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Last Updated on 12th December 2024

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination

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Overview

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination(WBJEE) is a state-level Common Entrance Examination for undergraduate engineering, pharmacy, and architecture courses in West Bengal and is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board(WBJEEB). 

The WBJEE 2025 results are scheduled for around July 2025. In 2024, around 130,000 candidates took part in it. Exam difficulty level is moderate to high. The questions are set at the 10+2 level. 

The WBJEE  scores are accepted by different government and private institutions throughout West Bengal. Colleges accepting WBJEE scores include Jadavpur University, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), Kalyani Government Engineering College, Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College, Heritage Institute of Technology, IEM Kolkata, Haldia Institute of Technology, and various government and private institutions affiliated with state universities in West Bengal.


Quick Highlights

The table below contains important information on the WBJEE conducting body, courses offered, exam date, exam mode, and many more. 

Particular

Details

Exam Name

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE)

Conducting Body

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)

Courses Offered

Undergraduate courses in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen-and-Paper-Based test)

Exam Duration

4 Hours (Paper I: Mathematics - 11 AM to 1 PM; Paper II: Physics and Chemistry - 2 PM to 4 PM)

Medium of Exam

English and Bengali

Total Questions

155 Questions

Total Marks

200 Marks

Official Website

https://wbjeeb.nic.in/ or https://wbjeeb.in/


WBJEE 2025  Admit Card

Admit cards of the WBJEE normally get published in a span of 10 to 14 days prior to the examination date. Candidates should also download the admit card by entering their application number and password or date of birth through the official site of WBJEE that is wbjeeb.nic.in. 

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination

Important Dates & Upcoming Events 2025

WBJEE results are expected to be declared in July 2025. The counselling process begins in July-August 2025. Read the table below for  WBJEE exam dates and schedule.

Upcoming Events

Tentative Date 

Result Declaration

July 2025

Counselling Process Begins

July-August 2025

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination

Exam Details

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2025

The WBJEE eligibility criteria vary based on courses and colleges. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics/ Chemistry/ Maths as compulsory subjects. The minimum age for the application is 17 years. Read below to know more.

Particulars

Details

Nationality

Indian citizens & OCI

Age

Min. 17 years by Dec 31, 2025 (Max. 25 for Marine Engg.)

10+2 Pass

Required from a recognised board, or appearing in 2025

Compulsory Subjects

Engg/Tech: Physics, Maths + (Chem/Bio/Biotech/CS/IT/Vocational)& Pharmacy: Physics, Chemistry + (Maths/Bio)

Minimum Marks (10+2)

General: 45% aggregate in compulsory subjects

Reserved: 40% aggregate in compulsory subjects

English Marks

Min. 30% in English in 10+2

Domicile

Needed for State Quota/TFW/Govt. colleges (10 years WB residence OR WB parent)


WBJEE 2025 Application/Registration Process 

The WBJEE application process includes registering the application form, documentation, and many more. Read below to know about the application or registration process.

  • Visit WBJEE. nic. in
  • Fill the application form with all the important details
  • Upload scanned documents
  • Pay the fees
  • Get a confirmation slip 


WBJEE Admission Fees 2025

The total fees for WBJEE are based on category. General candidates are charged ₹500. The SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW category male candidates can qualify for a discount of ₹ 400. Read below to know about WBJEE admission fees.

Category

Fees 

General Male Candidates

₹500

General Female and all Male Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW

₹400

All Female Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW and Third Gender General Category Candidates

₹300

Third Gender SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW Category Candidate

₹200


WBJEE Exam Pattern 2025

WBJEE is conducted in offline mode with two papers: Mathematics (Paper I) and Physics and Chemistry (Paper II). 

There are three types of questions: 

Category I (single correct answer)

Category II (one correct answer with higher weightage)

Category III (numerical answer type)

Negative marking applies in Categories I and II. Each paper is to be completed in two hours. Engineering-inclined students have to take both sections, but students planning on studying drug manufacturing only have to write Paper II. Read below to know about the WBJEE exam pattern in detail.

Subject  

Category-1 Questions

Category-1 Marks

Category-2 Questions

Category-2 Marks

Category-3 Questions

Category-3 Marks

Total Questions

Total Marks

Mathematics

50 (1 mark each)

50

15 (2 marks each)

30

10 (2 marks each)

20

75

100

Physics

30 (1 mark each)

30

5 (2 marks each)

10

5 (2 marks each)

10

40

50

Chemistry

30 (1 mark each)

30

5 (2 marks each)

10

5 (2 marks each)

10

40

50


WBJEE 2025 Syllabus

The WBJEE 2025 syllabus is based on the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) Class 11 and 12 curriculum. Here is the list of subjects with covered topics.

Subject

Core Areas Covered

Physics

Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics

Chemistry

Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry foundations

Mathematics

Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Vectors, Probability


 WBJEE Previous Year Question Papers  

WBJEE releases previous years' questions online through their official portal. Practising it allows proper time management during exams.

Subject

PYQs

Maths 

Download

Physics 

Download

Chemistry

Download


WBJEE Preparation Tips 2025

Candidates must follow a well-defined strategy for the WBJEE exam. These include mastering the syllabus, PYQs, and allocation of time. Follow the below WBJEE preparation tips

  •  Master the Full Syllabus. Take notes of your strengths and weaknesses
  • Practice PYQs for time management 
  • Allocation of time should be based on the weightage  of topics
  • The WBJEE not only requires conceptual understanding but also application. Simply remembering formulas or facts will not do. Candidates should have a clear grasp of the fundamental principles in each category


WBJEE  2025 Exam Day Guidelines & Dress

WBJEE has some strict guidelines that candidates must follow, including reporting times, dress codes, identification, and many more. Read below to know about the exam day guidelines and dress codes of WBJEE.

  • The candidates should arrive at their assigned examination centres at least one hour before the exam starts. The entry gates close 15 minutes before the exam, and no candidate will be allowed after this time.
  • The WBJEE admit card, valid photo identification, and an ordinary transparent ball pen are the only items that will be allowed in the exam hall.
  • The use of electronic equipment such as cell phones, calculators, smart watches, and any communication devices is highly prohibited within the examination room.
  • The OMR sheet and question papers must be filled in with a pencil. One is not allowed to use ink pens or gel pens to mark answers.
  • It is not permitted to carry any form of study material, papers, or notes into the exam hall. It is prohibited to eat or drink in the exam room.


WBJEE Dress Code

WBJEE has a fixed dress code, and candidates must follow it.

  • Applicants must wear light and simple clothes on the day of the exam. 
  • Do not wear anything clothes with heavy embroidery, buttons, and other metallic objects because they are likely to attract a security check or cause a delay at the gate.


 Things to Avoid During the Exam

WBJEE has a list of prohibited items that is crucial for candidates to note. These include carrying electronic gadgets, wrong OMR sheet filling, and many more.

  • Do not bring any phones, mobiles, calculators, or smart watches into the examination halls. 
  • Do not be Late. Candidates must arrive 15 minutes before the exam starts.
  • Fill the OMR answer sheet attentively. Prevent smudges, missing, and incomplete marks. 
  • Consuming something at the exam centre is prohibited. The candidates are not allowed to take breaks during the exam to get refreshments.
  • The candidates are not allowed to leave the hall until the exam is over without the authorisation of the invigilators. Security issues can arise through early departure, which may interfere with the exam setting.


WBJEE 2025  Answer Key

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) normally releases the provisional answer key within 5 to 7 days of conducting the exam. These answer keys have the correct answers to every objective-type question that was given in Paper I (Mathematics) and Paper II (Physics and Chemistry). Answer key also exists as a PDF that can be downloaded in the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in. Before the final publication of the results, candidates should cross-check their recorded answer with this key to have some preliminary self-evaluation.


WBJEE Results 2025

WBJEE results are expected to be released in July 2025. WBJEE score card provides information about the marks scored by the candidate in physics, chemistry, and mathematics, along with the aggregate score. The successful students are awarded with a rank in the whole country (All India Rank), and category-wise ranks (SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B) as well as PwD ranks. The scorecard will be needed for the allocation of the seats. 


How To Check WBJEE Results 2025?

Candidates need to follow a fixed process for WBJEE results.

  • Visit the official WBJEE website: https://wbjeeb.nic.in
  • Click on the "WBJEE 2025 Result" link on the homepage
  • Enter your application number, password/date of birth, and security pin
  • Click on the “Sign In” or “Submit” button
  • View and download your WBJEE rank card/result
  • Take a printout for future reference

WBJEE 2025 Counselling 

The counselling is handled totally online by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Usually, it begins in July, a few weeks after results come out. The counseling process includes registration, choice filling, seat assignment, and document checking. WBJEE's counseling includes at least two rounds of seating arrangement along with a mop-up round. 

There is a ₹500 enrollment fee for each round of counseling, which is non-refundable and paid by net banking, UPI, or credit/debit card.


Colleges Accepting WBJEE 2025 Score

Many colleges in West Bengal accept WBJEE scores for admissions to  B.Tech/B.Pharm courses. Here's a list of colleges that accept WBJEE marks:

Types

Number of colleges/ Universities

Government Colleges

26

Private 

60

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination

Exam Dates

WBJEE results are expected to be declared in July 2025. The counselling process begins in July-August 2025. Read the table below for  WBJEE exam dates and schedule.

Upcoming Events

Tentative Date 

Result Declaration

July 2025

Counselling Process Begins

July-August 2025


West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination

Cutoff 2025

WBJEE cut off varies as per the college. Jadavpur University CSE rank is expected to range between 1-120. The cut-off for IEM Kolkata is estimated to be 150-400. The table below contains important information on the WBJEE expected cut-off.

University/ College

Branch

Expected Closing Rank

Jadavpur University

CSE

1 – 120

Jadavpur University

ECE

150 – 400

IEM Kolkata

CSE

6000 – 9000

Heritage Institute of Technology

IT

9000 – 12000

Techno India, Salt Lake

ECE

11000 – 15000

Kalyani Govt. Engineering College

EE

2000 – 4000

Jalpaiguri Govt. Engineering College

ME

3000 – 6000


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


1. What is the minimum age to be eligible for the WBJEE exams?

The minimum age to be eligible for the WBJEE exam is 17 years.


2. What are the application fees for WBJEE?

The WBJEE application form costs ₹500 for general and ₹400 for reserved categories.


3. Is there any specific dress code for WBJEE exams?

Candidates are recommended to wear simple and light clothes on exam day and avoid metallic objects.


4. How to download WBJEE results?

To download WBJEE results, candidates must go to the official portal, log in with their credentials, and then click on the download rank card. 


5. When does WBJEE release answer keys?

WBJEE releases the answer key in 5-7 days after the results


6. What is the minimum age for applying for the WBJEE exams?

Candidates must be 17 years old to apply for the WBJEE exams. 


7. Is there any upper age limit to apply for the WBJEE exams?

No. There is no upper age limit to apply for the WBJEE  exam except for Marine engineering. For, Marine engineering branch, the upper age limit is 25.

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