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    WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 Out - Check Age Limit, Documents, Qualification
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    WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 Out - Check Age Limit, Documents, Qualification

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    Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 08 Apr 2026, 12:58 PM IST

    WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 - The WBJEE Board has uploaded the WBJEE 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in. The WBJEE eligibility criteria have been published along with the information brochure. To apply for the WBJEE exam, general category candidates have to score an aggregate of 45% in the three compulsory subjects in the 10+2. The eligibility criteria comprise domicile, age, nationality, educational qualifications and more. Candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria before filling out the West Bengal JEE application form. The authority will conduct the WBJEE 2026 exam on May 24 2026. Read the entire article to know more about the WBJEE exam eligibility 2026.

    WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 Out - Check Age Limit, Documents, Qualification
    wbjee eligibility criteria 2026

    The eligibility criteria of WBJEE 2026 are determined by the authorities after considering various factors. If the WBJEE 2026 eligibility criteria are not satisfied, then the candidates will not get admission into the WBJEE participating institutes.

    WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    There are certain conditions and requirements that the candidates have to meet to be eligible for WBJEE 2026. The authorities decide the eligibility criteria of WBJEE 2026 as per government policies. Before filling out the WBJEE 2026 application form, the candidates are advised to check the eligibility conditions since those who do not meet the conditions will be disqualified.

    WBJEE 2026 Nationality

    • For WBJEE 2026, the candidates must be Indian citizens or OCI.
    • OCI candidates will be eligible for unreserved seats in the All India quota.
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    Domicile

    • Should have been a permanent resident of West Bengal for 10 consecutive years as of December 31, 2026.

    • Candidates will also be considered eligible if their parents are permanent residents of the state with a permanent residential address.

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    Institute-Wise WBJEE 2026 Domicile Requirements

    Type of Institute

    Category of Seats

    Domicile Requirement

    Government Engineering & Technology Colleges

    General

    Yes

    Reserved

    Yes

    State-aided universities offering Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy /Architecture courses

    General

    No

    Reserved

    Yes

    Self-financing institutions offering Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy /Architecture courses

    General

    No

    Reserved

    Yes

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    Points to Remember

    • If the candidates do not have domicile eligibility, they will still be allowed to appear for the WBJEE 2026. However, they will be able to apply for a limited number of seats.

    • The Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme will also require domicile eligibility.

    • Those candidates who have applied for domicile seats but are not able to submit the certificates will be disqualified.

    • Candidates are advised to download the required proforma and keep all of their certificates ready for the process of WBJEE 2026 counselling and allotment.

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    WBJEE Age Limit 2026

    WBJEE eligibility criteria age limit for the candidates appearing for WBJEE is as follows.

    • As per the criteria, the candidates should be a minimum of 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
    • Candidates should have been born on or before December 12, 2009. No upper WBJEE age limit.
    • Candidate is applying for Marine Engineering, then the candidates have to be a maximum of 25 years of age as of December 31, 2026.

    Academic Qualifications

    • Should have passed the 10+2th (or equivalent) exam conducted by a board recognized by the Central and State Governments.

    • Candidates should have qualified in Physics and Mathematics along with any one of the following Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Computer Application as compulsory subjects in the qualifying exam.

    • The above-mentioned subjects should have also been passed individually in regular class mode (theory and practical). Candidates who will be appearing for the qualifying exam will also be considered eligible for the WBJEE 2026 exam.

    WBJEE Qualifying Marks Required

    • General category candidates should have scored an aggregate of 45% in the three compulsory subjects in the 10+2th (or equivalent) examination.

    • As per WBJEE qualifying marks, reserved category candidates should have secured an aggregate of 40%.

    • Should have also qualified in English with a minimum of 30% marks.

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    WBJEE eligibility criteria for other state

    Candidates who have not completed their class 10 or 12 from West Bengal but have a domicile can apply for the WBJEE exam.

    Institute-Specific Eligibility Criteria For WBJEE 2026

    Other than the general WBJEE eligibility 2026, some institutes have specific conditions which need to be met by the candidates for admissions.

    Course wise WBJEE Eligibility

    Institute

    Course

    Eligibility

    Jadavpur University

    Faculty of Engineering and Technology

    Candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with at least 60% (45% for reserved category students) aggregate marks.


    Individual pass marks (both in theory & practical) in each of the subjects mentioned above should have also been secured and at least 30% marks in English.

    University of Calcutta

    For all available courses except Jute and Fibre Technology

    Should have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam from any recognized Council or Board with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with at least 60% (55% for reserved category students) aggregate marks.


    Candidates should have also scored individual passing marks in the above-mentioned subjects along with vernacular first language, second language, EVS and minimum of 30% marks in English.

    Jute and Fibre Technology

    Candidates should have qualified 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognized board and council with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology as compulsory subjects with at least 60% (50% for reserved category students) aggregate marks.


    Should have also passed in vernacular first language, second language, EVS and scored 30% marks in English.

    West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences

    BTech (Dairy Technology) course

    Should have qualified 10+2 (or equivalent examination) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and also passed individually in these subjects in regular class mode.


    General category candidates should have secured at least 50% (40% in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English taken together.

    Neotia University

    B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering & Robotic Engineering

    Candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/ Computer Science as compulsory subjects with at least 60% aggregate marks.

    Marine Engineering

    Candidates should have qualified 10+2 or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 60% aggregate marks.


    At least 50% marks in English should have been secured in 10th or 10+2 standard.

    Other B.Tech Courses

    Should have passed 10+2 or equivalent exams with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with 60% aggregate marks.

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    WBJEE 2026 Application Form

    The authority has extended the application form for WBJEE 2026 to April 8, 2026, in online mode. Candidates should fill and submit the WBJEE application form in online mode only. All of the required personal, academic, and contact information has to be provided in the application form and the required fee needs to be paid. The admit card of WBJEE 2026 will be released for only those candidates who complete the application process before the final date.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is WBJEE 2026 eligibility released?
    A:

    Yes, the WBJEE 2026 eligibility criteria has been released along with WBJEE 2026 information bulleting on the official website.

    Q: Is there any age limit to apply for WBJEE exam?
    A:

    Yes, candidates must be minimum 17 years old as on December 31, 2026 to be eligible for WBJEE exam.

    Q: What is the official website to check WBJEE 2026 eligibility criteria?
    A:

    Candidates can check the eligibility criteria of WBJEE 2026 at wbjeeb.nic.in. 

    Q: When is WBJEE 2026?
    A:

    The WBJEE 2026 exam date is May 24, 2026

    Q: What is the minimum marks required to be eligible for WBJEE exam?
    A:

    General category candidates should have scored an aggregate of 45% in the three compulsory subjects in the 10+2th (or equivalent) examination.

    Q: Who is eligible for WBJEE 2026?
    A:

    Candidates who have passed 10+2 from the recognised board will be eligible for WBJEE 2026.

    Q: Is 75% required for WBJEE?
    A:

    No, Candidates must score an aggregate of 45% marks in the qualifying exam.

    Q: What is the registration fee for WBJEE 2026?
    A:

    WBJEE 2026 registration fee is Rs. 500/.

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