WBJEE 2027
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination
WBJEE is the West Bengal state-level entrance test for engineering, technology, pharmacy and architecture admissions, held as a two-paper OMR exam. This page covers the 2027 cycle using the 2026 Information Bulletin as the latest official reference.
- Conducted by
- West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
- Mode
- Offline, OMR-based (pen and paper)
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 4 hours in total (Paper I: 2 hours, Paper II: 2 hours)
WBJEE 2027 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board notices
Eligibility to appear is simple. Eligibility to be admitted depends on the course, institute and university rules, which can be stricter.
Basic eligibility to appear
- Citizenship: Indian citizen, or OCI (subject to approval; OCI candidates are eligible only for unreserved seats in the All India quota).
- Qualification: Passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent before the exam year, or appearing in the exam year.
- Age: At least 17 years as on 31 December of the exam year. For 2026 that meant being born on or before 31 December 2009.
- Upper age limit: None for appearing. For Marine Engineering the upper limit is 25 years as on 31 December of the exam year.
- Attempts: The bulletin sets no limit on the number of attempts.
Academic criteria for engineering and technology
Admission follows AICTE norms. Candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational subject, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies or Entrepreneurship, or passed the D.Voc stream in the same or allied sector.
At least 45 percent marks (40 percent for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B and PwD) in the three subjects taken together. Candidates must also have passed English in 10+2 with at least 30 percent, and cleared theory and practical or project papers in all subjects.
Other courses
| Course | Key criteria (2026 bulletin) |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy (B.Pharm, Pharm.D) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology; 45 percent (40 percent reserved) in the three subjects; English pass of 30 percent |
| Architecture (B.Arch) | 50 percent in PCM and 50 percent aggregate as per Council of Architecture norms; valid NATA score (Jadavpur also accepts JEE Main Paper 2) |
| Marine Engineering | 60 percent in PCM, at least 50 percent in English in Class 10 or 12, age up to 25 |
| Mining Engineering | Same as engineering, plus no colour blindness or uniocularity |
Institute-specific criteria
Some universities set tougher cut-offs than the general rule. For example, the 2026 bulletin lists University of Calcutta B.Tech at 60 percent (55 percent reserved) in PCM, and Jadavpur University at 60 percent for General and EWS, 54 percent for OBC-A and OBC-B and 45 percent for SC, ST and PwD, plus a minimum in Mathematics and a West Bengal Council or equivalent Class 12 science requirement. Private universities such as JIS, Techno India, Adamas, Sister Nivedita and Neotia have their own conditions. Check the relevant section of the bulletin before choosing colleges.
Domicile, reservation and special cases
- West Bengal domicile means continuous residence in the state for at least 10 years as on 31 December of the year before the exam, or parents who are permanent residents of West Bengal.
- Reservation for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, PwD and TFW is for Indian citizens domiciled in West Bengal. OBC candidates must be in the non-creamy layer and produce an updated certificate.
- OBC-A and OBC-B reservation is stated to be subject to the outcome of a Supreme Court special leave petition against a Calcutta High Court order. Follow the latest counselling notice.
- PwD candidates must have at least 40 percent benchmark disability. They get compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour and may use a scribe if they apply to the Board at least 60 days before the exam.
- Gap-year, improvement and NIOS or other board candidates are eligible to appear if they meet the qualification rule above and the Board recognises their board. The bulletin lists recognised boards in Appendix 14, and individual institutes decide on any other conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an upper age limit for WBJEE?
No upper limit applies for appearing. Only Marine Engineering has an upper limit, 25 years.
Do I need 75 percent in Class 12?
No such rule appears in the WBJEE bulletin. The general requirement is 45 percent (40 percent for reserved categories) in the three subjects, though specific universities ask for more.
Can Class 12 appearing students apply?
Yes, if they are appearing in the exam year, but they must meet the pass criteria at admission.