The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) is a state-level entrance exam conducted annually by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board for admission to undergraduate engineering, technology, pharmacy, and architecture programs in universities and colleges across West Bengal.
The applicants of WBJEE 2024 are most likely to take their examinations in April 2024. Like previous years, it will consist of two papers - Paper 1 for Mathematics and Paper 2 for Physics and Chemistry. The paper would be multiple choice based and comprise of 100 questions to be answered within high 3 hours. Candidates need to fulfill the basic eligibility criteria pertaining to age, academic qualification, etc. to apply. Online registration for the WBJEE 2024, commencing in December 2023 or January 2024, will open soon.
| Highlight | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) |
| Exam Date | April 30, 2024 (Tentative) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Number of Papers | Two - Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry) |
| Duration of Each Paper | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer and -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer |
| Eligibility Criteria | Passed Class 12 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | INR 700 (General/OBC)/INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of WBJEE notification | December 2023 (Tentative) |
| Start of WBJEE online registration | December 2023 (Tentative) |
| Last date to submit WBJEE online registration form | January 2024 (Tentative) |
| Release of WBJEE admit card | March 2024 (Tentative) |
| WBJEE exam date | April 30, 2024 (Tentative) |
| Declaration of WBJEE result | May 2024 (Tentative) |
| Start of WBJEE seat allotment | June 2024 (Tentative) |
| Reporting to the allotted institute and document verification | July 2024 (Tentative) |
| Commencement of classes | August 2024 (Tentative) |
1. Registration - Go to 'wbjeeb.nic.in' official page; then, click on the registration link. Provide details like name, contact information, etc. to create your login credentials.
2. Sharing the link to an online application form - Sign in and complete the application form. Enter your personal, academic, and other asked details carefully.
3. Upload Your Respective Documents - Upload scanned copies of Class 10 certificate, signature and other documents as per the guidelines.
4. Pay Application Fee - Pay the WBJEE application fee online via net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI. The details of the fees will be posted on the site of the registration.
5. Submit Form - Verify all the details before submitting the WBJEE application form. Download the confirmation proof.
6. Admit Card - Download your WBJEE admit card as per schedule from the website using your login credentials.
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years of age as on December 31, 2024. No upper age limit. |
| Educational Qualification | Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. |
| Marks | Secured at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in the aggregate of Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry in Class 12. |
| English | Secured at least 30% marks in English in Class 12. |
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | * Algebra: Arithmetic Progression (AP), Geometric Progression (GP), Harmonic Progression (HP), Sets, Relations and Mappings, Logarithms, Complex Numbers, Permutation and Combination, Polynomial Equations, Principle of Mathematical Induction, Matrices, Binomial Theorem (positive integral index) * Trigonometry * Calculus: Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Applications of Derivatives, Integration, Differential Equations * Coordinate Geometry: Straight Lines, Circles, Parabolas, Hyperbolas * Vector Algebra: Vectors and their operation, Scalar Product and Vector Product * Three-Dimensional Geometry: Lines, Planes, Spheres * Statistics and Probability |
| Physics | * Physical World and Measurement: Units and Dimensions * Kinematics: Laws of Motion, Work, Energy & Power, Motion of Centre of Mass, Friction, Gravitation * Thermodynamics: Thermal Physics, Laws of Thermodynamics * Oscillations and Waves: Simple Harmonic Motion, Wave Motion * Electrostatics: Electrostatics Fields, Electric Potential and Capacitance * Current Electricity: Electric Current, Circuits, Magnetic Effects of Current * Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism: Magnetic Fields, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current * Optics: Geometrical Optics, Wave Optics * Modern Physics: Atomic Models, Nuclei, Solid and Semiconductor Devices |
| Chemistry | * Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Matter, States of Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding * Periodic Classification of Elements * Chemical Reactions and Equations * Some Basic Concepts of Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups * Equilibrium * Redox Reactions * Electrochemistry * Chemical Kinetics * Inorganic Chemistry: p-Block Elements, d and f Block Elements, Coordination Compounds * Solid State * Solutions * Principles of Metallurgy and Industrial Chemistry * Biomolecules * Everyday Chemistry * Environmental Chemistry |
