The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is one of the most popular entrance exams for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate courses in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture in West Bengal. The WBJEE Board conducts this exam, and it serves as a gateway to top government and private colleges in West Bengal. In this blog, we will provide a comprehensive guide to the WBJEE 2024 exam, covering important aspects like eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, and more.
What is WBJEE?
The WBJEE is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). It is held every year for admission to various undergraduate courses offered by colleges in West Bengal, including B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm, and B.Arch.
WBJEE 2024: Important Highlights
Exam Name | WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) |
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Conducting Body | WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board) |
Exam Level | State-level |
Courses Offered | B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm |
Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper-based) |
Frequency | Once a year |
Official Website | wbjeeb.nic.in |
WBJEE 2024 Important Dates
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
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Release of Notification | December 2023 |
Start of Application | January 2024 |
Last Date to Apply | February 2024 |
WBJEE 2024 Exam Date | April 2024 |
Release of Admit Card | April 2024 |
Result Declaration | May 2024 |
Counseling Starts | June 2024 |
WBJEE 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for WBJEE 2024, candidates need to check whether they meet the required eligibility criteria:
1. Nationality
- Candidates must be Indian citizens.
2. Age Limit
- Minimum age: 17 years (as of December 31, 2024).
- Maximum age: There is no upper age limit for most courses. However, for Marine Engineering, the upper age limit is 25 years.
3. Educational Qualification
- For Engineering/Technology Courses:
- Must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science.
- Must have obtained at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates) in these subjects.
- For Pharmacy Courses:
- Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as subjects.
- Must have obtained at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category candidates).
4. Domicile Requirement
- To avail of state reservation benefits, candidates must be residents of West Bengal for at least 10 years continuously or their parents must be permanent residents of the state.
WBJEE 2024 Exam Pattern
The WBJEE exam consists of two papers:
- Paper 1: Mathematics
- Paper 2: Physics and Chemistry (combined)
The exam is conducted in offline mode, with multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The duration for each paper is 2 hours.
Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
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Mathematics | 75 | 100 |
Physics | 40 | 50 |
Chemistry | 40 | 50 |
Total | 155 | 200 |
Marking Scheme:
- Category 1 questions: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answer.
- Category 2 questions: +2 for correct answer, -0.5 for incorrect answer.
- Category 3 questions: +2 for correct answer, no negative marking for incorrect answer.
WBJEE 2024 Syllabus
The syllabus for WBJEE 2024 will be based on the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Below is a brief outline of the topics covered:
1. Mathematics:
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Coordinate Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions
- Calculus
- Statistics and Probability
2. Physics:
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Gravitation
- Properties of Matter
- Thermodynamics
- Current Electricity
- Electromagnetic Waves
3. Chemistry:
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- States of Matter
- Thermodynamics
- Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions
- Organic Chemistry
- Biomolecules
How to Apply for WBJEE 2024?
Candidates can apply for WBJEE 2024 by following these steps:
- Registration: Visit the official website wbjeeb.nic.in and register by providing your basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
- Filling the Application Form: After registration, log in using your credentials and fill out the application form with academic, personal, and communication details.
- Uploading Documents: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph and signature as per the prescribed format.
- Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee online through debit/credit card or net banking.
Category | Application Fee |
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General | INR 500 |
SC/ST/OBC | INR 400 |
WBJEE 2024 Admit Card
Candidates can download the WBJEE 2024 Admit Card from the official website a few weeks before the exam. The admit card will contain details such as the candidate’s name, exam date, time, exam center, and instructions. It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam center.
WBJEE 2024 Result and Counseling
- The WBJEE 2024 result will be declared online in May 2024. Candidates can check their results on the official website by logging in with their credentials.
- After the declaration of results, the WBJEEB will conduct counseling for seat allotment in various colleges based on the candidate’s rank, preferences, and availability of seats.
WBJEE 2024 Counseling Process:
- Online Registration: Register for counseling on the official website.
- Choice Filling: Select your preferred colleges and courses.
- Seat Allotment: Based on your rank and preferences, seats will be allotted.
- Reporting to Allotted College: Once a seat is allotted, report to the college for admission and verification of documents.
WBJEE 2024 Participating Colleges
Some of the top colleges that accept WBJEE scores include:
College Name | Location | Courses Offered |
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Jadavpur University | Kolkata | B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm |
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology | Kolkata | B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm |
Heritage Institute of Technology | Kolkata | B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm |
Techno India University | Kolkata | B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm |
Kalyani Government Engineering College | Kalyani | B.E./B.Tech |