Engineering entrance exams
WBJEE 2027: Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Eligibility
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination · conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
WBJEE is West Bengal’s state entrance exam for engineering, technology, pharmacy and architecture admission in the state’s government and private institutes. It is a pen-and-paper (OMR) test with two 2-hour papers — Mathematics (75 questions, 100 marks) and Physics + Chemistry (80 questions, 100 marks) — and questions in three categories with different marks and negative marking.
When is WBJEE?
WBJEE is held once a year, usually in April or May.
WBJEE at a glance
- Conducted by
- WBJEEB
- Mode
- Pen and paper (OMR)
- Papers
- Paper I Mathematics; Paper II Physics + Chemistry
- Duration
- 2 hours per paper
- Questions
- 155
- Total marks
- 200
- Negative marking
- Category I −¼, Category II −½, Category III none
WBJEE exam pattern
| Subject | Category I (1 mark) | Category II (2 marks) | Category III (2 marks) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (Paper I) | 50 | 15 | 10 | 100 |
| Physics (Paper II) | 30 | 5 | 5 | 50 |
| Chemistry (Paper II) | 30 | 5 | 5 | 50 |
| Total | 110 | 25 | 20 | 200 |
- Category I: one correct option; +1, −¼ for a wrong answer.
- Category II: one correct option; +2, −½ for a wrong answer.
- Category III: one or more correct options; full marks for marking all correct options, partial credit for a correct subset, and no negative marking.
WBJEE syllabus
Physics
- Units and measurements
- Kinematics
- Laws of motion
- Work, energy and power
- Rotational motion
- Gravitation
- Properties of solids and liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Oscillations and waves
- Electrostatics
- Current electricity
- Magnetic effects of current and magnetism
- Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents
- Electromagnetic waves
- Optics
- Dual nature of matter and radiation
- Atoms and nuclei
- Electronic devices
- Experimental skills
Chemistry
- Some basic concepts of chemistry
- Atomic structure
- Chemical bonding and molecular structure
- Chemical thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Redox reactions and electrochemistry
- Chemical kinetics
- Classification of elements and periodicity
- p-block elements
- d- and f-block elements
- Coordination compounds
- Purification and characterisation of organic compounds
- Basic principles of organic chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Organic compounds containing halogens, oxygen and nitrogen
- Biomolecules
- Principles of practical chemistry
Mathematics
- Sets, relations and functions
- Complex numbers and quadratic equations
- Matrices and determinants
- Permutations and combinations
- Binomial theorem
- Sequences and series
- Limits, continuity and differentiability
- Integral calculus
- Differential equations
- Coordinate geometry
- Three-dimensional geometry
- Vector algebra
- Statistics and probability
- Trigonometry
The syllabus is based on Classes 11 and 12 of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education; check WBJEEB’s published syllabus.
WBJEE eligibility
- Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics plus Chemistry or another listed subject, with the minimum aggregate in the WBJEEB brochure.
- At least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.
- Domicile rules apply to many seats in West Bengal institutes.
How to prepare for WBJEE
- 1Mathematics alone is worth 100 of 200 marks — prioritise it.
- 2Category III questions have no negative marking, so attempt them carefully for partial credit.
- 3Be cautious with Category I and II guesses; both carry negative marks.
- 4Practise filling OMR sheets in your mocks — WBJEE is an offline exam.
WBJEE FAQs
Is WBJEE online or offline?
WBJEE is an offline, pen-and-paper exam with OMR answer sheets.
Is there negative marking in WBJEE?
Yes, in two of the three categories: −¼ for a wrong Category I answer and −½ for a wrong Category II answer. Category III has no negative marking.
How many papers are there in WBJEE?
Two: Paper I is Mathematics (75 questions, 100 marks) and Paper II is Physics and Chemistry (40 questions each, 100 marks). Each paper is 2 hours long.
What is a Category III question in WBJEE?
A 2-mark question with one or more correct options. You get full marks for marking all correct options, partial credit for marking only some correct options, and no negative marks.
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GyanBook India is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with the body that conducts WBJEE. These details were checked against official sources on 13 October 2026. Exam dates, eligibility rules and patterns can change — always confirm them on the official website (wbjeeb.nic.in) before you apply.