Introduction
Overview
Important Dates
Registration Begins
December 2025
Registration Ends
February 2026
Correction Window
February 2026
Admit Card Download
April 2026
WBJEE 2026 Exam Date
Last Sunday of April 2026 (Tentative)
Result Declaration
June 2026
Application Process
Online Registration
Register on the official website wbjeeb.nic.in using name, mobile number, and email.
Fill Application Form
Enter personal details, domicile (West Bengal or Other), category, and academic details.
Upload Images
Upload scanned recent color photograph and signature as per specified dimensions and size.
Fee Payment
Pay examination fees online (approx ₹500 for General, ₹400 for Reserved categories).
Confirmation Page
Download and print the potential confirmation page. This is important for future reference.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport / School ID
- Class 10 Admit Card/Certificate (for age proof)
- Class 12 Marksheet (for counseling)
- Scanned Photograph & Signature
- Domicile Certificate (mandatory for West Bengal Govt colleges and reservation)
- Category Certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC/TFW)
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Citizen of India.
- Lower age limit: 17 years as of 31st Dec 2026. No upper age limit for Engineering.
- Must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics along with any one of Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science/Computer Application.
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the three compulsory subjects (40% for SC/ST/OBC/Pwd).
- Must have passed English in 10+2 with at least 30% marks.
About WBJEE 2026
WBJEE is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB), a state government-controlled body established in 1962. The exam provides admission to over 200 engineering, pharmacy, and architecture colleges in West Bengal. WBJEEB has a legacy of conducting fair and transparent examinations. The exam is held in offline (OMR-based) mode and is known for its high-quality questions, especially in Mathematics which often features problems requiring deep conceptual understanding.
Exam Pattern
Mode
Offline (OMR Based)
Duration
4 Hours total (Paper I: Mathematics - 2 hours, Paper II: Physics & Chemistry - 2 hours)
Marks
200 (Mathematics: 100, Physics: 50, Chemistry: 50)
Scheme
Category 1 (1 mark): +1/-0.25; Category 2 (2 marks): +2/-0.5; Category 3 (2 marks): +2/0 (Multiple Correct Options, Partial Marking available).
Subjects Breakdown:
Counselling Process
WBJEEB conducts purely web-based counseling (e-counseling). Candidates who secure a GMR (General Merit Rank) need to register, pay a counseling fee, and fill their choices of colleges and branches. Seats are allotted in multiple rounds based on rank and preference. Separate rounds are held for JEE Main candidates for some seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Domicile required for WBJEE?
Domicile is NOT required to appear for the exam. Students from all over India can appear. However, Domicile is mandatory for claiming seats in Government colleges and for TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) schemes.
Q. Can outside West Bengal students apply?
Yes, students from other states can apply. They will be treated as 'General' category candidates and are eligible for seats in Private Universities and colleges, as well as General seats in some Govt Universities (like Jadavpur University).
Q. Is calculator allowed?
No, calculators or any electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.