WBJEE 2026 online registration begins at wbjeeb.nic.in

Most engineering courses require a minimum 45 per cent aggregate marks in these subjects for the general category and 40 per cent for reserved categories. The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31 of the admission year.

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The eligibility conditions are broadly similar to those of the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main), particularly in terms of requiring Physics and Mathematics in Class 12. 

However, WBJEE is a state-level entrance exam, while JEE Main is conducted at the national level for admissions to institutions such as NITs and IIITs.

WBJEE 2026: How to apply online

Here’s a step by step guide candidates can follow to complete their online registration process:

Step 1: Visit the official website — wbjeeb.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the WBJEE 2026 application link on the homepage

Step 3: Register using a valid email ID and mobile number

Step 4: Fill in personal, academic and contact details in the application form

Step 5: Upload required documents and pay the application fee

Step 6: Submit the form and download the confirmation page for reference

WBJEE 2026: Documents required for application

Candidates will need scanned copies of their passport-size photograph, signature, Class 10 and Class 12 academic details, identity proof and category certificates (if applicable) while filling the application form. List of documents which might be required include:

• Recent passport-size coloured photograph
• Scanned signature of the candidate
• Class 10 mark sheet or certificate (used to verify date of birth)
• Class 12 mark sheet or academic details of the qualifying examination
• Valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, or PAN card
• Domicile certificate of West Bengal (as instructed by the WBJEEB)
• Category or caste certificate for SC, ST, OBC-A or OBC-B candidates (if applicable)
• PwD certificate for candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities category

WBJEE 2026 exam pattern and syllabus

WBJEE 2026 will be conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. The examination will be held in two papers on the same day. Paper I will cover Mathematics from 11 am to 1 pm, while Paper II will include Physics and Chemistry from 2 pm to 4 pm.

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The syllabus for WBJEE is largely based on the Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, which makes it broadly similar to the syllabus of JEE Main.

However, the question pattern and difficulty level may differ slightly since WBJEE is designed primarily for admissions to colleges within West Bengal.