WBJEEB is expected to release the WBJEE 2026 cutoff after each round of counselling on its official website @wbjeeb.nic.in, likely in August 2026.
- The cutoff is released in the form of opening and closing ranks for various colleges, branches and categories.
- Based on previous year trends, candidates need a rank under 260 to get CSE at Jadavpur University.
- For CSE at University of Calcutta, a rank between 900 and 1,150 is needed for Home State General category students.
- The Other State quota closing rank can be more competitive than Home State, expected to reach 90 for JU CSE.
- Candidates aiming for a rank under 500 in WBJEE 2026 may need to score marks around 150 marks.
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WBJEE Cutoff 2026: Important Dates
The WBJEE 2026 cutoff will be released after the result and counselling schedule are announced. The table below lists upcoming and past events — upcoming events appear first, followed by completed ones.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| WBJEE 2026 Result Declaration | By 4th week of June 2026 | Upcoming |
| Counselling Round 1 Registration | July 2026 | Upcoming |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment and Cutoff | August 2026 | Upcoming |
| Counselling Round 2 Registration | August 2026 | Upcoming |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment and Cutoff | September 2026 | Upcoming |
| Mop-Up Round | September – October 2026 | Upcoming |
| WBJEE 2026 Registration Opens | March 10, 2026 | Over |
| WBJEE 2026 Registration Closes | April 8, 2026 | Over |
| Form Correction Window | April 10 – 12, 2026 | Over |
| WBJEE 2026 Exam Date | May 24, 2026 | Over |
| OMR Sheet and Response Sheet Release | Released | Over |
Factors Affecting WBJEE 2026 Cutoff
The WBJEE 2026 cutoff will depend on several factors. Knowing these helps you set a realistic rank target before counselling begins.
- Number of applicants: Around 1.4 lakh students appeared for WBJEE 2025. Any rise in 2026 will increase competition and tighten the cutoff at top colleges.
- Exam difficulty: A tougher paper lowers scores across the board. This spreads students over a wider rank range, which can widen cutoffs at mid-tier colleges.
- Total seat availability: WBJEEB adjusts seats at affiliated colleges each year. More seats in a branch directly widen the closing rank for that branch.
- Category-wise reservations: West Bengal reserves seats for OBC-A, OBC-B, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and TFW categories. Closing ranks differ widely across categories based on reserved seat count.
- Home State vs Other State quota: Home State students fill the majority of seats. The Other State quota has very few seats, so only very high scorers secure admission through it.
- Course popularity: CSE, IT, and AI-related branches attract the most applicants. Their cutoffs stay tight. Civil and Chemical Engineering see relatively higher closing ranks.
- Previous year trends: Students use last year’s closing ranks to shortlist colleges. Heavy demand for a college pushes competition higher and tightens the next year’s cutoff.
WBJEE 2026 Cutoff: Home State vs Other State Quota
WBJEE seats split into two quotas, Home State (HS) for West Bengal domicile students and Other State (OS) for students from other states.
- The OS quota has far fewer seats and candidates need much lower ranks to get in through it.
- The Home State quota has many seats, leading to relaxed cutoffs.
- HS quota students are expected to have a cutoff of 200-260 ranks for CSE at JU.
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If you are from outside West Bengal, you need a rank well below 100 to get CSE at Jadavpur University through the OS quota.
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For CSE at HIT, HS candidates may need a rank between 4,800 and 6,500 in WBJEE 2026.
| College | Course | HS General – Expected Closing Rank | OS General – Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University | CSE | 200 – 260 | 70 – 90 |
| Jadavpur University | ECE / ETCE | 380 – 520 | 130 – 200 |
| University of Calcutta | CSE | 900 – 1,150 | 350 – 550 |
| Heritage Institute of Technology | CSE | 4,800 – 6,500 | – |
WBJEE 2026 Category-Wise Expected Cutoff
WBJEEB releases separate closing ranks for each category after every counselling round.
The table below shows expected closing ranks for CSE at Jadavpur University for each category in 2026, based on 2025 trends:
- General is the most competitive category; wirh an expected closing rank of 200–260.
- EWS may have Slight relaxation compared to General; likely 250–380.
- OBC-A can have a moderate cutoff advantage; expected 300–420.
- OBC-B is expected to have more relaxed cutoff than OBC-A; around 400–560.
- SC candidates will enjoy a rank relaxation; likely 1,000–1,500.
- ST candidates are expected to have the lowest cutoff which is expected around 2,000–3,000.
| Category | Expected Closing Rank (HS) |
|---|---|
| General | 200 – 260 |
| OBC-A | 300 – 420 |
| OBC-B | 400 – 560 |
| SC | 1,000 – 1,500 |
| ST | 2,000 – 3,000 |
| EWS | 250 – 380 |
| PwD | 500 – 800 |
WBJEE 2026 Cutoff for Top Colleges
West Bengal has several universities, state technical colleges, and private institutions.
The table below shows expected closing ranks for some of the popular courses at top colleges, based on WBJEE 2025 counselling data:
| College | Course | General (HS) – Expected Closing Rank | SC (HS) – Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University | CSE | 200 – 260 | 1,000 – 1,500 |
| Jadavpur University | ECE / ETCE | 380 – 520 | 1,500 – 2,500 |
| Jadavpur University | Electrical Engineering | 550 – 750 | 2,000 – 3,500 |
| University of Calcutta | CSE | 900 – 1,150 | 3,000 – 5,000 |
| MAKAUT-affiliated State Colleges | CSE | 3,200 – 4,500 | 10,000 – 18,000 |
| Heritage Institute of Technology | CSE | 4,800 – 6,200 | 15,000 – 25,000 |
| Heritage Institute of Technology | AI and Machine Learning | 5,500 – 7,000 | 18,000 – 28,000 |
WBJEE 2026 Branch-Wise Expected Cutoff
CSE, IT, and AI-related branches attract the most students and have the tightest closing ranks.
The table below shows the expected cutoffs for some top branches at different tier colleges for Home State General category students:
| Branch | Tier-1 Colleges (e.g. JU) | Tier-2 Colleges (e.g. IIEST) | Tier-3 Private College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 200 – 260 | 850 – 1,100 | 25,000 – 60,000 |
| Information Technology | 300 – 450 | 1,000 – 1,400 | 30,000 – 70,000 |
| AI / Data Science / ML | - | - | 5,000 – 15,000 |
| Electronics & Communication | 380 – 520 | 1,100 – 1,500 | 35,000 – 80,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | 550 – 750 | 1,800 – 2,500 | 40,000 – 90,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 700 – 1,000 | 1,800 – 2,500 | 50,000 – 1,00,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,000 – 1,500 | 3,000 – 5,000 | 60,000 – 1,40,000 |
| B.Pharm | 2,000 – 3,500 | 5,000 – 10,000 | 50,000 – 80,000 |
WBJEE 2026 Marks vs Rank
Marks vs Rank gives a fair estimate of where you stand in the merit list. The actual rank depends on the total marks scored and the relative performance of all candidates.
Based on past trends, here is the expected marks vs rank table for WBJEE 2026:
- For top branches at Jadavpur University, you need 160 to 179 marks in the General category.
- For mid-tier branches at Heritage Institute, around 90 to 110 marks can fetch a decent seat.
- The marks vs rank pattern shifts slightly each year based on paper difficulty.
- In years when the paper is tougher, the same rank may be reached with fewer marks.
| Marks | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 180 - 200 | 1 - 100 |
| 160 - 179 | 101 - 500 |
| 140 - 159 | 501 - 1,500 |
| 120 - 139 | 1,501 - 3,500 |
| 100 - 119 | 3,501 - 7,000 |
| 80 - 99 | 7,001 - 15,000 |
| 60 - 79 | 15,001 - 30,000 |
| 40 - 59 | 30,001 - 60,000 |
| Below 40 | Above 60,000 |
Ques. How many marks do I need in WBJEE 2026 to get into a top government college?
Ans. You need around 150 – 165 marks for a rank under 1,000. That range gives you a strong chance at IIEST Shibpur or Calcutta University for CSE (Home State, General category). For Jadavpur University CSE, aim for 170 marks or above.
WBJEE Previous Year Cutoff Trends (2021–2025)
Five years of WBJEE data show how closing ranks move across college tiers. The table covers Round 2 closing ranks for Home State General category students at four key colleges:
- JU CSE saw its lowest closing rank in 2023 at 130. By 2025 it widened to 238 — a shift of 108 ranks.
- Heritage HIT CSE moved within a 406-rank band, from 5,500 to 5,906, showing very stable mid-tier demand.
| Year | JU – CSE | JU – EE | Heritage HIT – CSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 238 | 451 | 5,906 |
| 2024 | 136 | 400 | 5,800 |
| 2023 | 130 | 380 | 5,500 |
| 2022 | 136 | 400 | 5,600 |
| 2021 | 150 | 420 | 5,900 |
Ques. Has the WBJEE cutoff at Jadavpur University been getting tougher every year?
Ans. Not in a straight line. JU CSE closing rank tightened from 150 (2021) to 130 (2023) — a 20-rank shift. It then widened to 238 in 2025, a change of 108 ranks from the 2023 low. A widening closing rank means more students can enter, not fewer. The direction can reverse based on exam difficulty and the candidate pool each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When will the WBJEE 2026 cutoff be released?
Ans. The WBJEE 2026 cutoff will be released in August 2026 (Round 1) and September 2026 (Round 2). WBJEEB publishes opening and closing ranks as a PDF on wbjeeb.nic.in after each seat allotment. Check the official website for confirmed dates once the result is out.
Ques. What is the minimum score to qualify for WBJEE 2026 counselling?
Ans. You need at least 45% marks — 90 out of 200 — to be eligible for WBJEE counselling in the General category. Reserved category students may have a relaxed minimum. Scoring above the minimum only means you can join counselling; your GMR rank decides which college you get.
Ques. What rank do I need for Jadavpur University CSE in WBJEE 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, a rank under 260 (Home State, General category) is typically needed for JU CSE. For the Other State quota, the closing rank is usually under 90. These figures may shift slightly in 2026 based on exam difficulty and the number of applicants.
Ques. Is WBJEE cutoff only for engineering admissions?
Ans. No. WBJEE cutoff covers B.Tech and B.Arch (through the GMR list) and B.Pharm (through the PMR list). Both types of admissions are managed by WBJEEB through the same counselling process on wbjeeb.nic.in.
Ques. Does the WBJEE closing rank change between Round 1 and Round 2?
Ans. Yes. Round 2 closing ranks at mid-tier colleges often widen slightly. This happens because top-ranked students upgrade to better colleges, freeing earlier seats. At JU and IIEST, the gap between Round 1 and Round 2 closing ranks is small — typically within 30 – 50 ranks.
Ques. What is the difference between the Home State and Other State quota in WBJEE?
Ans. Home State quota seats are for West Bengal domicile students and form most of the available seats. Other State quota has a much smaller pool for students from other states. Because OS seats are fewer, the closing rank there is much lower — you need a better rank to get the same college.
Ques. Which categories are covered in the WBJEE 2026 cutoff?
Ans. WBJEE cutoff covers General, OBC-A, OBC-B, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) categories. Each category has a separate opening and closing rank for every college and course combination in each counselling round.
Ques. How many marks do I need for a rank under 1,000 in WBJEE 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 GMR data, you need around 150 – 165 marks out of 200 for a rank under 1,000. This rank range gives you a strong chance at IIEST Shibpur and Calcutta University for CSE or ECE in the Home State General category.
Ques. Where can I download the official WBJEE 2026 cutoff PDF?
Ans. The official WBJEE 2026 cutoff PDF will be on wbjeeb.nic.in after each counselling round. Go to the counselling section of the website. Download the opening and closing rank PDF for the relevant round. No login is needed to access it.
Ques. Do private colleges in West Bengal have a higher closing rank than Jadavpur University?
Ans. Yes. Private colleges fill seats at much higher closing ranks. Heritage HIT CSE closed at rank 5,906 in 2025 — around 5,668 ranks higher than JU CSE. A higher closing rank means more students are eligible, so it is easier to get a seat at private colleges.
Ques. What is the Mop-Up Round in WBJEE counselling and who should apply?
Ans. The Mop-Up Round fills seats left vacant after Round 1 and Round 2. It mainly benefits students with ranks above 10,000. If you did not get a seat in earlier rounds, the Mop-Up Round gives you one more chance to secure admission at a participating college.
Ques. Will the WBJEE 2026 cutoff be higher or lower than 2025?
Ans. Five-year trends show JU CSE closing rank shifts within a range of 20 – 100 ranks year to year. If the 2026 paper is tougher, fewer students will score high — this could widen the closing rank slightly at top colleges. Target a rank under 200 (Home State, General) to be safe for JU CSE.
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