WBJEE 2025 Answer Key Out: Release Date, How to challenge and Response Sheet Download

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WBJEE Board has released the WBJEE 2025 Answer Key on May 9, 2025. Candidates can download the provisional answer key at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee by logging in using their application form number and password. The WBJEE 2025 Response Sheet will be released along with the provisional answer key on the official website.

Candidates can cross check their answers with the response sheet, in case of any discrepancy in the provisional answer key, they can inform the authorities for the same with a non refundable fee payment of INR 500 per question. The last date to raise objections is May 11, 2025 till 11.59 PM.  A candidate can challenge any number of answer keys, but in one session.​

If the mistake is proven correct, the WBJEE 2025 Answer Key will be revised accordingly. WBJEE 2025 final answer key is expected to be out in the third week of May 14, 2025.The WBJEE result will be calculated based on the final answer key, after reviewing all objections.

WBJEEB will review all challenges and take final decisions. The Board’s decision in this regard will be final and no further communication/ request/ appeal will be entertained. 

WBJEE Answer Key 2025

WBJEE 2025 Answer Key

Subjects Question Paper and Solution PDF Answer Key PDF
Paper 1 (Mathematics) Download Soon
Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry) Download Soon

The WBJEE 2025 Answer Key consists of all the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam, this helps the candidates to cross check their answers and get an idea of their scores before the official results are released. The candidates can download the WBJEE 2025 Answer Key by logging in using their application number and password. The WBJEE 2025 Answer Key will be released in two phases:

Provisional Answer Key: The candidates can challenge the discrepancies they identified within a specific time duration. If correct, the final answer key will be revised before being released.

Final Answer Key: It is released after all the challenges are evaluated. The final answer key is the basis of the result calculation.

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WBJEE 2025 Answer Key by Coaching Institutes (Unofficial)

A lot of popular coaching centres release unofficial WBJEE 2025 Answer Key once the exam concludes. These answer keys are based on memory based questions by appearing candidates. These unofficial answer keys are prepared by experienced professionals and can help you have an idea of your WBJEE 2025 scores before the official WBJEE 2025 Answer Key is released.

PathFinder Unofficial WBJEE 2025 Answer Keys
Physics Download
Chemistry Download
Mathematics Download

How to Challenge WBJEE 2025 Answer Key?

The provisional answer key along with the response sheet is out for WBJEE 2025 on 9 May 2025. Candidates should check their response sheet properly and report immediately to the authorities if there are any discrepancies. A non refundable fee of INR 500 has to be paid for each question you challenge. Candidates can contact - 1800 1234 782 (Extn. No-2) or (033) 7156 4345 or email - info@wbjeeb.in.

The authorities at the WBJEE Board will examine the challenge and revise the WBJEE 2025 Final Answer Key accordingly. Once the WBJEE 2025 Answer Key is released, no challenges will be accepted.

When will the WBJEE 2025 Answer Key window open?

The WBJEE 2025 Answer Key challenge window will open once the provisional answer key is out, tentatively in the second week of May 2025.

WBJEE 2025 Response Sheet

The response sheet is the OMR sheet of the appearing candidate with all the answers marked by them. Candidates can compare their own answers with the released provisional answer key to evaluate their performance and scores. It will be released along with the WBJEE 2025 Answer Key.

WBJEE 2025 Response Sheet Sample

WBJEE 2025 Result

WBJEE 2025 Result is expected in June 2025. Once the WBJEE 2025 Answer Key is released, the result will be prepared on its basis including all the resolved discrepancies. The result and scorecard will be released on the WBJEE official website. Candidates can download the WBJEE 2025 scorecard by logging in using their application number and password.

WBJEE 2025 Scorecard Sample

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 Calculation

WBJEE 2025 Marks vs Rank (Expected)

After checking their WBJEE 2025 Answer Key, candidates can estimate their rank in the WBJEE 2025 exam based on their scores. The candidates might fall in one of the following score range:

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

Is 120 a good score in WBJEE 2025?

A score above 120 is considered a good score in WBJEE 2025. Candidates scoring 120+ can achieve a rank in the range of 1000 - 2000. These candidates can get admissions in some of the top colleges across West Bengal.

College Name Branches You Can Expect Remarks
Jadavpur University (JU) Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Production Engg Highly reputed, very low fees, core branches possible
Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata CSE (borderline), IT, ECE, EE Top private college with good placements
Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata CSE, IT, ECE, EE, Mechanical Very good infra and placement, top private pick
Techno India, Salt Lake CSE, IT, ECE, EE, AEIE Reputed private college, urban campus, good for CS branches
MAKAUT Govt. Colleges CSE, ECE, EE, ME, CE (varies by college) Low fees, decent placements; includes GCETT, GCELT, etc.
Haldia Institute of Technology CSE, IT, ECE, EE, ME Popular Tier-2 private option with growing placements
B.P. Poddar Institute of Management & Technology CSE, IT, ECE Private college with average placements, good for backups
JIS College of Engineering CSE, IT, ECE, EE, ME JIS Group flagship college; improving infra & placements

What is the safe score for WBJEE 2025?

A score above 150 is considered a safe score in WBJEE 2025. The candidates achieving a 150+ score achieve a rank between the range of 150 - 250. Candidates can easily get admitted in the top colleges such as:

College Name Branch Remarks
Jadavpur University (JU) CSE, IT One of the top government colleges; CSE/IT may be closed but other core branches are possible.
Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Kolkata CSE, IT, ECE, Electrical Excellent private college with good placements in tech.
Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata CSE, IT, ECE Strong infrastructure and decent placement rates.
Techno India, Salt Lake CSE, IT, ECE, EE Popular private option with modern campus and good industry connections.
University of Calcutta CSE, IT, Electrical Engg. Well-established government university with good faculties.
Kalyani Government Engineering College CSE, IT, Electrical, Mechanical Reputed government college with low fees.
Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata CSE, IT, ECE Popular among private colleges in Kolkata.
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), Kolkata CSE, IT, ECE Strong reputation, good placements in tech-related fields.
Future Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata CSE, IT, Electrical Popular among students for its tech-based programs.
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Government college, good for non-CSE branches, low tuition fees.

WBJEE 2025 Expected Cutoff

The WBJEE 2025 cutoff is expected to be released with the result tentatively in June 2025. CSE is one of the most popular branches with the highest cutoff across all universities. It is expected that the highest cutoff will be of Jadavpur University especially for the CSE branch. The expected cutoff for most popular branches in Jadavpur University are: CSE (1 - 200), IT (200 - 400), ECE (400 - 700).

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

WBJEE 2025 Accepting Colleges

Approximately, 100+ colleges are participating in the WBJEE 2025 exam. Candidates can secure admissions in any of these colleges based on their scores and the cutoff list.

Tabulated below are the WBJEE 2025 accepting colleges:

College Name Total Tuition Fee (Approx.) Remarks
Jadavpur University, Kolkata ₹10,000 – ₹21,000 Government; highly affordable with excellent reputation.
University of Calcutta ₹26,000 – ₹41,000 Offers B.Tech programs in various disciplines.
Kalyani Government Engineering College ₹34,000 – ₹58,000 Renowned for its engineering courses.
Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Kolkata ₹4,00,000 Premier private institution with strong placements.
Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata ₹4,64,000 Known for quality education and infrastructure.
Techno India College of Technology, Kolkata ₹6,32,000 Offers diverse engineering programs.
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College ₹59,508 Esteemed government college in North Bengal.
Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata ₹4,00,000 Offers various B.Tech specializations.
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), Kolkata ₹4,00,000 Known for its academic excellence.
Future Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata ₹4,00,000 Offers modern facilities and quality education.
WBJEE 2025 Frequently Asked Questions

WBJEE 2025 FAQ’s

Question 1. How was the WBJEE 2025 paper?

Answer- WBJEE 2025 was conducted on April 27 in two shifts. According to students, the exam was moderate to tough. Mathematics was slightly tougher due to lengthy numerical questions.

Subjects Difficulty Level Most Asked Topics
Mathematics Moderate to Tough, Lengthy
  • Algebra
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Functions
Physics Easy to Moderate
  • Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Modern Physics
Chemistry Easy
  • Thermodynamics
  • Equilibrium
  • Chemical Bonding

Question 2. How do I find my WBJEE 2025 Answer Key?

Answer- You can find and download the WBJEE 2025 answer key by following these steps:

Step Details
Visit the official website www.wbjeeb.nic.in
Find Answer Key Link Check under "Candidate Activity Board"
Login Use Application Number and Password/Date of Birth
Download Answer Key Save the PDF for checking
Challenge Answer Key (if needed) Pay ₹500 per question (non-refundable)
Final Answer Key Result will be based on final corrected key

Question 3. What rank is 40 marks in WBJEE 2025?

Answer- Scoring 40 marks in WBJEE 2025 will likely result in a rank above 50,000, which is considered low for admissions.

Question 4. Is 25000 a good rank in WBJEE 2025?

Answer- A rank of 25,000 is below average. You may not secure top colleges but mid-tier institutes are possible.

College Name Branch Examples Category Approx. Closing Rank Average Fees
Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata Computer Science & Engineering Open 25,285 ₹3.7–4.1 Lakhs
Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata Chemical Engineering Open 27,836 ₹3.94 Lakhs
Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia Chemical Engineering Open 28,169 ₹3.5–4 Lakhs
University of Calcutta Chemical Technology OBC-A 18,711 ₹26,000–₹41,000
University Institute of Technology, Burdwan University Computer Science & Engineering SC 21,142 ₹34,000–₹58,000

Question 5. What is a decent rank in WBJEE 2025?

Answer- To secure admission in top government colleges, a rank under 10,000 is needed. For private institutes, a rank within 15,000 is generally sufficient.

Question 6. How many students pass WBJEE?

Answer- Around 1.5 lakh candidates are expected to register for WBJEE 2025, with about 1.2 lakh appearing, indicating an 80% attendance rate.

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%

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

Fees Structure

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General700
sc500
pwd500
Others500

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