Engineering

The WBJEE marking scheme is different according to the category of the question. The questions are divided into three categories. For Category I, one mark will be given for every correct answer, and -1/4 will be deducted for incorrect answer. For Category II questions, two marks will be given for correct answer and -1/2 mark will be cut for incorrect ones. Finally, for Category III questions, two marks will be allotted for correct answer and there is no negative marking.

The official WBJEE syllabus consists of topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. All of the units, concepts and topics present in the WBJEE syllabus will be similar to the 12^th standard qualifying examination. Students have to check the syllabus carefully to prepare for the entrance exam.

Yes, the syllabus is an important part of the WBJEE preparation. To plan out their study strategy, the students will need to be familiar with the topics and units that they have so prepare for the exam. Students should check and refer to the WBJEE syllabus regularly so that they stay updated on what has to be studied to excel in the exam.

The level of the WBJEE syllabus will be similar to the 12^th standard qualifying examination. Therefore, the difficulty level of the exam can range from moderate to tough. Students should check the syllabus carefully and prepare for the exam with the books used for their board exams.

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.

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.

Jadavpur University accepts WBJEE scores for admissions into the BTech courses. However, the 12^th 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.

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