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Introduction
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is a state-level entrance test conducted for admission into undergraduate programs in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture in colleges across West Bengal. The WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board) is responsible for organizing this exam each year. This article provides the full WBJEE 2026 roadmap — from application to counselling.
Overview
Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
Exam Name | WBJEE 2026 |
Full Form | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination |
Conducting Authority | WBJEEB |
Courses Covered | Engineering / Technology, Pharmacy, Architecture |
Mode of Application | Online |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper / OMR) |
Frequency | Once a year |
Important Dates
Below is the expected schedule for WBJEE 2026. These are tentative and subject to change when the official notification is released.
Event | Tentative Timeline |
|---|---|
Application Start | Late December 2025 |
Application Last Date | Early February 2026 |
Correction Window | Mid February 2026 |
Admit Card Release | Mid to late April 2026 |
Exam Date | Last week of April 2026 (likely 26 April) |
Provisional Answer Key | First week of May 2026 |
Objection / Challenge Period | Second week of May 2026 |
Final Answer Key | By mid-May 2026 |
Result / Rank Declaration | Last week of May 2026 |
Counselling / Seat Allotment | Immediately after results (May / June 2026) |
Also, some sources suggest the exam may take place on 27 April 2026.
Application Process
The fees (for WBJEE) are generally structured as:
General Male: ₹500
General Female: ₹400
Reserved / SC / ST / OBC / PWD Male: ₹400
Reserved / SC / ST / OBC / PWD Female: ₹300
Third Gender: ₹300
(These fee slabs are based on historical trends and may be similar for 2026.)
After the application window closes, there will be a limited correction window (mid-February 2026) during which candidates can modify select fields (not all). Certain critical fields (like name, date of birth) may not be editable.
Steps to Apply
Documents
Class 12th mark sheet/ certificate
Class 10th mark sheet
WBJEE 2026 Admit Card
Rank Card
Valid Photo ID Proof
Passport size photograph
Eligibility
To be eligible for WBJEE 2026, candidates must fulfill:
Nationality: Indian citizen
Age: Minimum 17 years old as of 31 December 2025
Upper Age Limit: No general upper age limit (but some courses like Marine Engineering may cap at 25 years)
Educational Qualification: Passed (or appearing) in 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized board
Mandatory Subjects: Physics and Mathematics + one of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / Computer Application
Minimum Marks: At least 45% aggregate in the three required subjects (40% for reserved categories)
English Requirement: Must have passed English as a subject (often with a minimum 30% marks)
Exam Pattern
Two papers in total:
– Paper I: Mathematics
– Paper II: Physics & Chemistry (combined)
Mode: Offline (OMR / Pen & Paper)
Duration: 2 hours each (Total 4 hours)
Total Questions: 155 Multiple Choice Questions
Total Marks: 200
WBJEE employs a three-category question scheme:
Category | Marks for Correct | Negative Marking | Type / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Category I | +1 | –0.25 (¼ mark) | Single correct option |
Category II | +2 | –0.5 (½ mark) | Single correct option |
Category III | +2 | No negative marking | May have more than one correct option; partial credit may be awarded depending on selected options |
Subject | Cat I | Cat II | Cat III | Total Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 50 | 15 | 10 | 75 | 100 |
Physics | 30 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 50 |
Chemistry | 30 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 50 |
Total | 110 | 25 | 20 | 155 | 200 |
Syllabus
The WBJEE 2026 syllabus is based on the Class 11 and 12 curriculum. The detailed topics are broadly similar every year. Key areas are:
The most popular books are provided below to prepare for the WBJEE 2026 examination:
Inorganic Chemistry by OP Tandon
Complete Mathematics by Graw Hill
Problem in Physics by A.A Pinsky
Mathematics for 11th and 12th by R.D Sharma
Higher Algebra by Hall Knight
Objective Physics by Arihant Publications
Fundamental of Physics by Halliday, Resnick and Walker
Plan ahead: Create a monthly / weekly schedule covering all topics.
Start with basics: Use NCERT textbooks as foundations before moving to advanced books.
Focus on high-weight topics: Give extra practice to areas frequently asked.
Mock tests & past papers: Take them under timed conditions; it helps with speed, accuracy, and stamina.
Analyze mistakes: After each test, see where you erred and revise those topics.
Formula sheets & revision notes: Maintain concise notes or flashcards for quick revision.
Study groups / peer discussions: Clarify doubts by discussing with peers.
Regular breaks & time for relaxation: Prevent burnout by scheduling rest and leisure time.
About Exam
Admit cards are likely to be released in mid to late April 2026.
Download from the official portal using your login credentials.
Check all details: name, photograph, exam centre, timings, etc.
On exam day, bring the printed admit card and a valid photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar, passport, driver’s license).
Report to the exam centre early and follow all instructions given.
Strictly no mobile phones, calculators, or outside study material allowed in the exam hall.
The provisional answer key is expected in the first week of May 2026.
A window for objections / challenges will follow (second week of May) with a nominal fee per challenge.
After review, the final answer key will be published by mid-May.
Results / rank cards will likely be declared in the last week of May 2026.
The rank card shows marks, total score, and rank. Qualified candidates will move to the counselling stage.
Cut-off is the minimum qualifying score or rank required for admission into a course/institute.
It depends on factors such as number of applicants, difficulty level, and number of seats.
After results, opening and closing ranks will be published for each institute, course, and category.
WBJEE 2026 exam center will be released through online mode. Candidates will be able to check it on the website. Here we have also provided the exam center for WBJEE 2026 below:
Exam centers are: Assam, Tripura , Jalpaiguri, Krishnagar, North 24 Parganas, Paschim Burdwan, Purulia, Silchar, Alipurduar, Darjeeling, Hooghly, Howrah, Kolkata, Agartala, Kharagpur, Durgapur, etc.
Counselling
Counselling commences soon after result declaration.
Candidates must register for counselling, fill and lock their choices.
Seat allotment is done based on rank, choices, and availability.
Selected candidates pay acceptance fee, verify documents, and report to the allotted college.
Documents typically required include class 12 and 10 mark sheets, admit card, rank card, ID proof, category certificates, and passport-size photos.
Institutions
Some of the colleges / universities accepting WBJEE scores are:
Jadavpur University
Kalyani Government Engineering College
Cooch Behar Government Engineering College
Academy of Technology, Adisaptagram
Asansol Engineering College
Bankura Unnayani Institute of Engineering
Bengal College of Engineering & Technology
Haldia Institute of Pharmacy
Netaji Subhas Bose Institute of Pharmacy
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