| Updated On - Jul 18, 2024
WBJEE Latest Notifications
- 18 July, 2024 : WBJEE 2024 Seat Matrix Released, Download PDF Here
- 17 July, 2024 : WBJEE 2024 Counselling Registration Extended Till July 21, Apply Now!
WBJEE 2024 seat matrix released as of July 18th. The counselling registration process is active at – wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates can register till July 21, 2024 Midnight. Applications to choose your preferred program at Jadavpur University and the Institute of Pharmacy, Jalpaiguri will also open on July 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The authority will release the seat allotment result on July 23, 2024.
All India candidates require ranks below 1500 and Home State candidates require ranks below 5000 for admission to top colleges such as Jadavpur University and Calcutta University. The seat matrix has also been released on the official website. Candidates can download the seat matrix in PDF format.
All parts of the counselling process, including registration, choice filling, allotment, and payment of seat acceptance fee, will be done online through a centralized system. The counselling process will involve three rounds: Allotment, Upgradation, and Mop-Up. To be eligible for seat allocation in Rounds I and II (Allotment and Upgradation), timely registration at the beginning of Round I is crucial. Registration will also be available during the Mop-Up round. You won't be considered for a seat in any round except the Mop-Up if you do not register for the counselling process.
- A 120+ score can be considered a good score for admission to top colleges such as Jadavpur University.
- Candidates can use the College Predictor Tool by Collegedunia to predict the colleges they may get admission into based on their ranks.
What is WBJEE Exam?
WBJEE is an entrance examination conducted by WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board) for admission to UG courses in Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture in government as well as private colleges in the state of West Bengal. WBJEE is considered to be comparatively less difficult than JEE Mains.
What are the total number of students who cleared WBJEE?
A total of 1,42,694 appeared in the exam, out of which 1,12,963 cleared the exam, making the total number of qualified candidates to 99.53%.
District-wise Succesful Candidates
The WBJEE 2024 witnessed a staggering 10,489 candidates clearing from the North 24 Paraganas followed by 7,331 from East Midnapur and 7,079 from West Midnapur.
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WBJEE 2024 Exam Dates
WBJEEB notified the exam date and other important dates on its official website. You can also check the dates below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application form release date | December 28 to February 5, 2024 |
| Form correction dates | February 7 to February 9, 2024 |
| Admit card availability | April 18 - April 28, 2024 (till 2 PM) |
| Exam date | April 28, 2024 |
| Answer Key Release date | June 5, 2024 |
| Result date | June 6, 2024 |
| Counselling begins (Open) | July 10, 2024 |
Check All the Details About WBJEE Counselling
Candidates qualifying for Btech admissions must participate in counselling. The registration for online counselling will start from 10th July, 2024. The candidates will need to pay the fees, and choose the courses and colleges they want to pursue during registration. Results for seat allocation will be made available online on 23 July. Slot distribution will be based on the candidate's category, preferences, rank, and available seats.
Documents Required during Counselling
The list of important documents that are essential for WBJEE Counselling are listed below for your reference,
- Rank Card
- JEE Main Rank Card (if applicable)
- Birth Certificate or 10th Admit Card
- 12th Marksheet
- Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (if applicable)
What Do You Know About WBJEE Result
The WBJEE Result was declared on June 6, 2024, around 3:00 PM on their official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check and download their WBJEE rank cards discussed in the steps below.
How to Download the Rank Card?
Listed below are the simple steps that can be followed to download the WBJEE 2024 rank card for your reference,
- Visit the official website wbjeeb.nic.in. and click on the RESULT option
- Candidates must enter their login credentials such as birthdate and application number and select the SIGN IN option
- The WBJEE result will be displayed on the screen
- Candidates can then check and download their rank card for future references
WBJEE 2024 Answer Key and OMR Sheet Responses
Before declaring the final results, WBJEEB has released Answer Key for candidates.
- The answer key is released separately for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- You can use the answer key to calculate your expected scores and predict your chances of admission.
How to Check Answer Key PDF?
- Visit WBJEE 2024 official website wbjeeb.nic.in.
- Click on “View/Challenge Answer Key’ link.
- Sign in with your application number, password and security pin.
- Click on the required link.
- Answer key will be displayed on the screen in PDF Format
- Download the answer key and verify the answers.
Check Previous Year’s Cut off
The cutoff is the minimum mark required to participate in the online counselling process. The authorities will release cut off after each round of seat allotment.
- The cutoff marks are released as opening and closing ranks.
- Candidates with rank above the closing rank will be eligible for the counselling and further admission process.
- The cutoff is decided considering various factors like total number of candidates who appeared for WBJEE, difficulty level of the exam, and the total number of seats.
The official cutoff marks for will be released on 19th July, however, you can check previous years cutoff below to get an idea about the qualifying marks.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2022 | Check Here | Check Here | - |
| 2021 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2020 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2019 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2018 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
For reference, you can also check branch-wise WBJEE opening and closing rank 2023 below.
Check Admit Card Release Date and Exam Centers
The admit card was released at wbjeeb.nic.in on 18th April, 2024. It was avilable online till the exam date i.e. 2 PM on April 28, 2024.
You have to go to the official website and download the admit card using your credentials like the application number and date of birth. You can also access the direct link to download the admit card below.
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The admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam center along with a valid photo ID proof and a recent colored photograph of the candidate. The exam center details along with the reporting time at the center, and important exam day guidelines was provided on the admit card.
You can contact WBJEE Helpline at 1800 345 0050 in case of any discrepancy in the admit card.
The conducting authority releases the complete list of exam centers on its official website. The exam centers in the admit card are allotted as per the preferences filled by the candidate in their application form. Candidates belonging to West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura are also required to select any three zones from the list of available options.
Once the exam center is allotted, no request for change in the exam center will be entertained by the authorities.
Exam Day Guidelines
You should follow the below instructions and guidelines on your exam day:
- Reach the exam center at least 30 minutes before the exam commencement time.
- Carry a hard copy of the admit card along with your colored photograph and a photo ID proof on the exam day.
- Candidates must be seated at their allotted seats at least 15 minutes before the exam time.
- Do not carry any written material, calculator, bluetooth device, wristwatch, or any other digital or electronic device inside the center.
- Match the OMR number and question booklet number, and in case of discrepancy in the same, ask your invigilator to replace it.
- Candidates must sign on the top of the question booklet.
- Do not overwrite or put any stray marks on the OMR sheet.
- Write your name on the OMR sheet in block letters only.
- Do not open the question booklet before the exam time and avoid indulging in any unfair means during the exam.
Do You KNow The WBJEE Official Website
The official website for WBJEE 2024 is wbjeeb.nic.in/WBJEE. You can check all the latest notifications and the complete schedule related to exam at this website.
You may also read the official information brochure from the below link to know all the details.
Get the Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The exam is conducted as an offline OMR-based test. Candidates have to appear for two papers:
- Paper 1 - Mathematics
- Paper 2 - Physics and Chemistry
The total duration of the exam is 4 hours with 2 hours assigned to each paper. There will be 40 questions each for Physics and Chemistry, and 75 questions for Mathematics. The questions are divided into 3 categories as per the below marking scheme:
The syllabus for WBJEE is similar to JEE Mains Syllabus. All the questions will be asked from Class 11 and 12 Syllabus only. We have provided the detailed latest syllabus for each subject for your reference below. You can check the subject-wise important topics, expected weightage, and sample questions through these links.
It’s Important to Check Previous Years Question Papers with Solutions
Solving previous years’ question papers will not help you understand the exam pattern but will also give you an idea about the important topics that carry high weightage in exam. You can analyze the question paper for the last several years to get an approximate number of questions you can expect from a specific topic.
We have provided here the links to the last 8 years PYQs with solutions to help you in your preparation.
Other than these previous years’ question papers, you must thoroughly study from NCERT Class 11 and 12 books to ace this exam. You may also refer to any of the below-mentioned books to practice more for the exam.
- Physics - Concept of Physics by H.C Verma, Understanding Physics series by D.C Pandey
- Chemistry - Physical Chemistry by O.P Tandon, Concepts of Organic Chemistry by O.P Tandon
- Mathematics - Mathematics by R.S Aggarwal, Objective Mathematics by R.D Sharma
We have also provided direct links to download NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks for each subject here:
| Subject | NCERT Class 11 Book | NCERT Class 12 Book |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Chemistry | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Mathematics | Download PDF | Download PDF |
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What Do You Know About The Registration Process
The registration process was concluded on February 5, 2024. The registration process is online and candidates can submit their applications at wbjeeb.nic.in.
While filling out the online registration form, you need to upload the following documents also in the specified format:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Class X Marksheet
- Class XII Marksheet
- Aadhar Card or any Valid ID Proof
Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can register for the exam. As per the basic eligibility, the candidate must be an Indian citizen who has passed class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized board. You may check the below links to know all the details of WBJEE registration process and eligibility criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Is WBJEE held twice a year?
Ans. No, WBJEE is conducted only once a year. This year, the exam is scheduled to be held on April 28, 2024 (Sunday). The exam is conducted in a single shift for all the applicants. WBJEE exam timing for Paper 1 is 11 AM to 1 PM and for Paper 2 is 2 PM to 4 PM.
Ques. What is the registration fee?
Ans. The registration fee varies as per candidate’s category. You can check the fee applicable to each category below:
- General Male Candidate - Rs. 500
- General Female Candidate and Male Candidate belonging to SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW - Rs. 400
- All Female Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW and Third Gender Candidates - Rs. 300
You can pay WBJEE registration fee through net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI, or QR code scan.
Ques. What are GMR and PMR ranks in WBJEE?
Ans. GMR and PMR stand for General Merit Rank and Pharmacy Merit Rank respectively. Candidates are allotted GMR or PMR ranks as per the following criteria:
- Candidates appearing in both Paper I and II are eligible for both GMR and PMR ranks. Such candidates can take admission to any Engineering and Pharmacy course.
- Candidates appearing only in Paper II are eligible for PMR only. Such candidates can take admission to only Pharmacy courses, not engineering.
- None of the two ranks are assigned to candidates who appear only in Paper I. Such candidates are not eligible for admission.
Ques. What is the age limit to appear for WBJEE 2024?
Ans. To be eligible to appear for WBJEE 2024, you must meet the following age requirements:
- The minimum age of the candidate must be 17 years as of December 31, 2024. The candidate must have been born on or before December 31, 2007.
- There is no upper age limit for WBJEE 2024.
- For admission to degree-level Marine Engineering course, the upper age limit is 25 years as of December 31, 2024.
Ques. Can I get admission in West Bengal engineering colleges through my JEE Main scores?
Ans. Yes, you are eligible for admission to Engineering courses in West Bengal colleges based on your JEE Main scores if you fulfill all other eligibility criteria. Up to 10% of the approved seats are available for students under JEE Main in all private engineering and technical colleges in West Bengal.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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To fill out the WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) form, follow these steps:
Remember to review your entries carefully before submitting the form.
If you’ve forgotten your WBJEE 2024 application number, You can retrieve it by following these steps:
Once you submit this information, your application number will be displayed on the screen, and you’ll also receive it via SMS and email.
The application deadline for WBJEE 2024 was February 5, 2024, with the registration process opening on December 28, 2023. If you successfully completed your registration during this period, your application should be processed.
To verify your registration status, follow these steps:
If you encounter any issues or need further assistance,reach out to the WBJEEB helpline or check their official website for updates.
In the WBJEE 2024, the total number of candidates who appeared for the exam will be announced soon after the results. However, from the previous year participation statistics:
In WBJEE 2023, a total of 124,919 candidates took the exam. Among them, 91,974 participants were male and 52,944 were female.There was 1 transgender candidate.
The WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) is a crucial step for admission to various undergraduate courses in engineering, technology, pharmacy, and architecture in West Bengal. Let me guide you through the WBJEE counselling process:
Eligibility:
Counselling Schedule:
Registration and Fee Payment:
Choice Filling and Locking:
Seat Allotment:
Acceptance of Seats:
Multiple Rounds:
Mop-Up Round:
Consider that before beginning the counseling process, you should review the seat allocation result. Keep checking to the official WBJEE website for precise dates and comprehensive guidelines.
The WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) is a competitive exam, and the rank required to secure admission depends on various factors. Based on previous years’ analysis, here’s an approximate breakdown of WBJEE marks and their corresponding ranks: