WBJEE 2027 eligibility criteria expected soon for engineering, pharmacy, architecture courses

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is expected to release the eligibility criteria for WBJEE 2027 today, 12 October 2026. These criteria will govern admissions to undergraduate courses in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture offered by participating institutions across West Bengal. The detailed information will be available online at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee.

The WBJEE is a state-level entrance examination providing an admission pathway for candidates from across the country to various programmes in West Bengal. Ineligible candidates will not be considered for WBJEE, and final eligibility checks are conducted by the allotted institutes during counselling.

General Academic and Age Requirements for WBJEE 2027

For most undergraduate courses, candidates must be citizens of India or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders, with OCI candidates eligible only for Unreserved seats in the All India Quota. Candidates should have passed the 12th standard (or its equivalent) qualifying examination or be appearing in 2027. The qualifying examination board must be recognized by the Central or State Government.

The lower age limit for admission is 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year. There is no upper age limit for general admissions, except for Marine Engineering courses, where the upper age limit is 25 years as of December 31 of the admission year. For WBJEE 2026, the minimum age was 17 years as of December 31, 2026 (born on or before December 31, 2009), and the upper age limit for Marine Engineering was 25 years as of December 31, 2026.

Candidates must have passed the 10+2th class (or equivalent) examination with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or Entrepreneurship. A minimum of 45 percent marks (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD candidates) is required as an aggregate of these three subjects in the qualifying exam. In addition, candidates must have passed English in the 10+2th class (or equivalent) exam with at least 30% marks.

Course-Specific Eligibility for BPharm, Marine Engineering, and Barch

Specific academic requirements apply for admission to BPharm, BTech in Marine Engineering, and BArch programmes. For BPharm, candidates must have passed the 10+2th standard (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as compulsory subjects, securing individual pass marks in both theory and practical components for all three subjects. A minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC, ST, OBC, PwD) is required in these three subjects taken together, along with at least 30% marks in English in the 12th qualifying exam.

For BTech in Marine Engineering, candidates need to have passed the 10+2th standard (or equivalent) qualifying examination with 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths taken together, with individual pass marks in both theory and practical for each subject. A minimum of 50% marks in English as a subject in either the 10th or 10+2th standard is also required. Candidates for Marine Engineering must provide a medical fitness certificate and must not have color blindness.

For BArch, candidates must have passed the 10+2th standard (or equivalent) qualifying exam with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and also secured 50% aggregate marks. Also, candidates must have appeared for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture, New Delhi.

Domicile and Reservation Criteria

Domicile requirements are crucial for reserved seats and most state quota seats in West Bengal. Candidates must demonstrate continuous residence in West Bengal for 10 or more years as of December 31, 2025, or have parents permanently residing in West Bengal. Domicile certificates will be required during the WBJEE 2027 Counselling process. The West Bengal Residential/Domicile requirement also applies for admission under the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme.

Reservation percentages for WBJEE 2026 included 22% for SC, 6% for ST, 10% for OBC-A, and 7% for OBC-B, all requiring West Bengal domicile and valid caste certificates. OBC-A and OBC-B candidates also need a non-creamy layer certificate. The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category had a 10% reservation for candidates with a family income up to INR 8 lakhs per year and a valid EWS certificate, along with West Bengal domicile. A 5% horizontal reservation was available for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) with a benchmark disability of 40% as per the RPwD Act, 2016. The Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme offered a 10% horizontal reservation for meritorious candidates with a family income up to INR 2.5 lakhs per year and West Bengal domicile. A supernumerary Defence Quota of 13 seats was available for wards of Defence Personnel, requiring application via the Rajya Sainik Board and a Gallantry Medal Recommendation (GMR) for priority.

Tentative Schedule and Application Process

The WBJEEB is expected to follow a similar timeline to previous years for the WBJEE 2027 examination. The notification is tentatively scheduled for the first week of March 2027, with registration commencing in the second week of March and concluding in the second week of April 2027. The admit cards are expected to be released in the third week of May 2027, leading up to the examination in the fourth week of May 2027. The answer key is also anticipated in the fourth week of May 2027, with results expected in the third week of June 2027, followed by counselling in the last week of June 2027.

Candidates are advised to check the official eligibility criteria carefully before WBJEE registration. During counselling and admission, original documents such as Class 10/12 mark sheets, domicile/caste certificates, and PwD/EWS proofs must match the data provided in the application. The application fee for WBJEE 2026 was ₹500 for General/OBC candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The WBJEE exam is conducted in an OMR-based mode, with question papers available in both English and Bengali. Candidates can select three preferred exam zones online while filling out the application form.

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