WBJEE 2027
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About WBJEE 2027
WBJEE is the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination for admission to engineering colleges in West Bengal. It is the primary exam for state quota seats in West Bengal engineering colleges.
The exam is OMR-based (pen and paper) and tests Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a unique marking scheme that includes different marks for different categories.
Quick Facts
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Class 12 with PCM and minimum 45% (40% for reserved) |
| Minimum Percentage | 45% in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST/OBC) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years as of Dec 31, 2027 |
| Attempts | One attempt per year |
| Category Relaxation | 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC |
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 75 | 100 |
| Physics | 40 | 50 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 50 |
Syllabus
Cutoff Trends (Last 3 Years)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90 | 85 | 70 | 60 | 88 |
| 2023 | 88 | 82 | 68 | 58 | 86 |
| 2022 | 85 | 80 | 65 | 55 | 83 |
Top Colleges Accepting WBJEE
Preparation Tips for Bihar Students
Focus on Mathematics — it carries 100 marks, the highest weightage
Practice OMR-based exams — accuracy in filling bubbles matters
Negative marking only in Category 1 — be careful with 1-mark questions
Target top 5000 rank for Jadavpur University or IIEST Shibpur
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