WBJEE is one of the most prominent entrance exams for students seeking admission to engineering and related courses in West Bengal. The examination assesses candidates' knowledge in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM). The scores obtained in the WBJEE are used by participating institutions to determine candidates' eligibility and allocate seats in their respective undergraduate programs.
Highlight | Details |
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Exam Date | April 30, 2024 |
Exam Time | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Language | English, Bengali |
Exam Pattern | Two papers, each of 180 minutes |
Paper 1 | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
Paper 2 | Mathematics, Biology |
Cutoff | Based on marks and rank |
Counselling | Online |
Admission | To engineering and pharmacy colleges in West Bengal |
Year | Exam Date |
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2023 | April 30 |
2022 | April 24 |
2021 | April 17 |
2020 | May 16 |
2019 | May 12 |
Results Declaration: After the WBJEE exam is conducted, the results are declared on the official website. Candidates can check their ranks and scores.
Registration: Qualified candidates need to register for counseling on the official website within the specified timeframe. They may have to pay a counseling registration fee.
Choice Filling: Candidates must provide their preferences for courses and colleges in which they wish to seek admission.
Seat Allotment: Based on the candidate's rank, choices filled, and availability of seats, the WBJEE board conducts the seat allotment process.
Seat Acceptance and Fee Payment: After seat allotment, candidates need to accept the allotted seat online and pay the required admission fee within the given time.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are required to visit the designated reporting centers for document verification. Original documents and certificates must be presented during this stage.
Reporting to the Allotted College: Once the documents are verified, candidates need to report to the allotted college within the specified dates to complete the admission process.
Phase | Dates |
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Phase 1 | May 15 - June 15, 2024 |
Phase 2 | June 16 - June 30, 2024 |
Rank | Name | School | Score |
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1 | Mohammad Sahil Akhtar | DPS Ruby Park, Kolkata | 400 |
2 | Soham Das | DPS Ruby Park, Kolkata | 399.25 |
3 | Sara Mukherjee | Bankura Banga Vidyalaya | 398.5 |
4 | Souhardya Dandapat | Medinipur Collegiate School | 397.75 |
5 | Ayan Goswami | DPS Ruby Park, Kolkata | 397.25 |
6 | Aritra Ambudh Dutta | Apeejay School, Salt Lake | 397 |
7 | Kintan Saha | DPS Ruby Park, Kolkata | 396.5 |
8 | Sagnik Nandy | DPS Ruby Park, Kolkata | 396.25 |
9 | Raktim Kundu | DPS Ruby Park, Kolkata | 396 |
College | Branch | General | SC | ST | OBC-A | OBC-B |
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Jadavpur University | Computer Science and Engineering | 198 | 162 | 134 | 148 | 138 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 213 | 177 | 150 | 164 | 154 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Computer Science and Engineering | 228 | 192 | 165 | 179 | 170 |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | Computer Science and Engineering | 243 | 207 | 180 | 194 | 185 |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Computer Science and Engineering | 258 | 222 | 195 | 209 | 200 |
Year | Round | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
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2022 | 1 | 7 | 61 |
2022 | 2 | 62 | 125 |
2022 | 3 | 126 | 225 |
2022 | 4 | 226 | 356 |
2021 | 1 | 10 | 68 |
2021 | 2 | 69 | 144 |
2021 | 3 | 145 | 256 |
2021 | 4 | 257 | 408 |
2020 | 1 | 13 | 84 |
2020 | 2 | 85 | 172 |
2020 | 3 | 173 | 304 |
2020 | 4 | 305 | 480 |
College | Location | Type | Seats |
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Jadavpur University | Kolkata | Government | 2053 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | Kharagpur | Government | 1076 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Mumbai | Government | 1200 |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | Delhi | Government | 1180 |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Chennai | Government | 900 |
Bengal Engineering and Science University | Shibpur | Government | 1450 |
National Institute of Technology Durgapur | Durgapur | Government | 1350 |
National Institute of Technology Rourkela | Rourkela | Government | 1350 |
West Bengal University of Technology | Kolkata | Government | 1050 |
Heritage Institute of Technology | Kolkata | Private | 1200 |
Techno India University | Kolkata | Private | 1200 |
St. Xavier's College | Kolkata | Private | 600 |
Calcutta Institute of Engineering and Management | Kolkata | Private | 900 |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Hyderabad Campus | Hyderabad | Private | 600 |
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | Bhubaneswar | Private | 1000 |
The WBJEE 2023 exam will be a pen-and-paper-based test. There will be two question papers, one for Mathematics and one for Physics and Chemistry. Each question paper will have 75 questions, of which 50 will be one-mark questions and 25 will be two-mark questions. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
The exam will be held in two shifts. The Mathematics paper will be held in the morning shift, and the Physics and Chemistry paper will be held in the afternoon shift. The total duration of the exam will be 4 hours.
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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Mathematics | 75 | 100 | 2 hours |
Physics and Chemistry | 80 | 100 | 2 hours |
Total | 155 | 200 | 4 hours |
Category | Marks for Correct Answer | Marks for Incorrect Answer |
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Category I: One-mark questions | 1 mark | -1/4 mark (25%) |
Category II: Two-mark questions | 2 marks | -1/2 mark (50%) |
Category III: Two-mark questions with multiple correct answers | 2 marks | -1/2 mark (50%) |
Topic | Chapters |
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Physical World | Measurement, Units and Dimensions, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Bodies, Gravitation, Oscillations, Waves |
Thermodynamics | Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Heat Transfer |
Electricity and Magnetism | Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism and Matter, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current |
Optics | Geometrical Optics, Wave Optics |
Modern Physics | Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
Topic | Chapters |
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Basic Concepts | Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Stoichiometry |
Energetics | Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium |
Electrochemistry | Redox Reactions, Electrochemistry |
Organic Chemistry | Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Polymers |
Inorganic Chemistry | Periodicity, Chemical Bonding, Coordination Compounds, d- and f-Block Elements, Environmental Chemistry, Solid State |
Topic | Chapters |
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Sets, Relations and Functions | Sets, Relations, Functions and their Algebra, Binary Operations, Trigonometric Functions |
Algebra | Basic Algebraic Operations, Complex Numbers, Matrices and Determinants, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequences and Series |
Calculus | Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Applications of Differentiation, Integral Calculus, Applications of Integration, Differential Equations |
Geometry | Coordinate Geometry, 3-D Geometry, Vector Algebra |
Statistics and Probability | Statistics, Probability |
Details | Description |
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Admit Card Number | A unique 10-digit number that will be used to identify the candidate. |
Name of the Candidate | The full name of the candidate as it appears on their 10th/12th marksheet. |
Date of Birth | The date of birth of the candidate in DD/MM/YYYY format. |
Gender | The gender of the candidate (Male/Female). |
Category | The category of the candidate (General/SC/ST/OBC). |
Examination Centre | The name of the examination centre where the candidate will be appearing for the exam. |
Exam Date and Time | The date and time of the exam. |
Reporting Time | The time by which the candidate must report to the examination centre. |
Other Important Instructions | Any other important instructions that the candidate must follow. |
Criteria | Details |
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Age | Must be 17 years of age as on December 31, 2023. |
Nationality | Must be a citizen of India. |
Education | Must have passed or be appearing in the 12th standard examination with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. |
Domicile | Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal for 10 consecutive years as on December 31, 2023. |
Details | Description |
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Application Fee | INR 1000 for General/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates and INR 500 for SC/ST candidates. |
Mode of Payment | Online payment through credit card/debit card/UPI. |
Application Period | December 23, 2022 - January 20, 2023. |
Application Website | wbjeeb.nic.in |
Documents Required | 10th/12th marksheet, passport-size photograph, signature, and caste certificate (if applicable). |
Document | Specifications |
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Passport-size photograph | Size: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, File size: 200 KB |
Signature | Size: 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm, File size: 200 KB |
Caste certificate | Valid caste certificate issued by a competent authority, File size: 200 KB |
10th/12th marksheet | Scanned copy of the marksheet, File size: 200 KB |
Registration: Visit the official WBJEE website and register yourself as a new candidate. Provide necessary details such as name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number. You will receive login credentials upon successful registration.
Fill Application Form: Log in with the provided credentials and fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact information. Make sure to enter the information correctly as any errors may lead to disqualification.
Upload Documents: Scan and upload all required documents, including recent passport-sized photograph and signature, as per the specified format and size.
Application Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online through the available payment options. Keep the transaction details and payment receipt for future reference.
Review and Submit: Before submitting the application, review all the provided details and ensure accuracy. Once verified, submit the application form.
Download Confirmation Page: After successful submission, download and print the confirmation page. It serves as proof of your application.
Admit Card: Wait for the WBJEE board to process your application. Once accepted, they will release the admit card on the official website. Download and print the admit card for the exam.
Details | Description |
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Correction Period | January 8-10, 2023 |
Mode of Correction | Online through the WBJEE website |
Documents Required | None |
Zone Code | Zone Name | Districts |
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1 | Kolkata Salt Lake/ New Town | Kolkata, South 24 Parganas |
2 | Howrah | Howrah, Hooghly |
3 | North Bengal | Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Malda, North 24 Parganas |
4 | South Bengal | Bankura, Birbhum, Nadia, Purulia |
5 | Paschim Medinipur | Paschim Medinipur |
6 | Purba Medinipur | Purba Medinipur |
7 | Cooch Behar | Cooch Behar |
8 | Asansol | Paschim Burdwan |
9 | Durgapur | Paschim Burdwan |
10 | Alipurduar | Alipurduar |
11 | Silchar | Cachar, Karimganj |
12 | Agartala | West Tripura |
Know the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the WBJEE 2023 syllabus. It usually includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Obtain a detailed syllabus from the official WBJEE website or study materials.
Create a Study Schedule: Develop a study schedule that covers all the topics in the syllabus. Allocate sufficient time to each subject based on your strengths and weaknesses.
Study Materials: Use standard textbooks and reference books recommended for WBJEE preparation. Make sure you have access to comprehensive study materials and practice papers.
Practice Regularly: Practice is crucial for success in WBJEE. Solve previous year's question papers and take mock tests to understand the exam pattern and improve time management.
Focus on Concepts: Focus on understanding the underlying concepts of each topic rather than rote memorization. This will help you solve complex problems during the exam.
Seek Help if Needed: If you encounter difficulties in any topic, seek help from teachers, mentors, or online resources. Don't hesitate to clarify doubts promptly.
Time Management: Practice solving questions under timed conditions to improve your speed and accuracy. Time management is critical during the actual exam.
Revision: Regularly review and revise the topics you've studied to reinforce your understanding and retain information effectively.
Stay Healthy: Take care of your physical and mental well-being. Get enough rest, eat a balanced diet, and engage in recreational activities to stay focused and motivated.
Stay Updated: Keep yourself updated with any changes or updates related to the WBJEE 2023 exam, such as exam dates and pattern changes, through the official WBJEE website.
Subject | Book | Author | Publisher |
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Physics | Concepts of Physics | H.C. Verma | Pearson |
Physics | Understanding Physics | D.C. Pandey | Pearson |
Physics | Problems in General Physics | I.E. Irodov | Pearson |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry | O.P. Tandon | S. Chand |
Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | P.W. Atkins | Oxford University Press |
Mathematics | NCERT Mathematics | NCERT | NCERT |
Mathematics | Mathematics by S.N. Dey | S.N. Dey | S. Chand |
Mathematics | Higher Algebra | Hall and Knight | Macmillan Publishers |
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) for admission to undergraduate engineering courses in West Bengal. The exam is held in two papers, Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-I is a 100-mark objective-type paper, while Paper-II is a 200-mark subjective-type paper.
Paper-I
Paper-II