West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE)
About WBJEE
WBJEE is a state-level entrance examination for admission to various undergraduate engineering and technology programs in West Bengal.
Frequency
Once a year
Mode
Offline (Pen and Paper)
Duration
2 hours for each paper
Subjects
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
About West Bengal Engineering Colleges
West Bengal has several renowned engineering colleges that accept WBJEE scores for admission, including Jadavpur University, Calcutta University, and various government and private institutions.
Key Information
- Top Colleges: Jadavpur University, Calcutta University, IIEST Shibpur
- Programs: B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm
- Accreditation: Most colleges are AICTE approved and NAAC accredited
Infrastructure
Most engineering colleges in West Bengal offer modern laboratories, well-equipped classrooms, libraries, and research facilities.
Fees Structure (Approximate)
- Government Colleges: ₹5,000 - ₹50,000 per year
- Private Colleges: ₹50,000 - ₹2,00,000 per year
Placements
Top colleges like Jadavpur University and IIEST Shibpur have excellent placement records with average packages ranging from ₹6-12 LPA, and top packages reaching up to ₹30-40 LPA for some programs.
Exam Pattern
- Paper I (Mathematics): 100 questions, 100 marks
- Paper II (Physics & Chemistry): 75 questions each, 75 marks each
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -1/4 for incorrect answer
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: Usually in December
- Application End Date: Usually in March
- Exam Date: Usually in April-May
- Result Declaration: Usually in June
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, securing a minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates).