WBJEE 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has released the notification for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination 2026. This entrance exam is conducted for admission to Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture courses in various government and private colleges of West Bengal.
Students who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 can apply online through the official website.
WBJEE 2026 Overview
Exam Name: WBJEE 2026
Conducting Authority: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board
Courses Offered: B.Tech, B.E, B.Pharm, B.Arch
Application Mode: Online
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
Exam Level: State Level
Official Website: wbjeeb.nic.in
WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Nationality: Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
Age Limit: Minimum age 17 years (31/12/2026)
No upper age limit for most courses.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed or appearing in Class 12 with the following subjects:
Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science
Minimum marks requirement:
General Category - 45%
Reserved Category - 40%
WBJEE 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General Male | ₹500 |
| General Female | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS | ₹400 |
| Female (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) | ₹300 |
The fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
WBJEE 2026 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Exam Time | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Mathematics | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 100 |
| Paper II | Physics & Chemistry | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 100 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) | ||
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | ||
| Total Marks | 200 Marks | ||
The exam will be conducted in two papers.
Negative marking applies depending on question category.
WBJEE 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus is based on Class 11 and Class 12 level.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics & Probability |
| Physics | Physical World, Units & Measurements, Laws of Motion, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electricity & Magnetism, Modern Physics |
| Chemistry | Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Chemical Thermodynamics, Periodic Table |
WBJEE 2026 Reservation Policy
Reservation is provided according to West Bengal Government rules.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 22% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 6% |
| OBC-A | 10% |
| OBC-B | 7% |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | 3% |
| TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) | Up to 5% of seats |
WBJEE 2026 Domicile Requirement
Domicile certificate is required for admission to many government colleges in West Bengal.
A candidate will be considered WB domicile if:
The candidate has lived in West Bengal for 10 years, OR
Parents are permanent residents of West Bengal.
WBJEE 2026 Counselling Process
After the result declaration, the counselling process will begin.
Steps involved:
- Online registration for counselling
- Choice filling of colleges and courses
- Seat allotment based on WBJEE rank
- Document verification
- Final admission to the allotted college
Counselling is usually conducted between June and August.
Top Colleges Through WBJEE
Some popular colleges accepting WBJEE scores include:
- Jadavpur University
- Heritage Institute of Technology
- Haldia Institute of Technology
- Kalyani Government Engineering College
- MAKAUT affiliated colleges
Documents Required for Admission
Candidates must carry the following documents during counselling:
- WBJEE Admit Card
- WBJEE Rank Card
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 12 Marksheet
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport Size Photographs
- Aadhaar Card
WBJEE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 10 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 April 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 7 April to 9 April |
| Admit Card Release | 15 May to 24 May 2026 |
| WBJEE Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 (Expected) |