WBJEEB has announced the WBJEE 2024 exam date. WBJEE 2024 was held on April 28 as a pen-and-paper-based test. The authorities conducted WBJEE 2024 as a pen-and-paper-based test. Candidates were able to access the WBJEE 2024 application form online until February 5, 2024. Read to know more about the WBJEE 2024 exam.
WBJEE 2024 counselling for the Defence Quota seats will be held on August 29, 2024 (12:30 PM) at the office of the WBJEE Board at Rupanna DB-118, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700064. The listed candidates will have to report for admission into the Defence Quota seats available through the WBJEE counselling 2024. WBJEE seat allotment 2024 for Rounds 1 and 2 were announced on July 23 and July 31, 2024, respectively. Allotment of seats were done based on the candidate's WBJEE 2024 rank, preferences, category and seat availability. The WBJEE 2024 result was declared on June 6, 2024. The authorities conducted WBJEE 2024 on April 28, 2024, as a pen-and-paper-based test. Read to know more about WBJEE 2024.
WBJEE 2024 Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Exam Duration |
4 Hours |
| Test Takers |
1.5-1.8 lakh |
| Accepting Colleges |
100 colleges |
| Official Website |
http://www.wbjeeb.in/ |
WBJEE 2024 Eligibility Criteria
All candidates seeking admission through the WBJEE 2024 entrance examination into various undergraduate courses offered by government and private colleges in West Bengal are advised to check their eligibility criteria. They must be eligible to appear for the exam before filling out the application form for WBJEE 2024. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria below:
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- The minimum age limit for a candidate appearing in WBJEE is 17 years as of December 31, 2024.
- The upper age limit to apply for marine engineering courses is 25 years as of December 31, 2024.
- There is no upper age limit for candidates seeking admission to other courses.
- It is compulsory to pass the Class 12 or equivalent exam through the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or any other relevant Council/Board securing 50 per cent aggregate marks.
- Physics and Mathematics are taken into account for admission. Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biology/Technical will be held as additional subjects.
- Candidates coming under the reserved category will not be under the percentage regulation and can apply for the exam with 45 per cent aggregate marks.
Note: Candidates seeking admission need not be in the domicile of West Bengal to appear in WBJEE 2024. However, it may be required at the time of admission to government colleges of West Bengal.
WBJEE 2024 Important Dates
The candidates can check the dates of WBJEE 2024 below.
Q: When will WBJEE 2025 counselling be held?
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.
Q: Who will conduct WBJEE counselling?
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.
Q: Will I get colleges in my city during WBJEE counselling?
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.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of WBJEE 2024 application form |
28-Dec-2023 |
| Final date to submit the application form |
31-Jan-2024 05-Feb-2024 |
| Application correction process |
03-Feb-2024 to 05-Feb-2024 07-Feb-2024 to 09-Feb-2024 |
| Release of admit card |
18-Apr-2024 |
| WBJEE 2024 exam |
28-Apr-2024 |
| Availability of answer key |
07-May-2024 |
| Final date to raise objections against the answer key |
09-May-2024 |
| Release of OMR sheets and recorded responses |
22-May-2024 |
| Final date to raise objections against the OMR sheets and recorded responses |
24-May-2024 |
| Release of final answer key | 05-Jun-2024 |
| WBJEE 2024 results |
06-Jun-2024 |
| Counselling registration and choice filling |
10-Jul-2024 to 21-Jul-2024 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment |
23-Jul-2024 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment |
31-Jul-2024 |
| Mop-up round counselling registration |
05-Aug-2024 to 07-Aug-2024 |
| Seat allotment - Mop Up Round |
09-Aug-2024 |
| Counselling for Defence Quota Seats |
29-Aug-2024 |
WBJEE 2024 Application Form
WBJEE has closed the WBJEE 2024 application process at wbjeeb.nic.in. All candidates had to complete their WBJEE registration process online. While filling out the WBJEE application form 2024, the candidates had to enter their contact information, academic details, and other details such as language for question paper, choice of paper, and exam centre. In case of any mistake in the WBJEE application form, the candidates could correct their forms through the correction facility until February 9, 2024.
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WBJEE 2024 Application Fee
The WBJEE application fee for the General category was INR 500, while for the SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B category, the fee was INR 400. Candidates were able to pay the application fee via debit/credit card or net banking. Check the application fees below:
| Categories |
Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General |
INR 500 |
| SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B |
INR 400 |
Note: Candidates are advised to preserve the online application receipt generated after the successful payment of the application fee. It will be required at the time of WBJEE counselling and admissions.
Q: Which rank will be considered for WBJEE counselling? General rank or obc rank?
Q: What was the WBJEE cutoff score to appear in counselling process of WBJEE.
Candidates will be required to qualify WBJEE to appear for the counselling process. However, admissions through the WBJEE counselling will completely depend on the candidate's rank, preferences, category and seat availability. To have a higher chance of admission into their preferred course and college, the candidates should meet the respective WBJEE cutoff. Candidates are advised to check the previous cutoff trends to understand the range of ranks that have to be obtained for admissions into their preferred colleges and courses.
Q: Will I be considered for WBJEE counselling as I forgot to fill the choice of colleges?
Q: Should I attend the WBJEE counselling?
Q: Is it possible that I won't get the college of my choice in WBJEE counselling?
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.
WBJEE 2024 Exam Pattern
The most important part of preparing for any state-level or national-level entrance test is the exam pattern. All the candidates are advised to go through the WBJEE exam pattern which will be stated by the official exam conducting body. The candidates are required to study the exam pattern in detail so that they do not face any problems. This will help the candidates to understand the question paper structure in a better way. WBJEE 2024 question paper will comprise three major sections namely Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The WBJEE question paper will carry a total of 155 questions against 200 marks.
WBJEE Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (pen-and-paper-based test) |
| Duration | 4 hours (2 hours for each paper) |
| Medium of Exam | English and Bengali |
| Sections | Paper 1 - Mathematics Paper 2 - Physics and Chemistry |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Number of Questions | 155 Questions |
The distribution of questions category-wise is explained below:
| Papers |
Category-I |
Category-II |
Category-III |
Total Number Of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Questions |
No. of Questions |
No. of Questions |
|||
| Mathematics |
50 |
15 |
10 |
75 |
100 |
| Physics |
30 |
05 |
05 |
40 |
50 |
| Chemistry |
30 |
05 |
05 |
40 |
50 |
WBJEE Question Paper Pattern
Questions based on the WBJEE exam syllabus are divided as mentioned below:
Physics |
||
|---|---|---|
Category |
No. of questions |
Total Marks |
| Category-I |
30 |
Full Marks-1 |
| Category-II |
5 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Category-III |
5 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Total |
40 |
50 |
Chemistry |
||
Category |
No. of questions |
Total Marks |
| Category-I |
30 |
Full Marks-1 |
| Category-II |
5 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Category-III |
5 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Total |
40 |
50 |
Mathematics |
||
Category |
No. of questions |
Total Marks |
| Category-I |
50 |
Full Marks-1 |
| Category-II |
15 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Category-III |
10 |
Full Marks-2 |
| Total |
75 |
100
|
WBJEE Admit Card 2024
WBJEE 2024 hall tickets were released by the authorities online on April 18, 2024. Candidates were required to log in to the official website using their credentials to download the hall ticket. Candidates can refer to the steps given below to download the admit card of WBJEE 2024.
Steps to Download WBJEE 2024 Hall Ticket
- Visit the official website
- Click on “Download Hall Ticket”
- On the login page, the candidates must provide their WBJEE registration number and password.
- The WBJEE hall ticket will be displayed on the screen
- Download the admit card and take a printout of the same
WBJEE Syllabus 2024
The authorities have released the official WBJEE 2024 syllabus. Candidates should thoroughly understand the WBJEE 2024 syllabus for an effective preparation strategy. The WBJEE syllabus will help the candidates study the relevant topics, chapters, and practice questions. Candidates can also refer to the books related to the syllabus and prepare from previous years' WBJEE question papers.
WBJEE 2024 Result
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) have declared the WBJEE 2024 result online. The candidate's obtained scores can be checked through the WBJEE result. To access the result of WBJEE 2024, the candidates will have to log in using their application number and date of birth.
Steps to check WBJEE Result 2024
The following steps will help candidates to check their WBJEE 2024 results.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of WBJEE 2024
- Step 2: Candidates will have to provide their WBJEE 2024 application number and date of birth along with the security pin
- Step 3: WBJEE 2024 result and rank card will be displayed on the screen
- Step 4: Download the WBJEE 2024 rank card and take a printout for future references
WBJEE 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who conducts WBJEE?
A. West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) will conduct WBJEE 2024.
Q. Who can apply for WBJEE 2024 examination?
A. To apply for WBJEE 2024, candidates’ age should not be less than 17 years and have passed or appeared in the Class 12 exam or any equivalent exam from a recognized Board.
Q. In which mode will the WBJEE be conducted?
A. WBJEE will be conducted in offline mode i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test.
Q. Can I submit the application form for WBJEE 2024 late?
A. Yes, the candidates could not submit the WBJEE application form after the final date by submitting a late fee.
Q. How many total questions will be there for WBJEE 2024 exam?
A. The question paper of WBJEE 2024 will have 155 questions.
Q. How many colleges will participate for admission through WBJEE 2024?
A. Around 100 colleges government and private institutes of West Bengal will offer admissions to Engineering, and Pharma courses.
Q. When will the authority release the provisional WBJEE answer key and results?
A. The authority have released the provisional WBJEE 2024 answer key on May 7, 2024. Objections against the provisional answer key were accepted until the final date i.e., May 9, 2024. After the objections are checked, the authorities will prepare the WBJEE 2024 result.
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Jadavpur University WBJEE 2024 cutoff was released in the form of ranks for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD categories in the AI and HS quotas. As per the WBJEE last-round cutoff 2024, thr cutoff ranks varied between 57 and 2917. Therefore, it is easy to get admission to Jadavpur University with
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The cutoff marks for WBJEE are different for Bengal College of Engineering and Technology based on course and category, so one should refer to some B.Tech courses 2022 closing ranks below:
•Civil Engineering is at rank 78,241.
•Computer Science & Engineering is at rank 63,632.
•Electrical Engineering i
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The WBJEE 2024 result for candidates who have applied to Bengal College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) was released on June 6, 2024. Candidates can check their results and rank cards at the official website of WBJEEB, wbjeeb.nic.in. After the declaration of the result, students must participa
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The WBJEE cutoff for Camellia Institute of Technology in 2024 varies by program, reflecting the competitive nature of admissions. For B.Tech specializations, the closing ranks are as follows: Electronics and Communication Engineering has a cutoff of 28,896, while Information Technology stands at 88,
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The WBJEE result date for BBIT - Budge Institute of Technology typically aligns with the overall WBJEE results announcement. These results are usually declared a few weeks after the examination. To know the exact result date for the current year, it's best to check the official WBJEE website or reac
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Yes, you can get admission to the B.E. / B.Tech courses at Camellia Institute of Technology (CIT) without WBJEE if you have a valid JEE Main score. While WBJEE is the preferred entrance exam for candidates from West Bengal, students from other states can apply using their JEE Main scores. However, y
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Yes, you can get admission to the B.E./B.Tech course at SKFGI (Supreme Knowledge Foundation Group of Institutions) without WBJEE, as they may consider alternative admission methods. While WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) is the primary exam for engineering admissions in many colleges i
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The result date for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) 2025 is June 2025. The WBJEE 2025 exam is scheduled for April 2025. The results will be available on wbjeeb.nic.in, wbjeeb.in, and wbresults.nic.in.
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GCELT Salt Lake City Kolkata accepts WBJEE scores for admission to its BE/BTech courses. The WBJEE cutoff 2024 was concluded after the round 3 seat allotment result, wherein the last-round cutoff ranged between 3651 and 10504 for the General All India category students. Among all the BTech specialis
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University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata accepts WBJEE scores for admission to its BE/BTech courses. The WBJEE cutoff 2024 was concluded after the round 3 seat allotment result, wherein the last-round cutoff ranged between 8796 and 68436 for the General All India category students. Among al
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