The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has announced the schedule for the WBJEE 2026 entrance examination. The online application process will begin on 10 March 2026, allowing candidates to register for undergraduate engineering and pharmacy admissions. WBJEE is a state-level entrance examination conducted annually for admission to engineering, technology, architecture and pharmacy courses offered by universities and colleges in West Bengal.
WBJEE 2026 Important Dates and Schedule
The board has released the official timeline for the application process, correction window, admit card release and exam date. Below are the key dates for WBJEE 2026:
Candidates must complete the registration process before the deadline, as the board does not accept offline applications.
WBJEE 2026 Exam Pattern and Timings
WBJEE 2026 will be conducted in offline mode using a pen-and-paper format. The exam will be held in two separate sessions on the same day:
- Paper I – Mathematics: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Paper II – Physics and Chemistry: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Candidates must appear for both papers to be eligible for engineering admissions.
WBJEE 2026 Application Fee Details
Applicants are required to pay the registration fee online while submitting the application form. The category-wise fee structure is as follows:
- General male candidates: INR 500
- General female candidates and SC/ST/OBC/EWS male candidates: INR 400
- Female candidates of SC/ST/OBC/EWS and third gender (general category): INR 300
- Third gender candidates from reserved categories: INR 200
The payment can be completed using online methods such as debit card, credit card or digital payment services.
Admission Through WBJEE 2026
WBJEE serves as a gateway for admission to several undergraduate programmes across the state. The examination provides entry to courses such as:
- BTech and BE engineering programmes
- BPharm pharmacy courses
- Architecture programmes in selected institutes
After the results are announced, qualified candidates will participate in the online counselling process, where seats are allotted based on rank, preferences and availability.