PAPER I11:00 – 13:00 · 2026
Mathematics
100 marks
75 questions2 hoursOMR
The basics, without the fine print first
Know the paper.
Then make a plan.
A student-friendly read of the 2026 WBJEEB bulletin. Treat every rule here as a starting point and check the next official bulletin before applying.
For the next exam: wait for the official schedule.
WBJEEB site ↗WBJEE 2027 date, application window, fee and any rule changes are not confirmed here. Do not plan travel or submit documents based on an old cycle.
01 — THE TWO PAPERSTwo sessions.
Two sessions.
One exam day.
In 2026, both papers were offline, OMR-based, and two hours long. Check the upcoming bulletin for the confirmed format.
PAPER II14:00 – 16:00 · 2026
Physics + Chemistry
100 marks total
40 questions each2 hoursOMR
2026 session times shown for reference only. Open the WBJEEB 2026 bulletin ↗
02 — HOW MARKS WORKED IN 2026Read the category
Read the category
before you mark.
There are three question categories. Category 3 is multi-select and has a different scoring rule from the others.
| Question type | Correct | Incorrect | Leave blank | Questions in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Single correct · 1 mark | +1 | −¼ | 0 | Maths 50 · Physics 30 · Chemistry 30 |
| 02 Single correct · 2 marks | +2 | −½ | 0 | Maths 15 · Physics 5 · Chemistry 5 |
| 03 One or more correct · 2 marks | Up to +2 | 0 | 0 | Maths 10 · Physics 5 · Chemistry 5 |
Category 1 & 2
In the 2026 bulletin, choosing more than one option made a Category 1 or 2 response incorrect, even if a correct option was included.
Category 3
Marking every correct option and no incorrect option earned full marks. A partially correct answer could earn partial marks; any incorrect option meant zero.
Practise the OMR
The paper is offline. Practise bubbling carefully and leave enough time to transfer answers as you work.
This table summarises the 2026 rules; always confirm the current bulletin. Official scoring rules, pages 8–9 ↗
03 — WHICH RANK?Two rank lists.
Two rank lists.
Know which one applies.
General Merit Rank
Based on marks from Paper I and Paper II together. In the 2026 bulletin, GMR was used for engineering, technology and architecture courses, and pharmacy at Jadavpur University.
BOTH PAPERS REQUIREDPharmacy Merit Rank
Based on Paper II (Physics and Chemistry). In the 2026 bulletin, PMR was used for pharmacy courses except at Jadavpur University.
PAPER II ONLYPaper I alone does not create a rank.
See rank rules ↗In the 2026 rules, candidates appearing only in Paper II could receive PMR consideration; candidates appearing only in Paper I were not eligible for a rank.
04 — ELIGIBILITY, BRIEFLYThere isn’t one
There isn’t one
rule for every course.
WBJEEB sets the exam rules; courses and institutes can have additional admission requirements.
Appearing for WBJEE
The 2026 bulletin set citizenship, class 12 and age conditions for candidates. These are cycle-specific; verify them in the new bulletin.
Getting admitted
Engineering, pharmacy, architecture and certain institute-specific courses have different subject and marks requirements.
Domicile & category
Some seats and categories have additional residence or certificate requirements. Keep documents current and use the stated proforma.
Before applying, read the full eligibility sections and the special criteria for your target institute.
Read the official bulletin ↗05 — QUICK CLARIFICATIONSWhat students
What students
often want to know.
Is the exam online or offline? +
WBJEE 2026 was an offline, OMR-based examination. Confirm the 2027 mode in the official bulletin.
Does a rank guarantee a seat? +
No. Admission depends on rank, seat availability, choice filling, eligibility, category/quota rules and document verification.
Where can I check the syllabus? +
The complete subject-wise syllabus is in the current year's official information bulletin. The study room on this site is a concise chapter map and tracker.