The WBJEE 2026 registration date will be announced soon by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board. Candidates will also be required to submit the WBJEE application form 2026 around the third week of January 2026.

  • Application for the examination must be done online only. No printed application form is available.
  • The application fee for WBJEE will be between Rs 200 and Rs 500, depending on your gender and category.
Ensure to fill out the genuine application form available online: - Click here

The WBJEE 2026 application process will be open for a month, and candidates are advised to fill in the online application as soon as possible to avoid last-minute hassle and issues. Over one lakh students are expected to take this exam this year.

Note: - The lower age limit for WBJEE 2026 is 17 years as on 31.12.2026. There is no upper age limit.

Note: - Admission to the degree-level Marine Engineering Course, the upper age limit is 25 Years as on 31.12.2026.

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Key Summary

In this article, we have discussed key information regarding the WBJEE exam registration process and application requirements.

  • The registration process is likely to begin in 3rd week of January.
  • The correction window will open after the closing of registration dates.
  • Admit card and Exams are to be held in April as per past year trends.
  • The application fee for the WBJEE exam varies depending on the category and gender.
  • Exams are held all over West Bengal, with some centres outside also.
  • Some of the top engineering colleges/universities in West Bengal participate in WBJEE.

WBJEE 2026 Registration Dates

WBJEE expected dates (as per the previous year's schedule) is goven below in the table. The official dates will be announced soon.

Event Expected Date (Tentative)
Official Notification Release Mid-to-Late December 2025 / January 2026
WBJEE 2026 Application Form Start Date Late January 2026 (around the 3rd week)
Last Date to Submit Application Form Late February 2026
WBJEE 2026 Admit Card Release April 2026
WBJEE 2026 Examination Date Last week of April 2026

Ques. What should be the Measurement of the photograph and signature to be uploaded?

Ans. The size of the photograph should be between 10 and 200 KB, and the size of the signature should be between 4 and 30 KB. See Section 8.3 of the Information Bulletin.

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WBJEE Registration 2026 Process

The WBJEE board will announce registration dates soon, and a link will be provided on the official site for it. The registration process will be held online only (official site), and you are required fill in your valid mobile number and email address to register.

  • Candidates are advised to keep an original and printed copy of all the required documents readyfor the WBJEE application process.
  • Carefully enter the personal and academic details like Name, Parents' name, domicile, and DoB.
  • Ensure that the information provided matches the school/college documents (admit card, mark sheets, and result certificate).
  • You must also upload scanned copies of your photo and signature in a prescribed format to avoid form rejection.
  • If the candidate wishes to rectify any information provided in the application, apart from their name, father's name, mother's name, domicile, and date of birth, they may do so solely during the specified "Correction Period.
    • The Board will, after that, restrict or stop any more changes.
  • Pay the required application fee via debit card/credit card/UPI/QR code/Net banking.
  • Keep the confirmation page and admit card copy with you until the results are declared.

Sample registration form online: –

Sample registration form online

To know the step-by-step process for applying to the WBJEE exam, refer to the video by @learn with Akash

Ques. I forgot to enter the school’s PIN code; what should I do?

Ans. The candidates can correct it during the correction window after the closing of registration dates.

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WBJEE 2026 Registration Fee

The WBJEE registration fee is expected to be the same as the previous years, so it will be different and depend on your gender and category: –

WBJEE 2026 Registration Fee

Source: Official information bulletin

Ques. Whether Reservation/Facilities for the EWS category available?

Ans. Yes, EWS reservation is available in colleges through the WBJEE exam 2026.

Ques. What facilities PwD Candidates can get?

Ans. A Candidate can get a Concession in application fees, Compensatory time and/or Scribe/reader facility.

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WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. In case you don’t fulfill all the eligibility criteria, you will be disqualified if you score well. Please refer to the below to check eligibility: –

WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The academic criteria change according to the course chosen, so students are advised to see the official notification for details.

Source: Official eligibility criteria

Note: - The question paper is set in two languages: English and Bengali. And all the questions, instructions and OMR sheets are provided in both languages.

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

Ans. 40% of a specified disability and above.

Ques. What is “Admin approval required” after re-uploading of the photograph and signature?

Ans. After re-uploading the corrected photo/signature, this revised image is then approved by the Board, which takes about 3 days.

WBJEE Registration 2026: Documents required to apply

Candidates applying for WBJEE 2026 must have the following documents to ensure a smooth application process: -

s.n. Document / Item Purpose Format / Size / Specifications Mandatory? Notes from Bulletin
1 Recent colour photograph (passport size) Uploaded during application JPG/JPEG, 10–200 KB Yes Must be clear, recent (not old/blurry). If rejected by the board via SMS/email, correct within 1 day or admit card won't be issued.
2 Scanned signature Uploaded during application JPG/JPEG, 4–30 KB Yes Must follow guidelines (usually black ink on white paper). Same correction rule as the photo.
3 Valid mobile number For registration + all future SMS/communication — Yes Must be active; board sends OTP/application number/SMS alerts. Wrong number = no communication responsibility on board.
4 Unique valid email ID For registration + all future emails — Yes Must be working; used for confirmation/application number.
5 Photo ID proof number (any one) Entered during registration — Yes Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / 10th admit card / School ID. Number only — no upload. This ID must be carried on exam day.
6 Class 10th details (for DOB proof) Entered manually (date of birth) — Yes DOB cannot be changed later; must match all future documents (mark sheet, certificate).
7 Personal details (name, father's name, mother's name, gender, domicile status) Entered during registration — Yes Cannot be changed after submission under any circumstances (Section 5 & 8.1). Must match exactly with all certificates/mark sheets you will show later.

Sample sign and photo upload user interface on the official website:

Sample sign and photo upload user interface on the official website

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

Ans. If a candidate does not re-upload a corrected photo or signature, the admit card cannot be issued.

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

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

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WBJEE 2026 Form correction window

Candidates are expected to fill out the form with a careful approach, but every year candidates missout improatnt instruction and commit mistakes while filling out the form. WBJEE Board provides the opportunities to rectify such mistakes during the Form correction window.

  • The form correction window will be opened on the official website after the registration dates close.
  • Candidates might have to pay extra fees for availing this facility and any changes made during this window.
  • The fields that can't be changed in the form correction window: -
    • Name of the candidate
    • Mothers name
    • Father name
    • Gender
    • Date of Birth (DoB)

WBJEE 2026 Exam Centres (Zones)

  • The WBJEE board does not list individual exam centres but allocates zones (district/city) wise, which will also be mentioned on the admit card only.
  • Candidates are required to select any three zones for their preference during the application process.
  • For outside West Bengal candidates (outside from west bengal, Assam, Tripura), they can only select the following limited zones: -
    • Salkia/Baily/Uttarpara (Howra)
    • Salt Lake/New town (kolkata)
    • South Kolkata (Ballygunge/Minto Park/Bhowanipore/tollygunge/jadavpur)
    • West Kolkata (Joka/behala/alipore/chetla/khidderpore/budge budge)
    • Asansol (Paschim Bardhaman)
    • Durgapur (Paschim Bardhaman)
    • Karagpur (Paschim Medinipur)
  • To know about all the centres/zones, please refer to the official notification: (click here).

Ques. What are the items I must carry on the examination day?

Ans. Carry the following documents to enter the examination Centre.

  • A hard copy of the admit card of WBJEE-2025.
  • A copy of the colour photograph as it was uploaded during the online application.
  • Any photo identity card in original, such as Aadhaar card/ PAN card/ Passport/ Voter card/ 10th standard admit card/ School-ID card as uploaded during Application.

Ques. My application number was not sent to my mobile number; what should I do?

Ans. Candidate must have a valid mobile number, and he/she must have the mobile in hand during form filling. Also, the network connection should be good, so that the SMS is not missed. Further, you should contact the Help Desk.

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