WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination)

WBJEE 2026 (WEST BENGAL JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION)

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination, or WBJEE, is a state-level entrance exam required for admission to West Bengal colleges' programs in engineering and technology, pharmacy, and architecture. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) administers the test.

WBJEEB is yet to release the official notification for WBJEE 2026, expected in December 2025, with registration likely starting in the third or fourth week of January 2026 and ending in February 2026. The exam is tentatively scheduled for the fourth week of April 2026.

The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 (Mathematics, 100 marks) and Paper 2 (Physics & Chemistry combined, 100 marks), conducted once a year in offline OMR-based mode. Candidates appearing for both papers receive a General Merit Rank (GMR) for engineering/architecture, while those taking only Paper 2 get a Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR).

WBJEE features multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with four options each, divided into three categories per subject (Category 1: single correct, +1/-1/4; Category 2: single correct, +2/-0.5/0; Category 3: multiple correct, +2/0/0/-1). Total: 155 questions, 200 marks, 4 hours duration, in English/Bengali, with negative marking applied.

For complete WBJEE 2026 details including syllabus (Class 11-12 Physics/Chemistry/Maths), eligibility, and updates, check wbjeeb.nic.in.

WBJEE 2026 Exams Highlights

WBJEE 2026 Exam Dates

The WBJEE Board will release the date of the 2026 exam soon.  Every year, the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board organizes the state-level entrance exam known as WBJEE.

WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should first familiarize themselves with the WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria before to applying. For those submitting an application for WBJEE 2026, we have provided eligibility criteria categorized per course here.

Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.)

• Qualifying Exam: Class 12/equivalent from recognized board.
• Subjects: Physics + Mathematics (compulsory) + Chemistry/ Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Computer Application.
• Minimum Marks: 45% aggregate in above 3 subjects (40% reserved categories: SC/ST/OBC/PwD); pass English with 30% marks. Individual pass in Physics, Maths, 3rd subject.

Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

• Qualifying Exam: Class 12/equivalent.
• Subjects: Physics + Chemistry (compulsory) + Mathematics /Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Computer Application.
• Minimum Marks: 45% aggregate in above 3 subjects (40% reserved); pass English with 30% marks.

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WBJEE 2026 Application Process

To apply for the WBJEE 2026 exam, candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps:

• Visit this website- https://wbjeeb.nic.in/
• At first, candidates must register with their name, date of birth, gender, place of residence, and father's name.
• Next, the candidate must set up a password, select a security question, respond, and complete the registration process.
• Enter all relevant information in the application form, including contact, academic, and personal information.
• Upload the passport-sized scanned photo in JPG or JPEG format, with a file size of 10 to 200 KB. The signature needs to be in JPEG or JPG format and weigh between 4 and 30 KB.
• Any document—certificates, mark sheets, etc.—must be uploaded in the 50–300 KB size range in PDF format.
• Using UPI, credit cards, debit cards, and net banking, pay the application fee online.

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WBJEE 2026 Admit card

WBJEE Admit Card 2026 will be release till 3^rd week of April 2026. It is essential to bring the admit card to the exam center. Candidates must verify their WBJEE admit card details, including their name, exam center, reporting time, and other facts, after downloading it. Candidates must take the following actions in order to download their admit card:

Steps to download WBJEE 2026 admit card

• Visit the official website of WBJEE 2026- https://wbjeeb.nic.in/
• Click on the "Download Admit Card" or similar link.
• Enter your User ID and password.
• Click on the "Login" button.
• The WBJEE 2026 admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Verify all the details on the admit card.
• Download the admit card and take a printout for future reference.

WBJEE 2026 Syllabus

The curriculum for WBJEE 2026 must be known to applicants before they begin exam preparation. There will be questions from the fields of mathematics, chemistry, and physics in this exam. Applicants need to review the complete syllabus listed below:

• Chemistry: Atoms, Molecules and Chemical Arithmetic, Atomic Structure, radioactivity, The periodic table and chemical families, chemical bonding and molecular structure, solid state, coordination compounds, chemical equilibria, chemical dynamics, latheniods, surface chemistry, environmental chemistry.

• Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, coordinate geometry of two dimensions, calculus, vectors, statistics, and probability, sets, relations and mapping, binomial theorem, permutation and combination, polynomial equations, application of calculus, slope of line, equation of a circle, vector.

• Physics: Physical world, measurements, units & dimensions, kinematics, laws of motion, gravitation, bulk properties of matter, viscosity, thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, oscillations & waves, electrostatics, current electricity, magnetic effect of current, optics, atomic physics.

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WBJEE 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates must check the exam pattern for WBJEE 2026 given below:

• Exam mode: The paper will be conduct through offline mode.
• Type of Questions: The questions will consist of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Marks: Paper will contain total 200 marks.
• Duration: The duration of exam will be 4 hours to solve the paper.
• Total questions: There will be total 155 questions in the exam.
• Negative Marking: ¼ mark will be deducted for incorrect response.

WBJEE 2026 Result

The results of WBJEE 2026 will be released in the fourth week of May 2026. It will be released as a rank card that includes information on the ranks, overall score, and component scores of the various sections. By entering their password and logging in, applicants will be able to access their results.

To check the WBJEE 2026 result, candidates can follow these steps:

• Visit the official website of WBJEE 2026- https://wbjeeb.nic.in/
• Click on the result link.
• Enter your username and password.
• Click on the "Submit" button.
• The WBJEE 2026 result will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the result and take a printout for future reference.

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WBJEE 2026 Counseling

After the results are announced in August 2026, the WBJEE Counseling 2026 will begin. Candidates who meet the requirements for the 2026 WBJEE exam can register online at wbjeeb.nic.in in order to be admitted to participating engineering and pharmacy schools.

Online registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat assignment, and document verification are all steps in the procedure. WBJEE rank, category, and college choices will determine seat distribution. For improved seat possibilities, there will be several rounds, including mop-up and upgrade rounds.

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WBJEE 2026 Preparation Tips

It's crucial to understand WBJEE 2026 preparation tips in order to get ready for the impending entrance exam. The level of competitiveness is high because WBJEE is a popular state engineering test. Candidates should be well-prepared for admission to the colleges and courses of their choice. To grasp the strategy to pursue for the test, candidates can review the crucial WBJEE preparation tips 2026.

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WBJEE 2026 General Instructions

WBJEE 2026 candidates must strictly follow exam day, OMR handling, and prohibited items rules outlined in the official brochure on wbjeeb.nic.in to avoid disqualification.

Exam Day Essentials

• Arrive 30–60 minutes early at allotted centre (listed on admit card); no entry after gate closing time.
• Carry printed admit card, coloured photo (same as uploaded), original photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/10th admit), black/blue ball pen.
• Undergo mandatory frisking; occupy seat 15 minutes before start—verify roll number/photo on attendance sheet.

Prohibited Items (Strict No-Entry)

• Electronics (mobile, calculator, smartwatch, earphones), written/printed material, geometry box, log tables.
• Metallic items (chains, rings), wallets, bags—only transparent water bottle allowed.

OMR & Question Booklet Rules

• Match OMR series (A/B/C/D) with question booklet; write roll number/booklet number/signature clearly on both.
• Darken circles completely (no partial/overmarking); multiple answers = wrong; no overwriting—get invigilator signature for corrections.
• Rough work only in question booklet; hand over OMR before leaving—take booklet home post-exam.

WBJEE 2026 Exam FAQs

Ques.1 What will be the age limit for the candidates?

Ans. As on December 31, 2026, candidates must be at least 17 years old. The upper age requirement for the marine engineering program is 25 years .

 Ques.2 When will WBJEE  2026 exam conduct?

Ans.  The expected exam date for WBJEE 2026 will be last Sunday of April 2026.

Ques.3 What are the time limits given to the students for completing the WBJEE Exam 2026?

Ans. Candidates will be provided with a total time limit of four hours.

Ques.4 Is there any negative marking in the WBJEE exam?

Ans.  Yes, ¼ mark will be deducted for incorrect response.

Ques.5 Will there be any correction facility provided while filling WBJEE 2026 application form?

Ans. Yes, authority will provide the correction facility to the candidates for the application form.