WBJEE 2026, Tentative Schedule, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

WBJEE 2026: WBJEE 2026 is a state-level entrance examination that is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board annually to grant admission to students in undergraduate engineering, technology, pharmacy, and architecture courses offered by different government and private colleges in the state of West Bengal. It is conducted once every year in offline mode on OMR sheets, and candidates can opt for either Bengali or English as the medium of examination.  

WBJEE conducts tests for knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, comprising multiple-choice questions divided into three categories, with negative marking applicable. The test papers are four hours long, with two hours each given for Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics & Chemistry).

WBJEE 2026 Overview

WBJEE 2026 will be conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB), and admission will be based on exam scores, category-wise rank lists, and college-wise seat availability. 

 Here is the summary of the WBJEE 2026:

WBJEE 2026 Notification 

WBJEE 2026 Notification will tentatively be released in January 2026 on the official website of WBJEEB. The official notification will include details related to the registration process, application deadlines, eligibility criteria, exam dates, and counselling guidelines. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal to avoid missing deadlines.

 WBJEE Exam 2026 Important Dates

Online registration for WBJEE 2026 is expected to begin in the third week of January 2026 and close in the fourth week of February 2026. The authorities will also provide a correction window in the last week of February 2026. 

Given below are tentative dates for the WBJEE 2026:

WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following criteria to appear for WBJEE 2026:

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• One additional subject among Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science is required.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks:

1. 45% marks (General) in PCM
2. 40% marks (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) in PCM

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 17 years as of 31 December 2026.
• No upper age limit, except for Marine Engineering, where the upper limit is 25 years.

Domicile Requirement

• Required only for the reserved seats and tuition fee waivers.
• The examination will be open for both West Bengal and non-West Bengal candidates.

WBJEE 2026 Application Process

WBJEE 2026 application process will be conducted via the official website. The process will commence with the candidate's registration. Candidates should fill in all personal and academic particulars, upload scanned images of their photograph and signature as per specifications, and select exam cities of their choice. After submission, candidates must download a copy of the confirmation page for future use.

How to Fill the WBJEE 2026 Application Form?

Candidates will have to complete the online registration first for the WBJEE 2026 exam by providing basic personal and contact details on the website.

Follow these steps carefully:

• Visit the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in
• Click on "WBJEE 2026 Registration."
• Fill in basic details like name, mobile number, and email to create a login account.
• Enter academic details such as board, year of passing, and subjects studied.
• Upload the scanned copies of the photograph and signature in the required format.
• Choose exam zones-usually two preferences.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Download the confirmation page for future use.

WBJEE 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for WBJEE 2026 will vary based on the category and gender. Payment of application fees will be done online via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI.

The WBJEE 2026 Application Fee is as follows:

WBJEE 2026 Exam Pattern

The WBJEE 2026 exam consists of two papers. Paper 1 of WBJEE 2026 comprises Mathematics, while Paper 2 comprises Physics and Chemistry. Both papers have a duration of two hours each. The total number of questions is 155, which comprehensively covers all three subjects.

The details of the WBJEE 2026 Exam Pattern are given below: 

WBJEE 2026 Syllabus

The WBJEE 2026 syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from the prescribed Class 11 and 12 curriculum from WBCHSE and other equivalent boards. Candidates should focus on the core concepts in order to prepare effectively for the mentioned subjects for the test.

The following are the topics under each subject for the WBJEE 2026 Syllabus:

1. Physics:

• Laws of Motion
• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity
• Heat & Thermodynamics
• Physics of Nucleus
• Work Energy Power
• Modern Physics -Atomic Models
• Wave Motion
• Simple Harmonic Motion
• Magnetic Effect of Current & Magnetism
• Solids & Semiconductor Devices
• Center of Mass
• Impulse & Momentum
• Rotational Motion.

2. Chemistry:

• s-block elements, p-block elements
• Transition Elements - d&f block
• General Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Chemical Bonding
• Alcohol Phenol Ether
• Ionic Equilibrium
• Redox Reactions
• Chemical Equilibrium
• Coordination Compounds
• Carboxylic Acid & its Derivatives.

3. Mathematics:

• Three-Dimensional Geometry
• Vectors
• Complex Numbers
• Matrices Determinants
• Indefinite Integration
• Limits, Sets, Relations & Functions
• Definite Integration
• Probability
• Permutation & Combination
• Theory of Equations

WBJEE 2026 Admit Card

WBJEE 2026 admit card will be issued a few weeks before the exam, tentatively in April 2026. Candidates should print the card and carry it to the exam center along with a valid ID proof.

The admit card contains:

• Candidate’s name
• Application number
• Exam center address
• Exam date and timings
• Important instructions

In case of errors, candidates should immediately inform WBJEEB.

WBJEE 2026 Answer Key

The WBJEE 2026 answer key is expected to be released in May 2026, shortly after the exam concludes. The authorities will first release the provisional answer key. Candidates can cross-check the answers marked by them and object if any discrepancies are found.

WBJEE 2026 final answer key will only be issued after reviewing the objections obtained and will be used for final result preparation. Candidates can download the answer key from the official WBJEE website by using their application number and password.

WBJEE 2026 Result

WBJEE 2026 Result will tentatively be declared in May 2026. Using their application number and password, candidates will be able to download their rank card from the official portal.

The rank card displays:

• Total score
• Section-wise marks
• State rank
• Category rank (if applicable)

Based on rank, candidates will be eligible for counselling and seat allotment.

WBJEE 2026 Cut Off

The cut-off marks of WBJEE 2026 will be published along with the declaration of results, usually after the counselling schedule is released, which tentatively falls in June-July 2026. Cutoffs will differ depending on course, category, and participating institutes. Highly sought-after branches, such as Computer Science, usually see the highest cutoffs.

Cut-off marks vary based on:

• Level of difficulty for the exam
• Number of applicants
• Available seats in participating institutes
• Category of candidate
• Generally, the top colleges close at ranks below 10,000, and mid-tier colleges go up to 40,000–70,000.

WBJEE 2026 Counselling

WBJEE 2026 counselling is a web-based counselling conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board in order to offer admission to engineering, pharmacy, and architecture colleges. Qualified candidates must log in to the official website using their roll number and password. An online non-refundable counselling fee of INR 500 has to be paid along with the filling of their choices regarding course and college.

The counseling is done in various rounds, and seat allotment is given based on merit, choices, and seat availability. After seat allotment, candidates need to report to the allotted institutes for document verification and admission.

Top 3 Engineering Colleges in West Bengal accepting WBJEE 2026 Score.

The top 3 engineering colleges in West Bengal that accept WBJEE 2026 scores are known for academic excellence and industrial exposure. These institutes offer advanced engineering courses with excellent placement and research prospects.

1. Jadavpur University (Faculty of Engineering & Technology)
2. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT)
3. Heritage Institute of Technology