West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) conducts WBJEE as an annual exam. The candidates have to pass the exam for admission to the undergraduate engineering & technology and pharmacy courses offered by the state participating institutes. Candidates aspiring to score well in WBJEE 2026 are advised to begin their exam preparation with a proper strategy.
WBJEE 2026 will be held tentatively in April 2026. As per the official WBJEE 2026 eligibility criteria, the candidates will have to secure a minimum of 45% marks in the 10+2nd standard (or equivalent) qualifying exam. Before a candidate begins with the exam preparation, it is important to check the WBJEE eligibility criteria. It is one of the important factors alongside the WBJEE syllabus and WBJEE pattern.
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WBJEE 2026 Preparation Tips
Some of the important preparation tips of WBJEE 2026 are listed below.
Set a clear goal
This is one of the most crucial steps involved in the study plan for the WBJEE 2026 exam. The maximum attainable score in WBJEE is 200 out of 200. Before a candidate begins with their WBJEE exam preparation, they should be very clear about their goal. For instance, a candidate can set a goal that he/she want to score 150 out of 200 in the WBJEE exam. It is said that “things that are measured can be achieved more easily.” The reason is that one tends to evaluate their performance at every step.
The official WBJEE 2026 dates will be announced online at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee. Students are advised to stay updated with the official dates so that they do not miss any important event in the admission process. All deadlines have to be met to be participate in the examination and admission events.
Students will be able to select their choice of exam centres while filling out the WBJEE application form. During the application process, the students will have to choose three exam cities in the order of preference and submit. The selection has to be done carefully as it will be considered for centre allotment.
Start your exam preparation early
It is always better to start the exam preparation early instead of waiting for it to be right around the corner. Since WBJEE 2026 is scheduled to be conducted in April 2026, the candidates should start their preparation as early as possible. This is intended for candidates to have a better understanding of the concepts involved in the topics listed in the WBJEE syllabus.
Prepare a timetable
One of the effective methods of maintaining discipline while studying is to prepare a study timetable. By having a timetable, the candidates will be able to divide and allot their time equally to all subjects and topics. This will help the candidates complete the syllabus before the examination and allot them time to revise.
Study from the recommended WBJEE preparation books
There are quite a few books available in the market that will help the candidates in the WBJEE exam preparation. Candidates can pick books for both theory and practice problems. Preparing by checking the best references is one of the important points listed in the study plan for WBJEE. This will surely help the WBJEE candidate to obtain a better score in the exam.
At the WBJEE exam centre, the students will have to bring a print out of their admit card and one original valid identity proof. If the students do not have these documents with them at the centre, then they will not be allowed to enter and attempt the examination.
Through the WBJEE correction facility, the students will not be able to correct all information that have been submitted in the application form. Some of the information that will be open for editing/correct are the reservation category, income details, religion, nationality, Aadhaar number, photograph, etc.
While reporting at the WBJEE exam centre, the students are advised not to carry any electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, smart watches, etc. No printed or textual materials will be allowed inside the centre. If the students are found with any prohibited item inside the centre, they will not be allowed to continue with the exam.
Make notes
Preparing important and appropriate theory notes is going to help the candidates a lot in their WBJEE exam preparation. Preparing notes will help the candidates during the last-minute revision. Since it will not be easy to go through the complete chapter as they will have limited time left, notes will serve the purpose of revision by providing them with the crux of the matter or important pointers from the chapter.
Revision is a must
Several topics in the WBJEE syllabus require regular revision. Candidates will easily lose hold of such topics when not revised regularly. They can refer to notes whenever they want to revise certain topics instead of going through the complete chapter, which is also a time-consuming and lengthy process.
Attempt mock tests and previous years' papers
Mock tests will help candidates become familiar with the WBJEE 2026 exam pattern. Through the mock test, the candidates will be able to know the nature of the questions that the WBJEE question paper will consist of. Mock tests are also helpful in improving time management skills. The previous years' WBJEE question papers can also be solved to understand the subject weightage and commonly asked questions.
By following the WBJEE 2026 preparation tips and study plan, the candidates will have higher chances of securing the scores that they want for admission into their preferred courses and colleges. WBJEE 2026 is an important examination and the candidates need to be well prepared for it.

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Student Forum
Answered 4 weeks ago
No, the WBJEE JECA counselling dates are finalised by the exam authorities, and you are not permitted to ask for any changes. Applicants are recommended to go through and abide by the WBJEE JECA counselling dates, as delayed applications will not be made available. The authorities will carry out two
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, WBJEE JECA counselling will be an online process. For joining the allotment process, the candidates will have to register online for the WBJEE JECA counselling process. After registration, candidates will need to fill in their college and course preferences online, in order of preference. The a
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
The WBJEE JECA test centres will be made available online. Cities where the entrance test will be held can be viewed through the WBJEE JECA test centres. The WBJEE JECA will be held in different centres located across different districts of West Bengal. While making the application, the applicants n
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
For WBJEE JECA counseling registration, the applicants will be required to -
Go to the official website and login via your roll number and password
Fill your personal, academic and contact details.
All of the details must be carefully checked since the applicants will not be provided with the facility
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
While filling out the WBJEE JECA application form, you will be given the choice to pick the preferred exam centres. The choice of exam cities must be filled in order of preference. As the preferences will be taken into account for centre allotment, the candidates are requested to ensure that they ch
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
WBJEE JECA exam pattern is available in the information bulletin released online at wbjeeb.nic.in/jeca.
Pattern of Question Papers is as follows -
Category-I Each Q carries 1 mark (-ve marks = -1/4) | Category-II Each Q carries 2 marks (No -ve marks) | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks |
No. of Q | No. of Q |
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80 | 20 | 100 | 120 |
All questions will be of Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) type, with four answer options and should be completed within 2 hours. The questions will be in En
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes. The candidates are recommended to take up mock tests to be adequately prepared for WBJEE JECA. With the help of the mock tests, the candidates will get an idea of how the entrance test would be. Mock tests will also help candidates gauge their current preparation level. The candidates can recog
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
WBJEE JECA 2025 result date is yet to be announced. The candidates will be able to view the WBJEE JECA result a few weeks after the exam, which will be conducted on October 19, 2025. The official website link to view the WBJEE JECA result will be uploaded online on wbjeeb.nic.in. The candidates wil
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
WBJEE cutoff will vary for the different colleges, courses and categories. Reserved category students are expected to have a lower cutoff than General students. Likewise, popular colleges and courses will have higher cutoffs due to the number of students applying for admission.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
No, the students who meet the WBJEE cutoff will not be guaranteed admission. However, they will have higher chances of admission into their preferences. Since other factors will also be considered for allotment, the cutoff cannot be used as a guarantee for admission.
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Contributor-Level 7
WBJEE is mostly held in 47 examination zones in the various cities of West Bengal. However, the exam is also conducted in Assam (Silchar) and Tripura (Agartala). For the exam, the students will have to fill out three zones as per the preference.