WBJEE 2025: Exam Date (OUT), Brochure (OUT), Registration (Soon), Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Admission Process

WBJEE 2025 exam date has been announced. WBJEE 2025 will be held as a pen-and-paper-based test on April 27, 2025. While filling out the WBJEE application form, the candidates will have to select their preferred exam city preferences. WBJEE will be of 4 hours in duration and the candidates will have to attempt two papers - Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry). 

According to the WBJEE exam pattern, the duration of the entrance examination is 4 hours. For each paper i.e., Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry), 2 hours have been allotted, and the candidates will have to complete both the sections within the allotted duration. Multiple-choice questions of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics have to be answered by the candidates within 4 hours. No extra time will be provided to the candidates to complete the entrance examination.

Candidates will be able to appear for just Paper 1 of WBJEE. However, these candidates will not be allotted ranks for admission by the authorities. Therefore, the candidates are advised to attempt both papers of WBJEE - Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry). The authorities will conduct WBJEE paper as a computer-based test. 

WBJEE 2025 admit card date has not been announced yet. Candidates will be able to access the WBJEE admit card 2025 online at wbjeeb.nic.in by logging in using the required credentials. WBJEE admit card will consist of important details such as the allotted exam date, time, centre, guidelines and more. While reporting at the exam centre, the candidates will have to produce their WBJEE admit card along with an identity proof. 

There are some specific eligibility criteria that the candidates will have to fulfill for WBJEE admission into Jadavpur University. The candidates should have passed 10+2th standard examination in the Science stream in the regular mode of West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent examination from a recognized Council/Board with:

• Individual pass marks (both in theory & practical/project wherever applicable) in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Minimum of 60% marks in the above subjects taken together (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD candidates) having 60% marks in Mathematics (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD candidates) as well as pass marks in English with a minimum mark 30% (for all category of candidates) in the said qualifying examination. 

The authorities of the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will be responsible for the WBJEE counselling process. The details regarding how the WBJEE counselling will be held will be announced by the authorites on the official website. WBJEE counselling will be held online for all qualified candidates. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's obtained WBJEE rank, preferences and seat availability. JEE Main scores will also be taken into consideration for seat allotment.

No.  The WBJEE application fee is not refundable to the candidates in any case. If the candidates fail to attempt the examination, then the application fee will not be open for refunds. Once the fee is paid, the candidates will not be able to request for a refund. WBJEE application fee has to be paid online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card.

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (WBJEE) is conducted annually by the authorities to select eligible candidates for admissions into the BTech courses offered by the participating institutes of the state. The entrance examination is created to assess the candidate's aptitude and knowledge to check if they are eligible for admission. WBJEE is an annual examination and the candidates have one attempt each year to qualify.

WBJEE is held as a one-day examination. The authorities conduct WBJEE annually to select candidates for BTech admissions into the participating institutes. The entrance examination is held once in a year and the candidates will not be given a second chance in the same year. If the candidates are not able to apply for WBJEE or have not secured the required scores, then they can apply for the entrance examination next year. The authorities will not accept any requests for change of WBJEE exam dates. 

Candidates will have to meet the age limit for WBJEE admission. If the candidates are unable to meet the age criteria, then they will not be considered for BTech admission into the participating institutes.

• The lower age limit is 17 years old as on the admission year. There is no upper age limit for WBJEE.
• However, for admission to the degree-level Marine Engineering course, the upper age limit is 25 years as on the admission year.

As per the official brochure, upto 10% of the approved seats in all Self-Financed Engineering and Technology colleges of West Bengal will be available for JEE Main qualified candidates through the WBJEE counselling process. The basic WBJEE eligibility criteria will also apply for the JEE Main qualified candidates. For admissions, the candidates will have to register for the WBJEE counselling process.

While filling out the application form, the candidates will have to select their preferred examination zone. There will be a total of 47 examination zones in the various cities of West Bengal. However, WBJEE will also be held in Silchar (Assam) and Agartala (Tripura). Candidates will have to select three zones in the order of preference for the allotment of WBJEE exam centre.

While filling out the WBJEE application form, the candidates will have to pay the fee online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. No other mode of payment will be accepted by the authorities. WBJEE application fee is INR 500 (General Male Candidates) or INR 400 (General Female and all Male Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW) or INR 300 (All Female Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW and Third Gender General Candidates). For Third Gender SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW Category candidates, the application fee is INR 200. If the candidates fail to pay the application fee, then their applications will be rejected by the authorities. 

Candidates will be able to select their choice of WBJEE exam centres online while filling out the application form. During the form filling process, the candidates will have to select and submit three preferred WBJEE exam zones. The selection of the zones have to be done in the order of preference. The authorities will allot WBJEE exam centres as per the candidate's preference and the corresponding availability. In case the candidate's first preference is not available, then the second choice will be considered. 

While filling out the WBJEE application form, the candidates will be required to provide various personal, academic and contact details. Since all of the details to be submitted have to valid, the candidates are advised to keep certain documents ready so that they can refer to it while filling out the application form of WBJEE. Some of the important documents to be kept ready before and while filling out the WBJEE application form are - 10th and 12th standard mark sheet, domicile certificate, category certificate, JEE Main application number (if applicable), net banking/credit card/debit card details. 

WBJEE 2025 application form correction facility dates have not been announced yet. The registered candidates will be able to access the WBJEE application form 2025 correction facility online. During the correction process, the candidates will be able to edit/correct some of the details that has been previously submitted in the form. After the final date, the authorities will not accept any requests for corrections in the WBJEE application form.

The official marking scheme is released through the WBJEE exam pattern. Candidates are advised to check the marking scheme to understand how their correct and incorrect answers will be marked by the authorities. 

• Category I Questions - Each correct answer will be given one mark. An incorrect response will result in a loss of 1/4 mark. For any combination of responses with more than one option, the said answer will be treated as incorrect and will result in a loss of 1/4 marks.
• Category II Questions - For every correct response, two marks will be given. An incorrect response will result in a loss of 1/2 marks. For any combination of responses with more than one option, the said answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield a -1/2 mark.
• Category III Questions - Each correct response will be given two marks. There will be no negative marking.

WBJEE is conducted offline as a pen and paper-based test. Candidates will have to report at the exam centres and answer the questions in an OMR paper. The WBJEE question paper consists of 155 multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The total duration of the examination is 4 hours. WBJEE question paper is divided into three categories: Category I (only one answer option is correct), Category II (only one answer option is correct) and Category III (one or more answer options are correct).

WBJEE exam pattern outlines the details regarding how the entrance examination will be conducted by the authorities. WBJEE will be held as a pen-and-paper-based test. The total duration of the examination is 4 hours - 2 hours for Paper 1 (Mathematics) and 2 hours for Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry). The candidates will have to answer a total of 155 multiple-choice questions. In the paper, the questions are divided into three categories. Category I and II questions will have only one correct option while Category III questions will have one or more correct options. For every wrong answer in Category I and II, 1/4 mark will be deducted. There is no negative marking for Category III questions.

Yes. As per the official WBJEE exam pattern, the candidates will be able to attempt the entrance examination in Bengali. Two language options will be provided to the candidates for the examination. Candidates will be able to attempt WBJEE in either English or Bengali. Since the question booklet will be available in both languages, the candidates will be required to let the invigilators know about their preference in the centre. No other medium of language will be used by the authorities. There will be no difference in the questions. 

Yes, Mock tests are very important for the WBJEE preparation as it will allow the candidates to have an experience of how the examination will be held. Another advantage of the WBJEE mock tests is that the candidates will be able to identify important and recurring topics and accordingly prepare it. Through mock tests, the candidates can also know their commonly made mistakes and correct it before the examination. Time management skills are also boosted through the mock tests.

Since WBJEE is a competitive engineering entrance examination, the candidates are advised to start their preparation process as early as possible. However, if the candidates do not have much time left before the examination, they can follow certain preparation tips to ensure that they are able to do their best in the exam. First of all, the candidates should prepare a timetable so that they are able to cover the syllabus or the important topics before the examination. Previous year papers or mock tests should be regularly solved so that the candidates are aware of the examination pattern and recurring important topics. Candidates are advised not to study new topics before the examination and to focus on understanding the already studied topics more. 

Yes. It is essential for the students to revise regularly before the entrance examination. The students are advised to revise everyday so that they have lesser chances of forgetting what they have earlier studied. This will allow the students to retain all of the important topics that they have studied and perform well in the examination. While preparing the timetable, the candidates should allot a few hours everyday to revision. As an essential part of the preparation process, it should not be skipped out on.

During the WBJEE preparation process, it is essential for the candidates to create a timetable that will allow them to complete the syllabus and be well prepared before the examination date. While creating the WBJEE preparation timetable, the candidates should ensure that it is created as per their aptitude and time availability. The syllabus should be divided effectively so that the candidates complete the syllabus beforehand and the studying process does not feel monotonous. The timetable should also include slots for daily revision and mock tests. 

If the candidates are unable to download their WBJEE admit card from the official download link, then they are firstly advised to check their internet connection. If there is no problem in the internet connection, then the candidates are advised to log out from the official website and try to log in again. If the problem still persists, the candidates should immediately contact the helpdesk at WB Board. Any issues related to the admit card should be solved immediately as it is an important document that will be required during the examination.

WBJEE 2025 admit card will consist of various important details related to the entrance examination. Some of the important information available on the WBJEE hall ticket are the examination date, time, centre address, exam day guidelines, candidate's name, subjects opted and more. Before downloading the WBJEE admit card, the candidates are advised to check the details carefully. In case of any mistakes, the candidates are advised to contact the authorities immediately. 

WBJEE admit card is released online at wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates will be able to access and download the admit card of WBJEE by following the given steps. The authorities will use no other mode to release the WBJEE admit card. 

• Go to wbjeeb.nic.in
• Click on the admit card link.
• Candidates will have to provide their application number and password.
• Click 'Sign In'
• The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Candidates will have to download and print out the admit card for future use.

In case the candidates find any mistakes in their WBJEE admit card, they are advised to immediately contact the authorities. The mistakes should be immediately conveyed to the authorities and corrected. The authorities can be contacted through the helpline number 1800-1023-781, 1800-3450-050 (Toll-Free Number). The mistakes should be corrected before the WBJEE exam date, otherwise the candidates may face problems during the examination.

WBJEE answer key can be used to calculate the probable secured scores in the entrance examination. Firstly, the candidates will have to compare the answer key to their personal responses. After comparing the responses, the candidates will have to use the official marking scheme to calculate the marks. The total calculated scores will be the probable scores secured in the entrance examination. It is to be noted that the calculated scores will be indicative and may differ from the official WBJEE result.

WBJEE answer key will be released online at wbjeeb.nic.in. To access the WBJEE answer key, the candidates will have to visit the official website and log in using their application number and password. The authorities will use no other mode to release the WBJEE answer key. Once the candidates are logged in, the answer key will be displayed on the screen. Candidates can download the WBJEE answer key for future reference. 

Candidates will be able to raise objections against the provisional WBJEE answer key. To challenge the provisional WBJEE answer key, the candidates will have to log in using their application number and password. The question that is to be challenged has to be selected and submitted. A fee of INR 500 per question also has to be paid. The submitted objections will be reviewed by the authorities. No further objections will be accepted after the board makes its decision. 

Yes. The authorities have released the WBJEE OMR sheets online. The candidates will also be able to access their individual responses to the question paper. Using the response sheet and WBJEE answer key, the candidates will be able to calculate their probable secured scores in the examination. After comparing their personal responses to the WBJEE answer key, the candidates will be able to use the official marking scheme to calcualte the tentativel total scores secured in the exam.

WBJEE GMR is the General Merit List released by WBJEEB for admission to all the courses available in all enlisted Engineering and Technology Colleges and Universities within the state of West Bengal. The list will be prepared based on the candidate scores obtained in all the subjects (i.e. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) in WBJEE 2025. Ranking in the GMR WBJEE merit list will be prepared in descending order of total marks scored in all the subjects as stated above. However, there may also be ties and in such cases, the tie breaking rule shall be applicable for determining the merit rank.

WBJEE 2025 result date has not been announced yet. Candidates will be able to access the WBJEE result 2025 online at wbjeeb.nic.in by logging in using their application form number and date of birth. The scores and ranks obtained in the entrance examination will be released through the result of WBJEE 2025. The authorities will not use any other mode to declare the result. Candidates will be able to download their result in the form of a rank card.

No, the rank card and result of WBJEE 2025 will not be different. The WBJEE result will be declared in the form of rank cards. To download, candidates will have to log in at the official website using the required credentials. Once the candidates check their obtained scores and ranks in the WBJEE 2025 result, they will be able to download it in the form of rank card. It is to be noted that the rank card is an extremely important documents so the candidates will have to possess it until the end of the admission process. In case of any mistakes in the rank card, the authorities have to be immediately informed.

No, the authorities do not provide any facility to the candidates to re-evaluate their WBJEE result. The allotment of ranks is done as per the performance of the candidates in the entrance examination. In case there is a mistake in the information provided in the result, then the candidates can contact the authorities. However, the authorities will not accept requests for corrections in the allotted marks or ranks.

There are certain candidates who will not be eligible to participate in the second round of WBJEE counselling. Firstly, those candidates who have been allotted their first preference in Round 1 of WBJEE counselling will not be allowed to participate in the next rounds. Candidates who have not registered for the counselling process in the first round will also not be eligible for the second round. However, unregistered candidates will be able to register and fill out their choices for the mop-up round of WBJEE counselling.

WBJEEB has not yet announced the WBJEE 2025 counselling dates. Candidates are advised to check the official schedule of WBJEE counselling 2025 so that they do not miss out on any important event. All qualified candidates will have to complete the WBJEE 2025 counselling registration process before the final date. After the final date, the authorities will not accept any requests from the candidates.

Various universities, government colleges and self-financing engineering and technical institutions of the state participate in the WBJEE counselling process. While there are many colleges that offer the best education to the students, some of the top colleges through WBJEE as per the Shiksha ratings are - Jadavpur University Heritage Institute of Technology, Institute of Engineering and Management, Brainware University, Adamas University, Narula Institute of Technology, GNIT, etc.

As of my last update in September 2021, the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is primarily for admission to government and government-aided engineering colleges in West Bengal. However, some top private engineering colleges in West Bengal may also consider WBJEE scores for admission.

Some of the top private engineering colleges under WBJEE include:

Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata
Techno India University, Kolkata
JIS College of Engineering, Kolkata
Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia
Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata
Please note that the ranking of colleges can change over time, and new institutions may emerge as well. It's advisable to research further and check the latest rankings and admission criteria of private engineering colleges in West Bengal that accept WBJEE scores to make an informed decision.

There are about 90+ CSE colleges in West Bengal that accept WBJEE score. Some of them are mentioned below along with their total tuition costs:

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The eligibility criteria for the WBJEE exam:

A minimum score is required to appear for WBJEE exam. Students who have cleared 10+2 with 45% in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and other major subjects.

General category candidates should have scored an aggregate of 45% in the three compulsory subjects in the 10+2th (or equivalent) examination. As per WBJEE qualifying marks, reserved category candidates should have secured an aggregate of 40%. Should have also qualified in English with minimum. 

The authorities have not yet postponed the WBJEE 2025 exam. WBJEE 2025 will be conducted at various examination centres as a pen-and-paper-based test on April 27, 2025. Once the application process begins, the candidates will be advised to complete registration and fill out their details as soon as possible. WBJEE 2025 will consist of multiple-choice questions prepared from topics of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Yes. The topics of WBJEE will be similar to that of the Class 12th board exams and they also deal with the basic as well as extensive concepts of the subjects or sections from which the questions will appear. However, some of the topics are also from 11th standard. Candidates are advised to check the WBJEE syllabus available online carefully. While preparing for the examination, the candidates are advised to refer to their board examination books and materials.

According to the official WBJEE exam pattern, the questions will be divided into three categories. Each category will have its own marking scheme and questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates are advised to correctly answer as many questions as they can to secure high marks in the examination.

• Category I - 110 multiple-choice questions where only one answer option is correct.
• Category II - 25 multiple-choice questions where the candidates will have to select only one correct option. 
• Category III - 20 multiple-choice questions where one or more option will be correct.

While preparing for WBJEE, the candidates are advised to check the best books and reference materials to have a higher chance of performing well. Some of the best recommended books for WBJEE preparation are:

• Physics - NCERT Physics for class X & XII Concept of Physics by H. C. Verma, Understanding Physics series by D. C. Pandey and Concepts of Competition Physics for CBSE PMT by Agarwal.
• Chemistry - NCERT Chemistry for class X & XII Physical Chemistry by O. P Tandon, Inorganic Chemistry by O. P Tandon, Concepts of Organic Chemistry by O. P Tandon, Organic Chemistry by Arihant and Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd.
• Mathematics - NCERT Maths for class X & XII Mathematics by R. S. Aggarwal and Objective Mathematics by R. D. Sharma.

Candidates will be able to raise objections against the provisional WBJEE answer key 2025. For every objection, the candidates will have to pay INR 500. The fee payment has to be done online i.e., through credit card/debit card/net banking. If the candidates do not pay the required fee then their objections will not be accepted. Along with the fee, the candidates will also have to submit the supporting proof for the objections. 

Along with the ranks, the allotment of colleges also depends on the availability of seats in the colleges that the candidates have opted for during the WBJEE counselling process. Once the ranks are announced, the candidates can check the previous years' admission cutoff details of their preferred institutes. The cutoff trends can help the candidate's make their decision regarding the order of preference for colleges and courses during the WBJEE counselling process. 

Yes. The authorities of WBJEEB are expected to announced the list of WBJEE 2025 toppers. The list of the top rankers in the entrance examination will be released through a press conference. In the previous year examination, Kingshuk Patra secured the first rank. Shubhradeep Paul and Bibaswan Biswas secured the second and third rank, respectively.

The authorities will offer scholarships to WBJEE candidates under the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme. Candidates who have performed well in their academics and have secured good scores in WBJEE will be eligible for the scholarships. The details regarding the scholarship schemes will be released online by the authorities. Candidates are advised to check the scholarship details carefully to know if they are eligible for the exam or not.

No. The candidates will not be allowed to change the date and time of WBJEE counselling. Since the counselling dates will be pre-determined by the authorities, they will not accept any requests to change the WBJEE counselling dates and slots. WBJEE counselling will be held online for all eligible candidates. The authorities will also announce the WBJEE seat allotment online. However, the candidates will have to confirm their admissions physically at the allotted institutes. 

No. The candidates will not be able to fill out the WBJEE application form offline. The authorities will release the application form online at wbjeeb.nic.in. No other mode of application will be accepted. While filling out the application form, the candidates will have to provide their personal, academic and contact details. All of the submitted details have to be valid and as per the documents possessed by the candidates. Invalid and incorrect applications will be rejected by the authorities.

All candidates will be requied to comply with the WBJEE eligibility criteria. The official eligibility criteria will be prepared and released online by the authorities of WBJEEB. For admissions into the participating colleges of the state, the candidates will be required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Candidates, who do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements, will not be allowed to appear for the entrance exam and their applications will be cancelled by WBJEEB.

No. As of yet, the authorities have not announced any information regarding the revision of WBJEE 2025 syllabus. It is likely that the subjects and topics to be studied for the examination will remain the same as the previous year's WBJEE syllabus. The official WBJEE 2025 syllabus will be released online at wbjeeb.nic.in. To perform well in the examination, the candidates are advised to check and follow the official WBJEE syllabus. 

WBJEE will be held as an offline test i.e., a paper-and-pen-based test. During the 4 hour examination, the candidates will have to attempt the offline test and answer multiple-choice questions in the OMR sheets. At the examination centre, the candidates will be provided with the OMR sheets and pen for the examination. Through the entrance examination, the candidates will be able to assess the candidate's knowledge in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Yes. The candidates are advised to check the official WBJEE exam pattern before commencing their preparation process. By knowing the exam pattern beforehand, the candidates will be able to know and understand how the authorities will conduct the examination. Through the exam pattern, the candidates will also be familiar with the marking scheme and type of questions that are likely to be included in the WBJEE question paper. Along with the exam pattern, the candidates are advised to check the official WBJEE syllabus.

No. Once the WBJEE registration and form correction process ends, no request to change the WBJEE exam centre will be entertained by the board. The authorities allot exam centres as per the preferences that are provided in the WBJEE application form. Therefore, the candidates are advised to be careful while selecting their preferred exam centre in the application form. Since it is important for the candidates to be familiar with the exam centres, they are advised to go to their respective centre a day before to be familiar with the route.

At the exam centre, the candidates will be required to produce their WBJEE admit card along with identity proof. Candidates can bring any of the following documents as their identity proofs to the centre - Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, School ID or any Government photo identity proof. If the candidates are not able to produce their identity proof along with the WBJEE admit card at the centre, then they will not be allowed to attempt the examination.

Yes. The authorities will release the final WBJEE 2025 answer key online. Candidates will be able to access the final answer key at wbjeeb.nic.in without any credentials. The correct answers to the question paper will be available on the final answer key of WBJEE 2025. The authorities will prepare the final WBJEE answer key after thorough post-examination internal verification and checking the objections submitted by the candidates. It is to be noted that no objections against the final answer key will be accepted by the authorities. The final answer key will be used by the authorities while preparing the WBJEE 2025 result.

WBJEE 2025 result link will be available at wbjeeb.nic.in. The candidates will not be able to access their scores through any offline mode i.e., through post, email or physically. To access the WBJEE result, the candidates will have to visit the official website, click on the result link and log in using their application number and date of birth. The candidates will be able to download the result in the form of a WBJEE rank card. 

To download the WBJEE counselling letter, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. In case, the candidates have trouble accessing and downloading the counselling letter, then they can try to log out and then log in again. If the problem still persists, the candidates are advised to check their internet connection for any issues. If there is no internet connectivity issues, then the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities to fix the problem.

During the counselling process, the WBJEE seat allotment will depend on various factors related to the entrance examination. The authorities will allot seats to the candidates according to their obtained WBJEE/JEE Main rank, preferences, category and seat availability. Since the order of preferences is an important factor in the seat allotment process, the candidates are advised to submit as many choices as possible during the WBJEE counselling registration process.