The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is soon expected to announce key dates for the WBJEE 2026 exam. Students preparing for admission to engineering and other courses in West Bengal can expect the official exam date announcement in December 2025 . The application forms for WBJEE 2026 are likely to be available in the third week of January 2026 . The entrance exam itself is tentatively scheduled for the fourth week of April 2026 . All updates will be published on the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee .
This exam is very important for students who want to study engineering and other professional courses in West Bengal. Knowing these dates helps students plan their studies and application process.
WBJEE 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Announcement of Exam Date | December 2025 |
| Release of Application Form | Third week of January 2026 |
| WBJEE 2026 Exam Date | Fourth week of April 2026 |
How to Apply for WBJEE 2026
Candidates will be able to fill out the WBJEE application form 2026 online. The link to apply will be active on the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee , starting from the tentative date in January 2026 . Students must fill the form carefully with all correct details and documents. It is important to have all necessary documents ready before the application window opens.
Student Readiness for WBJEE 2026 Applications
An online survey by Shiksha shows that many students are already prepared for WBJEE 2026 registration . About 88 percent of students have started getting their documents and information ready. This shows a strong interest in the upcoming admission cycle. However, 6 percent of students are still preparing for the registration process. Another 6 percent of students do not plan to apply for WBJEE 2026 .
WBJEE Eligibility Criteria (Based on Previous Year)
Before applying, all students must check the official WBJEE eligibility criteria . If a student does not meet these rules, they will not be considered for admission. The official rules for WBJEE 2026 have not been released yet. Students can check the criteria from the previous year to understand the general requirements. These rules are:
- The student must be an Indian citizen.
- The minimum age limit is 17 years . There is no upper age limit for most courses. However, students applying for Marine Engineering must be a maximum of 25 years old.
- Students must have passed their 12th class qualifying exam. They should have studied Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, or any other optional subject. They need a minimum of 45 percent marks in total ( 40 percent for students from reserved categories).
- Students must have passed English in their 12th class exam with at least 30 percent marks.
Students should regularly visit the official WBJEEB website for the most accurate and latest information regarding WBJEE 2026 dates and eligibility.
