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WBJEE 2026
WBJEEB
April 2026
December 2025
4 Hours
Moderate
Important Dates
Application Start
December 2025Application Deadline
January 2026Exam Date
April 2026Result Declaration
June 2026Counselling Start
July 2026Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 with PCM
- Minimum Marks: 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST)
- Must be Indian citizen
- Age Limit: 17 years as on December 31, 2026
- Domicile: West Bengal domicile preferred
- Appearing candidates eligible
Exam Pattern
Questions
155
Marks
200
Duration
4 Hours
Marking
Category 1: +1/-0.25, Category 2: +2/-0.5, Category 3: +2/0
Language
English and Bengali
Mode
Offline (OMR) / Online
Subjects
PhysicsChemistryMathematics
Syllabus
Physics
- Mechanics
- Thermal Physics
- Waves
- Electrostatics
Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Bonding
- States of Matter
- Thermodynamics
Mathematics
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Coordinate Geometry
- Calculus
Preparation Tips
Understand the three-category question pattern
Focus on calculation speed
Practice WBJEE previous year papers
Be careful with negative marking in Category 1 and 2
State board textbooks helpful
Take mock tests regularly
Frequently Asked Questions
1What is the eligibility for WBJEE 2026?
Candidates must have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST). Must be Indian citizen and at least 17 years old.
2Does WBJEE have negative marking?
Yes, WBJEE has negative marking. Category 1 questions have +1/-0.25, Category 2 have +2/-0.5, and Category 3 have +2/0 (no negative marking).
3What is the exam pattern for WBJEE?
WBJEE has 155 questions with total marks of 200. The paper is divided into 3 categories with different marking schemes. Duration is 4 hours.
4Is WBJEE only for West Bengal students?
While West Bengal domicile is preferred for government colleges, students from other states can also appear and get admission to private colleges in West Bengal.
5How many colleges accept WBJEE score?
Over 100 government and private engineering colleges in West Bengal accept WBJEE scores.