WBJEE 2026 — Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus, Cutoff & WB Counselling
WBJEE 2026 by WBJEEB — apply at wbjeeb.nic.in. Exam: April/May 2026. PCM syllabus (Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry). WB domicile for state quota. Top colleges, cutoff & WBJEEB counselling guide.
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WBJEE 2026 — West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination
WBJEE 2026 (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) is conducted by the WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board) for admission to engineering, architecture, and pharmacy courses in West Bengal government and private colleges. WBJEE is also accepted by some other state universities. Around 1.5 lakh students appear annually.
Quick summary: Apply at wbjeeb.nic.in. Exam in April/May 2026. West Bengal domicile for state quota. Syllabus based on WBCHSE (West Bengal Board) Class 11 & 12.
WBJEE 2026 — Key Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Application form release | December 2025 / January 2026 |
| Last date to apply | January/February 2026 |
| WBJEE exam | April/May 2026 |
| Result announcement | May/June 2026 |
| Counselling / WBJEE-JENPAUH | June/July 2026 |
Verify at wbjeeb.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Class 12 (10+2) with PCM from any recognised board |
| Minimum marks | 45% in PCM (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B WB) |
| Age | Must be 17+ as of 31 December of admission year |
| Domicile | WB residence/domicile for state quota seats |
West Bengal Domicile for State Quota
For the 85% state quota in WBJEE:
- Must be a West Bengal resident (permanent resident or born in WB)
- Studied in WB schools for prescribed period, OR
- Parent is WB government employee
WBJEE 2026 Application Process
- Go to wbjeeb.nic.in → "WBJEE 2026"
- Register with mobile number + email
- Fill application:
- Personal details (name, DOB, category)
- Class 12 board and marks
- Exam centre preference (WB districts)
- Upload: photo (white/light background) + signature
- Pay fee:
- General/OBC: ₹500
- SC/ST West Bengal: ₹350
- Download admit card closer to exam date
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mathematics | 75 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Physics + Chemistry | 40+40 = 80 | 100 | 2 hours |
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Marking: Category 1 (1 mark each), Category 2 (2 marks each), Category 3 (2 marks, partial)
- Negative marking: -½ for Category 1 MCQs
Syllabus 2026
WBJEE follows the WBCHSE (West Bengal Board) Class 11 & 12 syllabus:
Mathematics: Algebra (Complex Numbers, Permutations, Matrices), Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus (Differential + Integral), Vector Algebra, Statistics & Probability
Physics: Mechanics, Wave & Optics, Current Electricity, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics, Electronics
Chemistry: Physical Chemistry (Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry), Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
WBJEE vs JEE Main — Key Differences
| Aspect | WBJEE | JEE Main |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate | Higher |
| Marks | 200 (both papers) | 300 (Paper 1) |
| Negative marking | Yes (−½) | Yes (−1 for MCQ) |
| Syllabus | WBCHSE Board | NCERT + beyond |
| Mode | Offline (OMR) | Online (CBT) |
| Used for | WB state colleges | NITs, IIITs |
WBJEE 2026 Cutoff Rank (Previous Year Reference)
| College | Category | Approx. Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University (Engg.) | General | Under 1,000 |
| IIEST Shibpur | General | 1,000–5,000 |
| Heritage Institute | General | 5,000–20,000 |
| Sister Nivedita University | General | 30,000–60,000 |
Better JEE rank = more options. Jadavpur University is the top WBJEE institution.
Top Colleges Under WBJEE
| College | Location | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University | Kolkata | Premier government institution |
| IIEST Shibpur | Howrah | Central government deemed university |
| Maulana Abul Kalam Azad UTKB | Kolkata | Government |
| Heritage Institute of Technology | Kolkata | Top private |
| Techno India Group | Kolkata | Large private |
| Meghnad Saha Institute | Kolkata | Good private |
Documents Required for WBJEE Counselling
- WBJEE rank card / scorecard
- Class 12 marksheet
- Class 10 marksheet
- West Bengal residence certificate — apply here
- Caste certificate (for OBC-A/OBC-B/SC/ST) — apply here
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photograph
Frequently Asked Questions
Can JEE Main score be used for WBJEE counselling?
No — WBJEE counselling uses only WBJEE rank. However, some central institutions in West Bengal (like IIT Kharagpur) use JEE Advanced/Main. For Jadavpur and state colleges, WBJEE rank is required.
Students from other states — are there seats?
Yes — some state colleges reserve seats for outside-West Bengal students. However, the bulk of seats (85%) go to WB domicile holders. Check specific college seat matrix during counselling.
Is WBJEE score accepted outside West Bengal?
Some universities outside West Bengal (like Tripura, Assam for specific seats) may accept WBJEE. Verify each institution's admission criteria directly.
Helpline
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| WBJEEB helpline | 033-2237-2943 |
| WBJEE portal | wbjeeb.nic.in |
| Counselling portal | wbjeeadm.apponline.in |
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