WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination)

Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Dec 13, 2025

WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

WBJEE 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

WBJEE 2026 eligibility criteria, set by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB), apply to B.Tech/B.E., B.Pharm admissions; candidates must meet nationality, age, and academic requirements before applying via wbjeeb.nic.in.

  • Nationality: Applying candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • Age Criterion: Candidate applying for admission must not be less than 17 years as on 31/12/2026. He/she should have been born on or before 01/01/2010. There is no upper age limit. However, in case of admission into Marine Engineering programme, the upper age of the candidate must be 25 years.
  • Appearing Candidates: Candidates appearing in the last year of their qualifying exam will also be eligible to apply.

Engineering Programmes:

  • Qualifying Exam: Candidate must have passed his/her 10+2 level exams or its equivalent from a Board recognized by concerned Central or State Government.
  • Qualifying subjects: Applying candidate should be passed in the 10+2 level with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects with Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Biology/ Computer application as any one of the optional subject.
  • Qualifying Marks: Candidate in his/her 10+2 level should have obtained minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% for reserved candidates). Also candidate must be passed in English subject with 30% marks.

Pharmacy Programmes:

  • Qualifying Exam: Candidate must have passed his/her 10+2 level exams or its equivalent from a Board recognized by concerned Central or State Government.
  • Qualifying subjects: Candidate applying for admission into pharmacy programmes should be passed in the 10+2 level with Chemistry and Physics as compulsory subjects with Biotechnology/ Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Biology/ Computer application as any one of the optional subject.
  • Qualifying Marks: Candidate in his/her 10+2 level must have obtained minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% for reserved candidates).
  • Candidate in 10+2 level must be passed in English subject with 30% marks.

WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Q1. What is the nationality requirement for WBJEE 2026?

Ans. Indian citizens only; OCI candidates eligible for unreserved All-India quota seats (not state reserved seats).

Q2. What is the minimum age limit for WBJEE 2026?

Ans. 17 years as on 31 Dec 2026 (born on/after 01 Jan 2010); no upper limit except Marine Engineering (max 25 years).

Q3. Can Class 12 appearing students apply for WBJEE 2026?

Ans. Yes, eligible if completing Class 12 by admission time and meeting minimum marks criteria.

Q4. Is there 5% relaxation for reserved categories?

Ans. Yes, SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD get 40% minimum (vs 45% General) in qualifying subjects.

Q5. Is West Bengal domicile mandatory?

Ans. Not for appearing/exam; required for reserved seats, government colleges, Jadavpur University (10 years residency or parents' permanent WB address).

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