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What is WBJEE?
WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for admission to undergraduate programs in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture across over 130 colleges in West Bengal, including top institutions like Jadavpur University, Kalyani Government Engineering College, and Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM) Kolkata.
It is the primary gateway for B.Tech/B.E. admissions in West Bengal, with 85% seats under state quota and 15% under All India Quota (via JEE Main). In 2025, over 1 lakh candidates appeared, with ranks determining centralised counselling via WBJEEB.
WBJEE 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Courses Offered | B.Tech / B.E. / B.Pharm / B.Arch |
| Exam Duration | 4 hours (2 hours per paper) |
| Total Questions | 155 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Negative Marking | Yes (Category I & II) |
| Participating Colleges | 130+ |
| Official Website | wbjeeb.nic.in |
WBJEE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | December, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | January, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | February, 2026 |
| Correction Window | February, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April, 2026 |
| Exam Date (Paper 1: Maths) | April, 2026 (Morning) |
| Exam Date (Paper 2: Physics & Chemistry) | April, 2026 (Afternoon) |
| Provisional Answer Key | May, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May, 2026 |
| Counselling Start | July 2026 |
WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Indian citizens
Age Limit: Minimum 17 years; no upper limit (25 years for Marine Engineering)
Educational Qualification:
Passed Class 12 or equivalent in 2024 or appearing in 2026
Physics, Mathematics compulsory; Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science as third subject
Minimum 45% aggregate in Physics, Maths, and third subject (40% for SC/ST/OBC from West Bengal)
Attempts: No limit
Reservation: 22% SC, 6% ST, 17% OBC-A, 17% OBC-B, 10% EWS, 5% PwD (West Bengal domicile)
WBJEE 2026 Application Form: Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit wbjeeb.nic.in
- Click on “WBJEE 2026 Registration”
- Register using Name, DOB, Mobile, Email, and create a password
- Receive Application Number & Password
- Log in and fill:
- Personal, category, domicile details
- Academic details (Class 10 & 12)
- Select exam centre (up to 3 preferences)
- Upload photograph & signature
- Pay the application fee online
- Download confirmation page
WBJEE 2026 Application Fees
| Category | Fee (₹) |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹400 |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | ₹400 |
WBJEE 2026 Document Upload Specifications
| Document | Format | Size | Dimensions |
| Recent Passport-size Photo | JPG/JPEG | 10–100 KB | 4 cm × 6 cm |
| Signature (black ink) | JPG/JPEG | 3–30 KB | 4 cm × 1.5 cm |
WBJEE 2026 Correction Window & Exam Centres
- Correction Window: February 25–27, 2026 (most fields editable except name, DOB, mobile)
- Exam Mode: Offline OMR-based
- Exam Cities: 50+ centres across West Bengal + Tripura, Assam
- Language: English & Bengali
WBJEE 2026 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Category-I (1 mark) |
Category-II (2 marks) |
Category-III (2 marks) |
Total Qs | Total Marks |
| Mathematics (Paper 1) | 50 | 15 | 10 | 75 | 100 |
| Physics (Paper 2) | 30 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 50 |
| Chemistry (Paper 2) | 30 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 110 | 25 | 20 | 155 | 200 |
Marking: Cat-I: +1 / –0.25 | Cat-II & III: +2 / –0.5 | No negative for unattempted
WBJEE 2026 Detailed Syllabus
- 100% based on West Bengal HS Council (Class 11 & 12) syllabus
- Mathematics: Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Vectors, Probability
- Physics: Mechanics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Optics, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics
- Chemistry: Physical, Organic, Inorganic (full Class 11 & 12 coverage)
Best Books for WBJEE 2026 Preparation
| Subject | Book | Author/Publisher |
| Mathematics | WBJEE Mathematics | Arihant / Sanjeev Kumar |
| Physics | Concepts of Physics Vol 1 & 2 | H.C. Verma |
| Physics | WBJEE Physics & Chemistry | Arihant |
| Chemistry | NCERT Chemistry Class 11 & 12 | NCERT |
| Chemistry | Physical & Organic Chemistry | O.P. Tandon |
| Practice | 15 Years WBJEE Solved Papers | Arihant / Disha |
How to Download WBJEE 2026 Admit Card?
- Visit wbjeeb.nic.in
- Click on “Download Admit Card – WBJEE 2026”
- Enter Application Number, DOB & Security Pin
- Download and print 2 colour copies on A4 sheet
WBJEE 2026 Exam Day Instructions
- Report 60 minutes before exam (gates close 30 minutes prior)
- Carry: Printed admit card + original photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN)
- Allowed: Black/blue ball-point pen, transparent water bottle
- Prohibited: Mobile, calculator, watch, notes, electronic gadgets
- OMR sheet: Mark answers carefully; rough work on question paper
WBJEE 2026 Result & Score Card
- Result: May 22, 2026
- Score card shows marks in each subject + total + rank (GMR & category)
- Download: Login → Result → Enter credentials → PDF
- Tie-breaker: Higher marks in Maths → Physics → Aggregate in Class 12
WBJEE Previous Years Cut-off Ranks (General Category, Round 1 – CSE Branch)
| College | 2025 Closing Rank | 2024 Closing Rank | 2023 Closing Rank |
| Jadavpur University | 600 | 550 | 520 |
| IIEST Shibpur | 3,500 | 3,200 | 3,000 |
| IIIT Kalyani | 4,500 | 4,200 | 4,000 |
| Haldia Institute of Technology | 6,100 | 5,800 | 5,500 |
| Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) | 5,500 | 5,200 | 4,900 |
WBJEE 2026 Counselling Process
- Conducted by WBJEEB via online counselling
- 3–4 rounds + spot admission
- Steps:
- Register on wbjee.nic.in (June 2026)
- Pay counselling fee (₹500)
- Choice filling & locking (up to 100 options)
- Seat allotment based on rank & preferences
- Document verification & fee payment
- Report to allotted institute
Top 15 Engineering Colleges Accepting WBJEE 2026 Score with Rank, Cutoff & Fees (General Category, CSE Branch)
| Rank | College Name | Location | 2025 Closing Rank (CSE) | Approx. Total Fee (4 yrs, ₹ Lakh) |
| 1 | Jadavpur University | Kolkata | 50–600 | 0.25–0.30 |
| 2 | IIEST Shibpur | Howrah | 1,800–3,500 | 5.5–6.0 |
| 3 | Kalyani Government Engineering College | Kalyani | 2,500–4,000 | 0.80–1.0 |
| 4 | Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) | Kolkata | 3,500–5,500 | 6.0–6.5 |
| 5 | Heritage Institute of Technology | Kolkata | 4,000–6,500 | 5.5–6.0 |
| 6 | Haldia Institute of Technology | Haldia | 5,000–7,000 | 5.0–5.5 |
| 7 | Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College | Jalpaiguri | 4,500–7,500 | 0.60–0.80 |
| 8 | Techno Main Salt Lake | Kolkata | 6,000–8,500 | 5.5–6.0 |
| 9 | Netaji Subhash Engineering College | Kolkata | 7,000–10,000 | 5.5–6.0 |
| 10 | University Institute of Technology, Burdwan | Burdwan | 8,000–12,000 | 0.80–1.0 |
| 11 | Academy of Technology | Hooghly | 9,000–13,000 | 4.5–5.0 |
| 12 | BP Poddar Institute | Kolkata | 10,000–15,000 | 5.0–5.5 |
| 13 | Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College | Durgapur | 12,000–18,000 | 4.5–5.0 |
| 14 | Future Institute of Engineering | Kolkata | 15,000–22,000 | 5.0–5.5 |
| 15 | Siliguri Institute of Technology | Siliguri | 18,000–25,000 | 4.5–5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- No for private colleges; yes for government college reservation benefits.
- Yes, 15% All India seats via JEE Main rank.
- Yes: –0.25 (Cat-I), –0.5 (Cat-II & III).
- Under 600 rank.
- Yes, full tuition waiver for family income < ₹8 lakh.
- Yes, easily for most branches; CSE needs 99+ percentile.
- No, but Jadavpur/IIEST have excellent hostels (₹30k–60k per year).
- 3–4 rounds + mop-up round.
- Yes, via upgradation option.
- IEM, Heritage, Techno Main Salt Lake.
