The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) was constituted in 1962 by the Government of West Bengal, in exercise of the powers conferred under Article 162 of the Constitution of India pursuant to No. 828-Edn(T), dated 02.03.1962 for the purpose of conducting Joint Entrance Examination for admission to various Institutions in West Bengal imparting education in medical, engineering and technological courses.
The Board was awarded the status of Statutory Body enacted vide “West Bengal Act XIV of 2014” named as “The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board Act, 2014”.
The Board is empowered to conduct common, combined, competitive, entrance examinations for admission to the undergraduate as well as postgraduate professional and vocational courses in various higher education institutions in the State of West Bengal.
Name of Exam |
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) |
Website |
wbjeeb.nic.in |
Also Known As |
WBJEE |
Authority |
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board |
Category |
Undergraduate |
Level |
State Level |
Exam Mode |
Offline (OMR-based) |
Application |
Online |
WBJEE 2024 Important Dates
The WBJEE 2024 schedule is crucial for applicants to plan their preparation and application process accordingly:
Event Name |
Date |
Application Form Start On |
28 December 2023 |
Last Date to Submit Application Form |
31 January 2024 |
Application Form Correction |
03 to 05 February 2024 |
Admit Card Release Date |
18 to 28 April 2024 |
WBJEE Exam Date |
28 April 2024 |
WBJEE 2024 Simple Application Process
Applying for WBJEE 2024 is a simple process and candidates can complete it using their basic details. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Go to the WBJEE website wbjeeb.nic.in.
- Click on the “WBJEE 2024 Application Form” link to start the application process.
- Enter your name, your parent’s names, your mobile number, and your date of birth.
- After registering, use the login details sent to your email.
- Fill in the form with your information, like your education and where you live.
- Upload your documents like photos and signatures as told on the website.
- Then pay the online application fee.
- Check everything you filled in the application form is correct.
- Then click the ‘submit’ button and complete the application process.
- Print the confirmation page to keep for later.
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WBJEE Age Limit
WBJEE eligibility criteria age limit for the candidates appearing for WBJEE is as follows.
- As per the criteria, the candidates should be a minimum of 17 years old as of December 31, 2024.
- Candidates should have been born on or before December 12, 2007. No upper WBJEE age limit.
- Candidate is applying for Marine Engineering, then the candidates have to be a maximum of 25 years of age as of December 31, 2024.
Academic Qualifications
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Should have passed the 10+2th (or equivalent) exam conducted by a board recognized by the Central and State Governments.
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Candidates should have qualified in Physics and Mathematics along with any one of the following Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Computer Application as compulsory subjects in the qualifying exam.
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The above-mentioned subjects should have also been passed individually in regular class mode (theory and practical). Candidates who will be appearing for the qualifying exam will also be considered eligible for the WBJEE 2024 exam.
WBJEE qualifying Marks Required
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General category candidates should have scored an aggregate of 45% in the three compulsory subjects in the 10+2th (or equivalent) examination.
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As per WBJEE qualifying marks, reserved category candidates should have secured an aggregate of 40%.
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Should have also qualified in English with a minimum 30% marks.
Application Fee
For the WBJEE 2024, the application fee varies based on the category of the candidate:
- General Category: ₹500
- SC, ST, and OBC Categories: ₹400
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This fee can be paid online using a credit/debit card or net banking. Alternatively, candidates may have the option to pay offline, depending on the instructions provided on the WBJEE official website. Candidates need to ensure the correct fee is paid as per their category to avoid any issues with the application process.
Latest Update for WBJEE
Application Date :
24-12-2021
Exam Date :
Result Date :
Application Fee :
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WBJEE 2024Â Admit Card
WBJEE Admit Card 2024 will be released on April 18, 2024. The admit card is an important document to carry to the exam center. After downloading WBJEE admit card candidates must check the details such as Name of the candidate, exam center, reporting time, etc. To download the admit card candidates will have to follow the given steps:
How to Download WBJEE 2024Â Admit Card?
- Visit the official website of WBJEE- wbjeeb.nic.in
- Click on the “Download WBJEE Admit Card†Link.
- Enter your application number and password in the login portal.
- Click on submit and WBJEE Admit Card will appear on your screen.
- Check all the details and download it.
Documents Required to Enter WBJEE Exam Center
- A printed copy of WBJEE 2024Â Admit Card.
- A coloured photograph (same as uploaded with WBJEE application form).
- Any photo-identity proof in original. The photo ID can be one the mentioned proof-
- Aadhar Card
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Voter Card
- Class 10th Admit Card
- School ID Card
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- Number of Exam Cities: 60 cities of West Bengal, Assam and Tripura
- List of WBJEE 2024Â Exam Centers is yet to be announced. Candidates can meanwhile check the previous year list of exam cities along with the specific zones for candidates from West Bengal and from other states.
WBJEE 2024Â Marks vs Ranks
- Candidates’ marks in WBJEE 2024 would be a major criterion for determining their rank.
- As the overall seats for Government Colleges are limited, only about 1.2%- 1.8% of candidates are able to get admission.
- Aspirants aiming for admission into top engineering colleges in West Bengal such as Jadavpur University, usually require a rank above 300 to get branches such as Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- Based on the previous year trends, a table detailing WBJEE Marks vs Rank has been provided below for reference:
WBJEE Marks |
WBJEE Expected Rank Range |
>150 |
1-50 |
140-145 |
50-150 |
130-139 |
150-250 |
120-129 |
250-500 |
110-119 |
500-800 |
100-109 |
800-1200 |
109-100 |
1200- 4000 |
100-90 |
4000- 8000 |
70-90 |
8000- 12000 |
60-70 |
12000-25000 |
50-60 |
25000-50000 |
Less than 50 |
50000+ |
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WBJEE 2024Â Merit List
WBJEE merit list includes the names of the candidates shortlisted for counselling and further admission process, marks obtained in Paper I (Mathematics), Marks obtained in Paper-II (Physics & Chemistry), total marks secured, and category-wise overall rank.
WBJEEB releases WBJEE Merit List soon after the results are announced. Candidates require entering their login credentials i.e., application number and password to check the merit list. Candidates qualifying the merit list will be eligible to participate in WBJEE 2024Â Counselling and admission procedure.
Upon availability, candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to check/ view WBJEE 2024Â merit list :
- Visit the official website of WBJEE i.e. wbjeeb.nic.in
- Click on the link ‘WBJEE 2024 Merit List’
- Enter your roll number and date of birth
- Click on the ‘Submit’ tab.
- WBJEE 2024Â Merit List will be displayed
The officials prepare WBJEE merit list as per the below-mentioned criteria-
- WBJEEB considers the marks secured and subject taken by a candidate in WBJEE exam.
- Separate merit list is released for each category.
- In case of similar WBJEE ranks, tie-breaker is conducted for candidates.
- 10% seats are reserved for JEE Main qualified candidates.
WBJEE 2024Â Colleges
For the academic year 2024–25, approximately 105 WBJEE Participating Institutes will offer admission to eligible students. WBJEE 2024 Colleges can be divided into :
- Government Colleges
- Private Colleges (Self-financed)
- Private Universities (Self-financed)
- Minority Institutes
- University/University Department
There are 9 government Colleges, 9 government universities, 82 private and self-financed colleges and 5 private and self-financed universities that are expecte to take part in WBJEE 2024.
Exam |
Candidates Registered |
Candidates Appeared |
Candidates Qualified |
WBJEE 2022 |
1,01,413 |
81,395 |
80,132 |
WBJEE 2021 |
92,685 |
65,170 |
64,485 |
WBJEE 2020 |
88,112 |
83,459 |
72,290 |
WBJEE 2019 |
1,24,887 |
1,21,776 |
1,10,870 |
WBJEE 2018 |
1,14,334 |
1,07,411 |
99,567 |
WBJEE 2017 |
1,21,233 |
1,17,428 |
1,00,456 |
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WBJEE 2024Â Helpdesk
Address: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board, AQ-13/1, Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700 091.
Phone: (033) 2367 1159/ 1198
Email: wbjeeb@gmail.com
Toll-free help desk: 1800-1023-781
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WBJEE 2024Â Admit Card
WBJEE Admit Card 2024 will be released on April 18, 2024. The admit card is an important document to carry to the exam center. After downloading WBJEE admit card candidates must check the details such as Name of the candidate, exam center, reporting time, etc. To download the admit card candidates will have to follow the given steps:
How to Download WBJEE 2024Â Admit Card?
- Visit the official website of WBJEE- wbjeeb.nic.in
- Click on the “Download WBJEE Admit Card†Link.
- Enter your application number and password in the login portal.
- Click on submit and WBJEE Admit Card will appear on your screen.
- Check all the details and download it.
Documents Required to Enter WBJEE Exam Center
- A printed copy of WBJEE 2024Â Admit Card.
- A coloured photograph (same as uploaded with WBJEE application form).
- Any photo-identity proof in original. The photo ID can be one the mentioned proof-
- Aadhar Card
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Voter Card
- Class 10th Admit Card
- School ID Card
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- Number of Exam Cities: 60 cities of West Bengal, Assam and Tripura
- List of WBJEE 2024Â Exam Centers is yet to be announced. Candidates can meanwhile check the previous year list of exam cities along with the specific zones for candidates from West Bengal and from other states.
WBJEE 2024Â Marks vs Ranks
- Candidates’ marks in WBJEE 2024 would be a major criterion for determining their rank.
- As the overall seats for Government Colleges are limited, only about 1.2%- 1.8% of candidates are able to get admission.
- Aspirants aiming for admission into top engineering colleges in West Bengal such as Jadavpur University, usually require a rank above 300 to get branches such as Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- Based on the previous year trends, a table detailing WBJEE Marks vs Rank has been provided below for reference:
WBJEE Marks |
WBJEE Expected Rank Range |
>150 |
1-50 |
140-145 |
50-150 |
130-139 |
150-250 |
120-129 |
250-500 |
110-119 |
500-800 |
100-109 |
800-1200 |
109-100 |
1200- 4000 |
100-90 |
4000- 8000 |
70-90 |
8000- 12000 |
60-70 |
12000-25000 |
50-60 |
25000-50000 |
Less than 50 |
50000+ |
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WBJEE 2024Â Merit List
WBJEE merit list includes the names of the candidates shortlisted for counselling and further admission process, marks obtained in Paper I (Mathematics), Marks obtained in Paper-II (Physics & Chemistry), total marks secured, and category-wise overall rank.
WBJEEB releases WBJEE Merit List soon after the results are announced. Candidates require entering their login credentials i.e., application number and password to check the merit list. Candidates qualifying the merit list will be eligible to participate in WBJEE 2024Â Counselling and admission procedure.
Upon availability, candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to check/ view WBJEE 2024Â merit list :
- Visit the official website of WBJEE i.e. wbjeeb.nic.in
- Click on the link ‘WBJEE 2024 Merit List’
- Enter your roll number and date of birth
- Click on the ‘Submit’ tab.
- WBJEE 2024Â Merit List will be displayed
The officials prepare WBJEE merit list as per the below-mentioned criteria-
- WBJEEB considers the marks secured and subject taken by a candidate in WBJEE exam.
- Separate merit list is released for each category.
- In case of similar WBJEE ranks, tie-breaker is conducted for candidates.
- 10% seats are reserved for JEE Main qualified candidates.
WBJEE 2024Â Colleges
For the academic year 2024–25, approximately 105 WBJEE Participating Institutes will offer admission to eligible students. WBJEE 2024 Colleges can be divided into :
- Government Colleges
- Private Colleges (Self-financed)
- Private Universities (Self-financed)
- Minority Institutes
- University/University Department
There are 9 government Colleges, 9 government universities, 82 private and self-financed colleges and 5 private and self-financed universities that are expecte to take part in WBJEE 2024.
Exam |
Candidates Registered |
Candidates Appeared |
Candidates Qualified |
WBJEE 2022 |
1,01,413 |
81,395 |
80,132 |
WBJEE 2021 |
92,685 |
65,170 |
64,485 |
WBJEE 2020 |
88,112 |
83,459 |
72,290 |
WBJEE 2019 |
1,24,887 |
1,21,776 |
1,10,870 |
WBJEE 2018 |
1,14,334 |
1,07,411 |
99,567 |
WBJEE 2017 |
1,21,233 |
1,17,428 |
1,00,456 |
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WBJEE 2024Â Helpdesk
Address: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board, AQ-13/1, Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700 091.
Phone: (033) 2367 1159/ 1198
Email: wbjeeb@gmail.com
Toll-free help desk: 1800-1023-781
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How to Apply for WBJEE Entrance Exam?
WBJEE Application Form
The application window for WBJEE 2022 will begin shortly. The next WBJEE application form dates will be announced by the exam authority