WBJEE 2025: Application Process, Fees, Syllabus and Marking Scheme

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (WBJEE) Board was established in 1962 [1] by order of the Government of West Bengal to conduct the Joint Entrance Examination for admission into various institutions in West Bengal that provide education in engineering, medical, and technological fields.

Since 2014, the WBJEEB has played a significant role in the admissions procedure through applications (online) and allotment via e-counselling.

According to the board, it can conduct common, integrated, competitive entrance exams for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate vocational and professional programmes at any institution of higher learning in West Bengal.

The board consistently endeavours to improve openness in the Common Entrance-level Examinations through effective state-of-the-art technology.

WBJEE 2024

According to official sources, the board conducted the WBJEE 2024 examination on April 28, 2024 [2]. The online application process opened between December 28, 2023, and February 5, 2024. Candidates preparing to register for WBJEE 2025 can expect a similar time frame for registration and examination dates based on past exam dates. 

TheWBJEEB states that it holds this OMR-based Common Entrance Examination (WBJEE–2023) for admissions into undergraduate programmes in engineering and technology, pharmaceutics, and architecture at various universities, state colleges, and self-financing institutes in West Bengal.

WBJEE: Key points

Key features of the WBJEE are similar yearly. As of 2024, the following details describe the exam:

• Examination full name: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination

• Conducting body: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board

• Frequency of examination: Once a year

• Exam level: State-level exam (West Bengal)

• Application mode: Online

• Application fee (general): ₹500 for male candidates; ₹400 for female candidates

• Exam mode: In-person

• Pattern of questions: Multiple choice

• Type of questions: Math (75), physics (40), chemistry (40)

• Counselling mode: Online (Offline available forwards of Defense Personnel)

• Participating colleges and universities: 111

• Examination duration: Two two-hour sessions with one hour between

WBJEE: Application process

The WBJEEB makes the WBJEE application form link available on its official website, typically from December's fourth week onwards. Check the official website for the most accurate information. As of WBJEE 2024, the method for submitting your application form is entirely online. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Visit the official WBJEEB application site.

Step 2: Enter your details in the WBJEE application form.

Step 3: Upload all necessary documents in the form.

Step 4: Make the fee payment for the application form.

Step 5: Download and print the final WBJEE application form.

Application fees

The application form fee for WBJEE 2024 is ₹500 for general-category male applicants and ₹400 for general-category female applicants. For SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates, it is ₹400 and ₹300 for male and female applicants, respectively. There should be no bank service charges [3].

WBJEE syllabus

The WBJEE syllabus is based on the curricula of the three subjects: chemistry, physics, and mathematics. You can access the detailed syllabus on the WBJEE official website for test preparation. Knowing the subjects and subtopics will help you understand precisely what to study. Select broad units covered on the WBJEE 2024 syllabus include, but are not limited to::

WBJEE eligibility criteria

The WBJEE 2024 eligibility requirements shall be different for each programme. The WBJEE 2024 eligibility requirements for appearing for the exam include the following:

• You must be an Indian citizen or OCI.

• You must have passed the 12th standard or its equivalent before 2024 or are appearing for your 12th standard in 2024.

• You must be at least 17 years old on December 31, 2024. There is no upper age limit unless you enter a marine engineering course. You must be 25 or younger on December 31, 2024.

In addition to the criteria above, you must meet the following additional requirements according to your course:

Engineering and technology courses

• You have successfully passed class 10+2 physics and mathematics and one of the following: chemistry, biotechnology, biology, computer science, computer application, or technical vocational subjects.

• Your overall grade in the three subjects above is at least 45 percent (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBA-B/PWD).

• You have passed class 12th standard English or its board-approved equivalent with at least 30 percent marks.

Pharmacy course

• You have successfully passed class 12th standard physics, chemistry, and mathematics/biology.

• Your overall grade in the subjects above is at least 45 percent (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBA-B/PWD).

• You have passed class 12th standard English or its board-approved equivalent with at least 30 percent marks.

5-year architecture course

• You have successfully passed class 12th standard physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

• Your mark for each course in the subjects above is at least 50 percent, and your aggregate grade for the class 12th standard exam is at least 50 percent. 

• You qualify for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi.

Marine engineering course

• You have successfully passed the 10+2 Examination of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or board-approved equivalent.

• You have aggregated at least 60 percent marks in physics, chemistry, and mathematics and passed each subject.

• You have received at least 50 percent marks in English in the 10th or 10+2 standard.

Mining engineering course

• You meet all the eligibility criteria for the engineering and technology courses.

• You do not have colour blindness (uniocularity).

Learn more with Coursera

When planning to take WBJEE, familiarise yourself with the latest syllabus to increase your confidence and preparation for test day. You can also review the WBJEE previous year's question papers, exam format, and your class 11 and 10+2 subjects. 

Taking online refresher courses can also help you prepare well. Determine which areas of the WBJEE you need to strengthen, and then consider helpful courses, such as algebra, calculus, physics, or chemistry, on Coursera.