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WBJEE Expected Marks vs Rank 2026: Provisional Answer Key OUT; Tentative Result Date

Angana Nath

Updated On: May 27, 2026 01:05 PM

The WBJEE provisional answer key 2026 has been released today, May 27, 2026. Candidates can challenge it until May 29, 2026 (11.59 PM) for Rs 500 per question. This page provides expected marks vs rank analysis, unofficial answer keys for Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and the WBJEE 2026 marking scheme.
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WBJEE Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board has released the WBJEE provisional answer key 2026 today, May 27, 2026, at 12.52 PM. Candidates should enter their login credentials, such as WBJEE application number, password, and security pin, to download the WBJEE provisional answer key 2026.
After releasing the WBJEE provisional answer key, if the candidates are not satisfied with the answers, then they can challenge the answer key. The last date of raising the objection against the WBJEE answer key is May 29, 2026 (till 11.59 PM). Only the candidates should pay Rs 500 per question if they want to challenge. The challenge fees should be paid using the Net Banking /Debit Card /Credit Card/UPI only.
Candidates who appeared for the exam can check out the marks vs rank analysis and unofficial answer key. So that the candidates can analyse their performance level in the exam and assess their performance level before releasing the WBJEE 2026 result. Based on the performance analysis, the candidates can also estimate the expected marks vs rank analysis, and their chance of securing a seat in their preferred colleges.

WBJEE Answer Key 2026 Download Link

Candidates can go through the following direct link to download the WBJEE answer key 2026:

WBJEE Answer Key 2026: How to Challenge?

To challenge the WBJEE 2026 answer key, the candidates can refer to the following steps:

  • Go to the official website
  • Click on the WBJEE 2026 answer key link
  • Log in using the login credentials
  • WBJEE 2026 answer key will be displayed on the screen
  • Choose the question that the candidates want to challenge
  • Pay the objection fee of Rs 500
  • Submit the challenge

WBJEE 2026 Expected Marks vs Rank

Based on the previous years’ marks vs rank analysis, the expected analysis has been done.

WBJEE Marks 2026

Expected WBJEE 2026 Rank

191 to 200

1 - 60

180-190

100-150

150-179

150-200

130-150

250-500

100-130

1000-2000

90-100

2000-4000

80-90

4000-8000

70-80

8000-15000

60-70

15000-25000

50-60

25000-50000

Less than 50

Above 50000

WBJEE 2026 Unofficial Answer Keys

Candidates can check out the WBJEE 2026 unofficial answer keys here in the following table:

Mathematics:

Question Number Correct Answer
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. A
11. C
12. A
13. C
14. C
15. A
16. D
17. D
18. C
19. A
20. B
21. D
22. C
23. D
24. D
25. C
26. D
27. C
28. B
29. C
30. B
31. A
32. D
33. B
34. C
35. B
36. A
37. C
38. A
39. A
40. C
41. C
42. B
43. A
44. B
45. A
46. B
47. C
48. C
49. A
50. A
51. A
52. D
53. C
54. B
55. C
56. D
57. B
58. D
59. A
60. A
61. D
62. B
63. B
64. C
65. C
66. D
67. C
68. A, C, D
69. D
70. A, C, D
71. A and C
72. A and C
73. B
74. A
75. A and C

Chemistry Answer Key

Question Number Correct Answer
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. D
13. C
14. C
15. Three vectors cannot
form a triangle. Hence, the
question is incorrect.
16. D
17. C
18. C
19. B
20. D
21. C
22. A
23. B
24. C
25. A
26. D
27. B
28. A
29. C
30. C
31. C
32. C
33. C
34. C
35. B
36. A, D
37. A, B, C
38. B and C
39. A, B, C
40. A, B, D
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Physics Answer Key

Question Number Correct Answer
41. D
42. A
43. C
44. C
45. A
46. D
47. C
48. D
49. D
50. C
51. D
52. B
53. B
54. B
55. D.
56. D
57. C
58. A
59. A
60. D
61. B
62. C
63. D
64. A
65. C
66. D
67. B
68. D
69. B
70. D
71. D
72. A
73. A
74. B
75. B
76. A, B, D
77. A, B, C, D
78. A, C
79. B, C, D
80. A, B, C

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WBJEE 2026 Marking Scheme

Find out the category-wise WBJEE 2026 marking scheme here in the following section:

  • Category I: Candidates will get 1 mark for every correct answer and will get a deduction of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
  • Category II: Candidates will be awarded 2 marks for every correct answer; whereas get a deduction of 0.5 marks for every wrong answer.
  • Category III: Candidates will be awarded 2 marks for every correct answer. Note that no negative marking is there for the wrong answers.

Note, this live blog coverage has been ended. Candidaates can find out the unofficial answer keys for subjects and marks vs rank analysis here.

WBJEE Answer Key 2026 Live Updates

  • 03 00 AM IST - 26 May'26

    Admission Fees of Government Colleges accepting 5000 rank in WBJEE 2026

    Govt. colleges accepting 5000 rank in WBJEE

    Approx. 1 Year Fee Structure

    Kalyani Govt. Engineering College

    INR 10,000 to INR 30,000

    Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College

    INR 15,000 to INR 35,000

  • 02 00 AM IST - 26 May'26

    College-Wise Admission Fees after WBJEE Counselling (1/2)

    Private colleges accepting a 5000 rank in WBJEE

    Approx. 1 Year Fee 

    RCC Institute of Information Technology

    INR 1.79 Lakhs 

    Calcutta Institute of Engineering and Management

    INR 98,750

    NSEC Kolkata

    INR 6.26 Lakhs

  • 01 00 AM IST - 26 May'26

    College-Wise Admission Fees after WBJEE Counselling (1/1)

    Private colleges accepting a 5000 rank in WBJEE

    Approx. 1 Year Fee 

    Heritage Institute of Technology 

    INR 2 Lakhs 

    Techno India University

    INR 1.58 Lakhs

    Institute of Engineering and Management

    INR 2.41 Lakhs

  • 12 00 AM IST - 26 May'26

    Colleges Accept 25000 Ranks Obtained in WBJEE 2026 Exam (1/4)

    Candidates with 25000 ranks can secure a seat in any of the following Govt. colleges at non-core branches:

    • Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC), Jalpaiguri: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Mop-up round).
    • University of Kalyani (Kalyani Holding): Production Engineering.
    • Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology, Berhampore: Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology.

  • 11 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    Colleges Accept 25000 Ranks Obtained in WBJEE 2026 Exam (1/3)

    • BP Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, Kolkata: Information Technology (IT), ECE.
    • Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), Sodepur: Core Computer Science & Engineering (CSE).

  • 10 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    Colleges Accept 25000 Ranks Obtained in WBJEE 2026 Exam (1/2)

    • Narula Institute of Technology (NIT), Agarpara: Core Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT).
    • Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology (MSIT), Kolkata: Information Technology (IT), CSE (Data Science), ECE.

  • 09 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    Colleges Accept 25000 Ranks Obtained in WBJEE 2026 Exam (1/1)

    • Academy of Technology (AOT), Adisaptagram: Information Technology (IT), Electronics & Communication (ECE). (Excellent track record for high-volume placements). 
    • Netaji Subhash Engineering College (NSEC), Garia: Information Technology (IT), CSE (AI/ML), Electronics & Communication (ECE).

  • 08 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    Choice Filling Instructions for 20000 Rank Holders in WBJEE 2026 Exam

    • Rows 1–5 (The Dream Seats): Select Core CSE at Heritage, IEM, and Techno Main. 

    • Rows 6–12 (The Realistic Sweets): Choose IT and CSE Specializations at Techno Main, Heritage, and IEM. This is where candidates are highly likely to convert a seat by Round 2.

    • Rows 13–20 (The Safe CSE Bets): Put Core CSE at Academy of Technology (AOT), NSEC, and MSIT. This ensures you have a guaranteed software seat in your pocket from Round 1 itself.

  • 07 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    Important Guidelines regarding WBJEE 2026 Counselling

    • Use the Branch vs. College Matrix wisely: If the candidates want Brand Value/Placements, then they choose Heritage ECE or IEM ECE.
    • If candidates want Coding/Software Jobs exclusively, choose Netaji Subhash CSE or Academy of Technology CSE.
    • Look into Decentralized Counseling: After the official online counseling ends, colleges like Heritage, Techno, and even government institutes host offline "Decentralized Rounds" to fill leftover seats. Keep a close eye on individual college websites in August.

  • 06 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    Counseling Strategy for a 20,000 Rank

    Do Not Skip the Mop-Up Round: The cut-offs drop significantly between Round 2 and the Mop-Up round. Many students vacate their seats in private colleges to join NITs or IIITs via JoSAA counseling. One can easily get upgraded from ECE to IT at a college like Techno Main during the final rounds.

  • 05 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    Government Colleges Accept 20000 Rank in WBJEE 2026 Exam

    Candidates who are looking for admission into Government colleges with 15000 rank in the WBJEE 2026 exam, then the candidates can secure a seat in any of the following colleges in the following branches:

    • Core branches like Mechanical or Production Engineering at the University of Kalyani (Kalyani Holding).
    • Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (in mop-up rounds) in Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC).
    • Civil or Mechanical Engineering at Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College, Purulia. 

  • 04 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    Mid Tier Colleges Accept 20000 Rank in WBJEE 2026 Exam

    If candidates are aiming to get admission into CSE, then they can secure a seat in any of the mid-tier private colleges with 15000 ranks:

    • Netaji Subhash Engineering College (NSEC), Garia

    • Academy of Technology (AOT), Adisaptagram (Known for very disciplined placements)

    • MCKV Institute of Engineering, Howrah

    • Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology (MSIT), Kolkata

    • BP Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, Kolkata

    • Narula Institute of Technology (NIT), Agarpara

  • 03 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    Top Tier Colleges Accept 20000 Rank in WBJEE 2026 Exam (1/2)

    • Information Technology (IT), Electronics & Communication (ECE) at Techno Main Salt Lake, Kolkata.
    • Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) - Borderline in Round 2/3, Information Technology (IT), and ECE at Haldia Institute of Technology (HIT), Haldia.

  • 02 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    Top Tier Colleges Accept 15000 Rank in WBJEE 2026 Exam (1/1)

    Top-Tier Private Colleges (Target: IT, ECE, and AI/ML):

    • Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering (Specialization branches like IoT or Cyber Security might be cleared in later rounds) at Heritage Institute of Technology (HIT), Kolkata.
    • Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) at Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Salt Lake

  • 01 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    Why is the WBJEE 2026 Rank Card Critical?

    The WBJEE rank card is one of the essential documents, which is required for the counselling process. Note that the WBJEE rank card is only valid for one academic year. This means the WBJEE 2026 rank card cannot be used for admission in 2027. 

  • 12 00 PM IST - 25 May'26

    What is WBJEE Rank Card 2026?

    A WBJEE rank card is nothing but the official score card where the candidates can find out their secured rank in the WBJEE exam 2026. Unlike the simple marksheet, the candidates will find the details exactly where they stand in the state-level merit hierarchy.

  • 11 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    Tie Breaking Rules for Releasing WBJEE 2026 General Merit List

    • Less negative marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry together.
    • More positive marks in Maths and Physics together
    • More positive marks in Maths and Chemistry together
    • Less negative marks in Maths and Physics together
    • Less negative marks in Maths and Chemistry together
    • More positive marks in Maths for only 2 marks questions
    • More positive marks in Physics for only 2 marks questions
    • More positive marks in Chemistry for only 2 marks questions
    • Less negative marks in Maths for only 2 marks questions
    • Less negative marks in Physics for only 2 marks questions

  • 10 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    Guidelines for Participate in the WBJEEB e-Counselling

    Even if the candidates didn't appear for the WBJEE exam this year, they should register for the official centralized counseling conducted by the WBJEE Board.

    • When registration opens (usually in late July), choose the option to register via JEE Main.

    • You will be competing for the All India Quota seats (10% to 15%) reserved across virtually all premium private engineering colleges in the state.

  • 09 30 AM IST - 25 May'26

    Are there any alternatives for 2026 admissions?

    If the candidates skipped the WBJEE 2026 exam but want to secure a seat in a West Bengal engineering college this year, they have two options:

    1. JEE Main 2026 Quota: As a dropper, if they appeared for the JEE Main 2026 exam, they can participate in the official WBJEEB counseling. Private engineering colleges in West Bengal reserve 10% to 15% of their seats specifically for JEE Main rank holders.

    2. Management Quota / Direct Admission: Private institutions (like Heritage, IEM, Techno Main, etc.) fill a small percentage of their seats via direct admission based on your Class 12 PCM marks, provided they meet their basic eligibility criteria.

  • 09 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    Why Previous Years' WBJEE Scores Cannot Be Carried Forward?

    Standardized entrance exams like WBJEE do not use a permanent percentile normalization system that cuts across years because:

    • Changing Competition: The number of applicants, their preparation levels, and the overall difficulty of the question papers change drastically every year.

    • Rank Matrix: Ranks are relative. An 80/200 score in 2024 might have fetched a vastly different rank than an 80/200 score in 2026.

  • 08 30 AM IST - 25 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: The Validity Rule

    A WBJEE rank card is valid only for the specific academic year in which the exam was conducted.

    • The score and rank you achieved in 2024 expired when the 2024 counseling process concluded.

    • The score you achieved in 2025 expired at the end of the 2025 admission cycle.

    • For engineering, technology, pharmacy, or architecture admissions in 2026, candidates must appear for the WBJEE 2026 exam and use its results.

  • 08 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    When should I still care about my WBJEE score?

    If the candidates want lower fees, then the Government colleges and JU have extremely low fees (JU costs around ₹10,000 total for 4 years). Whereas, the Private colleges via the JEE Main quota will cost regular private tuition rates, that is approximately 4 lakh to 6 lakhs. 

  • 07 30 AM IST - 25 May'26

    Scope with JEE Main Rank in WB Engineering Colleges (1/2)

    If the candidates secure a rank between 25000 and 50000, then the candidates have a very strong chance of getting Information Technology (IT), Electronics (ECE), or specialized AI/ML branches at Heritage or IEM.

  • 07 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    Scope with JEE Main Rank in WB Engineering Colleges (1/1)

    If the candidates secure a rank under 25000 in the JEE Main 2026 exam, then they are in a highly comfortable position. You can easily secure Computer Science or top-tier tech branches in premium private colleges via the JEE Main quota during WBJEEB counseling.

  • 06 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    The JEE Main Quota in West Bengal Colleges (1/2)

    College TypeJEE Main Seat QuotaTop Colleges in this Category
    Private/Self-Financing Institutes10% to 15%Heritage Institute of Technology, IEM Kolkata, Techno Main Salt Lake, Haldia Institute of Technology accept JEE Main scores. 

  • 05 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    The JEE Main Quota in West Bengal Colleges (1/1)

    College TypeJEE Main Seat QuotaTop Colleges in this Category
    Govt. Engineering CollegesGenerally, 0% to 10%Only a very few state government colleges (like Kalyani Govt. Engineering College or Jalpaiguri Govt. Engineering College) offer minimal seats to JEE Main candidates; the rest prefer WBJEE ranks.

  • 04 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Answer key: Guidelines regarding Admission to Jadavpore University

    If the candidates are aiming to get into Jadavpur University (especially for highly competitive branches like Computer Science, IT, or Electronics), your JEE Main rank will not be considered.

    • The Rule: Jadavpur University fills 100% of its seats exclusively through the WBJEE General Merit Rank (GMR).

    • The Verdict: If JU is your primary target, you definitely secure a top rank in WBJEE (typically under AIR 100 for CSE/IT).

  • 03 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for Artificial Intelligence (1/2)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    Techno Main Salt Lake

    6000–7500

    12000–14000

    Narula Institute of Technology

    9000–12000

    18000–22000

    GNIT

    10000–13000

    20000–24000

    Tier-3 Private Colleges

    18000–30000

    75000+

  • 02 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for Artificial Intelligence (1/1)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    Jadavpur University AI-related branches

    80–120

    200–250

    Heritage Institute of Technology

    2500–3500

    6500–8000

    IEM Kolkata

    1800–2800

    5500–7500

  • 01 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for Civil Engineering (1/2)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    Cooch Behar Government Engineering College

    7200–8000

    17800–19000

    Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College

    6500–7300

    18800–20000

  • 12 00 AM IST - 25 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for Civil Engineering (1/1)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    Jadavpur University

    900–1000

    1300–1450

    JGEC Jalpaiguri

    4700–5200

    6800–7400

    Aliah University

    9800–10800

    14500–15600

  • 11 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for ME (1/2)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    Aliah University

    6400–7200

    11800–12600

    GCETTB Berhampore

    9000–9800

    13800–14800

    Cooch Behar Government Engineering College

    5600–6300

    15500–16800

  • 10 30 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for ME (1/1)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    Jadavpur University

    320–380

    700–780

    KGEC Nadia

    2400–2800

    4500–5000

    JGEC Jalpaiguri

    3600–4100

    5300–5900

  • 10 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for EE (1/2)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    GCETT Berhampore

    6000–7000

    11500–12300

    Cooch Behar Government Engineering College

    6200–7000

    13200–14200

    Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College

    4500–5200

    14000–15200

  • 09 30 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for EE (1/1)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    KGEC Nadia

    2200–2500

    3600–3900

    JGEC Jalpaiguri

    2800–3200

    4300–4700

    Aliah University

    6500–7200

    9600–10500

  • 09 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for ECE (1/2)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College

    2400–3000

    9000–9800

    Cooch Behar Government Engineering College

    6300–7000

    9700–10500

    Alipurduar Government Engineering & Management College

    7200–8000

    13000–14000

  • 08 30 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for ECE (1/1)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    KGEC Nadia

    1050–1250

    2300–2500

    JGEC Jalpaiguri

    1500–1800

    2900–3200

    Aliah University

    3000–3600

    7600–8200

  • 08 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for IT

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    KGEC Nadia

    1400–1600

    2000–2200

    JGEC Jalpaiguri

    1800–2000

    2400–2700

    GCECT Kolkata

    3000–3400

    4700–5200

    GCELT Kolkata

    3900–4300

    5200–5600

    GCETTS Serampore

    5000–5500

    7200–7900

  • 07 30 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for CSE (1/2)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    Aliah University

    3600–4200

    5900–6400

    GCETTS Serampore

    3600–4100

    7000–7600

    Cooch Behar Government Engineering College

    3900–4500

    8500–9200

    Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College

    4100–4700

    8700–9500

    Alipurduar Government Engineering & Management College

    3100–3800

    9500–10500

  • 07 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Rank Wise Colleges List for CSE (1/1)

    College

    Predicted Opening Rank 2026

    Predicted Closing Rank 2026

    Jadavpur University

    25–35

    70–80

    KGEC Nadia

    20–40

    2000–2200

    JGEC Jalpaiguri

    850–1000

    2700–3000

    GCECT Kolkata

    1400–1700

    4300–4700

  • 06 30 PM IST - 24 May'26

    How to use unofficial keys to calculate scores?

    • Candidates should make a comparison between the answers across at least two different institutional keys if a particular question seems ambiguous.

    • Pay special attention to Category 3 (Multi-correct questions). Partial marks are given if candidates mark only correct options without any wrong ones, so mark those carefully.

  • 06 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Result Release Date 2026

    The WBJEEB has not yet declared the official date of releasing the WBJEE 2026 result. Based on the past years' trends, it is assumed to be released after 30 to 40 days from the date of examination. This means that by the end of June 2026, the WBJEE result will likely be released. 

  • 05 30 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Result Release Trends of Past Three Years

    YearWBJEE Exam DateResult / Rank Card Declaration DateGap Between Exam & Result
    2025April 27, 2025August 22, 2025117 Days (Unusual Delay)
    2024April 28, 2024June 6, 202439 Days
    2023April 30, 2023May 26, 202326 Days

  • 05 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    How can I raise objection against WBJEE answer key 2026?

    To raise an objection against the WBJEE answer key 2026, the candidates should visit the official website- wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee. The mode of challenging the answer key is online only. Candidates should enter their login credentials, such as the application number and password. Before submitting the challenge, the candidates should pay the challenge fees and submit supporting documents. 

  • 04 30 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: How to calculate score?

    Using the WBJEE 2026 answer key, the candidates can calculate their score and analyse their overall performance in the exam.

    Total score = Number of Correct Responses – Number of Incorrect Responses
    that is 

  • 04 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Shift 2 exam Ends

    WBJEE 2026 shift 2 exam ends. Soon, the test takers will leave the exam hall, and we'll connect with them to collect their first-hand reaction. 

  • 03 30 PM IST - 24 May'26

    Do I need to pay anything to challenge the WBJEE 2026 answer key?

    Yes, the candidates should pay Rs 500 per question to raise an objection against the WNBJEE 2026 answer key. The objection fees should be paid online via credit card/ debit card/ net banking. Also note that once the fee payment is done, the amount will not be refunded. 

  • 03 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    Can I challenge WBJEE Answer Key 2026?

    Yes, the candidates can challenge the WBJEE provisional answer key 2026 if they find any errors or discrepancies in it. The official date of raising objections against the provisional key will be announced later. Usually, the candidates get 2 days to challenge the WBJEE answer key. 

  • 02 30 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026 Release Date

    The WBJEE answer key 2026 will likely be released after 11 to 12 days from the date of the examination. This refers to the fact that the authority will likely publish on the official website on June 5 or 6, 2026. 

  • 02 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Shift 2 Exam Starts

    The WBJEE 2026 shift 2 exam has started, which will be concluded at 4 PM. The shift 2 exam is the compulsory one; hence, the candidates who have appeared for the shift 1 exam should also appear for the shift 2 exam. 

  • 01 30 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Shift 2 Reporting Closed

    Candidates who left the exam hall after shift 1 should now re-enter the hall, as shift 2 will start in the next 30 minutes. After that, no one will be allowed to re-enter the hall. 

  • 01 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Shift 1 Exam Ends

    WBJEE 2026 shift 1 exam ends. Soon, the candidates will leave the exam hall. Already, our CollegeDekho team has reached the exam centre. They will speak with the test-takers and collect their feedback. 

  • 12 30 PM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key Release Trends: Past Three Years Trends

    YearWBJEE Exam DateProvisional Answer Key Release DateGap Between Exam & Answer Key
    2025April 27, 2025May 9, 202512 Days
    2024April 28, 2024May 7, 20249 Days
    2023April 30, 2023May 10, 202310 Days

  • 12 00 PM IST - 24 May'26

    Which are the top 10 private engineering colleges in West Bengal? (1/2)

    • Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata
    • Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia
    • Bengal College of Engineering and Technology, Durgapur
    • Techno India University, Kolkata
    • Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata

  • 11 30 AM IST - 24 May'26

    Which are the top 10 private engineering colleges in West Bengal? (1/1)

    • IEM, Kolkata
    • Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata
    • UEM Kolkata
    • Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Degree Engineering College, Kolkata
    • Adamas University, Kolkata

  • 11 00 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Paper 1 Exam Starts

    WBJEE Paper 1 exam starts. Candidates can find out the Mathematics exam analysis along with the unofficial answer keys soon, immediately after concluding the Mathematics exam. 

  • 10 30 AM IST - 24 May'26

    Allocation of Extra "Compensatory" Time for Scribe

    Exam PaperTime Allotted for PwBD
    Paper 1 (Mathematics)2 Hours and 40 Minutes
    Paper 2 (Physics & Chemistry)2 Hours and 40 Minutes

     

  • 10 00 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Exam: Scribes Rules

    • The educational qualification of the scribe should be strictly one step below, which means the Scribe's qualification should not exceed the Class 11 standard. 
    • The scribe should not be associated with or preparing for any core Science stream exam.
    • Under any circumstances, the scribe cannot explain or solve any questions. 

  • 09 30 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Shift 1 Reporting Starts

    The reporting process for the WBJEE Paper 1 exam has started. No candidates will be allowed to enter the exam hall after 10.30 PM, under any circumstances. 

  • 09 00 AM IST - 24 May'26

    What Is a Good Rank in WBJEE 2026 Exam? (1/2)

    • Experts assume that a rank between 2000 and 10000 is assumed to be a decent score.
    • A rank between 10000 and 25000 is an average rank; however, they can secure a seat in any of the mid to low-level private engineering colleges. 

  • 08 30 AM IST - 24 May'26

    What Is a Good Rank in WBJEE 2026 Exam? (1/1)

    • A rank under 500 is assumed to be an excellent rank to get admission in any top ranked govt colleges with the highly demanded subjects.
    • A rank between 500 and 2000 is also a very good score for securing a seat in any of the core engineering branches.  

  • 08 00 AM IST - 24 May'26

    What is the good score in WBJEE 2026 exam?

    • Outstanding score: 150 to 190+ score out of 200 marks. Candidates can secure a seat in any top-tier govt. colleges with this score.
    • Good score: 110 to 149 marks, with which the candidates can take admission in any premium private institutes, that too in any core branches at JU, IEM, or Heritage Institute. 

  • 07 30 AM IST - 24 May'26

    Can I take WBJEE question paper out of the hall?

    Yes, the candidates can carry the question booklet outside the exam hall with them. They only need to hand over the OMR sheet to the invigilator while leaving the exam hall. 

  • 07 00 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE 2026 Exam Session Code of Conduct

    • Candidates should go through the mandatory biometric attendance. 
    • No one will be allowed to leave the exam hall before the exam ends
    • Candidates should sign the attendance sheet in the presence of the invigilator. 
    • Candidates will be given rough sheets, so they do not need to carry it on their own.

  • 06 40 AM IST - 24 May'26

    Wbjee 2026 Exam Day Guidelines inside the Exam Hall

    • Candidates should carry the WBJEE admit card along with the other required documents.
    • Do not carry any electronic gadgets inside the exam hall.
    • Candidates should not carry any study materials such as Log tables, textual materials, written paper scraps, etc. 

  • 06 20 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: The "First Pass" Rule

    Candidates should go through the paper and solve all the easy, direct, single-step questions first. Mark the lengthy or doubtful ones for a second pass. Getting stuck on a single 1-mark question for 5 minutes is a recipe for disaster.

  • 06 00 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Subject-Wise Difficulty Level

    YearPhysicsChemistryMathematics
    2025Moderate. Modern Physics and Mechanics featured heavily, with a few tricky conceptual questions in Category IIIEasy. Predominantly focused on Organic Chemistry and core topics like Chemical Bonding and the Structure of the Atom.Toughest section. The paper leaned intensely on the Class 12 syllabus, with Calculus making up nearly 50% of the entire math paper.
    2024Moderate. Straightforward but required sharp calculation skills. Core topics included Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, and Waves.Easy to Moderate. Standard question distribution across Physical, Organic, and Inorganic sections with standard questions from Coordination Compounds and Polymers.Tricky and time-consuming to solve
    2023Easy to Moderate. Relied primarily on direct applications of classical formulas in Mechanics, making it a breather for most candidates.Very Easy. Consisted mostly of direct, textbook-style theory questions from the p-block elements and basic general organic chemistry.Highly challenging. Many candidates informed that questions from Calculus and Algebra were the toughest.

     

  • 05 40 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Guidelines to Fill OMR Sheet (1/3)

    • Do not use gel pens, ink pens, or pencils to fill the OMR sheet under any circumstances.
    • Candidates should not use a whitener, eraser, or blade for correcting a mistake. Once an answer is marked, it cannot be changed. Hence, carefully mark your answer.
    • Do not fold, staple, or tear the OMR sheet.

  • 05 20 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Guidelines to Fill OMR Sheet (1/2)

    • Candidates should fill out the question booklet number, booklet series, and roll number very carefully, and that too in the designated blocks. 
    • Candidates should sign and paste their left-hand thumb impression exactly at the specified space, in front of the invigilator.

  • 05 00 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Guidelines to Fill OMR Sheet (1/1)

    • Category 1 & 2: Candidates should circle only one answer. In case of marking multiple answers will lead to invalid responses. 
    • Category 3: One or more options can be correct. In such a case, the candidates should darken all the correct answers. If you mark one wrong option, then the result of that question will be zero.

  • 04 45 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Exam Difficulty Level of Past Three Years

    YearOverall Difficulty Level
    2025Moderate to Difficult
    2024Moderate
    2023Moderate to Difficult

     

  • 04 30 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: What to carry to exam centre?

    • A clean printed copy of the WBJEE 2026 admit card
    • A valid and original photo identity card 
    • An identical coloured photograph, which should be the same as the WBJEE application form
    • Black/ blue ballpoint pen

  • 04 15 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Exam Reporting Time

    ParticularsShift 1: Paper I (Mathematics)Shift 2: Paper II (Physics & Chemistry)
    Official Reporting Time9:30 AM (Recommended)1:15 PM (For entry after the break)
    Mandatory Seating Time10:45 AM1:45 PM

  • 04 00 AM IST - 24 May'26

    WBJEE Answer Key 2026: Toppers Tips

    • The 2-mark questions are the true rank-deciders. Category 3 questions have multiple correct options, and as per the marking scheme, there is no negative marking. Toppers treat Category 3 as a goldmine—never leave a single Category 3 question unattempted.
    • Candidates should solve 75 Mathematics questions in 120 minutes. 
    • If you're not sure about the category I and II answers, then don't mark it. Your one mistake will cause your total marks and your overall performance level. 

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