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WBJEE 2025 Exam Pattern (OUT): Know Question Pattern, Marking Scheme & Total Marks

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) 2025 pattern is officially out! Dive into the latest question structure, subject-wise distribution, total marks, and marking scheme to kickstart your focused preparation. Understanding the pattern helps you plan smarter and avoid surprises on exam day. Get exam-ready with clarity, confidence, and the right strategy. Master the exam format and gear up for top scores in WBJEE 2025!

WBJEE 2025 Exam Pattern

WBJEE 2025 exam pattern is now available. Candidates can check the detailed WBJEE exam pattern 2025 from the table given below.
Particulars
Details
Examination mode
Offline (pen-and-paper-based test)
Duration
4 hours (2 hours for each paper)
Medium of Exam
English and Bengali
Type of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions
Subjects
Paper 1 - Mathematics
Paper 2 - Physics and Chemistry
Total Number of Questions
155 Questions

WBJEE Exam Pattern 2025 - Division of Questions

Candidates can check the details regarding the division of questions in the WBJEE exam pattern below. The questions in each section of the WBJEE 2025 question paper will be divided into three categories:

  • Category I: Only one answer option is correct
  • Category-II: Only one answer option is correct
  • Category-III: One or more answer options are correct

Physics

Category
No. of questions
Category-I
30
Category-II
5
Category-III
5
Total
40

Chemistry

Category
No. of questions
Category-I
30
Category-II
5
Category-III
5
Total
40

Mathematics

Category
No. of questions
Category-I
50
Category-II
15
Category-III
10
Total
75

WBJEE 2025 Exam Pattern - Marking Scheme

The category-wise marking scheme as per the official WBJEE 2025 exam pattern is given below.
Category
Marking Scheme
Category I
Each correct answer will be awarded one mark.
An incorrect response will yield a loss of ¼ mark
For any combination of responses with more than one option, the said answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield -1/4 (25% negative) marks.
Category II
Only one option is correct, the correct response yields two marks.
An incorrect response will yield -1/2 (25% negative) marks
For any combination of responses with more than one option, the said answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield a -1/2 (25% negative) mark.
Category III
One or more options may be correct. Only correct responses will yield 2 (two) marks.
There is no negative marking.

WBJEE 2025 Syllabus

WBJEE 2025 syllabus has been released online. Candidates will be able to access the list of subjects, units and topics to be studied for the entrance exam through the WBJEE syllabus 2025. As per the syllabus of WBJEE 2025, the candidates will have to study topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Before commencing the preparation process, the candidates are advised to check the WBJEE syllabus carefully. Knowing beforehand about the topics to be studied will allow the candidates to plan their study strategy well.

Commonly asked questions

Q1: What is the level of the syllabus of WBJEE?

In terms of difficulty level, the WBJEE syllabus can be considered to be moderate to tough. The syllabus will be similar to the topics and units studied for the 11th and 12th standard examinations. The main subjects in the WBJEE syllabus are Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. While preparing for the examination, the candidates are advised to check the syllabus and refer to their board exam books. Additional books can also be checked to have a higher understanding of the topics and syllabus.

Q2: Is syllabus important for WBJEE JELET preparation?


Yes. Candidates are advised to check the official WBJEE JELET syllabus before commencing the preparation process. It is important for the candidates to know which subjects, topics and units have to be studied for the entrance examination. By knowing the syllabus beforehand, the candidates will be able to prepare and plan out their studies to perform well in the examination. Candidates also identify important topics which bear higher weightage and are likely to be present in the question paper, to boost their preparation.

Q3: Is WBJEE enough for RCIIT Kolkata for B.Tech admissions?

Yes, WBJEE is indeed sufficient for B.Tech admissions at RCC Institute of Information Technology (RCIIT) in Kolkata. Candidates who secure a rank in the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) are eligible for admission to the B.Tech programs offered by RCIIT. The counseling process is conducted by the WBJEE Board. Aspiring students can choose from various branches such as Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Information Technology (IT), Electrical Engineering (EE), and Computer Science & Engineering (AI & ML).

Q4:  Can I get Jadavpur University with 500 rank in WBJEE?

Jadavpur University WBJEE cutoff 2024 was concluded for admission to BE/BTech/BPharm courses. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to All India and Home State quota candidates. Among the General AI category candidates, the last round closing ranks varied between 57 and 2917. Therefore, it is possible to get admission to the college at 500 rank at a few specialisations. A few specialisations where the General AI category candidates can get admission were B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering and B.E. in Information Technology (Day).

Q5:  What is the syllabus of the WBJEE?

Detailed syllabus for WBJEE Mathematics – Algebra- A. P, G. P, H, P, Logarithms, complex numbers, polynomial equations, permutation combination, principle of mathematical induction, binomial theorem, Matrices, Sets relations and mappings, Statistics and Probability Trigonometry Co-ordinate geometry of two dimensions Co-ordinate geometry of three- dimensions Calculus – differential calculus, Rolle’s theorem, Lagrange’s Mean value theorem, Integral calculus, differential Equation, application of calculus, Vectors. Physics Physical World, Measurements, Units and Dimensions Kinematics Laws of Motion of centre of mass, Friction Gravitation Bulk properties of matter Viscosity Thermodynamics Kinetic theory of gases Oscillations and wave Electrostatics Current electricity Magnetic effect of current Magnetics Electromagnetic induction Electromagnetic waves Optics 1 Optics 2 ( wave Optics ) Particle and wave nature of light Atomic physics Nuclear physics Solid state electronics Photodiode, zener diode Chemistry Atoms, molecules and chemical arithmetic Atomic structure Radioactivity and nuclear chemistry Periodic table and chemical families Chemical bonding and molecular structure Coordination compounds Solid state, liquid state, gaseous state Chemical energetics and chemical dynamics Chemical equilibria Physical Chemistry of solutions Ionic and redox equilibria Hydrogen Chemistry of non-metallic elements and their compounds Chemistry of metals Polymers Surface Chemistry Environmental Chemistry of carbon compounds Aromatic compounds Applied oriented Chemistry Biomolecules For a detailed syllabus kindly visit wbjeeb.nic.in. Then click on the information bulletin.

Q6: Will the official WBJEE syllabus be available on the website?

Yes. The authorities have released the official WBJEE 2025 syllabus online at the official website – wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee. Candidates can now check the detailed syllabus through the WBJEE 2025 information brochure. The details regarding which subjects, units and topics have to be studied for the examination will be available through the WBJEE syllabus. No other mode will be used to release the syllabus of WBJEE. Candidates are advised to check the syllabus carefully before commencing their preparation for WBJEE.

Q7: What are the best preparation tips of WBJEE?

Candidates are advised to refer to and follow the WBJEE preparation tips to have a higher chance of performing well in the entrance examination. To be well prepared for WBJEE, the candidates should check and become familiar with the official exam pattern and syllabus. It is essential to know how the examination will be held and which subjects and topics have to be studied for the examination. After checking the syllabus, the candidates are advised to prepare the study timetable so that they complete studying all topics well before the examination date. Mock tests should be regularly solved during the WBJEE preparation process and revision should also be done daily. Finally, the candidates should ensure that they are well-rested for the examination so that they give their best.

Q8: Where can I access the WBJEE exam pattern?

WBJEE exam pattern has been prepared and released online at wbjeeb.nic.in. Through the exam pattern of WBJEE, the candidates can access the details regarding the examination mode, duration, nature of questions, marking scheme and more. Candidates can refer to and use the exam pattern to understand how the authorities will conduct the entrance examination. Before starting off their preparation process, the candidates are advised to check the official WBJEE exam pattern.  

Q9: What are the best books for WBJEE?

While preparing for WBJEE, the candidates are advised to check the best books and reference materials to have a higher chance of performing well. Some of the best recommended books for WBJEE preparation are:

  • Physics – NCERT Physics for class X & XII Concept of Physics by H. C. Verma, Understanding Physics series by D. C. Pandey and Concepts of Competition Physics for CBSE PMT by Agarwal.
  • Chemistry – NCERT Chemistry for class X & XII Physical Chemistry by O. P Tandon, Inorganic Chemistry by O. P Tandon, Concepts of Organic Chemistry by O. P Tandon, Organic Chemistry by Arihant and Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd.
  • Mathematics – NCERT Maths for class X & XII Mathematics by R. S. Aggarwal and Objective Mathematics by R. D. Sharma.

Q10: Are NCERT books enough for WBJEE preparation?

Candidates can refer to the NCERT books for WBJEE preparation. Since the WBJEE syllabus consists of topics from 11th and 12th standard Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics syllabus, NCERT books will cover all of the units that need to be studied. However, the candidates are advised to refer to and study from a few other important books that are referred by the toppers. By having extra reference, the candidates will be able to concepts better and be well prepared for the examination.  

Q11: Can I get into AOT-Academy of Technology with 20k rank for WBJEE-CSE?

Yes, admission at AOT-Academy of Technology is possible at a 20k rank for the CSE course through WBJEE. As per the AOT-Academy of Technology cutoff 2024, the Last Round varied from 20083 to 106063 for the General AI category candidates. Under which, the toughest course to get into AOT was CSE with the lowest rank of 20083. Considering the WBJEE-CSE cutoff, we can say that the admission is possible at 20k rank for General AI category candidates. Candidates can check out the year-wise CSE cutoff for General AI quota:

Q12: Where can I access the WBJEE exam pattern?

WBJEE exam pattern has been prepared and released online at wbjeeb.nic.in. Through the exam pattern of WBJEE, the candidates can access the details regarding the examination mode, duration, nature of questions, marking scheme and more. Candidates can refer to and use the exam pattern to understand how the authorities will conduct the entrance examination. Before starting off their preparation process, the candidates are advised to check the official WBJEE exam pattern.  

Q13: How much rank should I score in WBJEE to get University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata?

University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata accepts WBJEE scores for admission to its BE/BTech courses. The WBJEE cutoff 2024 was concluded after the round 3 seat allotment result, wherein the last-round cutoff ranged between 8796 and 68436 for the General All India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, the one that turned out to be the most desirable was Computer Science and Engineering. The first and last-round WBJEE cutoff 2024 for the same stood at 4146 and 8796, respectively. So, candidates preparing for University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata admission via WBJEE must aim to target a rank up to 68436 to secure a seat. However, this range is for the General AI quota, and the cutoff ranks vary for other categories and quotas.

Q14: Can I leave out some of the topics from the WBJEE syllabus?

During the preparation period, the candidates can refer to the previous years’ WBJEE question papers to analyze the important topics and weightage given to each concept and subject. This will allow the candidates to understand which topics are important and cannot be missed out, and which topics have higher chances of being left out, and accordingly prepare. However, for higher chances of performing well in the exam and securing good scores, the candidates are advised to follow the official WBJEE syllabus. 

Q15: Has the WBJEE 2025 syllabus revised?

No. As of yet, the authorities have not announced any information regarding the revision of WBJEE 2025 syllabus. It is likely that the subjects and topics to be studied for the examination will remain the same as the previous year’s WBJEE syllabus. The official WBJEE 2025 syllabus will be released online at wbjeeb.nic.in. To perform well in the examination, the candidates are advised to check and follow the official WBJEE syllabus.

Q16: How much rank should I score in WBJEE to get Goverment College Of Engineering And Leather Technology, Kolkata?

GCELT Salt Lake City Kolkata accepts WBJEE scores for admission to its BE/BTech courses. The WBJEE cutoff 2024 was concluded after the round 3 seat allotment result, wherein the last-round cutoff ranged between 3651 and 10504 for the General All India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, the one that turned out to be the most desirable was Computer Science and Engineering. The first and last-round WBJEE cutoff 2024 for the same stood at 3976 and 3651 , respectively. So, candidates preparing for Goverment College Of Engineering And Leather Technology, Kolkata admission via WBJEE must aim to target a rank up to 10504 to secure a seat. However, this range is for the General AI quota, and the cutoff ranks vary for other categories and quotas.  

Q17: Can I attempt WBJEE in Bengali?

Yes. As per the official WBJEE exam pattern, the candidates will be able to attempt the entrance examination in Bengali. Two language options will be provided to the candidates for the examination. Candidates will be able to attempt WBJEE in either English or Bengali. Since the question booklet will be available in both languages, the candidates will be required to let the invigilators know about their preference in the centre. No other medium of language will be used by the authorities. There will be no difference in the questions.

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