WBJEE – West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board --2024 |

Entrance Exams In India - EXAMS 2024 , DATES, APPLICATION FORM & ALERTS

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:

  1. Go to the WBJEE website wbjeeb.nic.in.
  2. Click on the “WBJEE 2024 Application Form” link to start the application process.
  3. Enter your name, your parent’s names, your mobile number, and your date of birth.
  4. After registering, use the login details sent to your email.
  5. Fill in the form with your information, like your education and where you live.
  6. Upload your documents like photos and signatures as told on the website.
  7. Then pay the online application fee.
  8. Check everything you filled in the application form is correct.
  9. Then click the ‘submit’ button and complete the application process.
  10. 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

  • Should have passed the 10+2th (or equivalent) exam conducted by a board recognized by the Central and State Governments.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • General category candidates should have scored an aggregate of 45% in the three compulsory subjects in the 10+2th (or equivalent) examination.

  • As per WBJEE qualifying marks, reserved category candidates should have secured an aggregate of 40%.

  • 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
  • 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
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How to Prepare for WBJEE 2022

Candidates can check the following WBJEE 2022 preparation tips to secure good scores in the entrance examination.

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How to Prepare for WBJEE 2022

Candidates can check the following WBJEE 2022 preparation tips to secure good scores in the entrance examination.

Check Official Exam Syllabus

Before starting the exa


The important highlights of WBJEE 2024 can be checked below.
 

Particulars Details
Name of the Exam West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam or WBJEE
Conducted By West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) 
Exam Level Undergraduate 
Exam Frequency Annual
Mode of Exam Pen-and-Paper-Based
Total Registrations 92,685 (2021)
Course offered through the exam BTech/BPharm
Exam Fees

General Male Candidates - INR 500

Female Candidates and Male Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW -  INR 400

Female Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/TFW and Third Gender Candidates - INR 300 

Exam Duration

4 Hours (2 Hours for Each Paper)

Number of Papers

Paper 1 - Mathematics

Paper 2 - Physics and Chemistry

Total Questions

155

Marking Scheme

Category I - Each correct answer will be awarded one mark. An incorrect response will yield a loss of ¼ mark. For any combination of responses with more than one option, the said answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield -1/4 (25% negative) marks.

Category II - Only one option is correct, the correct response yields two marks. An incorrect response will yield -1/2 (25% negative) marks For any combination of responses with more than one option, the said answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield a -1/2 (25% negative) mark.

Category III - One or more options may be correct. Only correct responses will yield 2(two) marks. There is no negative marking.

Medium of Exam English and Bengali
Colleges Accepting Exam Score BTech/BPharm courses at universities, government colleges and self-financing engineering & technical institutions in West Bengal. 
No. of Test Cities 49
Official Website wbjeeb.nic.in
Contact Details

WBJEE Email ID: info@wbjeeb.in

WBJEE Helpline: 1800-1023-781, 1800-3450-050

 

WBJEE 2024 Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech Admissions

  • The candidates should have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics along with any one of the listed below subjects as compulsory subjects with individual pass marks (in both theory and practical wherever applicable) in all three subjects in regular class mode. 
    • Chemistry
    • Biotechnology
    • Biology
    • Computer Science
    • Computer Application
    • Technical Vocational Subject
  • Must have secured a minimum of 45 per cent marks (40 per cent in the case of candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, PwD) in the above three subjects taken together.
  • Candidates should have qualified English in the Class 12 exam with at least 30 per cent marks.
  • The Board of the Qualifying Examination must be recognised by the Central Government or State Government concerned.

 

 

 

 

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