WBJEE 2026 LIVE: WB engineering exam ends; answer key, paper analysis, reactions

WBJEE 2026 was conducted not only in West Bengal but also in Tripura and Assam.

WBJEE GMR (General Merit Rank) is the ranking system used by authorities for admissions to BTech programmes.

While preparing the WBJEE 2026 cutoff, the authorities will take several factors into account, including:

• Previous year cutoff trends
• Difficulty level of the examination
• Total number of seats available
• Number of candidates who appeared for the exam
• Total number of qualified candidates

WBJEEB will soon publish the WBJEE OMR response sheets on its official website for candidates to access.

To calculate the estimate score use the given formula:

Total Score = Number of Correct Responses – Number of Incorrect Responses

The counselling process conducted by the WBJEEB is the official admission mechanism used to allot seats in engineering, pharmacy, and architecture colleges across West Bengal based on a candidate’s entrance rank.

The medium of WBJEE 2026 exam is English, Bengali

The paper consists of multiple-choice questions divided into three categories, with each category carrying a distinct marking pattern. 

• Category I, each correct answer is awarded +1 mark while an incorrect response leads to a deduction of ¼ mark.
• Category II questions carry +2 marks for a correct answer, with a penalty of ½ mark for wrong responses. 
• Category III questions are more analytical in nature and follow no negative marking rule, where full or partial credit is awarded based on correctness of selected options.

WBJEE continues to be one of the key entrance examinations for engineering admissions in West Bengal. Several reputed institutes, including Jadavpur University, University of Calcutta, Heritage Institute of Technology, and various government engineering colleges in the state, accept WBJEE scores for admission.

To download the WBJEEB rank card 2026 follow the steps given below:

• Visit the Official WBJEEB website at wbjeeb.nic.in
• Enter the details, including WBJEE application number, date of birth, security pin and then submit
• The WBJEE result & rank card 2026 will appear on the screen
• Take a printout of the WBJEE results 2026 for future reference

Once the result is out, candidates can check on the following websites:

results.shiksha/west-bengal/wbjeeb/

wbjeeb.nic.in

The important dates for WBJEE are:

The WBJEE syllabus is primarily based on topics from Classes 11 and 12 followed by recognised education boards. The examination covers subjects such as algebra, calculus, coordinate geometry, mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and modern physics. Since several topics overlap with the JEE Main syllabus, a large number of engineering aspirants appear for both examinations. Candidates must carry their WBJEE admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre and are advised to arrive early to avoid delays or last-minute issues.

WBJEE has concluded the paper 2 (Physics & Chemistry) today, May 24 at 4 pm.

WBJEE Counselling 2026 will be conducted in two rounds, namely Round 1 and Round 2, followed by the Defence quota counselling.

Jadavpur University remains one of the most sought-after institutes accepting WBJEE scores, especially among engineering aspirants. The competition for admission is particularly high for branches such as Computer Science, Information Technology, and Electronics during the WBJEE counselling process. 

In addition to Jadavpur University, several government engineering colleges across West Bengal also witness strong demand because of their academic reputation, modern infrastructure, and affordable fee structure. As a result, counselling rounds often see high cut-offs and intense competition for seat allocation.

The WBJEE Board has laid down clear guidelines regarding banned items inside the examination hall. Candidates are not allowed to carry:

• Mobile phones
• Smartwatches or digital watches
• Bluetooth-enabled gadgets
• Calculators
• Earphones or headphones
• Metallic objects or accessories

If any candidate is found carrying prohibited items, strict action, including disqualification from the examination, may be taken.

WBJEE remains one of West Bengal’s major engineering entrance routes. Top institutions accepting scores include Jadavpur University, Calcutta University, Heritage Institute of Technology, and several government engineering colleges.

Candidates are advised to keep clothing simple and comfortable.

Heavy accessories and bulky clothing should be avoided.

WBJEEB has strict rules on prohibited items.

• Mobile phones
• Smartwatches
• Bluetooth devices
• Calculators
• Earphones
• Metallic accessories

Any violation may lead to disqualification.

Candidates must carry required documents to avoid last-minute issues.

• Printed WBJEE 2026 admit card
• Valid photo ID proof
• Reach centre before verification begins
• Check exam centre details beforehand

Before leaving for the exam centre, candidates should keep these timings in mind:

Among the top institutions accepting WBJEE scores, Jadavpur University continues to be one of the most preferred choices for engineering aspirants. Every year, the university witnesses intense competition during WBJEE counselling, particularly for Computer Science, Information Technology, and Electronics. Apart from Jadavpur University, several government engineering colleges in West Bengal also attract a large number of candidates due to their reputation, infrastructure, and comparatively lower tuition fees, leading to high cut-offs and competitive seat allotment rounds during the counselling. 

WBJEE is conducted for admission to undergraduate Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture courses offered by universities, government colleges, and private engineering and technological institutes across West Bengal. The exam is held in two papers-Paper 1 for Mathematics and Paper 2 for Physics and Chemistry. Candidates seeking admission to Engineering courses must appear in both papers.

The syllabus for WBJEE is largely based on Class 11 and Class 12 topics prescribed by recognised education boards. Subjects include algebra, calculus, coordinate geometry, mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and modern physics. Due to overlap in syllabus, many students preparing for JEE Main also appear for WBJEE. Candidates appearing for the examination are required to carry their WBJEE admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. Students are also advised to reach examination centres well before reporting time to avoid last-minute inconvenience.

WBJEEB releases separate General Merit Rank (GMR) and Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR) lists for admissions. The final seat allotment is prepared based on candidates’ rank, preferred colleges and courses, and seat availability in participating institutes. The exam is being conducted today for engineering aspirants. 

WBJEEB has also issued strict examination guidelines regarding prohibited items. Electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, and earphones are not permitted inside the examination hall. Candidates violating these guidelines may face disqualification. The board has prescribed a simple dress code for candidates appearing in the examination. Students are advised to avoid heavy accessories, metallic items, and clothing with multiple pockets. 

Some major colleges and universities accepting WBJEE scores include:

• Jadavpur University
• University of Calcutta
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology affiliated colleges
• RCC Institute of Information Technology
• Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology
• Cooch Behar Government Engineering College

The examination is mainly used for BTech, BPharm, and BArch admissions through a centralised counselling process conducted by WBJEEB.

Candidates must know that it is mandatory to carry printout of the hall tickets to exam hall. To download the same, one can follow these steps.

• Visit the official WBJEE website at wbjeeb.nic.in
• Click on the “WBJEE 2026 Admit Card” link available on the homepage.
• Log in using your application number and password or date of birth.
• Enter the captcha or security code displayed on the screen.
• Submit the details to access the admit card in the candidate portal.
• Check all details mentioned on the hall ticket carefully.
• Download the admit card PDF and take a printout for exam day.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board will conduct WBJEE 2026 today, May 24, in two shifts. First shift will be held between 11 am and 1 pm and second shift between 2 pm and 4 pm. Candidates appearing for BTech, BPharm, and BArch admissions must carry their admit card and valid ID proof to the exam centre.

The WBJEEB has issued the WBJEE admit card 2026 on its official website at wbjeeb.nic.in.

The syllabus for WBJEE 2026 is based on Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Check the details available on the WBJEE 2026 admit card below:

• Candidate’s name.
• Date of birth.
• WBJEE 2026 application number.
• WBJEE 2026 exam date.
• Exam centre address.
• Date and time of examination.
• Photograph and signature of the candidate.
• Guidelines for the exam.

A total of 1,01,643 candidates appeared for the WBJEE exam in 2025, out of which nearly 1,00,502 were successful.

Candidates appearing for WBJEE 2026 can follow these steps to access their hall tickets once released:

• Visit wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee
• Open the “WBJEE 2026 Admit Card” link
• Enter application number and password/date of birth
• Fill in the security captcha code
• Submit details to access the hall ticket
• Download and print the admit card for exam day use

As per the previous year trends, the WBJEE is a state-level exam and is generally administered to be easier than JEE Mains.

The WBJEE 2026 admit card will remain available online till May 24 (4 pm), giving candidates enough time to access and print their hall tickets before the entrance examination. WBJEE is conducted for admissions to undergraduate engineering, pharmacy and architecture courses across participating institutes in West Bengal. Applicants are advised to keep their login credentials ready and avoid last-minute technical issues during download.

Candidates will be able to view and download their WBJEE 2026 admit card on the official website - wbjeeb.nic.in.

Check the list of WBJEE best books for Physics 2026 below:

• NCERT Physics ( Class 11 and 12)
• Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma (Volume 1 and 2)
• Fundamentals of Physics by V.K. Mehta
• Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov
• Principles of Physics by Resnick, Halliday, and Walker

Students can check the list of WBJEE best books for Mathematics 2026 below:

• NCERT Mathematics( Class 11 and 12)
• Calculus by I.A. Maron
• Degree level Differential Calculus by A Das Gupta
• Problems Plus In IIT Mathematics by A Das Gupta
• Integral Calculus by Amit Aggarwal
• Trigonometry by S.L. Loney

The syllabus for WBJEE 2026 is based on Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

The list of the best books to prepare for WBJEE 2026 for Chemistry is below:

• NCERT Chemistry ( Class 11 and 12)
• Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd
• Chemical Calculations by RC Mukherjee
• Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee
• Organic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon
• Numerical Chemistry by P. Bahadur

As per the dress code guidelines for WBJEE 2026 examination, boys must wear plain T-shirts or shirts, simple jeans or trousers, slippers or sandals or light shoes. 

Girls should have to wear simple kurta or t-shirts or top, simple pants, flat sandals or slippers. They should stop wearing heavy embroidery, jackets or hoodies, cargo pants with many pockets and metallic accessories. 

The WBJEE 2026 admit card is available for download at wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates can check the following details on the WBJEE 2026 admit card:

• Candidate’s name
• Date of birth
• Photograph
• Signature
• WBJEE 2026 application or registration number
• Exam date and time
• Address of the exam centre
• Exam day instructions

The WBJEEB will conduct the WBJEE 2026 tomorrow in two shifts. The morning shift will be held from 11 am to 1 pm, while the afternoon shift will take place from 2 pm to 4 pm.

The WBJEEB will conduct the WBJEE exam 2026 tomorrow in dual shifts. The morning shift will be held from 11 am to 1 pm, while the afternoon shift will take place from 2 pm to 4 pm.