WBJEE 2026: Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Counselling
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WBJEE 2026: West Bengal Engineering Entrance Exam Guide
WBJEE 2026 expected last week of April 2026 (Paper 1: Mathematics, Paper 2: Physics+Chemistry). Check registration (Jan-Feb), eligibility, pattern, syllabus, counselling for 35,000+ B.Tech seats.
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WBJEE 2026 Complete Overview
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) 2026 conducted by WBJEEB for admission to B.Tech/B.E., B.Pharm, B.Arch courses in 35+ government engineering colleges, universities (IIEST Shibpur, Jadavpur University, MAKAUT) and 100+ private colleges.
OMR-based offline exam in two papers on single day; separate merit lists for different categories/courses.
WBJEE 2026 Tentative Schedule
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | December 2025/January 2026 |
| Online Registration | January-February 2026 |
| Application Correction | February 2026 (3-4 days) |
| Admit Card Download | April 1st week 2026 |
| WBJEE 2026 Exam | Last week April 2026 |
| Answer Key (Provisional) | Exam day + 2 days |
| Result & Rank Cards | May/June 2026 |
| Counselling | June-July 2026 |
WBJEE 2026 Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Academic Requirements
- Class 12th passed/appearing with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- English: Minimum 30% marks compulsory
- B.Pharm: PCB/PCM + English (45% aggregate)
- B.Arch: Mathematics compulsory + NATA/JEE Paper 2
Age Limit
- B.Tech: Born on/after 2004 (no upper limit)
- Pharmacy: Minimum 17 years as on Dec 31, 2026
WBJEE 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Two Papers on Same Day
| Paper | Subjects | Category I | Category II | Category III | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mathematics | 50Q × 1 = 50 | 15Q × 2 = 30 | 10Q × 2 = 20 | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Physics + Chemistry | 30Q × 1 = 30 | 10Q × 2 = 20 (each) | 10Q × 2 = 20 (each) | 100 |
| Total | 200 Questions | 200 Marks | |||
Marking Scheme
- Category I: MCQ (4 options) +4 correct, -1/3 wrong
- Category II: MCQ (4 options) +4 correct, -1 wrong, 0 unattempted
- Category III: Numerical value +4 correct, -1 wrong, 0 unattempted
- Duration: Paper 1 (2 hrs), Paper 2 (2 hrs)
WBJEE 2026 Application Process
- Visit wbjeeb.nic.in → WBJEE 2026 → Online Registration
- Fill personal/academic details, create Application No. & Password
- Upload documents:
- Photo (20-300KB, 4×6 cm)
- Signature (10-200KB)
- Class 10th/12th certificates
- Fee: ₹500 (General), ₹400 (Female/SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- Choose 2 exam centres in West Bengal
- Download Confirmation Page
WBJEE Counselling & Expected Cutoffs
WBJEEB Counselling Process
- 4 Phases (Round 1-3 + Mop-up)
- Online choice filling (college + branch)
- Seat allotment based on rank + preferences
- Physical reporting with documents
Expected Rank vs College (General Category)
| Rank Range | College Examples | Popular Branches |
|---|---|---|
| 1-500 | Jadavpur University | CSE, ECE, Mechanical |
| 500-2000 | IIEST Shibpur | CSE, IT, Civil |
| 2000-5000 | HERC, Kalyani Govt Engg | CSE, ECE, EEE |
| 5000-15000 | RAMCET, MAKAUT Colleges | All branches |
WBJEE 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is WBJEE easier than JEE Main?
Yes, WBJEE is Class 11-12 level (NCERT focus); JEE Main has advanced concepts.
2. Can I get CSE in Jadavpur with 5000 rank?
No, CSE closing rank typically under 200 (General category).
3. Is domicile compulsory for WBJEE?
No, All India seats available; 85% seats reserved for West Bengal candidates.
4. What is GMR rank in WBJEE?
General Merit Rank (GMR) used for B.Tech admission across all categories.
