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    WBJEE 2027 Marking Scheme: Marks Distribution & Negative Marking
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    WBJEE 2027 Marking Scheme: Marks Distribution & Negative Marking

    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 25 Sep 2026, 05:37 PM IST

    WBJEE 2027 Marking Scheme- WBJEE Board will announce the details of WBJEE marking scheme 2027 in the information brochure. The WBJEE 2027 marking scheme will consist of the total marks of the paper, the number of marks for each section and question. Based on last year's data, the total number of questions in WBJEE exam was 155, with 200 marks in all. Note that there will be 25% negative marking in WBJEE 2027. As per the WBJEE exam pattern, there will be three sections, each divided into Category 1 (one marker), 2 (two marker) and 3 (two marker with no negative marking). For further details, check this article.

    This Story also Contains

    1. WBJEE Marking Scheme Highlights
    2. WBJEE 2027 Paper Structure
    3. Advantages of Knowing the WBJEE 2027 Marking Scheme
    WBJEE 2027 Marking Scheme: Marks Distribution & Negative Marking
    WBJEE 2027 Marking Scheme

    WBJEE Marking Scheme Highlights

    Feature

    Details

    Mode of Exam

    Offline (OMR-based)

    Type of Questions

    Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

    Total Marks

    200

    Duration

    4 hours (2 hours for Paper I: Mathematics, 2 hours for Paper II: Physics & Chemistry)

    Medium of Exam

    English, Bengali

    Sections

    Paper I – Mathematics; Paper II – Physics & Chemistry

    Category of Questions

    • Category 1 (1 mark, -1/4negative)

    • Category 2 (2 marks, -1/2 negative)

    • Category 3 (2 marks, partial marking, no negative)

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    WBJEE 2027 Paper Structure

    The authority has divided the WBJEE question paper 2027 into two papers. Candidates who want to appear in the WBJEE exam must clear the exam without fail. The two paper are:

    Paper I: Mathematics

    Paper II: Physics and Chemistry combined

    Types of Questions in WBJEE 2027

    According to the paper pattern, the MCQs included in the WBJEE question paper will be from one of the 3 categories. Each category has a different marking scheme and negative marking policy:

    1. Category 1 – Only one correct option

    2. Category 2 – Only one correct option (higher weightage compared to Category 1, more analytical questions)

    3. Category 3 – More than one correct option possible

    Candidates can check the WBJEE 2027 marking scheme for each category below. The markings for correct and incorrect responses are specified in the table.

    WBJEE Marks Distribution 2027

    Category

    WBJEE Marks Distributions

    WBJEE Negative Marking

    Category I

    1 mark

    1/4 mark

    Category II

    2 marks

    1/2 mark

    Category III

    2 marks

    No negative marking

    Candidates can check the category-wise and subject-wise distribution of marks along with the total questions and marks from the table below.

    Subject

    Number of Questions

    Total No.of Questions

    Total Marks

    Category -1

    Category -2

    Category -3

    Mathematics

    50

    15

    10

    75

    100

    Chemistry

    30

    5

    5

    40

    50

    Physics

    30

    5

    5

    40

    50

    WBJEE 2027 Subject and Category Wise Distribution

    The questions included in the WBJEE exam are multiple-choice questions divided into three categories. The pattern of the WBJEE 2027 question paper is given below:

    Pattern of WBJEE Question Paper 2027

    Subjects

    Category


    Total No.of Questions

    Total Marks



    No. of questions



    Maths

    Category I Marks - 1

    50

    75

    100

    Category II Marks - 2

    15

    Category III Marks - 2

    10

    Physics

    Category I Marks - 1

    30

    40

    50

    Category II Marks - 2

    05

    Category III Marks - 2

    05

    Chemistry

    Category I Marks - 1

    30

    40

    50


    Category II Marks - 2

    05

    Category III Marks - 2

    05

    Advantages of Knowing the WBJEE 2027 Marking Scheme

    1. Attempt all Category III questions. These questions have no negative marking for incorrect responses, and the marks for correct responses are also high; hence, they are low-risk questions

    2. Be careful in Categories 1 and 2 since negative marking applies.

    3. Avoid blind guessing in categories with negative marking.

    4. Practice mock tests with the same marking scheme to build confidence.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the total marks for the WBJEE exam?
    A:

    The total marks in the WBJEE exam are 200.

    Q: Is there negative marking in the WBJEE exam?
    A:

    Yes, there is negative marking in the WBJEE exam. Categories 1 & 2 have negative marking, while category 3 does not have.

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