be marked. WBJEE questions will be marked differently according to their category. Read here to know WBJEE marking scheme, pattern, important chapters and more.

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.

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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.

Table of contents
  • 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
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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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is WBJEE an online or offline exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is the WBJEE question paper available in Bengali?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the categories of the WBJEE question paper?
A: 

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.

Q:   Are wrong answers negatively marked in WBJEE?
A: 

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: 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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the total duration of WBJEE paper?
A: 

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.

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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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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
  • Current Electricity
  • Rotational Motion
  • Modern Physics -Atomic Models
  • Physics of Nucleus
  • Centre of Mass, Impulse & Momentum
  • Heat & Thermodynamics
  • Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism
  • Wave Motion
  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Laws of Motion
  • Solids & Semiconductor Devices
  • Electrostatic
Chemistry
  • Current Electricity
  • Rotational Motion
  • Modern Physics -Atomic Models
  • Physics of Nucleus
  • Centre of Mass, Impulse & Momentum
  • Heat & Thermodynamics
  • Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism
  • Wave Motion
  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Laws of Motion
  • Solids & Semiconductor Devices
  • Electrostatic
Mathematics
  • Current Electricity
  • Rotational Motion
  • Modern Physics -Atomic Models
  • Physics of Nucleus
  • Centre of Mass, Impulse & Momentum
  • Heat & Thermodynamics
  • Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism
  • Wave Motion
  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Laws of Motion
  • Solids & Semiconductor Devices
  • Electrostatic

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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Physics
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