Is there an age limit for WBJEE?

For WBJEE admissions, there is an age limit. Students have to be minimum 17 years old during the admission year. There is no upper age limit. However, for Marine Engineering course, there is an upper age limit of 25 years.

What is the WBJEE eligibility criteria?

Students have to check the official WBJEE eligibility criteria to know if they eligible or not for the admission process. All students have to be of Indian nationality and should atleast 17 years old in the admission year. In the 12th standard qualifying exam, the students should have scored minimum 45% (40% for reserved category) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. They should have also individually passed in these subjects. At least 30 marks should have been scored in English.

Will I be allotted a rank if I appear for just WBJEE Paper 1?

If the students appear for just WBJEE Paper 1 (Mathematics), they will not be allotted any rank. These students will not be considered eligible for admissions. For allotment, the students will have to attempt both Paper 1 and 2 of WBJEE.

Which are the private colleges that accept WBJEE?

There are many private colleges that participate in WBJEE counselling. Some popular private colleges that will accept students based on their WBJEE scores are Heritage Institute of Technology, Techno India University, Haldia Institute of Technology, and more. List of colleges will be available soon so that students can select their choice for counselling.

What is the purpose of WBJEE?

WBJEE is conducted annually to select eligible students for admission. The students are allotted into the BTech and BPharm Government and Self-financing institutes of the state of West Bengal. For admissions into these institutes, WBJEE scores are accepted, with a small percentage of seats reserved for JEE Main candidates.

Are self-financing institutes included in WBJEE counselling?

Yes, there a self-financing institutes included in the WBJEE counselling process. In the self-financing institutes, the 10% approved seats will be open for JEE Main qualified candidates. These students do not require WBJEE scores for admission.

Does the WBJEE cutoff vary for different categories?

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.

Can I change my allotted WBJEE exam centre?

No, the students will not be allowed to change their allotted WBJEE exam centre. Since the exam centre is allotted after checking the students' submitted preference, the authorities will not accept requests for the same. Students are advised to choose their preferences carefully.

When will WBJEE admit card be available?

WBJEE 2026 admit card date has not been announced. Registered candidates can check and download WBJEE admit card online by logging in using required credentials. Once it is released, students have to download and print it out for future use.

Which login credentials are required to access WBJEE admit card?

To download WBJEE admit card, students will have to log in using their application form number and date of birth. The hall ticket will not be available in any other mode. After admit card is released, students will have to print it as it will be needed at exam centre.

I forgot my WBJEE admit card. Can I show my digital copy?

No, digital copies of the WBJEE admit card will not be accepted at the exam centre. All students will have bring a physical copy of their hall ticket to show the invigilators. Students are advised to keep their hall ticket ready for the examination.

What is the WBJEE marking scheme?

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.

Is WBJEE an online or offline exam?

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.

Is the WBJEE question paper available in Bengali?

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.

Are wrong answers negatively marked in WBJEE?

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.

What is the WBJEE cutoff?

WBJEE cutoff consists of opening and closing ranks that are required for admission. Cutoff varies as per course, college and category selected by students for admission. Round wise cutoff is released online during WBJEE seat allotment.

Do I need to prepare the full WBJEE syllabus for the exam?

WBJEE syllabus should be studied entirely to have a good chance of scoring high marks. Since question paper will be prepared using syllabus, they can expect any topic or concept to be used for questions.

Will the authorities announce the WBJEE toppers?

WBJEEB will announce WBJEE 2026 toppers. Highest scoring students will be given top ranks in WBJEE 2026. In previous year, Aniruddha Chakrabarti secured first rank in WBJEE, followed by Samyajyoti Biswas and Dishaanth Basu in second and third rank. List of the top 10 rankers in WBJEE 2026 will be released by authorities.

What after WBJEE seat allotment?

After the seats are allotted, students will have to pay seat acceptance fee of INR 5000 online to download allotment letter. Next, they will have to report to their respective college for document verification and tuition fee payment.

Which documents have to be presented at the WBJEE exam centre?

At WBJEE exam centre, students will have to bring a print out of their admit card and one original valid identity proof. If students do not have these documents with them at centre, then they will not be allowed to enter and attempt examination.

How can I select my preferred exam centres for WBJEE?

Students can choose their exam centres while filling the WBJEE application form. During the application process, the students will have to choose three exam cities according to their preference. The selection has to be done carefully as it will be considered for centre allotment.

How can I mark my answers in the WBJEE OMR sheet?

At exam centre, students will have to mark their answers in WBJEE OMR sheet. The sheet will be provided by the authorities. Out of given options, correct answer has to be marked in OMR sheet, by darkening appropriate circle/bubble.

How is the final WBJEE answer key prepared?

WBJEE final answer key will be prepared after objections against the provisional key are checked. To prepare result, final WBJEE answer key will be used. The authorities will not accept any objections against final key.

Will the WBJEE result be sent through post or email?

WBJEE result will not be sent through post or email. Students will have to log in with their roll number and password to check and download WBJEE result. They can download result in form of a rank card.

Where can I access the previous year WBJEE cutoffs?

Candidates can access the previous years' WBJEE cutoff in this page. The round-wise WBJEE cutoff is available for the reference of the candidates. Through the previous year's cutoff, the candidates can check the opening and closing ranks that have to be secured for higher chances of admissions into their preferred course and college. Admissions are also conducted on the basis of JEE Main and NATA scores.

What are the WBJEE seat allotment dates?

WBJEE 2026 seat allotment dates have not been announced yet. Students will have to log in to check their allotment status and to download the allocation letter for the admission process. Separate allotment results will be announced for the different rounds of counselling.

What is the WBJEE seat acceptance fee?

The WBJEE seat acceptance fee is INR 5000 (refundable). To download the seat allotment letter, the students will have to pay the fee online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. If the fee is not paid, then they students will not be able to move forward with the admission confirmation process.

Which course and college has the highest required WBJEE rank?

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.

If I meet the WBJEE cutoff, will I get admission into my preference?

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.

Is WBJEE cutoff released online?

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.

Is there an age limit for WBJEE?

For WBJEE admissions, there is an age limit. Students have to be minimum 17 years old during the admission year. There is no upper age limit. However, for Marine Engineering course, there is an upper age limit of 25 years.

Is WBJEE held in other states?

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.

Is WBJEE an annual exam?

Yes, WBJEE is an annual exam. The authorities conduct the state-level engineering entrance examination once a year, in one day. The exam will not be held more than once in a year. The details of the WBJEE exam date is announced online to let the students know the examination schedule.

Where can I check the WBJEE dates?

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.

Does Jadavpur University accept WBJEE scores for admission?

Jadavpur University accepts WBJEE scores for admissions into the BTech courses. However, the 12th standard qualifying exam eligibility criteria is minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (45% for reserved category). The students should also have minimum 60% in Mathematics and a pass mark in English.

Are JEE Main scores accepted for WBJEE admissions?

Students with valid JEE Main scores can apply for admissions through WBJEE counselling. However, these students will be eligible for allotment only in 10% approved seats offered by self financing colleges and institutes participating in state level counselling.

Who is the conducting authority of WBJEE?

WBJEE is conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). All information regarding the entrance exam and admission process is announced by the WBJEEB authorities online at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee. Students are advised to stay updated to know the latest information about WBJEE.

How is the WBJEE cutoff prepared?

WBJEE cutoff is released online. It is prepared after checking different exam and admission related factors. Some important factors that are considered to determine cutoff are entrance exam difficulty level, previous years' cutoff trends, number of seats for admission, total number of applicants and more.

What are WBJEE OMR sheets?

The individual WBJEE OMR images and response sheets will be released online. Students will be able to log in to check their submitted exam OMR sheets. If they find any mistake in their OMR sheets, then they can challenge the same and submit it.

Will the WBJEEB authorities release the WBJEE answer key?

Yes, the authorities do release the provisional and final WBJEE answer key online. After the exam concludes, the correct answers to the question paper is released through the answer key. Students can use the answer key to calculate their marks before the result is announced.

How can I raise objections against the WBJEE answer key?

The students will be able to submit objections against the provisional WBJEE answer key. Once the answer key is released, the students can log in and challenge the questions and submit the supporting proof. For every question challenged, they will have to pay INR 500. The objections will be checked by the authorities.

Will the WBJEE question paper be available online?

Authorities will release WBJEE question paper online. Students can download official question paper to know type of questions that are likely to be present in examination. Previous years' question papers can also be checked to help with preparation process.

Are WBJEE question papers released officially?

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.

How can I use WBJEE question papers for preparation?

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.

Will official WBJEE mock test be available?

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.

When will WBJEE counselling start?

WBJEE 2026 counselling dates have not been announced yet. The qualified candidates will have to participate in the two rounds of counselling to be eligible for admissions. WBJEE 2026 counselling registration will be open online. Seat allotment result will be declared for all participating candidates.

Who are eligible for the second round of WBJEE counselling?

The second round of WBJEE counselling is held to upgrade the registered candidates or freshly allot the ones who were not allotted in the first round. Only these candidates will be able to participate in the second counselling round, since fresh registrations will not be accepted.

How can I check my WBJEE seat allotment result?

WBJEE seat allotment result is declared online. To check allotment result, students have to select their type of registration and log in using their roll number and password. Students will not be informed about their allotment in any other mode.

Is the WBJEE counselling held online?

WBJEEB conducts the WBJEE counselling process online. All qualified candidates have to register for the counselling and fill out their choice of colleges and courses. The counselling fee also has to be paid online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. No offline counselling will be held.

Is the WBJEE application form available offline?

WBJEE application form will not be released offline. Students will have to fill and submit application form online. Offline forms will not be available. Print out of application form does not have to be submitted to authorities.

Which documents have to be uploaded in the WBJEE application form?

While filling WBJEE application form, students will have to upload their photograph and signature. Documents have to be scanned and uploaded correctly. If required documents are not uploaded, then application form cannot be submitted.

WBJEE 2026: Notification (SOON), Registration, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Admission Process

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Updated on Dec 30, 2025 16:22 IST

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WBJEE 2026: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts WBJEE as an annual examination for BTech admissions. The eligible candidates are offered admissions into the participating Government and Self-financing institutes of the state. All admissions will be done based on WBJEE scores. However, upto 10% of the approved seats in the Self-Financed colleges will be available for JEE Main qualified candidates. Official WBJEE 2026 notification is expected to be released anytime soon.

WBJEE 2026 exam date will be announced soon. The authorities are expected to conduct WBJEE as a pen-and-paper-based at various exam centres in fourth week of April 2026.The online WBJEE 2026 application form will be released at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee. WBJEE registration date 2026 will be tentatively in January. Registered candidates will have to bring their WBJEE 2026 admit card to the exam centre. The authorities are expected to release the WBJEE exam pattern and syllabus soon. Scores and ranks obtained in the entrance exam will be available through WBJEE 2026 result/rank card. Read to know more about WBJEE 2026.

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Table of contents

What is WBJEE?
WBJEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)
WBJEE 2026 Highlights
How to Fill WBJEE 2026 Application Form?
WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualifications, Age, Domicile Requirements
WBJEE 2026 Syllabus: Check Subjects and Topics
WBJEE Exam Pattern 2026
What are the WBJEE 2026 Preparation Tips & Best Books?
WBJEE Previous Year's Question Papers
WBJEE 2026 Admit Card: Check Steps to Download
WBJEE Answer Key 2026
WBJEE 2026 Result/Rank Card
WBJEE Counselling Process 2026
WBJEE 2026 Expected Cutoff
Colleges Accepting WBJEE 2026 Score
WBJEE 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is WBJEE?

WBJEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of WBJEE 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jan ' 26	WBJEE 2026 application form TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26	WBJEE 2026 application form correction window TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	WBJEE 2026 admit card TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	WBJEE 2026 exam date TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	WBJEE 2026 result TENTATIVE