WBJEE 2026: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Result, Colleges Accepting

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The WBJEE board conducts the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination for admission to undergraduate courses in Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture in the State of West Bengal.

The official notification, along with the registration schedule, has been released on March 5 on the official website of WBJEE, wbjeeb.nic.in.
The exam will be conducted in an offline mode, including three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
There will be 2 papers:
- Paper 1: Mathematics with 75 questions worth 100 marks.
- Paper 2: Physics and Chemistry with 40 questions each worth 100 marks in total.

Direct Link to Register (Available)

The application fee for male candidates in the general category is Rs. 500, and for female candidates it is Rs. 400.
To be eligible, a candidate must have passed class 12th or be appearing in class 12th.
The lower age limit is 17, and there is no upper age limit for the exam.

In 2025, as per official data, around 1,01,643 lakh candidates appeared for the exam, including 23,850 outside West Bengal candidates.

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Key Summary

The number of candidates appearing has dropped from 1,42,694 in 2024 to 1,01,643 in 2025.
In 2025, Aniruddha Chakrabarti from the CISCE board topped the exam with All India Rank 1.
The pass percentage in the exam has remained high, around 98-99%, since 2021.
The merit ranks will be prepared based on the marks secured in the entrance test.
The document will be verified by the respective institutes during and after the results.

Table of Contents

What is WBJEE 2026?
1.1 WBJEE Registration Past Year Trends (2020-2025)
WBJEE 2026: Highlights
WBJEE 2026: Important Dates
WBJEE 2026: Eligibility Criteria
4.1 Eligibility for appearing in WBJEE
4.2 Academic Criteria
WBJEE 2026: Registration Process
5.1 WBJEE 2026: Documents Required
5.2 WBJEE 2026: Fee Structure
5.3 WBJEE 2026: Admit Card
WBJEE 2026: Exam Pattern
WBJEE 2026 Syllabus
WBJEE 2026: Preparation Tips
WBJEE 2026: Best Books
WBJEE 2026: Mock tests
WBJEE 2026: Results
WBJEE 2026: Counselling
Frequently Asked Questions

What is WBJEE 2026?

WBJEE is a state-level exam conducted by the WBJEE Board for selecting students for admissions to undergraduate courses in Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture in Universities, Govt. Colleges and Self-Financed Institutes in the State of West Bengal.

The exam will be conducted in OMR-based mode in 2 papers.
Candidates appearing in both papers will be eligible for the General Merit Rank (GMR) and Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR).
Such candidates will be considered for admission in all courses of Engineering and Pharmacy.
Candidates appearing only in Paper II are eligible for the Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR) only.
Candidates appearing only in paper-I are not eligible for any rank.

WBJEE Registration Past Year Trends (2020-2025)

Year	Total Appeared	Total Qualified	Qualification Rate (%)
2025	1,01,643	1,00,502	~98.88
2024	1,42,694	1,42,023	99.53
2023	1,24,919	97,524	99.40
2022	81,393	~80,600	98.85
2021	65,170	~64,835	99.50
2020	73,119	~69,650	95.23

WBJEE 2026: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam	West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE)
Official Website	wbjeeb.nic.in
Conducting Body	WBJEE Board
Frequency of Exam	Once a year
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Offline
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Exam Duration	2 hours for each paper
Mode of Counselling	Online
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Courses offered	Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture
Marking Scheme	Category 1 questions: ¼ Category 2 questions: ½ Category 3 questions: No negative marking

WBJEE 2026: Important Dates

Activity	Dates (Out)
Official Notification Release	March 5
Start of online application with payment offees	March 10
Last Date of Online Application	April 5
Online correction and downloadingrevised confirmation page	Second Week of April
Admit Card	Late April
Date of Examination	May 24
Answer Key	May 2026
Results	June 2026
Counselling	June/July 2026

WBJEE 2026: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the WBJEE will be released by the WBJEE Board on its official website along with the official information bulletin. The eligibility criteria based on the previous year's pattern are given below:

Eligibility for appearing in WBJEE

Must be a citizen of India or OCI
Passed or appearing in 10+2 or class 12th
The lower age limit is 17 years, with no upper age limit

Note: However, for admission to the degree-level Marine Engineering Course, the upper age limit is 25 Years

Academic Criteria

For Engineering/Technology courses

Candidates should have passed 10+2 examination with the following subjects:

Physics/Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship

For agriculture engineering: Must have obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of reserved categories)
Other criteria to be fulfilled for admission
- Passed in English in 12th with at least 30% marks
- Passed theoretical and practical/project exams in all permitted subject combinations

For Pharmacy courses

Must have passed ‘10+2’ examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology as compulsory subjects with individual pass marks.
Must have obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of reserved categories)
Passed in English in 12th with at least 30% marks

For Architecture Course

passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics taken together with individual pass marks.
50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination
Candidate must also qualify for the NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture)

Also Check: Detailed eligibility criteria for WBJEE 2026

Ques. Are there any criteria for admission into Marine Engineering and Mining Engineering?

Ans. Yes, there are specific criteria mentioned for admission into Marine Engineering and Mining Engineering as given below:

Marine Engineering

Candidates must pass the 10+2 Examination from a recognised Council/Board in regular class mode.
60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics taken together with individual pass marks in each subject.
Minimum of 50% marks in English as a subject in either the ‘10’ standard or in the ‘10+2’standard.

Mining Engineering: For mining engineering, the eligibility criteria is same as the criteria for engineering, but the candidate must not have colour blindness/uniocularity.

WBJEE 2026: Registration Process

The WBJEE Registration process will start in February 2026 after the official notification is released by the WBJEE Board on its official website.

To register for WBJEE 2026, candidates have to fill out the application form online on the official WBJEEB website, wbjeeb.nic.in.
The WBJEE Registration process will include filling in the personal and academic details, uploading the scanned documents, and paying the registration fees.

Ques. What do I do if I forget to download or lose the Confirmation Page?

Ans. After registering for WBJEE 2026, candidates have to download the confirmation page. The application is not complete until the confirmation page is generated.

The confirmation page needs to be generated for a successful registration and does not need to be downloaded. However, it can be used for future references, hence students are advised to keep it safe.

WBJEE 2026: Documents Required

The following documents need to be uploaded during the online application form. The photo and signature must be uploaded in one go.

Particular	Size	Format
Photograph	10 to 200 KB	JPG/JPEG
Signature	4 to 30 KB	JPG/JPEG

Ques. What happens if I do not re-upload the correct photograph or signature?

Ans. A candidate has to reupload a photograph and signature if there is any discrepancy or the image is blurry. If a candidate does not re-upload a corrected photo or signature, the admit card will not be issued.

Ques. Any date limit for taking a photograph?

Ans. There will be no date limit, but the image must be recently taken so that it matches the candidate’s physical features.

WBJEE 2026: Fee Structure

The fee structure for the WBJEE 2026 application form is given below:

Source: WBJEE Official Website

Ques. Is the application fee refundable if I do not sit for the examination?

Ans. No. The fee once paid by the candidates is not refundable under any circumstances.

Ques. What do I do if I forget to download the transaction receipt?

Ans. The transaction receipt is generated by the bank and is not required by the Board. But if there is a payment failure/break at the end of the bank, the candidates may need it to recover their money from the bank.

WBJEE 2026: Admit Card

The admit cards will be released around 10 days before the commencement of the examination.

The admit card is the ticket to enter the examination hall. It includes details such as the candidate's details, examination details, and the exam centre details.

You must carry the printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre.
You must carry a valid photo ID.
You must carry the colour photograph uploaded in the application form.

Also Check: WBJEE 2026 Admit Card release date

Ques. When shall I be able to download the Admit Card for WBJEE 2026?

Ans. The admit card will be released around 10 days before the exam, and candidates will be able to download it from the official website.

WBJEE 2026: Exam Pattern

The WBJEE Exam 2026 will be held in an offline mode, in three subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

The WBJEE Exam will include 2 papers: Paper 1, Mathematics, and Paper 2, Physics and Chemistry, including MCQ Questions of 200 marks.

Paper	Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration	Question Type
Paper 1	Mathematics	75	100	2 hours	MCQ
Paper 2	Physics and Chemistry	Physics: 40 Chemistry: 40	100	2 Hours	MCQ
Total		155	200	4 hours

Also Check: Detailed Exam Pattern for WBJEE 2026

WBJEE 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus will be released soon by the WBJEE Board along with the official information brochure on its official website. However, the syllabus is unlikely to change.

Given below is the syllabus for all three subjects based on the year 2025:

Mathematics Syllabus

Topics	Topics
Algebra	Sets, Relations, and Mappings
Logarithms	Relation and its properties. Equivalence relation
Complex Numbers	Statistics and Probability
Polynomial equation	Trigonometry
Permutation and combination	Coordinate geometry of two dimensions
Principle of mathematical induction	Coordinate geometry of three dimensions
Binomial theorem	Calculus Differential calculus Rolle's Theorem and Lagrange's Mean Value Theorem Integral calculus Differential Equations Application of Calculus
Matrices	Vectors

Physics Syllabus

Topics	Topics
Physical World, Measurements, Units & dimensions	Current Electricity
Kinematics	Magnetic effect of current
Laws of motion	Magnetics
The motion of the centre of mass, connected systems, and friction	Electromagnetic induction & alternating current
Gravitation	Electromagnetic waves
Bulk properties of matter	Optics I (Ray optics)
Viscosity	Optics II (Wave Optics)
Thermodynamics	Atomic Physics
Kinetic theory of gases	Nuclear Physics
Oscillations & Waves	Solid State Electronics Energy bands in solids Conductors insulators & semiconductors semiconductor diode
Electrostatics

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Chemistry Syllabus

Topics	Topics
Atoms, Molecules, and Chemical Arithmetic	Ionic and Redox Equilibria Ionic equilibria Redox Equilibria
Atomic Structure	Hydrogen
Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry	Chemistry of Non-Metallic Elements and Their Compounds Carbon Oxygen and Sulphur Halogens
The Periodic Table and Chemical Families	Chemistry of Metals General principles of metallurgy Principles of Chemistry Lanthanoids Actinoids
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	Chemistry in Industry
Coordination Compounds	Polymers
Solid State	Surface Chemistry
Liquid State	Environmental Chemistry
Gaseous State	Chemistry of Carbon Compounds Hybridization of carbon Conformations of ethane and n-butane
Chemical Energetics and Chemical Dynamics Chemical Energetics Chemical Equilibria Chemical Dynamics Order and molecularity	Compounds Alkanes Alkenes and Alkynes Oxymercuration-demarcation
Physical Chemistry of Solutions Colloidal Solutions Electrolytic Solutions Non-electrolytic Solutions	Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Alcohols	Introduction to Bio-Molecules Carbohydrates ADP and ATP
Ethers	Aliphatic Amines
Aromatic Compounds Amines Haloarenes Phenols Aromatic Aldehydes	Carboxylic Acids
Application Oriented chemistry	Principles of Qualitative Analysis

WBJEE 2026: Preparation Tips

The notification for the WBJEE 2026 has not yet released; candidates can start their preparation, as the exam will likely be held in late April, based on previous year trends.

Students will require a dedicated preparation strategy to ace the exam with a good rank. Given below are some preparation tips that students can refer to in their preparation:

Understanding the exam

To score high in any exam, the first and foremost important thing is to understand the exam pattern
Analyse the syllabus and the previous year's questions to limit your resources.

Exam Pattern

As there will be 2 papers
- Paper 1: Mathematics
- Paper 2: Physics and Chemistry
Focus on maths as it will have a weightage of 50% of the exam with less number of questions (75).
Physics and Chemistry will have 40 questions each, worth 100 total marks.

Prioritise High-Weightage topics: Prioritise important chapters and topics based on previous year questions, and try to cover those topics first.

Mathematics

Calculus
Coordinate Geometry
Algebra
Vectors & Probability
Trigonometry & Differential Equations

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Physics

Current Electricity & Magnetic Effects
Heat & Thermodynamics
Electrostatics
Modern Physics (Atoms, Nuclei, Semiconductors)
Mechanics (Laws of Motion, Rotational, SHM, Waves)

Chemistry

Physical: Chemical Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox
Organic: Aldehydes/Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Aromatic Compounds (Benzene, Phenols, Diazonium)
Inorganic: p-Block, d/f Block, Coordination, Metallurgy

WBJEE 2026: 3 Months Preparation Plan

Phase 1: Feb 10 – March 15 (5 weeks)

Morning: Mathematics (3–4 hrs) – focus on concepts and problem-solving. Practice multiple questions to build speed gradually.
Afternoon: Physics (2–3 hrs) – Study theory and basic concepts and do numerical practice.
Evening: Chemistry (2–3 hrs) – Clear basic concepts and revise reactions.
Weekly: Revision and mock test with thorough analysis.

Phase 2: March 16 – April 10 (4 weeks)

Do intense revision along with daily sectional mock tests.
Try to attempt 2-3 full mocks weekly, as mock tests broaden your knowledge.
Revise weak chapters and short notes.
Focus on speed & accuracy in time bound manner.

Phase 3: April 11 – Exam Day (2–3 weeks)

Daily full-length mock test with analysis in a very short time.
Revise short notes, formulas, and reactions.
Focus more on revising what you have studied already, and not on studying new topics or resources.

Daily Routine: Study consistently for 8-10 hours, giving around 2-3 hours per subject, along with solving MCQs and weekly mock tests.

Subject-Specific Tips

Physics: Daily numerical practice with strong conceptual understanding.
Chemistry: Use flashcards for reactions and periodic tables.
Mathematics: Create formula sheets and practice questions in a time-bound manner.

WBJEE 2026: Best Books

Subject	Book Title / Series	Author/Publisher
All Subjects	NCERT Textbooks (Class 11 & 12)	NCERT
Mathematics	Objective Mathematics	R.D. Sharma
Mathematics	WBJEE Explorer / Chapterwise Solved Papers	MTG / Arihant
Physics	Concepts of Physics (Vol 1 & 2)	H.C. Verma
Physics	Understanding Physics Series (Mechanics, Electricity, etc.)	D.C. Pandey (Arihant)
Chemistry (Physical)	Physical Chemistry	O.P. Tandon
Chemistry (Inorganic)	Inorganic Chemistry	O.P. Tandon
Chemistry (Organic)	Organic Chemistry	O.P. Tandon / Morrison & Boyd
Chemistry (General)	Concise Inorganic Chemistry	J.D. Lee
Practice / PYQs	WBJEE Chapterwise Explorer / Solved Papers	MTG / Arihant
WB Board Specific	Chhaya Prakashani (Class 11 & 12) and Problem Sets	Chhaya

WBJEE 2026: Mock tests

Mock tests stimulate the actual exam, helping improve time management, accuracy, identify weak areas, reduce anxiety, and build exam temperament.

Find below the WBJEE 2026 Mock tests:

Physics Mock Test	Chemistry Mock Test	Mathematics Mock Test

WBJEE 2026: Results

The results are usually declared one month after the exam is conducted. In 2025, it was declared in August, around 4 months after the exam, due to reservation/OBC list issues.

The overall pass percentage was ~99% in 2025 with 1,00,502 qualified candidates.

Particular	Date (Expected)
Result	June 2026

Also Check: WBJEE 2026 Results

WBJEE 2026: Counselling

The online counselling will start after the declaration of results. After that, candidates will enter options for preferred colleges and courses.

Include multiple rounds of seat allotment, such as initial allotment, upgradation, etc.
Document verification at the allotted institute

Also Check: WBJEE 2026 Counselling

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Can an OCI candidate apply for WBJEE 2026?

Ans. Yes, OCI candidates can also apply for WBJEE 2026. However, OCI candidates will be eligible for only Unreserved seats in the All-India quota.

Ques. What is the minimum and maximum age requirement in WBJEE 2026?

Ans. The lower age limit is 17 years, and there is no upper age limit. However, for admission to the degree-level Marine Engineering Course, the upper age limit is 25 Years.

Ques. What is the percentage of disability for being eligible in the PwD Category?

Ans. To be eligible for the PwD category, a candidate must have 40% of a specified disability and above. Also, a concessional application fee, Compensatory time, and a scribe/reader will be provided for PwD category candidates.

Ques. When and how will my academic and other documents be verified for WBJEE 2026?

Ans. All the academic and other documents of the candidates will be verified by the allotted institution during the counselling/ admission process. Hence, candidates are advised to keep the original documents safe.

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