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West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination

Conducting Authority: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board

State government-administered entrance examination for admission to undergraduate courses in Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy and Architecture in universities and colleges of West Bengal.

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⚙️Examination Mechanics

Official Exam Pattern & Test Structure

Standard examination delivery mode, total testing duration, and section-wise paper blueprint for West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination.

Test Mode
National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination
Duration
180 Minutes
(3 Hours)
Total Marks
100 Marks
Sections
2 Parts

Curriculum & Paper Sections Breakdown:

  • ✔Section A: Discipline Core Domain Subjects · 70 Marks
  • ✔Section B: General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Comprehension · 30 Marks
🎯Evaluation Scheme

Official Marking Scheme & Negative Penalties

Exact scoring methodology applied during computerized evaluation by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board.

Response TypeMark AllocationRule Description
Correct Answer+1 or +2 marks per correct answerAwarded for each question answered accurately matching the final official answer key.
Incorrect Answer (Negative Penalty)No negative marking (or -0.25 in select state boards)Deducted from candidate's aggregate score for wrong choices to discourage randomized guessing.
Unattempted Question0 marksZero marks awarded or deducted for questions left blank or marked for review without choosing an option.
📋Statutory Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria, Qualifying Degrees & Attempt Rules

Mandatory educational benchmarks and relaxed qualifying guidelines for West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination.

Qualifying Educational Degree

Passed or appearing in Class 12 / Higher Secondary Examination with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational subject.

Minimum Aggregate Marks

75% aggregate marks in Class 12 board examination (65% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates) or top 20 percentile in respective state/national board.

Age Limit Policy

No upper age limit for JEE (Main/Advanced) as notified by NTA/JAB. Candidates must have passed Class 12 in the qualifying years.

Permissible Attempts

JEE Main: Up to 3 consecutive years from passing Class 12. JEE Advanced: Maximum 2 attempts in consecutive years.

🌐Multilingual Examination Delivery (NEP 2020)

Available Language Mediums (2 Languages)

Under the National Education Policy, West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination question papers are delivered in multiple regional language mediums.

🗣️ English🗣️ Hindi
💳Registration Fee Schedule

Category-Wise Application Fee Tiers

Official non-refundable application processing charges officially notified by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board.

General / Unreserved
₹1,000
OBC-NCL / EWS
₹900
SC / ST / PwD
₹500
Female Candidates
₹800
🏛️Centralized Seat Allotment

Post-Exam Counseling & Seat Allotment Pathway

Candidates qualifying in West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination are allocated seats via State Common Entrance Test Cell / State Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The centralized allotment process encompasses registration, choice locking of institutes/branches, multi-round merit seat allotments, and physical/online document verification.

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Government Scholarships Applicable for West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Candidates

Central welfare and higher education scholarship schemes accessible upon qualifying and securing admission.

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Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (PMS-SC)

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions on West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination

Authoritative answers verified against official conducting authority guidelines and information bulletins.

What is the exam pattern and duration for West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination?▼
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination is conducted as a National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination with a total duration of 180 minutes. It comprises 100 total marks across designated subject sections with negative marking of Negative marking penalty (25% deduction).
Is there negative marking in West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination?▼
Yes, the official marking scheme awards +1 or +4 Marks per correct response for every correct response and deducts Negative marking penalty (25% deduction) for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry 0 Marks.
What are the qualifying marks and eligibility criteria for West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination?▼
Candidates must have passed Passed or appearing in Class 12 / Higher Secondary Examination with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational subject. with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 board examination (65% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates) or top 20 percentile in respective state/national board.. Regarding age limits: No upper age limit for JEE (Main/Advanced) as notified by NTA/JAB. Candidates must have passed Class 12 in the qualifying years.. Permitted attempts: JEE Main: Up to 3 consecutive years from passing Class 12. JEE Advanced: Maximum 2 attempts in consecutive years..
In how many languages is West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination conducted?▼
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination is available in 2 languages: English, Hindi. Candidates choose their preferred medium during online application form submission.
What is the official application fee for West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination?▼
The category-wise application fee is: General (Male): ₹1,000, General (Female): ₹800, Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹900, and SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹500. Payment is completed online through the conducting authority official portal (https://wbjeeb.in).

Official Conducting Authority Portal

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Sources & Verification

Last verified: 2026-10-05 · Re-verified every 180 days

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