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WBJEE 2023 is going to be conducted for two papers – Paper 1 for Mathematics from 11 AM to 1 PM and Paper 2 for Physics & Chemistry from 2 PM to 4 PM. The Syllabus of the exam is based on Class 11th and 12th Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The syllabus is at par with other engineering exams such as JEE Main and BITSAT. Download WBJEE 2023 Syllabus PDF
- As per WBJEE 2023 Exam Pattern, the exam is conducted as two papers viz. Paper I – Mathematics & Paper II – Physics and Chemistry (combined). Candidates are required to appear for both the papers to be eligible for admission.
- WBJEE is conducted as an OMR-based offline test. There are 75 questions in Mathematics and 40 questions in Physics & Chemistry each.
- Candidates are advised to take mock tests and solve the previous year WBJEE question papers to prepare for the exam. Download WBJEE Question Papers
- Top 10 ranked WBJEE candidates can get admission to Computer Science at Jadavpur University for Open Seats. Check WBJEE Cut off
What is WBJEE? West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination or WBJEE is a state-level entrance exam for admission to Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy and Architecture courses offered at colleges in West Bengal. Check WBJEE 2023 Colleges
WBJEE 2023 Exam Date
| Events | Dates 2023 |
|---|---|
| WBJEE 2023 Application Form Release Date | December 23, 2022 |
| WBJEE 2023 Application Form Last Date | January 20, 2023 |
| WBJEE 2023 Form Correction | January 22, 2023 to January 24, 2023 |
| WBJEE 2023 Admit Card Release Date | April 20, 2023 |
| WBJEE 2023 Exam date | April 30, 2023 |
| WBJEE 2023 Answer Key Release Date | June 15, 2023 (Tentative) |
| WBJEE 2023 Result Date | June 15, 2023 (Tentative) |
| WBJEE 2023 Counselling Start Date | August 24, 2023 (Tentative) |
Quick Links:
- How to Prepare for WBJEE? Check Tips and Preparation Resources
- WBJEE Cut off 2023: Check College-wise Opening and Closing Ranks
WBJEE 2023 Highlights
| WBJEE Full Form | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) |
| Exam Level | State-Level |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR based examination) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Number of Papers | Two | Paper I (Mathematics) and Paper II (Physics & Chemistry) |
| Exam Duration | 4 hours (2 hours for each paper) |
| Number of Questions | Paper I- 75 questions | Paper II- 80 questions |
| Total Marks | Paper I- 100 marks | Paper II- 100 marks |
| WBJEE Helpline Contact No. | 1800-1023-781 | 1800-3450-050 |
| info@wbjeeb.in |
WBJEE 2023 Admit Card
- WBJEE 2023 Release Date: April 20, 2023.
- WBJEE Official Website: wbjeeb.nic.in 2023
- Direct Link: Direct Link for WBJEE 2023 Admit Card Download
How to Download WBJEE 2023 Admit Card?
- Visit the official website of WBJEE- wbjeeb.nic.in
- Click on the “Download WBJEE Admit Card” Link.
- Enter your application number and password in the login portal.
- Click on submit and WBJEE Admit Card will appear on your screen.
- Check all the details and download it.
Documents Required to Enter WBJEE Exam Center
- A printed copy of WBJEE 2023 Admit Card.
- A coloured photograph (same as uploaded with WBJEE application form).
- Any photo-identity proof in original. The photo ID can be one the mentioned proof-
- Aadhar Card
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Voter Card
- Class 10th Admit Card
- School ID Card
WBJEE 2023 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who have passed class 12th from a recognized board with at least 45% marks are eligible to apply for WBJEE 2023.
- Candidates can check the detailed WBJEE 2023 eligibility criteria for engineering, architecture & pharmacy courses below.
| Criteria | Requirements for Engineering and Architecture Courses | Requirements for Pharmacy Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian | |
| Minimum Age | 17 years as on 31st December 2023 | |
| Qualification | 10+2 or its equivalent from any recognized board | |
| Mandatory Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English | Physics & Chemistry |
| Minimum Marks | At least 45% (40% for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, PwD) | |
| Domicile Requirements | Domicile requirement for WBJEE is required to be eligible for counseling process. The domicile criteria are required for- | |
WBJEE 2023 Application Form
- Application Date: December 23, 2022 to January 20, 2023
- WBJEE Official Website: wbjeeb.nic.in 2023.
- Mode of Application: Online mode only.
- Application Link: Direct Link to WBJEE 2023 Application Form
WBJEE 2023 Application Fee
- Application Fee: Non-refundable
- Mode of Payment: Netbanking, Debit Card and Credit Card
| Category | WBJEE Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| General/ EWS | INR 500 |
| SC/ ST/ OBC-A/ OBC-B | INR 400 |
WBJEE 2023 Document Upload Guidelines
- Mandatory Documents: Photograph and Signature
- Other Documents: Mark sheet for Class 10th, Aadhar Card/ valid ID proof, Class 12th provisional mark sheet
| Documents | Format | Size | Dimension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | jpeg/jpg | 3 KB to 100 KB | 4 cm X 3 cm |
| Signature | jpeg/jpg | 3 KB to 30 KB | 4 cm X 1.5 cm |
How to Fill WBJEE 2023 Application Form?
Candidates can follow the steps below to fill WBJEE 2023 Application Form
- Step 1: Visit the official website of WBJEE 2023 at wbjeeb.nic.in and click on the ‘New Registration link.
- Fill in the details like name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, gender, type of identification and contact number.
- Preview the details filled in the registration and then click on ‘Submit’.
- After the successful submission of the registration form, an application number is sent to the registered mobile number and the provided email ID.
- Step 2: After successfully filling WBJEE 2023 Application Form, login to the candidate portal using the received application number and the password that you have created and fill in all the details required in WBJEE 2023 Registration Form.
- Candidates will also have to choose three zones of cities to be allocated as their exam center.
- Step 3: Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature as per the specifications provided by the authorities.
- Step 4: Pay WBJEE 2023 Application Fee through online mode.
- Step 5: Save the soft copies of the application form and fee receipt and also get a printout of the same for future use.
WBJEE 2023 Application Form Correction
- WBJEEB provides candidates with a one-time opportunity to make changes to their submitted WBJEE 2023 application form through the form corrections window.
- Candidates can edit their domicile status, PwD status, category, and other details through WBJEE 2023 Application Form Correction.
- However, other details like the candidate’s name, parent’s name, gender and date of birth, etc., CANNOT be changed.
- The details which can and cannot be changed through WBJEE 2023 Application Form Correction are tabulated below:
| CAN be corrected | CANNOT be corrected |
|---|---|
| Category | Candidate’s Name |
| PwD Status | Father’s Name |
| Tuition Fee Waiver Status | Mother’s Name |
| Exam Centre | Gender |
| Photograph & Signature | Date of Birth |
| Address | Domicile |
| -- | Email and Phone Number |
WBJEE 2023 Exam Centers
- Number of Exam Cities: 60 cities of West Bengal, Assam and Tripura
- List of WBJEE 2023 Exam Centers is yet to be announced. Candidates can meanwhile check the previous year list of exam cities along with the specific zones for candidates from West Bengal and from other states.
WBJEE 2023 Syllabus
- WBJEE 2023 Syllabus is based on topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of Class 11th and Class 12th syllabi.
- Syllabus PDF: WBJEE 2023 Syllabus PDF Download
- The section below covers the important topics from WBJEE Syllabus along with their weightage based on the previous year paper analysis. Students can use this information to plan a better preparation strategy for the exam.
WBJEE 2023 Physics Syllabus
| Important Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Wave Motion | 5% |
| Nuclear Physics | 5% |
| Solids & Semiconductor Devices | 5% |
| Modern Physics – Atomic Models | 5% |
| Laws of Motion | 4% |
| Rotational Motion | 4% |
| Current Electricity | 7% |
| Heat and Thermodynamics | 6% |
| Electrostatics | 6% |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magmatism | 6% |
| Work Energy Power | 5% |
| Simple Harmonic Motion | 5% |
| Physics of Nucleolus | 5% |
WBJEE 2023 Chemistry Syllabus
| Important Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| p- Block Elements | 6% |
| Redox Reactions | 5% |
| Ionic Equilibrium | 4% |
| Chemical Equilibrium | 4% |
| Coordination Compounds | 4% |
| Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives | 4% |
| Alcohol Phenol Ether | 4% |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | 4% |
| Chemical Kinetics | 7% |
| Chemical Bonding | 6% |
| Transition Elements (d & f block) | 6% |
| S block elements | 6% |
| Organic Chemistry | 6% |
WBJEE 2023 Mathematics Syllabus
| Important Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Vectors | 7% |
| Probability | 7% |
| 3-D Geometry | 6% |
| Matrices & Determinants | 5% |
| Limits | 5% |
| Indefinite Integration | 5% |
| Sets, Relation & Functions | 5% |
| Definite Integration | 5% |
| Theory of Equations | 4% |
| Permutation & Combination | 4% |
| Complex Numbers | 4% |
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WBJEE 2023 Exam Pattern
- WBJEEB has been conducting WBJEE in offline mode only as an OMR-based examination.
- Candidates are required to select the right answer by darkening the appropriate circle completely on WBJEE response sheet with a blue/black ballpoint pen.
- WBJEE 2023 consists of 2 papers, each allotted a different time slot on the same day. Each paper is held for 2 hours.
- There are three categories of questions asked in WBJEE-
- Category 1- 1 mark questions with a negative marking of ¼ for each incorrect answer.
- Category 2- 2 mark questions with a negative marking of ½ for each incorrect answer.
- Category 3- 2 mark questions with no negative marking.
- Also Check: WBJEE 2023 Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR based) |
| Number of Papers | 2 [Paper-I (Mathematics) and Paper-II (Physics & Chemistry)] |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours for each paper (total 4 hours) |
| Exam Shift | Paper-I (Morning Shift - 11:00 to 13:00) & Paper-II (Afternoon Shift - 14:00 to 16:00) |
| Number of Questions |
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| Total marks | 200 marks |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
WBJEE 2023 Marking Scheme
- There are three categories of questions in WBJEE 2023.
- Category 1 questions carry 1 mark each.
- Category 2 questions carry 2 marks each and
- Category 3 questions carry 2 marks
- Although the number of questions varies for the subjects, WBJEE 2023 Marking Scheme for each category of every subject is the same and as provided below
| Category of Question | Number of Questions Asked | Marks for Correct Response | Negative Marking | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics | |||
| Category 1 | 30 | 5 | 5 | + 1 mark | - 1/4 mark |
| Category 2 | 30 | 5 | 5 | +2 marks | - 1/2 mark |
| Category 3 | 50 | 15 | 10 | + 2 marks | 0 |
WBJEE 2023 Preparation
Around a total of 65,170 candidates participated in the previous iteration of WBJEE exam. This makes WBJEE a highly competitive exam. Apart from this, WBJEE also has category reservations for OBCs, SC, ST, PwD, EWS, which makes the competition even tougher. Therefore it is important for aspirants to start their WBJEE 2023 Preparation.
- Know the Official Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Being aware of the official syllabus will help eliminate any misconceptions/doubts regarding the topics that need to be studied. Knowing WBJEE 2023 Exam Pattern will help you to build your time management skills while practicing for the examination.
- Know the Weightage of Each Topic in the Exam: WBJEE weightage of important topics will help candidates to plan their study schedule accordingly. It will also help the candidates plan how much time is required for the preparation of each topic in the syllabus based on its weightage in the exam.
- Know your Strengths & Weaknesses: Everyone has their own personal interests and that develops their personal strengths and weaknesses. It is very important for every candidate to be aware of their personal strengths & weaknesses. Focusing your practice sessions more on strengthening your weaknesses and revising your strengths over repeated intervals will help you increase your strengths & lessen your weaknesses in the examination.
- Plan your journey: After you have planned what to study and which topics to focus more on, the primary task would be to prepare a road map, a proper plan for you to reach your goal
- Keep track of your Time & Progress: Preparation for WBJEE 2023 if not planned & tracked can result in a great loss. Hence, it is extremely important for candidates to measure their progress with time.
- Practice previous year’s papers: Even with all kinds of good reference books & study materials, solving previous year’s question papers & WBJEE Sample Papers 2023 is mandatory if you are serious about cracking the exam. It is advised that you practice at least 7-8 previous years papers & as many sample papers as you can. According to experts, there are a number of previous year questions even from JEE Main and JEE Advanced that are asked in WBJEE exam.
- Good Diet, Exercise & Sleep is a Must: Health is something you must not compromise on. You surely don’t want to wake up sick on examination day. Maintain a good diet, exercise & sleep throughout the year as it will not only keep you healthy but also keep you energized, active, improve your memory and concentration and eventually help you score higher marks.
Best Books WBJEE 2023
- Best Books: NCERT of both class 11 & class 12
- Some of the other books for WBJEE 2023 preparation have been listed in the table below-
| Subjects | Books |
|---|---|
| Physics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Mathematics |
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WBJEE Question Papers- Download PDF Here
| Year | WBJEE Question Paper |
|---|---|
| WBJEE 2022 Question Paper | Check Here |
| WBJEE 2021 Question Paper | Check Here |
| WBJEE 2020 Question Paper | Check Here |
| WBJEE 2019 Question Paper | Check Here |
| WBJEE 2018 Question Paper | Check Here |
| WBJEE 2017 Question Paper | Check Here |
| WBJEE 2016 Question Paper | Check Here |
WBJEE 2023 Cutoff
- WBJEEB publishes WBJEE Cut off online after each round of counselling.
- Various factors such as the total number of seats, total number of students who appeared for the exam, marking scheme, difficulty level of WBJEE 2023, etc. determine the cutoff.
- WBJEE cutoffs are published rank-wise, category-wise and course-wise separately.
- Candidates can refer to the previous years WBJEE cutoffs to be able to know the expected cutoff for 2023.
WBJEE 2022 Cut off for Jadavpur University- Check Here
| Program | Quota | Category | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm/Pharmaceutical Technology | All India | Open | 1134 |
| Home State | OBC - A | 5890 | |
| Home State | Open | 3622 | |
| Home State | SC | 8704 | |
| Home State | ST | 24393 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 4586 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 2730 | |
| Chemical Engineering | Home State | OBC - B | 1497 |
| All India | Open | 518 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 5278 | |
| Home State | SC | 5684 | |
| Home State | ST | 17547 | |
| Home State | Open | 1111 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 1235 | |
| Civil Engineering | Home State | Open | 1760 |
| Home State | ST | 28748 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 3075 | |
| Home State | SC | 8328 | |
| All India | Open | 580 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 7504 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 1824 | |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Home State | OBC - A | 519 |
| Home State | ST | 4600 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 259 | |
| All India | Open | 10 | |
| Home State | SC | 859 | |
| Home State | Open | 81 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 155 | |
| Construction Engineering | Home State | OBC - B | 4267 |
| All India | Open | 911 | |
| Home State | ST | 27732 | |
| Home State | SC | 10596 | |
| Home State | Open | 2234 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 9250 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 3089 | |
| Electrical Engineering | Home State | OBC - B | 1032 |
| Home State | Open | 447 | |
| Home State | SC | 2941 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 3306 | |
| Home State | ST | 13813 | |
| All India | Open | 187 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 683 | |
| Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering | Home State | OBC - B | 649 |
| Home State | Open | 265 | |
| Home State | SC | 1908 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 2048 | |
| Home State | ST | 7310 | |
| All India | Open | 93 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 610 | |
| Food Engineering And Technology | Home State | OBC - A | 8992 |
| Home State | Open | 2450 | |
| All India | Open | 1117 | |
| Home State | SC | 10209 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 4076 | |
| Home State | ST | 39707 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 1521 | |
| Information Technology | Home State | SC | 1884 |
| Home State | Open | 261 | |
| All India | Open | 96 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 1132 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 546 | |
| Home State | ST | 6758 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 433 | |
| Instrumentation & Electronics | Home State | OBC - B | 1033 |
| Home State | Open | 498 | |
| All India | Open | 298 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 3366 | |
| Home State | ST | 12793 | |
| Home State | SC | 3040 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 901 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Home State | Open | 737 |
| Home State | OBC - A | 5012 | |
| Home State | SC | 4581 | |
| Home State | ST | 16843 | |
| All India | Open | 416 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 1257 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 1164 | |
| Metallurgical Engineering | Home State | Open | 1475 |
| Home State | SC | 7949 | |
| All India | Open | 760 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 7340 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 2761 | |
| Home State | ST | 23100 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 1992 | |
| Power Engineering | Home State | SC | 7550 |
| Home State | ST | 30574 | |
| All India | Open | 670 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 2668 | |
| Home State | Open | 1455 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 5783 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 1408 | |
| Printing Technology | Home State | ST | 54067 |
| Home State | SC | 10861 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 8688 | |
| All India | Open | 981 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 3799 | |
| Home State | Open | 2718 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 2838 | |
| Production Engineering | All India | Open | 605 |
| Home State | Open | 1141 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 5617 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 1863 | |
| Home State | SC | 6572 | |
| Home State | ST | 22740 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 1342 |
WBJEE Cut off 2022 for Calcutta Institute of Engineering and Management- Check Here
| Program | Quota | Category | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | All India | Open | 57609 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | All India | Open | 41354 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 14893 | |
| Electrical Engineering | All India | Open | 69056 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | All India | Open | 79673 |
| Information Technology | All India | Open | 79998 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 24710 |
WBJEE Cut off 2022 for Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology- Check Here
| Program | Quota | Category | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | Home State | OBC - A | 11167 |
| Home State | Open (PwD) | 46463 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 4351 | |
| Home State | SC | 9391 | |
| Home State | ST | 36698 | |
| All India | Open | 3797 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 2907 | |
| Information Technology | Home State | SC | 12090 |
| All India | Open | 5132 | |
| Home State | ST | 47225 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 13584 | |
| Home State | Open (PwD) | 72833 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 7159 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 4379 |
WBJEE Cut off 2022 for University of Kalyani- Check Here
| Program | Quota | Category | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | All India | Open | 3814 |
| Home State | OBC - B | 5146 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 7854 | |
| Home State | SC | 10572 | |
| Home State | ST | 25103 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 2380 | |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | Home State | OBC - B | 6858 |
| All India | Open | 5021 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 18423 | |
| Home State | SC | 13846 | |
| Home State | ST | 66263 | |
| Home State | SC | 19154 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 10307 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 23896 | |
| All India | Open | 7596 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 7182 | |
| Information Technology | Home State | ST | 37799 |
| All India | Open | 5197 | |
| Home State | OBC - A | 17391 | |
| Home State | OBC - B | 6782 | |
| Home State | SC | 12472 | |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 4893 |
WBJEE Cut off 2022 for Haldia Institute of Technology- Check Here
| Program | Quota | Category | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering | All India | Open | 72559 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 32644 | |
| Applied Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering | All India | Open | 74258 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 22129 | |
| Biotechnology | All India | Open | 77007 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 33570 | |
| Chemical Engineering | All India | Open | 77604 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 20992 | |
| Civil Engineering | All India | Open | 72151 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | All India | Open | 8138 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 6784 | |
| Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning) | All India | Open | 14371 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 9244 | |
| Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) | All India | Open | 21641 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 13585 | |
| Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) | All India | Open | 20629 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 14287 | |
| Electrical Engineering | All India | Open | 74436 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 31468 | |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | All India | Open | 31408 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 17010 | |
| Food Technology | All India | Open | 72212 |
| Information Technology | All India | Open | 18782 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 10396 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | All India | Open | 69850 |
| Home State | Tuition Fee Waiver | 35733 |
Previous Year WBJEE Cut off- Round-wise Opening and Closing Ranks
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2020 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2019 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2018 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2017 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
| 2016 | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
WBJEE 2023 Answer Key
- WBJEEB releases WBJEE Answer Key in two phases. First, the provisional answer key is released which is open to challenge. Only after all the objections raised have been processed, WBJEEB releases the final set of WBJEE Answer Key.
- WBJEEB also releases the OMR image responses for the candidates to evaluate, analyze & predict their scores.
- In case the candidates feel that there are misprints in their OMR Responses or are not satisfied with the correct answer of the question they can opt for a review by ‘Challenging Responses’ or ‘Challenging Answer Key’ respectively.
- In such cases, the candidate has to submit INR 500 for each response he wants to be reviewed.
How to Download WBJEE 2023 Answer Key?
The process of downloading the OMR response key and WBJEE 2023 Answer Key comprises the following steps:
- Visit WBJEE 2023 official website and click the link to download WBJEE Answer Key.
- Enter your registration number, password and security pin.
- All the recorded responses will be displayed along with the official answer key.
WBJEE 2023 Result
- WBJEE 2023 Result is published online on the official website along with the final answer key.
- Candidates need to download the result scorecard by logging in to the official website of WBJEE- www.wbjeeb.nic.in. Results are not shared with any candidate individually.
- WBJEE 2023 scorecard includes candidate's marks of each subject along with the ranks in the categories eligible.
- Candidates obtaining marks more than the set WBJEE Cut off are called for the counseling in order of ranks indicated in the merit list.
How to Check WBJEE 2023 Result?
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download their WBJEE 2023 scorecard once it becomes available.
- Visit the official website of WBJEE 2023 at wbjeeb.nic.in
- Look for the link “WBJEE 2023 Result” and click on it.
- Login by entering your Application Number, Password and Security Pin as mentioned on WBJEE Admit Card.
- WBJEE Result 2023 and Scorecard will be displayed on the screen
- Download the rank card and take a printout for future reference.
WBJEE 2023 Marks vs Ranks
- Candidates’ marks in WBJEE 2023 would be a major criterion for determining their rank.
- As the overall seats for Government Colleges are limited, only about 1.2%- 1.8% of candidates are able to get admission.
- Aspirants aiming for admission into top engineering colleges in West Bengal such as Jadavpur University, usually require a rank above 300 to get branches such as Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- Based on the previous year trends, a table detailing WBJEE Marks vs Rank has been provided below for reference:
| WBJEE Marks | WBJEE Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| >150 | 1-50 |
| 140-145 | 50-150 |
| 130-139 | 150-250 |
| 120-129 | 250-500 |
| 110-119 | 500-800 |
| 100-109 | 800-1200 |
| 109-100 | 1200- 4000 |
| 100-90 | 4000- 8000 |
| 70-90 | 8000- 12000 |
| 60-70 | 12000-25000 |
| 50-60 | 25000-50000 |
| Less than 50 | 50000+ |
WBJEE 2023 Merit List
WBJEE merit list includes the names of the candidates shortlisted for counselling and further admission process, marks obtained in Paper I (Mathematics), Marks obtained in Paper-II (Physics & Chemistry), total marks secured, and category-wise overall rank.
WBJEEB releases WBJEE Merit List soon after the results are announced. Candidates require entering their login credentials i.e., application number and password to check the merit list. Candidates qualifying the merit list will be eligible to participate in WBJEE 2023 Counselling and admission procedure.
Upon availability, candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to check/ view WBJEE 2023 merit list :
- Visit the official website of WBJEE i.e. wbjeeb.nic.in
- Click on the link ‘WBJEE 2023 Merit List’
- Enter your roll number and date of birth
- Click on the ‘Submit’ tab.
- WBJEE 2023 Merit List will be displayed
The officials prepare WBJEE merit list as per the below-mentioned criteria-
- WBJEEB considers the marks secured and subject taken by a candidate in WBJEE exam.
- Separate merit list is released for each category.
- In case of similar WBJEE ranks, tie-breaker is conducted for candidates.
- 10% seats are reserved for JEE Main qualified candidates.
Must Read: How is WBJEE Merit List Compiled?
WBJEE Statistics: Registered vs Appeared vs Qualified Candidates
According to reports, out of the 65170 candidates who appeared for WBJEE 2021, 99.5% (64850) candidates qualified. The table below shows the previous year's WBJEE candidate statistics and the qualifying percentage over the years.
| Exam | Candidates Registered | Candidates Appeared | Candidates Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBJEE 2022 | 1,01,413 | 81,395 | 80,132 |
| WBJEE 2021 | 92,685 | 65,170 | 64,485 |
| WBJEE 2020 | 88,112 | 83,459 | 72,290 |
| WBJEE 2019 | 1,24,887 | 1,21,776 | 1,10,870 |
| WBJEE 2018 | 1,14,334 | 1,07,411 | 99,567 |
| WBJEE 2017 | 1,21,233 | 1,17,428 | 1,00,456 |
WBJEE 2023 Counselling :
WBJEE counselling will be conducted separately for every successfully qualified candidate. The online registration for the counselling procedure will begin after the declaration of result. Seats of various colleges will be allotted to the candidates in various rounds as per their ranks in the Merit List of WBJEE 2023.
WBJEEB usually conducts two rounds of WBJEE counselling followed by a mop-up round. WBJEE rank holders will be able to participate in all three rounds of WBJEE counselling 2023 while JEE Main rank holders will be able to participate in only one round (by paying a fee of Rs. 500).
For a candidate to gain admission in their preferred course and institute, WBJEE 2023 Counselling procedures can be divided into 4 major steps. After the final step, document verification of candidates will be conducted at the reporting centres. The steps of the counselling process are briefed below.
- Step 1 : Aspiring candidates who have either qualified WBJEE 2023 or JEE Main 2023 will need to register themselves for the counselling process. The registration can be done only on the official site i.e. wbjee.nic.in by filling in the details required. On successful registration, candidates will be provided with the ID & Password which has to be noted & kept safely for future use.
- Step 2: The next step to counselling after successful registration is payment of INR 500 as WBJEE Counselling Fees.
- Step 3: After the payment is made, candidates will be provided with the opportunity to choose institutes for seat allotment. Candidates should be very cautious while Filling and Locking choices of institutes. It is advised to select the maximum possible number of institutes/branches (at least 20). This ensures seat allotment.
- Step 4: Once the institutes are selected, the candidates will be alloted seats based on their ranks & preference. The candidates will be able to check their allocated seats on the official site by logging into their accounts.
- After the allocation of seats the candidates will be provided with the facility to -
- Accept the seat
- Accept with the possibility of upgrading to higher choices
- D0 nothing
- In case of acceptance, the candidate will need to pay the seat acceptance fee (₹5000 for allotment in Govt. Institutes, ₹5000 for allotment in TFW category and ₹40000 for allotment in Pvt. Institutes) and download the provisional; allotment letter, which is subject to successful physical verification by the concerned institute.
- Step 5: Upon making the payment, the Virtual Reporting Centres (VRCs) will verify the documents uploaded by the candidates & will intimate the candidate about the status of approval/rejection SMS. The candidate will then have to log in & check the reason for rejection. The facility to re-upload the rejected document will be provided for a certain amount of time. Candidates can also contact the Central Control Room of WBJEE for any help required.
WBJEE 2023 Colleges
For the academic year 2023–24, approximately 105 WBJEE Participating Institutes will offer admission to eligible students. WBJEE 2023 Colleges can be divided into :
- Government Colleges
- Private Colleges (Self-financed)
- Private Universities (Self-financed)
- Minority Institutes
- University/University Department
There are 9 government Colleges, 9 government universities, 82 private and self-financed colleges and 5 private and self-financed universities that are expecte to take part in WBJEE 2023.
WBJEE 2023 Helpdesk
Address: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board, AQ-13/1, Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700 091.
Phone: (033) 2367 1159/ 1198
Email: wbjeeb@gmail.com
Toll-free help desk: 1800-1023-781
WBJEE 2023 FAQs
Ques. Can I give WBJEE twice?
Ans. Yes, candidates can give WBJEE twice, However WBJEE is conducted only once a year. WBJEE 2023 is being conducted on April 30, 2023. Candidates aspiring to appear in the exam can appear in the next year.
Ques. What are the courses that candidates can take admission in through WBJEE?
Ans. WBJEE 2023 is conducted for admission in Undergraduate courses like Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy and Architecture. Candidates who qualify WBJEE 2023 and satisfy the eligibility criteria for the participating colleges can take admission in these courses.
Ques. Is WBJEE easier than JEE Mains?
Ans. WBJEE can be considered a relatively easier exam than JEE Mains as it is a state level common entrance test for admission to undergraduate courses in the participating courses across the state of West Bengal. Since JEE Main is a national-level exam conducted for admission to undergraduate Engineering, Technology, and Architecture courses, the difficulty level is higher.
Ques. How should I start preparing for WBJEE?
Ans. With less than a week left for WBJEE 2023, candidates should focus on revising some of the important topics. Candidates should ensure that they stay calm before the exam and try to solve a few question papers before appearing in the exam.
Ques. What will be the type of questions in WBJEE 2023? Is it all MCQs?
Ans. Yes, WBJEE 2023 will consist of Multiple Choice Questions only. Each question will have 4 options as answers. Candidates will have to select one correct option & shade the appropriate circle on the OMR Sheet with their Black/Blue Ball point pen.
Ques. Can I still apply for WBJEE 2023?
Ans. WBJEEB has released the application form for WBJEE 2023 on December 23, 2022. Registration for WBJEE 2023 will be concluded on January 20, 2023. Candidates can now download the admit card from the official website for WBJEE 2023, which is to be conducted on April 30, 2023.
Ques. What is the distribution of Questions in various subjects of WBJEE 2023?
Ans. WBJEE 2023 will be conducted on April 30, 2023 for two Papers. Paper I will be conducted for Mathematics whereas Paper-II will be conducted for Physics and Chemistry. Physics and Chemistry will consist of 40 each question while Mathematics will consist of 75 questions.
Ques. Will there be any negative marking in the WBJEE 2023 examination?
Ans. Yes. The total number of questions for each subject will be divided into 3 categories, wherein, Physics & Chemistry will have the same number of questions in each category i.e. 30, 5 & 5 in category 1, 2 & 3 respectively; whereas Mathematics will consist of 50, 15 & 10 in category 1, 2 & 3 respectively.
There are different positive as well as negative marks for the 3 different categories of questions.
| Category 1 | 1/4 mark deducted for each incorrect response |
| Category 2 | 1/2 marks deducted for each incorrect response |
| Category 3 | 0 marks deducted for each incorrect response |
Candidates can refer WBJEE 2023 Marking Scheme for more details.
Ques. What are the photo and signature guidelines for filling WBJEE 2023 Application Form ?
Ans. The candidate is required to upload his photo and signature as per the specification given below :
| Image | Format | Size | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB to 200 KB | 4 cm x 3cm |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 4 KB to 30 KB | 4 cm x 1.5 cm |
Ques. What is the weightage of different topics in Physics syllabus of WBJEE 2023?
Ans. The weightage of different topics is as following :
| Important topics | Chapter Weightage |
|---|---|
| Wave Motion | 5% |
| Nuclear Physics | 5% |
| Solids & Semiconductor Devices | 5% |
| Modern Physics – Atomic Models | 5% |
| Laws of Motion | 4% |
| Rotational Motion | 4% |
| Current Electricity | 7% |
| Heat and Thermodynamics | 6% |
| Electrostatics | 6% |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magmatism | 6% |
| Work Energy Power | 5% |
| Simple Harmonic Motion | 5% |
| Physics of Nucleolus | 5% |
Ques. Is maths compulsory to appear in WBJEE 2023?
Ans. WBJEE is conducted for admission to undergraduate courses in the field of Engineering, Pharmacy, Technology, Architecture and Pharmacy. Candidates can choose to appear in both Paper I- Mathematics and Paper II- Physics and Chemistry or only in Paper- II. However candidates who appear only in Paper II will be eligible only for Pharmacy courses except in Jadavpur University, where candidates can seek admission for any course.
Ques. Can I appear for WBJEE 2023 in online mode?
Ans. WBJEE 2023 will be conducted as a pen and paper-based test on April 30, 2023. Paper I for Mathematics and Paper-II for Physics and Chemistry will be conducted in two shifts from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm respectively. The counselling process for WBJEE 2023 will be conducted in online mode.
Ques. I am a Biology student. Am I eligible to appear in WBJEE 2023?
Ans. As per the general eligibility criteria for Engineering and technology courses, candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with either Biotechnology/Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science/Technical Vocation Subject. Candidates aspiring to appear in WBJEE 2023 for Pharmacy courses are required to have passed Class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology as compulsory subjects. Thus Biology students are eligible to appear for WBJEE 2023.
Ques. Are 12th marks important for admission through WBJEE 2023?
Ans. As per the general eligibility criteria for admission through WBJEE 2023, candidates should have passed Class 10+2 with at least 45% (40% for reserved category candidates). Candidates should also have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 30% in English.
Ques. What will be the tie-breaking criteria if two candidates secure the same rank in WBJEE 2023?
Ans. If two candidates secure the same rank in WBJEE 2023, Tie-breaking criteria for General Merit Rank and Pharmacy Merit Rank will be used. If tie still persists, date of birth of the candidate will be taken into consideration for breaking the tie. The older candidates will be given preference over the younger candidates.
Ques. What are some good books for the preparation of WBJEE 2023 Physics syllabus ?
Ans. Few recommended books for this purpose are given below:
| Subjects | Books |
|---|---|
| Physics |
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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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