WBJEE 2026 Notification Released; Exam Scheduled for May 24

Published: Friday, March 6, 2026, 19:56 [IST]

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has officially released the notification for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination 2026. According to the official announcement, the WBJEE 2026 examination will be conducted on May 24, 2026. The exam will take place in offline mode (pen-and-paper based test) across multiple examination centres in the state.

WBJEE 2026 Official Notification Out: Exam on May 24, Registration Begins March 10

Candidates who wish to pursue undergraduate courses in engineering, technology, pharmacy, and architecture in various colleges across West Bengal can apply for the examination. The online application process will begin on March 10, 2026, and the last date to submit the WBJEE 2026 application form is April 5, 2026.

Interested candidates will be able to complete the registration process through the official website wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee. The exam is one of the most important state-level entrance tests for admission into top engineering institutions in West Bengal.

WBJEE 2026 Important Dates:

The board has released the tentative schedule for the examination along with the notification.

Event	Date
WBJEE 2026 Notification Release	March 6, 2026
Online Registration Begins	March 10, 2026
Last Date to Apply	April 5, 2026
Application Correction Window	April 7 to 9, 2026
Admit Card Release	May 15, 2026
WBJEE 2026 Exam Date	May 24, 2026
Result Declaration	June 2026 (Tentative)

Candidates are advised to complete the registration process before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for WBJEE 2026, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements set by WBJEEB.

Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India.

Age Limit

Minimum age: 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
There is no upper age limit for most courses, except Marine Engineering.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent examination.
Physics and Mathematics are mandatory subjects for engineering courses.
Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by WBJEEB.

WBJEE 2026 Exam Pattern

The WBJEE exam will be conducted in two papers covering core science subjects required for engineering admissions.

Paper	Subject	Duration
Paper 1	Mathematics	2 Hours
Paper 2	Physics & Chemistry	2 Hours

Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper)

Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Marking Scheme

Different categories of questions will carry 1 mark or 2 marks.
Negative marking applies for incorrect answers in certain categories.

Candidates must prepare thoroughly in mathematics, physics, and chemistry to secure a good rank.

WBJEE 2026 Application Process

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the registration process:

1. Visit the official website of WBJEEB.

2. Click on the WBJEE 2026 Registration link.

3. Register using basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.

4. Fill out the online application form with personal and academic details.

5. Upload required documents including photograph and signature.

6. Pay the application fee through online payment methods.

7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Applicants are advised to keep copies of the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.

WBJEE 2026 Admit Card

The WBJEE admit card will be released in May 2026, a few weeks before the examination. Candidates must download the hall ticket from the official website using their login credentials.

The admit card will contain important information such as:

Candidate's name and roll number
Exam date and time
Examination centre details
Important instructions for the exam day

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.

WBJEE 2026 Result and Counselling

The WBJEE results are expected to be announced in June 2026. After the declaration of results, the board will release the rank cards of candidates.

Based on their rank in the entrance examination, candidates will be eligible to participate in the WBJEE counselling process. During counselling, candidates will be able to select their preferred colleges and courses.

Seats will be allotted based on:

Candidate's WBJEE rank
Choice filling during counselling
Seat availability in participating institutes

Participating Institutes in WBJEE 2026

Several government and private colleges in West Bengal accept WBJEE scores for admission to engineering and technology programmes. Some of the well-known institutions include:

Jadavpur University
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Heritage Institute of Technology
Institute of Engineering and Management

These institutes offer various undergraduate courses such as B.Tech, B.E., B.Pharm, and Architecture programmes.

Conclusion

The announcement of the WBJEE 2026 notification has officially started the admission process for engineering and technical courses in West Bengal. With the exam scheduled for May 24, 2026, candidates now have a clear timeline to prepare for the entrance examination. Since the registration process will begin on March 10, 2026, applicants should ensure they complete the application before April 5, 2026. Proper preparation, understanding of the exam pattern, and timely registration will help candidates secure admission to top engineering colleges in the state.