WBJEE 2026: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Results

WBJEE Exam 2026 Overview

The Official Notification for WBJEE 2026 Exam is expected to be released in December 2025, the registration process will open in January 2026, and the WBJEE Exam will be conducted in April 2026.

The WBJEE Exam is conducted for admission in Engineering, Pharmacy and Agriculture courses in different colleges and universities of West Bengal.

• The WBJEE Exam will be held in an offline mode, including 2 papers: Paper 1 of mathematics and Paper 2 of Physics and Chemistry. The Total marks are 200, 100 for paper 1 and 100 for paper 2.
• To be eligible for WBJEE 2026, you should have passed class 12 with physics and mathematics as compulsory subjects and have scored 45% marks as a general category candidate and 40% as a reserved category.

Check the official WBJEE Website, wbjeeb.nic.in, for all the updates regarding the notification, schedule, syllabus, admit cards and result.

What is the WBJEE 2026 Exam?

The WBJEE 2026 is a state-level exam, conducted by WBJEEB for admission in undergraduate courses of Engineering, Pharmacy and Architecture programs.

The WBJEE Exam will test the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and will be used to get admission into top colleges in West Bengal.

WBJEE 2026 Exam Dates

The WBJEE 2026 Exam Dates will be released by the WBJEE Board in December 2025, through the official notification.

According to the expected schedule, the application process will start in December 2025, and the exam will be conducted in April 2026.

WBJEE 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

WBJEE 2026 Registration

The WBJEE Registration process will start in January 2026, and after the official notification is released in December 2025.

• To register for WBJEE 2026, you have to fill out the application form online on the official WBJEEB Website: wbjeeb.nic.in.
• The WBJEE Registration process will include filling in the personal and academic details, uploading the scanned documents and paying the registration fees.

WBJEE 2026 Registration Fees

The WBJEE Application fees will differ according to the category of the candidates; it should be paid online using debit/credit cards, net banking and UPI.

• For general category candidates, the application fee is Rs. 500.
• For SC/ST/ PwD candidates, the application fee is Rs. 400.

WBJEE Exam Pattern 2026

The WBJEE Exam 2026 will be held in an offline mode, testing candidates’ knowledge in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

The WBJEE Exam will include 2 papers: Paper 1, Mathematics and Paper 2, Physics and Chemistry, including MCQ Questions of 200 marks.

WBJEE 2026 Paper Pattern

• Mathematics carries the highest weightage in WBJEE of 50%, which makes it most important for getting a top rank.
• The Weightage of Physics and Chemistry is equal to 25% each; the candidates can improve their score with proper practice of chapters like mechanics and physical chemistry.

WBJEE Marking Scheme

The WBJEE Marking Scheme will check the evaluation of candidates’ answers in both papers. The WBJEE Exam will include different types of MCQs, including single-correct, multiple-correct, integer and assertion type questions.

WBJEE 2026 Marking Scheme

WBJEE 2026 Syllabus

The WBJEE Syllabus is based on the class 11 and 12 format of WBCHSE and CBSE. It will include mathematics, physics and chemistry, and will test the candidate’s conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills and application-based understanding.

WBJEE Mathematics Syllabus

The Mathematics carry the highest weightage of 50% in WBJEE, including calculus, Algebra and coordinate geometry, which are important for getting a top rank.

WBJEE Physics Syllabus

In WBJEE, Physics includes the weightage of 25%, along with Mechanics and Electrodynamics. Numerical-based questions are important for accuracy.

WBJEE Chemistry Syllabus

In WBJEE, the weightage of chemistry is 25% as well. The Organic and physical chemistry chapters have high weightage.

WBJEE Topic-Wise Weightage 2026

With the WBJEE Topic-wise Weightage, candidates will have an analysis of the most important chapters in the WBJEE Exam.

As per the previous year’s analysis, mathematics has the highest weightage of 50% and physics & chemistry have 25% each.

WBJEE Mathematics Weightage

• Mathematics carries the highest weightage of 50%, which makes it important for scoring high.
• In this, the calculus and algebra include the weightage of almost 40 to 45% of marks.
• The Coordinate Geometry and Vectors/3D Geometry has high weightage and is a scoring topic.
• Probability and statistics have low weightage but can be easily scored and can give candidates 5 to 7 marks.

WBJEE Physics Weightage

• As physics accounts for 25% total marks, which Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism come under the high-weightage topics.
• The Mechanics account for 25 to 30% weightage, which makes it important for scoring high.
• The Modern Physics and Optics carries around 10 to 12% weightage and asks direct questions.

WBJEE Chemistry Weightage

• In Chemistry, marks are equally divided between Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry.
• The Physical chemistry with 35% and organic chemistry with 30% are high-scoring topics.
• For scoring high, candidates should focus on reaction mechanisms, formulae and numerical conditions.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026

The WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 are the minimum requirements that students must fulfil to be eligible for the WBJEE exam. A minimum of 45% in Class 12th or equivalent qualification examination is mandatory to qualify for WBJEE 2026. Failing to fulfil the required eligibility will raise the chances of cancellation of your candidature at any stage of WBJEE 2026 admission process.

• WBJEE Eligibility 2026 differs according to the course that the students opt for, such as Architecture, Engineering, and Pharmacy courses.
• For the WBJEE exam, the minimum age of the candidate should be 17 years. However, there is no maximum age limit set by the conducting board.

What are WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026?

WBJEE Eligibility criteria are different for different courses, categories, and colleges. However, the general eligibility criteria for WBJEE 2026 are listed below.

• Citizenship: Students who wish to appear for WBJEE 2026 must be residents of India or OCI.
• Qualification: Aspirants must have completed or be appearing for class 12th or equivalent before or in 2026.
• Age Requirements: Students must be at least 17 years of age as of 31 December 2026 or must be born on or before 31 December 2009. There is no upper age restriction on appearing for WBJEE 2026. However, for WBJEE Marine Engineering courses, the upper age limit applicable is 25 years as of 31 December 2026.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria and Requirements 2026

WBJEE Eligibility 2026: Age Limit

According to WBJEE Eligibility 2026, a candidate must be born on or before December 31, 2005, to be eligible for all the courses offered through WBJEE 2026.

• The lower age limit is 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
• There is no upper age limit to apply for WBJEE 2026.
• But for admission to the Marine Engineering course, the upper age limit is 25 years.

WBJEE Academic Requirements 2026

According to the WBJEE Eligibility criteria 2026, candidates must have passed Class 12th with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent qualification examination. However, a student appearing for the Class 12th examination in 2026 can also appear for WJEE 2026. In such cases, the student will be eligible for seat allotment only if he/ she pass the qualifying examination with the minimum required WBJEE Eligibility 2026.

The section below covers the minimum marks required for engineering and pharmacy courses:

WBJEE Eligibility 2026 for Engineering Courses

• Compulsory courses required in Class 12th: Physics and Mathematics, along with one of Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Computer Science/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational Subject
• Minimum Marks: 45% marks in the above three subjects taken together. Candidates must note that in the case of candidates belonging to the reserved category, e.g., SC/ ST/ OA-A/ OBC-B/ PwD, the minimum marks required are 40%.
• Candidates must have passed English with at least 30% marks.
• Board of Qualifying Examination: Any board recognized by the Central or State Government concerned.

WBJEE Eligibility 2026 for Pharmacy Courses

• Compulsory courses required in Class 12th: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology
• Minimum Marks: 45% marks in the above three subjects taken together. Candidates must note that in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category, e.g., SC/ ST/ OA-A/ OBC-B/ PwD, a minimum marks is required in 40%.
• Candidates must have passed English with at least 30% marks.
• Board of Qualifying Examination: Any board recognized by the Central or State Government concerned. However, candidates with non-formal, irregular class mode, non-classroom-based schooling, open school learning, or distance education will not be eligible for admission to B.Pharm courses through WBJEE 2026.

WBJEE Eligibility 2026 for Five-Year Degree Course in Architecture

• As per the Council of Architecture (COA), candidates will be offered admission to Architecture courses only after completing class 12th with at least 50% marks in PCM in aggregate.
• Students are also required to appear for NATA examination conducted by COA ti be eligible for WBJEE Architecture courses.

WBJEE Eligibility 2026 for Marine Engineering

• According to the Director General of Shipping, candidates must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in PCM in aggregate.
• Students must also have secured a minimum of 50% marks in English in class 10th or 12th to be eligible for WBJEE 2026 Marine Engineering courses.

WBJEE 2026: West Bengal Domicile Criteria

Nationality:

• Candidates must be of Indian origin or OCI to participate in WBJEE 2026.
• OCI candidates will be eligible for WBJEE 2026 for unreserved seats in all India quota.

Domicile

• To be eligible for WBJEE 2026, candidates must be permanent residents of West Bengal for 10 consecutive years as of December 31, 2026.
• Candidates whose parents are permanent residents of the state with a permanent residential address will be considered for WBJEE registration 2026.

Residential/Domicile Requirement for WBJEE 2026

WBJEE 2026 FAQs

1. Who is eligible to appear for WBJEE 2026?

Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. They must meet the minimum age and academic percentage criteria set by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB).

2. What is the exam pattern for WBJEE 2026?

WBJEE 2026 consists of two papers – Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics & Chemistry). The exam is conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode, with multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and negative marking for incorrect answers.

3. When will WBJEE 2026 be conducted?

WBJEE 2026 is expected to be held in April 2026. The official dates, including application, admit card release, and result declaration, will be announced on the WBJEEB official website.

4. Which colleges accept WBJEE 2026 scores?

WBJEE scores are accepted by government and private engineering, architecture, pharmacy, and technology colleges in West Bengal, including Jadavpur University, MAKAUT-affiliated colleges, and other reputed institutes.

5. Why is WBJEE important for engineering aspirants?

WBJEE is a key entrance exam for securing admission to top engineering colleges in West Bengal. It offers quality education at affordable fees, strong placement opportunities, and access to reputable state-level institutions.