WBJEE 2023: Admit Card (Apr 20), Exam Date, Syllabus PDF, Exam Pattern, Question Paper, Cut off

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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

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    WBJEE Exam Dates

    WBJEE 2023 Exam Date

    EventsDates 2023 
    WBJEE 2023 Application Form Release DateDecember 23, 2022
    WBJEE 2023 Application Form Last DateJanuary 20, 2023
    WBJEE 2023 Form CorrectionJanuary 22, 2023 to January 24, 2023
    WBJEE 2023 Admit Card Release DateApril 20, 2023
    WBJEE 2023 Exam dateApril 30, 2023 
    WBJEE 2023 Answer Key Release DateJune 15, 2023 (Tentative)
    WBJEE 2023 Result DateJune 15, 2023 (Tentative)
    WBJEE 2023 Counselling Start DateAugust 24, 2023 (Tentative)

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    WBJEE 2023 Highlights

    WBJEE Full FormWest Bengal Joint Entrance Examination
    Conducting BodyWest Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB)
    Exam LevelState-Level
    Mode of ExamOffline (OMR based examination)
    Mode of ApplicationOnline
    Exam FrequencyOnce a year
    Number of PapersTwo | Paper I (Mathematics) and Paper II (Physics & Chemistry)
    Exam Duration4 hours (2 hours for each paper)
    Number of QuestionsPaper I- 75 questions | Paper II- 80 questions
    Total MarksPaper I- 100 marks | Paper II- 100 marks
    WBJEE Helpline Contact No.1800-1023-781 | 1800-3450-050
    Emailinfo@wbjeeb.in

    WBJEE Admit Card

    WBJEE 2023 Admit Card

    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.
    CriteriaRequirements for Engineering and Architecture CoursesRequirements for Pharmacy Courses
    NationalityIndian
    Minimum Age17 years as on 31st December 2023
    Qualification10+2 or its equivalent from any recognized board
    Mandatory SubjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and EnglishPhysics & Chemistry
    Minimum MarksAt 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-
    - any seat in any Government-aided Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy Colleges.
    - 90% for general category seats in Jadavpur University.
    - any seat in Aliah University.
    - any seat including general category seats in B.Tech (Dairy Technology) in West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences
    - any reserved category seat (SC, ST, OBC- A, OBC- B, PwD, TFW) in any course in any institute.


    WBJEE Application Form

    WBJEE 2023 Application Form

    WBJEE 2023 Application Fee

    • Application Fee: Non-refundable
    • Mode of Payment: Netbanking, Debit Card and Credit Card
    CategoryWBJEE Registration Fees
    General/ EWSINR 500
    SC/ ST/ OBC-A/ OBC-BINR 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
    DocumentsFormatSizeDimension
    Photographjpeg/jpg3 KB to 100 KB4 cm X 3 cm
    Signaturejpeg/jpg3 KB to 30 KB4 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 correctedCANNOT be corrected
    CategoryCandidate’s Name
    PwD StatusFather’s Name
    Tuition Fee Waiver StatusMother’s Name
    Exam CentreGender
    Photograph & SignatureDate of Birth
    AddressDomicile
    --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 Syllabus

    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 TopicsWeightage
    Wave Motion5%
    Nuclear Physics5%
    Solids & Semiconductor Devices5%
    Modern Physics – Atomic Models5%
    Laws of Motion4%
    Rotational Motion4%
    Current Electricity7%
    Heat and Thermodynamics6%
    Electrostatics6%
    Magnetic Effects of Current and Magmatism6%
    Work Energy Power5%
    Simple Harmonic Motion5%
    Physics of Nucleolus5%

    WBJEE 2023 Chemistry Syllabus

    Important TopicsWeightage
    p- Block Elements6%
    Redox Reactions5%
    Ionic Equilibrium4%
    Chemical Equilibrium4%
    Coordination Compounds4%
    Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives4%
    Alcohol Phenol Ether4%
    Chemical Thermodynamics4%
    Chemical Kinetics7%
    Chemical Bonding6%
    Transition Elements (d & f block)6%
    S block elements6%
    Organic Chemistry6%

    WBJEE 2023 Mathematics Syllabus

    Important TopicsWeightage
    Vectors7%
    Probability7%
    3-D Geometry6%
    Matrices & Determinants5%
    Limits5%
    Indefinite Integration5%
    Sets, Relation & Functions5%
    Definite Integration5%
    Theory of Equations4%
    Permutation & Combination4%
    Complex Numbers4%

    Download PDF Here:  

    WBJEE 2023 Physics SyllabusWBJEE 2023 Chemistry SyllabusWBJEE 2023 Mathematics Syllabus

    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 CheckWBJEE 2023 Exam Pattern
    Exam ModeOffline (OMR based)
    Number of Papers2 [Paper-I (Mathematics) and Paper-II (Physics & Chemistry)]
    Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions
    Exam Duration2 hours for each paper (total 4 hours)
    Exam ShiftPaper-I (Morning Shift - 11:00 to 13:00) & Paper-II (Afternoon Shift - 14:00 to 16:00)
    Number of Questions
    • Physics - 40 questions
    • Chemistry - 40 questions
    • Mathematics - 75 questions
    Total marks200 marks
    Negative MarkingYes

    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 QuestionNumber of Questions AskedMarks for Correct ResponseNegative Marking
    PhysicsChemistryMathematics
    Category 13055+ 1 mark- 1/4 mark
    Category 23055+2 marks- 1/2 mark
    Category 3501510+ 2 marks0

    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-
    SubjectsBooks
    Physics
    • NCERT Textbook for Physics 11th and 12th Standard
    • Concept of Physics by H.C. Verma
    • Understanding Physics series by D.C. Pandey
    Chemistry
    • NCERT Textbook for Chemistry 11th and 12th Standard
    • Physical Chemistry by O.P Tandon
    • Concepts of Organic Chemistry by O.P Tandon
    Mathematics
    • NCERT Textbook for Mathematics 11th and 12th Standard
    • Mathematics by R.S. Aggarwal
    • Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma

    WBJEE Question Papers- Download PDF Here

    YearWBJEE Question Paper
    WBJEE 2022 Question PaperCheck Here
    WBJEE 2021 Question PaperCheck Here
    WBJEE 2020 Question Paper Check Here
    WBJEE 2019 Question PaperCheck Here
    WBJEE 2018 Question PaperCheck Here
    WBJEE 2017 Question PaperCheck Here
    WBJEE 2016 Question PaperCheck Here

    WBJEE Cutoff

    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

    ProgramQuotaCategoryClosing Rank
    B.Pharm/Pharmaceutical TechnologyAll IndiaOpen1134
    Home StateOBC - A5890
    Home StateOpen3622
    Home StateSC8704
    Home StateST24393
    Home StateOBC - B4586
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver2730
    Chemical EngineeringHome StateOBC - B1497
    All IndiaOpen518
    Home StateOBC - A5278
    Home StateSC5684
    Home StateST17547
    Home StateOpen1111
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver1235
    Civil EngineeringHome StateOpen1760
    Home StateST28748
    Home StateOBC - B3075
    Home StateSC8328
    All IndiaOpen580
    Home StateOBC - A7504
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver1824
    Computer Science & EngineeringHome StateOBC - A519
    Home StateST4600
    Home StateOBC - B259
    All IndiaOpen10
    Home StateSC859
    Home StateOpen81
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver155
    Construction EngineeringHome StateOBC - B4267
    All IndiaOpen911
    Home StateST27732
    Home StateSC10596
    Home StateOpen2234
    Home StateOBC - A9250
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver3089
    Electrical EngineeringHome StateOBC - B1032
    Home StateOpen447
    Home StateSC2941
    Home StateOBC - A3306
    Home StateST13813
    All IndiaOpen187
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver683
    Electronics & Tele-Communication EngineeringHome StateOBC - B649
    Home StateOpen265
    Home StateSC1908
    Home StateOBC - A2048
    Home StateST7310
    All IndiaOpen93
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver610
    Food Engineering And TechnologyHome StateOBC - A8992
    Home StateOpen2450
    All IndiaOpen1117
    Home StateSC10209
    Home StateOBC - B4076
    Home StateST39707
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver1521
    Information TechnologyHome StateSC1884
    Home StateOpen261
    All IndiaOpen96
    Home StateOBC - A1132
    Home StateOBC - B546
    Home StateST6758
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver433
    Instrumentation & ElectronicsHome StateOBC - B1033
    Home StateOpen498
    All IndiaOpen298
    Home StateOBC - A3366
    Home StateST12793
    Home StateSC3040
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver901
    Mechanical EngineeringHome StateOpen737
    Home StateOBC - A5012
    Home StateSC4581
    Home StateST16843
    All IndiaOpen416
    Home StateOBC - B1257
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver1164
    Metallurgical EngineeringHome StateOpen1475
    Home StateSC7949
    All IndiaOpen760
    Home StateOBC - A7340
    Home StateOBC - B2761
    Home StateST23100
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver1992
    Power EngineeringHome StateSC7550
    Home StateST30574
    All IndiaOpen670
    Home StateOBC - B2668
    Home StateOpen1455
    Home StateOBC - A5783
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver1408
    Printing TechnologyHome StateST54067
    Home StateSC10861
    Home StateOBC - A8688
    All IndiaOpen981
    Home StateOBC - B3799
    Home StateOpen2718
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver2838
    Production EngineeringAll IndiaOpen605
    Home StateOpen1141
    Home StateOBC - A5617
    Home StateOBC - B1863
    Home StateSC6572
    Home StateST22740
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver1342

    WBJEE Cut off 2022 for Calcutta Institute of Engineering and Management- Check Here

    ProgramQuotaCategoryClosing Rank
    Civil EngineeringAll IndiaOpen57609
    Computer Science & EngineeringAll IndiaOpen41354
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver14893
    Electrical EngineeringAll IndiaOpen69056
    Electronics & Communication EngineeringAll IndiaOpen79673
    Information TechnologyAll IndiaOpen79998
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver24710

    WBJEE Cut off 2022 for Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology- Check Here

    ProgramQuotaCategoryClosing Rank
    Computer Science & EngineeringHome StateOBC - A11167
    Home StateOpen (PwD)46463
    Home StateOBC - B4351
    Home StateSC9391
    Home StateST36698
    All IndiaOpen3797
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver2907
    Information TechnologyHome StateSC12090
    All IndiaOpen5132
    Home StateST47225
    Home StateOBC - A13584
    Home StateOpen (PwD)72833
    Home StateOBC - B7159
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver4379

    WBJEE Cut off 2022 for University of Kalyani- Check Here

    ProgramQuotaCategoryClosing Rank
    Computer Science & EngineeringAll IndiaOpen3814
    Home StateOBC - B5146
    Home StateOBC - A7854
    Home StateSC10572
    Home StateST25103
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver2380
    Electronics & Communication EngineeringHome StateOBC - B6858
    All IndiaOpen5021
    Home StateOBC - A18423
    Home StateSC13846
    Home StateST66263
    Home StateSC19154
    Home StateOBC - B10307
    Home StateOBC - A23896
    All IndiaOpen7596
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver7182
    Information TechnologyHome StateST37799
    All IndiaOpen5197
    Home StateOBC - A17391
    Home StateOBC - B6782
    Home StateSC12472
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver4893

    WBJEE Cut off 2022 for Haldia Institute of Technology- Check Here

    ProgramQuotaCategoryClosing Rank
    Agricultural EngineeringAll IndiaOpen72559
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver32644
    Applied Electronics And Instrumentation EngineeringAll IndiaOpen74258
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver22129
    BiotechnologyAll IndiaOpen77007
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver33570
    Chemical EngineeringAll IndiaOpen77604
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver20992
    Civil EngineeringAll IndiaOpen72151
    Computer Science & EngineeringAll IndiaOpen8138
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver6784
    Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning)All IndiaOpen14371
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver9244
    Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)All IndiaOpen21641
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver13585
    Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science)All IndiaOpen20629
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver14287
    Electrical EngineeringAll IndiaOpen74436
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver31468
    Electronics & Communication EngineeringAll IndiaOpen31408
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver17010
    Food TechnologyAll IndiaOpen72212
    Information TechnologyAll IndiaOpen18782
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver10396
    Mechanical EngineeringAll IndiaOpen69850
    Home StateTuition Fee Waiver35733

    Previous Year WBJEE Cut off- Round-wise Opening and Closing Ranks

    YearRound 1Round 2Round 3
    2021Check HereCheck HereCheck Here
    2020Check HereCheck HereCheck Here
    2019Check HereCheck HereCheck Here
    2018Check HereCheck HereCheck Here
    2017Check HereCheck HereCheck Here
    2016Check HereCheck HereCheck 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.
    Direct Link to Download WBJEE 2023 Answer Key

    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 Marks vs Ranks

    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 MarksWBJEE Expected Rank Range
    >1501-50
    140-14550-150
    130-139150-250
    120-129250-500
    110-119500-800
    100-109800-1200
    109-1001200- 4000
    100-904000- 8000
    70-908000- 12000
    60-7012000-25000
    50-6025000-50000
    Less than 5050000+

    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.

    WBJEE Candidate Statistics
    ExamCandidates RegisteredCandidates AppearedCandidates Qualified
    WBJEE 20221,01,41381,39580,132
    WBJEE 202192,68565,17064,485
    WBJEE 202088,11283,45972,290
    WBJEE 20191,24,8871,21,7761,10,870
    WBJEE 20181,14,3341,07,41199,567
    WBJEE 20171,21,2331,17,4281,00,456

    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 Colleges

    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


    Frequently Asked Questions

    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 11/4 mark deducted for each incorrect response
    Category 21/2 marks deducted for each incorrect response
    Category 30 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 :

    ImageFormatSizeDimensions
    PhotographJPG/JPEG10 KB to 200 KB4 cm x 3cm
    SignatureJPG/JPEG4 KB to 30 KB4 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 topicsChapter Weightage
    Wave Motion5%
    Nuclear Physics5%
    Solids & Semiconductor Devices5%
    Modern Physics – Atomic Models5%
    Laws of Motion4%
    Rotational Motion4%
    Current Electricity7%
    Heat and Thermodynamics6%
    Electrostatics6%
    Magnetic Effects of Current and Magmatism6%
    Work Energy Power5%
    Simple Harmonic Motion5%
    Physics of Nucleolus5%

    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:

    SubjectsBooks
    Physics
    • NCERT Textbook for Physics 11th and 12th Standard
    • Concept of Physics by H.C. Verma
    • Understanding Physics series by D.C. Pandey

    *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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