WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Qualification, and Domicile Rules

WBJEE 2026 Eligibility Overview

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) sets specific eligibility standards for candidates seeking admission into Undergraduate Courses in Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture in Universities, Govt. Colleges, and Self-Financed Institutes in West Bengal. For the 2026 academic session, candidates must ensure they meet the criteria regarding nationality, age, and academic performance.

WBJEE 2026 Age Limit

Candidates must adhere to the following age requirements as of December 31, 2026:

• Minimum Age: 17 years (Candidates must be born on or before December 31, 2009).
• Maximum Age: There is no upper age limit for B.Tech, B.Pharm, or B.Arch courses.
• Marine Engineering Exception: For the Marine Engineering degree course, the upper age limit is 25 years as of December 31, 2026.

Educational Qualifications and Marks Requirement

To be eligible for WBJEE 2026, candidates must have passed or be appearing in the Class 12 (Higher Secondary) examination or its equivalent. The specific subject requirements are as follows:

Note: All candidates must pass English with at least 30% marks in the 10+2 examination.

Domicile Criteria for West Bengal

Domicile status is crucial for claiming reserved category seats (SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, PwD) and the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme.

• Category A: Candidates residing in West Bengal continuously for at least 10 years as of 31.12.2026.
• Category B: Candidates whose parents are permanent residents of West Bengal with a permanent address in the state.

Candidates from other states are eligible for admission under the "All India Quota" or Unreserved seats in private and some specific university departments.

Institute-Specific Admission Criteria

Certain prestigious institutions have higher eligibility benchmarks:

• Jadavpur University: Requires at least 60% (45% for reserved) in PCM subjects and 60% specifically in Mathematics for Engineering courses.
• University of Calcutta: Requires 60% (55% for reserved) in PCM for B.Tech admissions.
• Marine Engineering: Requires 60% marks in PCM and 50% marks in English at the 10+2 level.

How to Apply for WBJEE 2026

1. Visit the official website: wbjeeb.nic.in.
2. Complete the online registration with a valid email and mobile number.
3. Fill in the application form including personal, academic, and domicile details.
4. Upload required documents (Photograph and Signature).
5. Pay the prescribed application fee via online modes.
6. Download and print the Confirmation Page for future reference.