WBJEE Merit List 2025 will be released by June 6, 2025 (Expected). It will contain the roll number and names of the candidates eligible for WBJEE Counselling. Candidates will be able to download the WBJEE 2025 Merit List by logging in using their WBJEE application number and password.
WBJEE 2025 Merit List is released in two parts:
- General Merit List Rank for Engineering/Architecture course- GMR includes candidates who appeared in both Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics Chemistry) exam
- Pharmacy Merit List Rank for Pharmacy courses- PMR comprises candidates who appeared only for Paper 2 (Physics + Chemistry).
Candidates need to achieve rank below 1000 and score between the range of 180 - 200 to secure admission in the top universities. These top colleges include Jadavpur University, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) and the Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM).
According to the WBJEE exam previous year data, the expected closing ranks for CSE programs in the Open category is 1 - 150 for admissions in top colleges such as Jadavpur University whereas a rank below 800 is required for SC/ST candidates to get admitted.
Related Links:
- WBJEE 2025 Merit List Dates
- What is the WBJEE 2025 Merit List?
- What is the WBJEE 2025 Tie Breaking Criteria?
- How is the WBJEE 2025 rank calculated?
- How is the WBJEE 2025 score calculated?
- WBJEE 2025 Marks vs Rank
- WBJEE 2025 Expected Cutoff
- Top 5 WBJEE 2025 Accepting Colleges
- WBJEE 2024 Merit List
- Frequently Asked Questions
WBJEE 2025 Merit List Dates
The WBJEE 2025 Merit List will be released on June 6, 2025 along with the WBJEE 2025 result. The candidates can refer to the table below for the WBJEE 2025 Merit List tentative dates:
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| WBJEE 2025 Exam Date | April 27, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | June 6, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Merit List Publication | June 6, 2025 |
| Counselling Registration Begins | July 2025 |
What is the WBJEE 2025 Merit List?
The WBJEE 2025 Merit List is prepared separately for Engineering/Architecture called GMR and for Pharmacy which is called PMR.
General Merit Rank List (GMR)
- GMR is the main rank list used for admission in the Engineering and Architecture courses in colleges across West Bengal.
- It includes candidates who appeared in Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics + Chemistry) of the WBJEE 2025 exam.
- The total score calculated is out 200 to calculate the candidate’s WBJEE 2025 rank.
Pharmacy Merit Rank List (PMR)
- PMR is the primary rank used for admissions in the Pharmacy courses across universities in West Bengal.
- PMR only includes candidates who appeared in Paper 2 (Physics + Chemistry) of the WBJEE 2025 exam. The total score is out of 100 to calculate the rank.
What is the WBJEE 2025 Tie Breaking Criteria?
In the WBJEE 2025 exam, if two or more candidates gat the same score, the tie breaking criteria is applied to determine who will be first in the merit list.
According to the tie breaking criteria:
- The candidates with fewer negative marks in the individual subjects (Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics) are placed higher in the WBJEE 2025 Merit List.
- If this criteria doesn’t work then the age of the candidate’s is taken into consideration. Older candidates will be ranked higher.
The detailed Tie Breaking Criteria is as follows:
| Tie-Breaking Basis | Description |
|---|---|
| Higher Marks in Mathematics | The candidate who scores higher in the Mathematics paper will be given a better rank. |
| Higher Marks in Physics | If the tie remains, the candidate with higher marks in the Physics paper will be ranked higher. |
| Higher Total in 2-Mark Questions (Maths + Physics) | If still tied, the candidate with a higher total score in only the 2-mark questions of Mathematics and Physics will be preferred. |
| Fewer Negative Marks in 2-Mark Questions (All Subjects) | Candidate with fewer total negative marks in 2-mark questions across all subjects will be ranked higher. |
| Fewer Negative Marks in All Questions | If the tie persists, the candidate with the least number of wrong answers across all questions will be preferred. |
| Older Candidate (By Date of Birth) | As a last resort, the older candidate (by date of birth) will be awarded the higher rank. |
How is the WBJEE 2025 rank calculated?
The WBJEE rank is based on the candidate’s performance in the WBJEE 2025 exam. It includes the raw marks in both Paper I (Mathematics) and Paper II (Physics and Chemistry).
There are two types of rank in the WBJEE 2025 exam:
| Rank Type | Description |
|---|---|
| GMR (General Merit Rank) | Based on total marks in Paper 1 (Maths) + Paper 2 (Physics + Chemistry) |
| PMR (Pharmacy Merit Rank) | Based on only Paper 2 (Physics + Chemistry) for Pharmacy (except JU) |
WBJEE 2025 GMR Evaluation
To evaluate the General Merit Rank, the raw scores need to be calculated first. Raw marks are the sum total of Paper I and Paper II.
Mathematics scores (out of 100) + Physics + Chemistry scores (out of 100).
Once the scores are calculated, the candidates are sorted in a descending order based on their total scores. If two or more candidates score the same, tie breaking criteria is applied. The final sorted list becomes the WBJEE General Merit List.
WBJEE 2025 PMR Calculation
PMR is used for admission in the Pharmacy courses except for Jadavpur University which uses GMR even for Pharmacy program admissions.
It includes raw scores of Paper 2 (Physics + Chemistry)
Physics marks (out of 50) + Chemistry marks (out of 50)
Example:
Physics total marks = 40
Chemistry total marks = 45
Total Paper 2 score = 40 + 45
Total Paper 2 scores = 85 marks
Candidate’s PMR will be based on 85 marks
How is the WBJEE 2025 score calculated?
The WBJEE 2025 raw scores are calculated using the following formula:
For each paper:
Correct Answer = +1 (mathematics) and +2 (Physics and Chemistry)
Incorrect Answers = -0.25 (Mathematics) and -0.5 (Physics and Chemistry)
For Example:
Your total correct answers were 60 and incorrect answers were 5.
Then,
Raw Score = (60) - (5 x 0.25)
Raw Score = 58.75
Your Mathematics score is 58.75 out of 75.
Total WBJEE 2025 score
WBJEE 2025 Marks vs Rank
Before the WBJEE 2025 Merit List is released, the WBJEE 2025 appearing candidates can get an idea of the rank they can achieve with their WBJEE 2025 exam scores. Each candidate can fall into one of the following categories based on their rank and scores.
Top Scorers: A score above 190 and a rank in the range of 1 - 60 is achieved by a very few candidates. The candidates who are in this rank range can secure admission in the top colleges across West Bengal such as Jadavpur University or IEM in the most popular courses like CSE.
Mid Range Scorers: A score of 130 - 150 is considered an average score. Candidates scoring in this range achieve a rank between 250 - 500. These candidates can aim for colleges such as Kalyani Government Engineering College.
Low Scorers: A score below 50 and a rank exceeding 25000 is considered low in WBJEE 2025 exam. These candidates can apply to universities like Asansol Engineering College and JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani.
| Marks Range (out of 200) | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 191–200 | 1–60 |
| 180–190 | 100–150 |
| 150–179 | 150–200 |
| 130–150 | 250–500 |
| 100–130 | 1,000–2,000 |
| 90–100 | 2,000–4,000 |
| 80–90 | 4,000–8,000 |
| 70–80 | 8,000–15,000 |
| 60–70 | 15,000–25,000 |
| 50–60 | 25,000–50,000 |
| Below 50 | Above 50,000 |
WBJEE 2025 Expected Cutoff
The WBJEE 2025 cutoff is expected to be released with the result tentatively in June 2025. According to previous year data, closing ranks for CSE programs in the Open category is 1 - 150 to get you admissions in top colleges such as Jadavpur University while a rank below 800 is required for SC/ST to get admitted.
Candidates need to achieve rank below 1000 and score between the range of 180 - 200 to secure admission in the top universities. These top colleges include Jadavpur University, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) and the Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM).
| Institute | Branch | Expected Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University (JU) | CSE | 1 – 200 |
| IT | 200 – 400 | |
| ECE | 400 – 700 | |
| Electrical Engg. | 700 – 1,200 | |
| Mechanical | 1,000 – 1,800 | |
| Civil | 1,500 – 2,500 | |
| Chemical | 1,800 – 3,000 | |
| IEM, Kolkata | CSE | 500 – 1,200 |
| IT | 1,000 – 1,800 | |
| ECE | 1,800 – 2,800 | |
| Heritage Institute of Tech | CSE | 1,000 – 2,000 |
| IT | 1,500 – 3,000 | |
| ECE | 2,500 – 4,000 | |
| Techno India, Salt Lake | CSE | 2,000 – 3,500 |
| IT | 3,000 – 5,000 | |
| ECE | 4,000 – 6,000 | |
| MAKAUT Colleges (Govt.) | Varies (EE/ME/CE) | 3,000 – 6,000 |
| Private Colleges (Avg) | Any Core Branch | 10,000 – 40,000 |
| Lower Private Colleges | Any Available Branch | 40,000 – 80,000 |
Top 5 WBJEE 2025 Accepting Colleges
Approximately, 100+ colleges are participating in the WBJEE 2025 exam. Out of these, the top 5 colleges are tabulated below. The below colleges are in top 5 as they offer experienced faculty members and overall academic development of the candidates for future placements.
| Rank | College Name | Seat Intake (Approx.) | Tuition Fees (Per Year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jadavpur University, Kolkata | 100–150 per branch | ₹2,400 – ₹3,000 |
| 2 | Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Kolkata | 180–240 per branch | ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| 3 | Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata | 120–180 per branch | ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
| 4 | Techno India University, Salt Lake, Kolkata | 180–240 per branch | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
| 5 | Kalyani Government Engineering College | 60–90 per branch | ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 |
WBJEE 2024 Merit List
The WBJEE 2025 Merit List will be released in June 2025 meanwhile candidates can take a look at the WBJEE 2024 Merit List.
| Rank | Name | School | Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingshuk Patra | Bankura Zilla School, Bankura | WBCHSE |
| 2 | Shubhradeep Paul | Kalyani University Experimental High School | WBCHSE |
| 3 | Bibaswan Biswas | Bishop Morrow School, Krishnanagar, Nadia | CISCE |
| 4 | Irradri Basu Khaund | Darjeeling Public School, Dabgram, Siliguri | CBSE |
| 5 | Mayukh Choudhury | South Point High School, Ballygunge, Kolkata | CBSE |
| 6 | Ritam Banerjee | Tribeni Tissues Vidyapith, Hooghly | CISCE |
| 7 | Avik Das | Mc William Higher Secondary School, Alipurduar | WBCHSE |
| 8 | Atharva Singhania | Delhi Public School, Shanthipally, Kolkata | CBSE |
| 9 | Shounak Kar | The Scottish Church Collegiate School, Kolkata | WBCHSE |
| 10 | Bijit Moish | B.D.M. International, Pratapgarh | CBSE |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is the WBJEE 2025 Merit List prepared?
Tabulated below are details related to the WBJEE 2025 Merit List preparation:
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of Answer Sheets | After the exam, WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board) evaluates the OMR sheets. Each correct answer earns 1 or 2 marks (depending on the question category), and wrong answers may have negative marking. |
| Calculation of Scores | Two types of raw scores are calculated: • Mathematics (Paper 1) • Physics + Chemistry combined (Paper 2) |
| Compilation of Ranks | Based on the raw scores, candidates are assigned ranks: • General Merit Rank (GMR) for Engineering/Architecture/Pharmacy (at Jadavpur University) • Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR) for B.Pharm courses (except Jadavpur University) |
| Tie-Breaking (if needed) | If two or more candidates get the same score, tie-breaking rules are applied (priority based on mathematics score, physics score, number of correct answers, and eventually date of birth). |
| Merit List Publication | Based on GMR and PMR, WBJEEB releases the merit lists on their website. The merit list is arranged in descending order of marks. |
- How many students apply for WBJEE?
In 2025, an increase is expected in the number of registering candidates. Approximately, 1,5 lakh candidates are expected to register for the WBJEE 2025 exam out of which 1.2 lakh students are expected to appear. This means an attendance rate of 80% is expected for WBJEE 2025 exam.
| Year | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,42,694 | 1,13,492 | 99.53% |
| 2023 | 1,24,919 | 1,24,919 | 99.40% |
| 2022 | 81,393 | 81,393 | 99.85% |
| 2021 | 92,695 | 65,170 | 99.50% |
| 2020 | 73,119 | 73,119 | 95.23% |
- How many seats are in WBJEE 2025 government colleges?
There are approximately 2000 seats offered by the 10 government colleges participating in WBJEE 2025 for admission in both Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Pharmacy courses.
- How many CSE seats are in Jadavpur University?
Jadavpur University offers 86 seats for the CSE course. B.E. in CSE is a 4 year course and the admissions are based on the WBJEE 2025 Merit List.
- What rank is best for WBJEE?
To get admission in the top government institutes the candidates must rank within the top 10,000 whereas to secure a seat in private colleges a rank in the top 15,000 is required.
| College Name | Branch | Expected Closing Rank | Approx. Tuition Fees (Total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata | CSE (Data Science) | 10,056 (SC Category) | ₹3–4 Lakhs |
| Narula Institute of Technology, Agarpara | Computer Science & Engineering | 15,285–25,285 | ₹4–7 Lakhs |
| University Institute of Technology, Burdwan | Computer Science & Engineering | 11,142–21,142 (SC Category) | ₹1.2–1.5 Lakhs |
| Kalyani Government Engineering College | Information Technology | 11,195 (SC Category) | ₹34,000–₹1 Lakh |
| Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College | Mechanical Engineering | 13,564 (SC Category) | ₹37,000–₹1.1 Lakhs |
| Techno Main Salt Lake, Kolkata | CSE (IoT) | 9,589–19,589 | ₹4 Lakhs |
| University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata | CSE (IoT & Cyber Security) | 5,743–15,743 | ₹3–4 Lakhs |
| Adamas University | Mechanical/Civil Engineering | 11,010–17,090 | ₹7.47 Lakhs |
| BP Poddar Institute of Management & Technology | Electrical/IT | 11,110–17,120 | ₹3.9 Lakhs |
| Calcutta Institute of Engineering & Management | Computer Science & Engineering | 11,056–21,280 | ₹4.49 Lakhs |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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