The WBJEE 2026 Merit List was declared by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) on June 18, 2026, along with individual rank cards available at wbjeeb.nic.in. WBJEEB releases two ranked lists every year: the General Merit Rank (GMR) for engineering and technology admissions and the Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR) for B.Pharm seats.
- Merit List Status: Released. WBJEE 2026 rank cards have been live at wbjeeb.nic.in since June 18, 2026; no separate consolidated public PDF is issued.
- Two Merit Lists: WBJEEB issues a General Merit Rank (GMR) covering B.Tech and B.Arch seats and a Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR) for B.Pharm seats.
- Category Ranks: Students from reserved groups receive an additional category rank (OBC-A, OBC-B, SC, ST, EWS, TFW, PwD) alongside their GMR on the same rank card.
- 2026 Topper: Shaswat Banerjee secured GMR 1 in WBJEE 2026, followed by Souridhha Mondal (GMR 2) and Umang Bhoot (GMR 3).
- Next Step — Counselling Begins June 30, 2026: WBCAP centralised counselling registration opens the very next day; seat allotment is strictly based on GMR order within each category.
- No Public Rank PDF: WBJEEB does not release a consolidated rank list for public download; each student accesses their individual merit rank via the official login portal.
- Tie-Breaking: When two students score equally, the student with higher marks in Mathematics ranks higher; if still tied, Physics marks decide; for a persistent tie, the older student receives the better rank.
Counselling registration opens June 30, 2026 — log in to the official portal at wbjeeb.nic.in right now to confirm your GMR and category rank, then prepare all documents (class 10, class 12, income certificate for reserved categories) ahead of choice filling for engineering and pharmacy seats across West Bengal.
Key Summary
The WBJEE 2026 Merit List is the board-assigned rank order of all qualified students, used solely by WBCAP to determine seat allotment priority in West Bengal engineering and pharmacy colleges.
- Exam Authority: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB), Kolkata.
- Merit Lists Issued: General Merit Rank (GMR) for B.Tech/B.Arch; Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR) for B.Pharm.
- Release Date: June 18, 2026 (rank cards live on wbjeeb.nic.in at 4:00 PM).
- 2026 Topper: Shaswat Banerjee (GMR 1); Souridhha Mondal (GMR 2); Umang Bhoot (GMR 3).
- Counselling: WBCAP registration from June 30, 2026.
- Category Ranks: OBC-A, OBC-B, SC, ST, EWS, TFW, PwD ranks displayed on the rank card alongside GMR.
- Total Exam Marks: 200 marks (Paper I: Physics & Chemistry; Paper II: Mathematics).
What is WBJEE Merit List 2026?
The WBJEE 2026 Merit List is the rank-ordered list of every student who appeared in the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination 2026 and obtained a valid score. WBJEEB assigns each student a unique General Merit Rank (GMR) based solely on raw marks scored across Paper I (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper II (Mathematics) — there is no normalisation, no percentile, and no session-wise adjustment. Your GMR is your exact position on this ranked list and is the only number WBCAP uses to determine which college and branch you can be allotted during counselling.
The merit list differs from the result in one critical respect: the result tells you your marks and whether you passed; the merit list tells you your competitive standing against every other student who appeared. A student who scored 160 out of 200 knows their absolute performance from the result, but the merit list tells them they rank, say, 312th among all qualified students — the number that actually determines admission. WBJEEB does not publish a single downloadable PDF ranking all students; instead, each student accesses their personal merit rank by logging in to the official candidate portal.
Types of WBJEE Merit List 2026
WBJEEB releases two distinct merit lists every year. Students who appear in both Paper I and Paper II appear on the GMR list for engineering seats. Students who sat only Paper I appear on the PMR list for pharmacy seats. Students who appeared in both papers automatically receive both ranks on the same rank card.
| Merit List Type | Full Form | Covers | Papers Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMR | General Merit Rank | B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch in WB engineering and architecture colleges | Paper I (Physics & Chemistry) + Paper II (Mathematics) |
| PMR | Pharmacy Merit Rank | B.Pharm in WB pharmacy colleges | Paper I (Physics & Chemistry) only |
Every student who appeared in Paper I and Paper II automatically receives both a GMR and a PMR, giving them eligibility for both engineering/architecture seats and pharmacy seats during WBCAP counselling. Students who appeared only in Paper I receive only a PMR and may compete only for pharmacy seats.
WBJEE Merit List Important Dates 2026
The table below lists every key event in the WBJEE 2026 merit list and counselling calendar. Upcoming events are shown first in the order they will occur; past events follow in the order they happened.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| WBCAP Counselling Registration Opens | June 30, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Choice Filling for WBCAP Round 1 | Expected July 2026 | Upcoming |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment (WBCAP) | Expected August 2026 | Upcoming |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment (WBCAP) | Expected August–September 2026 | Upcoming |
| Round 3 / Mop-Up Seat Allotment | Expected September 2026 | Upcoming |
| Document Verification & College Reporting | Expected September–October 2026 | Upcoming |
| WBJEE 2026 Examination | April 2026 | Over |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | May 2026 | Over |
| Final Answer Key Released | June 2026 | Over |
| WBJEE 2026 Result & Rank Card (Merit List) Declared | June 18, 2026 | Over |
Category-wise WBJEE Merit List 2026
The WBJEE 2026 rank card displays your General Merit Rank (GMR) alongside a separate category rank if you registered under a reserved category. Both ranks appear on one document accessible via the candidate login portal. WBJEEB does not publish standalone category-wise rank PDFs for public download. The category rank is used during WBCAP counselling to fill reserved-category seats, which are distributed on top of the open-merit GMR competition.
| Category | Certificate Required | Approximate Seat Reservation (WB State Policy) | Rank Shown on Rank Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) | None | Open merit (no reservation) | GMR only |
| OBC-A | WB State OBC-A certificate | 10% | GMR + OBC-A category rank |
| OBC-B | WB State OBC-B certificate | 7% | GMR + OBC-B category rank |
| SC | WB SC certificate | 22% | GMR + SC category rank |
| ST | WB ST certificate | 6% | GMR + ST category rank |
| EWS | WB EWS income certificate (family income ≤8 LPA) | 10% | GMR + EWS category rank |
| TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) | WB family income ≤2.5 LPA certificate | Per-college quota | GMR + TFW category rank |
| PwD (Person with Disability) | Disability certificate (≥40% benchmark disability) | 5% horizontal reservation | GMR + PwD category rank |
Note: All category certificates must be issued by a competent authority in West Bengal. Central-government OBC-NCL certificates are not accepted for WBJEE OBC-A or OBC-B reserved seats. Students who claimed a reservation at registration must verify their certificate is West-Bengal-state-issued before reporting for document verification at their allotted college.
How to Check WBJEE Merit List 2026
The steps below walk you through accessing your GMR, PMR, and category rank on the official WBJEE portal. Keep your application number and password ready before you start.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit the official WBJEE portal: wbjeeb.nic.in. |
| Step 2 | Click on the “WBJEE 2026” tab and then select the result or rank card link from the candidate activity section. |
| Step 3 | Enter your application number and password. If you forgot your password, use your date of birth in DD-MM-YYYY format to reset it. |
| Step 4 | Click “Login.” Your rank card will appear on screen showing your marks in each paper, your GMR, your PMR, and your category rank if applicable. |
| Step 5 | Note all three values: GMR (for engineering/architecture seats), PMR (for pharmacy seats), and category rank if you belong to a reserved group. |
| Step 6 | Download and save the rank card as a PDF. Keep it ready for WBCAP counselling registration opening June 30, 2026 — you will need your GMR to fill college and branch choices. |
WBJEE Cutoff 2026
The WBJEE 2026 counselling cutoff is expressed as opening and closing GMR ranks per college, course, and category. WBJEEB publishes these cutoffs after each WBCAP counselling round; 2026 round-wise cutoffs will be available from August 2026 onwards. WBJEEB does not announce a single qualifying cutoff score — the effective cutoff is simply the closing GMR at which the last seat in a given college, branch, and category was filled during that round. The table below provides indicative closing ranks from WBJEE 2025 Round 2 as a reference for planning your WBCAP 2026 choices.
| College | Branch | General Closing GMR (2025 Round 2) | OBC-A Closing GMR (2025 Round 2) | SC Closing GMR (2025 Round 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University | Computer Science & Engineering | ~120 | ~250 | ~900 |
| Jadavpur University | Electronics & Communication Engineering | ~400 | ~650 | ~1,800 |
| IIEST Shibpur | Computer Science & Engineering | ~500 | ~800 | ~2,500 |
| IIEST Shibpur | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | ~800 | ~1,200 | ~4,000 |
| IIEST Shibpur | Civil Engineering | ~2,500 | ~4,000 | ~9,000 |
| Govt. College of Engineering & Leather Technology | Leather Technology | ~8,000 | ~12,000 | ~25,000 |
| Self-financed colleges (various) | CSE / ECE | ~15,000–80,000 | — | — |
Note: All figures above are approximate, drawn from WBJEE 2025 Round 2 results. Official WBJEE 2026 cutoffs will be published after each WBCAP 2026 counselling round and updated accordingly.
How Many Marks are Required for a Good Rank in WBJEE 2026?
The table below maps marks ranges to approximate GMR bands for WBJEE 2026. Because WBJEEB applies no normalisation, a raw score maps directly to a rank, making these benchmarks more reliable than in exams that use percentile systems. Even a 2–3 mark difference in the 150–185 range can shift your GMR by 50–200 positions, so accuracy matters at the top of the scale.
| Marks Scored (out of 200) | Approximate GMR Range (2026) | Likely Admission Prospects |
|---|---|---|
| 185–200 | 1–50 | Jadavpur University CSE, all top branches within reach |
| 170–184 | 51–200 | Most JU branches, IIEST Shibpur CSE |
| 150–169 | 201–600 | IIEST Shibpur CSE and core branches, select JU non-CS seats |
| 130–149 | 601–2,000 | Government engineering colleges, good IIEST Shibpur branches |
| 100–129 | 2,001–10,000 | Most government colleges, better self-financed institutions |
| 70–99 | 10,001–30,000 | Self-financed engineering colleges in West Bengal |
| Below 70 | 30,001+ | Limited options; private institutions with available seats |
WBJEE Merit List 2025
The WBJEE 2025 merit list was declared by WBJEEB in June 2025, with rank cards released at wbjeeb.nic.in using the same GMR and PMR structure. The 2025 merit list served as the basis for WBCAP 2025 counselling. General category GMR ranks ranged from 1 to approximately 1,412,739 in WBJEE 2025, reflecting a slight increase in the number of qualified students compared to 2024 and making 2025 the more competitive of the two preceding cycles.
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| WBJEE 2025 Examination | April 27, 2025 |
| WBJEE 2025 Result & Merit List Declared | June 2025 |
| WBCAP 2025 Counselling Registration | June 2025 |
| WBJEE 2025 Round 2 Cutoff Released | September 10, 2025 |
Jadavpur University CSE closed at approximately GMR 120 in Round 2 of WBCAP 2025 for the General category, while the SC category closing rank at JU CSE was approximately 900 in the same round — a gap that illustrates the significant advantage category reservation provides in the most competitive WBJEE admission stakes. WBJEE 2026 aspirants use the 2025 Round 2 data as their primary planning benchmark, pending the release of 2026 cutoffs after counselling.
WBJEE Previous Year Merit List (2023–2024)
WBJEEB has followed the same GMR and PMR merit list structure in every recent cycle. The tables below cover the WBJEE 2024 and 2023 cycles as historical reference. In each year, merit lists were accessible only via the official candidate portal; no consolidated public rank PDF was issued.
WBJEE Merit List 2024
The WBJEE 2024 merit list was declared in June 2024. WBCAP 2024 counselling used GMR order for seat allotment across all participating West Bengal engineering colleges. General category ranks ranged from 1 to approximately 1,381,931 in WBJEE 2024 — slightly fewer qualified students than in 2025, which saw higher competition across both the GMR and PMR lists.
| Event | Date (2024) |
|---|---|
| WBJEE 2024 Examination | April 28, 2024 |
| WBJEE 2024 Result & Merit List Declared | June 2024 |
| WBCAP 2024 Counselling | July–September 2024 |
WBJEE Merit List 2023
The WBJEE 2023 merit list was published in June 2023 after the exam was held in April 2023. The 2023 cycle ran a full three-round WBCAP counselling structure that has continued unchanged in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Merit list access in 2023 was exclusively through the official portal login; WBJEEB has not released a consolidated public rank PDF in any year.
| Event | Date (2023) |
|---|---|
| WBJEE 2023 Examination | April 30, 2023 |
| WBJEE 2023 Result & Merit List Declared | June 2023 |
| WBCAP 2023 Counselling | July–September 2023 |
WBJEE Good Score 2026
A “good score” in WBJEE 2026 is defined by your target college and branch, not by any single universal threshold. Because WBJEE uses raw scores with no normalisation, your marks directly determine your GMR, making score-to-college mapping more straightforward than in percentile-based systems.
- For Jadavpur University CSE (the highest-demand seat in all of WBJEE): Treat 175+ marks as the safe minimum. Scores below 170 carry a real risk of missing JU CSE across all three WBCAP rounds for General category students; SC students may compete from approximately SC category rank 900.
- For IIEST Shibpur CSE: Scores of 150–170 marks typically produce a GMR in the 200–600 range, which has historically been sufficient for IIEST Shibpur CSE in most counselling rounds.
- For Government Engineering Colleges (GECs) in West Bengal: Scores of 100–130 marks typically yield a GMR of 2,000–10,000, which covers most government college branches across West Bengal.
- For self-financed colleges: Scores between 60 and 100 marks (GMR roughly 10,000–50,000) provide access to most self-financed engineering institutions participating in WBCAP.
- WBJEE 2026 Topper Shaswat Banerjee (GMR 1) set the top of the 2026 merit list. In recent years, the GMR 1 score has typically been 195 marks or above out of 200.
- Category reservation meaningfully expands options: An SC student with a GMR of 9,000 may hold an SC category rank near 1,700, opening branches at government colleges that would be out of reach in open-merit competition at that GMR level.
Is 150 Marks a Good Score in WBJEE 2026?
Yes, 150 marks out of 200 in WBJEE 2026 is a competitive score, placing you in an approximate GMR range of 201 to 600. This band is sufficient for IIEST Shibpur CSE and most branches at leading government engineering colleges in West Bengal. However, 150 marks falls below the typical safe-minimum of 175 marks required for Jadavpur University CSE, so JU CSE remains unlikely for General category students at this score.
Students who scored around 150 marks have solid choices across West Bengal: JU non-CSE branches such as Electrical Engineering become realistic options depending on the exact GMR; IIEST Shibpur CSE is achievable; and government colleges across the state remain comfortably within reach.
Admission Possibilities with 150 Marks in WBJEE 2026
| College | Branch | Admission Possibility at 150 Marks (General Category) |
|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University | Computer Science & Engineering | Unlikely — typical closing rank ~120 in 2025 |
| Jadavpur University | Electrical Engineering | Possible — closing rank in the 500–700 range in 2025 |
| IIEST Shibpur | Computer Science & Engineering | Likely — closing rank ~500 in 2025 |
| IIEST Shibpur | Civil / Mechanical Engineering | Comfortable — closing ranks typically in the 1,500–2,500 range |
| Government Engineering Colleges (GEC Kalyani, etc.) | Most branches | Comfortable — well within the GMR band for all GEC branches |
| Self-financed colleges | All branches | Comfortable — all seats accessible at this GMR |
Note: Closing ranks are based on WBJEE 2025 Round 2 data and are indicative only. WBJEE 2026 official closing ranks will be available after WBCAP 2026 counselling concludes.
WBJEE Marks vs Rank 2026
WBJEE 2026 uses a direct raw-score-to-rank system. Your combined marks in Paper I (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper II (Mathematics) out of 200 determine your GMR with no normalisation and no session adjustment. This makes WBJEE one of the few major engineering entrance exams where marks-to-rank prediction is highly reliable year on year.
- No percentile, no normalisation: Unlike JEE Main, WBJEE does not normalise scores across sessions. One raw-to-rank computation, based on a single exam date, applies to all students equally.
- Negative marking applies: Category 1 (single-correct MCQ) and Category 2 questions carry a 0.25 mark deduction per wrong answer. Category 3 of Paper II (multiple-correct MCQ) has no negative marking, making it a scoring opportunity for students who identify all correct options.
- Small mark differences matter at the top: A 2–3 mark difference in the 150–185 range can shift your GMR by 50–200 positions, which may mean the difference between IIEST Shibpur CSE and JU non-core branches.
- Category rank is derived from GMR: Your category rank counts only students in your specific category who scored higher total marks than you; it is not a separate exam-score calculation.
| Marks (out of 200) | Approximate GMR Range (2026) | Approximate Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 185–200 | 1–50 | 99.99%+ |
| 170–184 | 51–200 | 99.98%+ |
| 155–169 | 201–600 | 99.95%+ |
| 140–154 | 601–2,000 | 99.85%+ |
| 120–139 | 2,001–8,000 | 99.4%+ |
| 100–119 | 8,001–20,000 | 98.5%+ |
| 80–99 | 20,001–50,000 | 96%+ |
| 60–79 | 50,001–1,00,000 | 92%+ |
| Below 60 | 1,00,001+ | Below 92% |
GMR ranges are estimates based on declared WBJEE 2026 rank card data and 2025 trend analysis. Your actual GMR may vary by 10–20% from these estimates depending on the score distribution across the full student pool.
FAQs on WBJEE Merit List 2026
Ques: What is the WBJEE 2026 merit list and how is it different from the result?
Ans: The WBJEE 2026 result tells you your marks in Paper I and Paper II and whether you qualified. The merit list is the complete rank-ordered list of all qualified students; your GMR or PMR position on that list is what drives seat allotment in WBCAP counselling. A score of 160 marks tells you how you performed in absolute terms; a GMR of 312 tells you that 311 students scored higher than you and that your counselling priority is 312th — the number that actually determines which college and branch you are offered.
Ques: When was the WBJEE 2026 merit list declared?
Ans: WBJEEB declared the WBJEE 2026 merit list alongside the rank cards on June 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the official portal wbjeeb.nic.in. All qualified students have had access to their GMR, PMR, and category rank for over ten days as of today, June 29, 2026. Counselling registration opens the very next day, June 30, 2026.
Ques: How can I check my WBJEE 2026 merit rank / rank card?
Ans: Visit wbjeeb.nic.in, navigate to the WBJEE 2026 candidate activity section, click the rank card link, and log in with your application number and password. Your rank card shows your marks in each paper, your GMR, your PMR, and your category rank if you registered under a reserved category. Download the rank card as a PDF and keep it ready for WBCAP counselling registration opening June 30, 2026.
Ques: What is GMR and PMR in WBJEE 2026?
Ans: GMR stands for General Merit Rank and is the rank used for admission to B.Tech, B.E., and B.Arch seats in West Bengal engineering colleges. PMR stands for Pharmacy Merit Rank and is used for B.Pharm admissions. Students who appeared in both Paper I (Physics & Chemistry) and Paper II (Mathematics) receive both a GMR and a PMR on the same rank card. Students who appeared only in Paper I receive only a PMR and may compete for pharmacy seats only.
Ques: What are the WBJEE 2026 tie-breaking rules when two students score the same marks?
Ans: When two or more students score identical total marks in WBJEE 2026, WBJEEB applies the following tie-breaking criteria in order until the tie is resolved:
| Tie-Breaking Order | Criterion Applied |
|---|---|
| 1st | Higher marks in Mathematics (Paper II) |
| 2nd | Higher marks in Physics (Paper I) |
| 3rd | Higher marks in Chemistry (Paper I) |
| 4th | Higher ratio of correct answers to incorrect answers across all papers |
| 5th | Age: the older student receives the better (lower number) rank |
The age rule is the most frequently misunderstood tie-breaker in WBJEE — unlike most competitive exams that favour the younger student, WBJEE explicitly awards the higher rank to the older student when all other criteria are exhausted.
Ques: Will I receive a category rank alongside my GMR in WBJEE 2026?
Ans: Yes. If you registered under a reserved category (OBC-A, OBC-B, SC, ST, EWS, TFW, or PwD), your rank card shows both your GMR and your category rank. Your category rank is your position among all students in your specific category who appeared and scored. This category rank is used during WBCAP counselling to fill reserved seats; your GMR is used for open-merit seat competition. Both ranks appear together on the same downloadable rank card.
Ques: Is the WBJEE 2026 merit list available as a PDF listing all students?
Ans: No. WBJEEB does not publish a consolidated merit list PDF that lists all ranked students for public download. This policy is consistent across every year and is designed to protect individual student privacy. Each student can download only their own rank card (showing their personal GMR, PMR, and category rank) by logging into the official portal with their application number and password. There is no public file that lists every student alongside their rank.
Ques: How is the WBJEE 2026 merit rank calculated?
Ans: WBJEE 2026 merit rank (GMR) is calculated by adding your raw scores in Paper I (Physics & Chemistry) and Paper II (Mathematics) and ranking all students from highest to lowest combined total. WBJEE applies absolutely no normalisation — there are no percentile calculations or session adjustments, unlike JEE Main. Negative marking applies: one-fourth of a mark is deducted per wrong answer in Category 1 and Category 2 questions; Category 3 questions in Paper II carry no negative marking.
Ques: When does WBCAP counselling start for WBJEE 2026 qualified students?
Ans: WBCAP (West Bengal Common Admission Process) counselling registration for WBJEE 2026 opens on June 30, 2026 — one day from today. The detailed counselling schedule including choice filling dates, seat allotment round dates, and document verification timelines will be published on the official portal alongside the registration notice. Seat allotment is strictly based on GMR order for engineering/architecture seats and PMR order for pharmacy seats, within each respective category.
Ques: What documents do I need for WBCAP 2026 counselling after checking the merit list?
Ans: Keep the following documents ready for WBCAP 2026 counselling registration and document verification at your allotted college:
- WBJEE 2026 rank card (downloaded from wbjeeb.nic.in)
- Class 10 marksheet and passing certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Class 12 marksheet showing Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics scores
- Category certificate for OBC-A, OBC-B, SC, ST, EWS, TFW, or PwD issued by a West Bengal competent authority (required only if claiming reservation)
- Domicile or residential proof for West Bengal domicile seat quota
- Passport-size photographs
- Aadhaar card or any valid government-issued photo identity
All category certificates must be original documents issued by competent West Bengal state authorities. Central government OBC-NCL certificates are not valid for WBJEE reserved category seats.
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