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WBJEE

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination — Complete guide with eligibility, syllabus, dates, and preparation strategy.

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Duration
4 Hours (2 Hours per paper)
Total Marks
200 (Paper I: 100, Paper II: 100)
Mode
Pen and Paper (OMR)

About WBJEE

WBJEE is the gateway to engineering and pharmacy courses in West Bengal. It is known for its high competition level, especially for seats in Jadavpur University. Candidates aiming for West Bengal colleges also look at JEE Main for top-tier seats.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 12th with PCM with 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
Minimum age: 17 years as on Dec 31, 2026
Citizens of India or OCI candidates

Important Dates

Registration Opens
December 2025
Exam Date
April 2026
Result
May 2026

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Mathematics
AlgebraTrigonometryCoordinate GeometryCalculusProbability
Physics
MechanicsHeat and ThermodynamicsLight and OpticsElectricity and Magnetism
Chemistry
General ChemistryPhysical ChemistryInorganic ChemistryOrganic Chemistry

Preparation Tips

1

Mathematics carries 50% weightage — give it special focus

2

Practice with OMR sheets to improve bubbling speed and accuracy

3

WBJEE questions are conceptually deep — avoid rote learning

4

Solve previous 10 years papers to understand the recurring patterns

5

Focus on time management between Physics and Chemistry in Paper II

Top Colleges Accepting WBJEE

1
Jadavpur University
2
Calcutta University
3
Heritage Institute of Technology
4
IEM Kolkata
5
Haldia Institute of Technology

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