WBJEE 2026

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination

WBJEE is a state-level entrance exam for admission into undergraduate courses in Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture across universities, government colleges, and self-financing institutes in West Bengal.

📅 2026 Important Timeline

  • Application Start Date: 10 March 2026

  • Application Deadline: 05 April 2026

  • Correction Window: 07 April – 09 April 2026

  • Admit Card Release: 15 May 2026

  • Examination Date: 24 May 2026 (Sunday)

  • Result Declaration: Expected in June 2026

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

  • Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen or OCI. Domicile requirements apply for government college seats.

  • Age Limit: Minimum 17 years as of December 31, 2026 (born on or before Dec 31, 2009). There is no upper age limit, except for Marine Engineering, where the cap is 25 years.

  • Academic Requirement: Passed or appearing in 10+2 (Higher Secondary).

    • Engineering: Must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus one of Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science/Computer Application.

    • Minimum Marks: At least 45% aggregate in the three subjects (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) and at least 30% in English.

📝 Exam Pattern (Offline OMR)

The exam consists of two mandatory papers conducted on the same day:

  • Paper 1 (Mathematics): 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (100 Marks)

  • Paper 2 (Physics & Chemistry): 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (100 Marks)

Question Categories:

  • Category 1: 1 mark per question; -0.25 for incorrect answers.

  • Category 2: 2 marks per question; -0.50 for incorrect answers.

  • Category 3: 2 marks per question; No negative marking (one or more correct options).

💰 Application Fee

The fee must be paid online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI:

  • General (Male): ₹500

  • General (Female): ₹400

  • SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD (Male): ₹400

  • SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD (Female): ₹300

  • Third Gender: ₹300 (General) | ₹200 (Reserved)

Pro-Tip for 2026: Unlike many other exams, WBJEE still uses a pen-and-paper (OMR) format. Practice with previous years' OMR sheets to get used to bubble-filling speed. Also, note that Jadavpur University and University of Calcutta often have higher specific aggregate requirements (usually 60%) than the general WBJEE eligibility.