WBJEE JECA 2025 Syllabus: Check Latest Units and Topics for Preparation

Counselling - 12 Dec '25 - 15 Dec '25

Updated on Oct 9, 2025 16:20 IST

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WBJEE JECA 2025 syllabus has been released online at wbjeeb.nic.in/jeca. Through the WBJEE JECA syllabus 2025, candidates can check the list of subjects, units, and topics they need to prepare for the examination.

The WBJEE JECA 2025 syllabus consists of topics from the Undergraduate Computer Application Course offered by various universities in India. Along with the syllabus, the candidates are also advised to check the official WBJEE JECA 2025 exam pattern.

Read to know more about the WBJEE JECA Syllabus 2025.

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WBJEE JECA 2025 Syllabus
WBJEE JECA 2025 Exam Pattern
WBJEE JECA 2025 Syllabus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

WBJEE JECA 2025 Syllabus

WBJEE JECA 2025 syllabus will be released online soon. To prepare for the exam, the candidates can refer to the previous year's syllabus of WBJEE JECA given below for reference. Last year, the WBJEE JECA syllabus was changed with the Mathematics and Aptitude sections removed. Now, the JECA syllabus consists of Undergraduate Computer Application and equivalent courses followed in various Universities in India. The syllabus will be updated here once it is released by the authorities.

WBJEE JECA Syllabus

Units	Topics
C Programming	Variables and Data types, IO Operations, Operators and Expressions, Control Flow statements, Functions, Array, Pointers, String Handling, Structures and Unions, Files Handling, Pre-Processor Directives, Command Line Arguments.
Object Oriented Programming	Data Types, If / Else If / Else, Loops, Function, Switch case, Pointer, Structure, Array, String, Function Overloading, Function templates, SCOPE of variable, Type aliases (typedef / using), Unions, Enumerated types (enum), Class, Constructors, Overloading Constructors, Member initialization in constructors, Pointers to classes, Overloading Operators, Keyword ‘this’, Static Members, Const Member Functions, Class Templates, Template Specialization, Namespace, Friendship (Friend Functions & Friend Classes), Inheritance, Polymorphism, Virtual Members, Abstract base class.
Unix	Following commands and their different options: Is, ps, pwd, mv, cp, touch, cat, time, cal, bc, sort, diff, wc, comm, In, du, kill, sleep, chmod, chown, chgrp, top, nice, renice, cut, paste, grep, file, whereis, which, echo, env, PATH, CLASSPATH, find. vi editor, shell, wildcard, shell script
Data Structure	Searching, Sorting, Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graph.
Introduction of Computers	Bus structure, Basic I/O, Subroutines, Interrupt, DMA, RAM, ROM, pipeline, and system calls.
Operating System	Process, Thread, CPU Scheduling, Deadlock, Synchronization, Memory Management, Disk Management, File Management.
Computer Network	Concepts of networking, Application areas, Classification, Reference models, Transmission environment & technologies, Routing algorithms, IP, UDP & TCP protocols, IPv4 and IPv6, Reliable data transferring methods, Application protocols, Network Security, Management systems, Perspectives of communication networks.
Database Management System	Introductions to Databases, ER diagram, Relational Algebra, Relational Calculus, SQL, Normalization, Transactions, Indexing, and Query optimization.
Software Engineering	Introduction to Software Engineering, A Generic view of the process, Process Models, Software Requirements, Requirements engineering process, System Models, Design Engineering, Testing Strategies, Product metrices, Metrices for Process & Products, Risk management, Quality Management.
Machine Learning	Classification, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Support Vector Machines, Bayesian Learning, Clustering, Hidden Markov Models.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is one month enough for WB JECA preparation?

No, one month is not sufficient time to prepare for the WBJEE JECA. The WBJEE JECA syllabus is vast, and it's not possible to cover all the topics in one month. If you have been or are a BCA student, then it can be less challenging for you since most of the subjects of WBJEE JECA and BCA are similar. You are advised to study all the subjects and solve previous year WBJEE JECA question papers. Begin practising WBJEE JECA sample papers at least 1 or 2 months before the exam to become accustomed to the exam.

Q: Is it important to stick to the WBJEE JECA syllabus as released online?

Yes. You must stick to the WBJEE JECA syllabus as released online by the authorities. If the candidates are aware of the syllabus, they will be able to make their study plan such that they have sufficient time to finish the syllabus and practice it. Knowing the syllabus will also enable the candidates to understand what is expected to be answered in the question paper.

WBJEE JECA 2025 Exam Pattern

WBJEE JECA 2025 exam pattern will consist of information regarding how the authorities will conduct the examination. As per the WBJEE JECA exam pattern 2025, the examination will be held offline i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test. The total duration of the paper is 2 hours and the candidates will have to attempt 100 multiple-choice questions. For Category I questions, a correct answer will be awarded one mark and incorrect answers will have 1/4th marks deducted. In Category II questions, the candidates will be awarded two marks. There is no negative marking in the Category II questions.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the division of questions in the WBJEE JECA paper?

The WBJEE JECA question paper will be divided into two categories. The Category I will have 80 questions. Every correct answer will be awarded one mark. There is a negative marking of 1/4th mark in Category I.

Candidates must attempt 20 questions in Category II. For every correct answer in Category II, two marks will be given. There is no negative marking.

Q: Is learning from BCA/BSc IT textbook sufficient to clear WB JECA?

Graduate students pursuing BCA/BSc IT can take help from their college books since the WBJEE JECA syllabus is similar to that followed in these degree programs. Numerous students who had secured top ranks in past years in the WB JECA, as well as other exams, had cited that they learned from college books.

The advantage of reading BCA/BSc IT books is that they are simple to comprehend, consist of many examples to grasp topics and even consist of numerical questions to assess performance. Students who depend on the BCA books for clearing WB JECA do have good chances to achieve a good score; however, they are advised to refer to extra books as well, apart from college books.

Q: What is the marking scheme of WBJEE JECA?

In the WBJEE JECA, marking is done based on the question category. In Category I, 1 mark will be given for each correct answer and for every incorrect answer, a 1/4th mark will be deducted. In Category II, 2 marks will be given for each correct answer. No negative marking in Category II.

WBJEE JECA 2025 Syllabus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for WBJEE JECA 2025 Syllabus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is learning from BCA/BSc IT textbook sufficient to clear WB JECA?

Q: Are mock tests significant in WBJEE JECA preparation?

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 recognise their frequently made errors and practice on them so that the same will not be committed in the test. Mock tests also enable candidates to enhance their time management skills.

Q: Is it important to stick to the WBJEE JECA syllabus as released online?