WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification, Age Limit, Domicile, and Reservation

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 has been released at wbjeeb.nic.in along with the information brecheure. Candidates planning to appear for WBJEE 2026 must meet certain eligibility requirements before filling out the application form. These eligibility criteria include academic qualifications, age criteria, domicile requirements, and course-specific eligibility. As per the eligibility criteria candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one additional subject such as Chemistry, Computer Science, or Biotechnology. This article discusses the complete WBJEE eligibility criteria 2026, including educational qualification, age limit, domicile rules, and reservation policies.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026: General Eligibility Criteria

WBJEE Registration 2026 is ongoing. Before proceeding with the application, candidates must satisfy the following basic conditions. For more details related to WBJEE Eligibility Criteria, candidates can refer to the article below:

Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of India. Candidates with OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) status can also apply, but they will only be eligible for unreserved seats under the All India quota.

Qualifying Examination: Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Students appearing for the Class 12 examination in 2026 are also eligible to apply.

Age Limit: The minimum age requirement is 17 years as of December 31, 2026. There is no upper age limit for most courses. However, candidates applying for Marine Engineering must not exceed 25 years of age as of December 31, 2026. 

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026: Academic Criteria

Candidates must meet certain academic requirements related to their qualifying examination to be eligible for admission through WBJEE.

Minimum Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

In addition to these subjects, candidates must have studied one of the following subjects:

• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Electronics
• Information Technology
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Informatics Practices
• Technical Vocational Subject
• Agriculture
• Engineering Graphics
• Business Studies or Entrepreneurship

Minimum Marks Requirement

Candidates must obtain:

• 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Mathematics, and the third subject
• 40% aggregate marks for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, and PwD candidates

Candidates must also pass English with at least 30% marks in Class 12. 

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026: Course-Wise Criteria

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 are different across courses. Course-wise, different eligibility criteria have been shared below:

B.Tech Courses

For admission to engineering programs:

• Candidates must pass Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• They must also have one additional subject, such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Biology, or a technical vocational subject.
• Minimum marks required:
  • 45% aggregate marks for general category candidates
  • 40% aggregate marks for reserved category candidates

Candidates must also pass both theory and practical examinations where applicable.

B.Pharm Courses

For pharmacy courses, candidates must:

• Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology
• Obtain at least:
  • 45% aggregate marks for general category candidates
  • 40% aggregate marks for reserved category candidates
• Pass English with at least 30% marks

Admission to pharmacy courses is generally based on WBJEE Physics and Chemistry scores.

B.Arch Courses

Candidates applying for architecture courses must:

• Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Obtain 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics combined
• Secure 50% aggregate marks in Class 12

Candidates must also qualify for NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) conducted by the Council of Architecture.

Marine Engineering

For Marine Engineering courses:

• Candidates must secure 60% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• They must also obtain at least 50% marks in English either in Class 10 or Class 12
• The maximum age limit is 25 years as of December 31, 2026. 

WBJEE  Eligibility Criteria 2026: Domicile Criteria

WBJEE is open to candidates from across India. However, certain seats in West Bengal colleges are reserved for students who qualify as domiciles of West Bengal. Meeting the domicile requirement allows candidates to apply for specific state quota and reserved seats during the admission process.

Conditions to be Considered a West Bengal Domicile

A candidate will be treated as a West Bengal domicile if they meet any one of the following conditions:

• The candidate has lived in West Bengal continuously for at least ten years, calculated up to December 31, 2025.
• The candidate’s parents are permanent residents of West Bengal and possess a valid residential address within the state.

Domicile Certificate Requirement for WBJEE Counselling

Candidates claiming domicile status must present a valid domicile certificate during the counselling and document verification stage. The certificate format depends on the basis of eligibility.

Basis of Domicile Eligibility	Required Certificate Format
Candidate has stayed in West Bengal for at least 10 consecutive years	Domicile certificate in Proforma A1 or A2
Parents are permanent residents of West Bengal	Certificate in Proforma B, or submission of any two documents of the parents such as Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Ration Card

WBJEE 2026 Reservation Policy

The reservation policy for WBJEE admissions is mainly applicable to candidates who are domiciled in West Bengal. Students from other states can appear for the examination, but they are generally considered under the General category for seat allotment in most cases. Reservation benefits are implemented in accordance with the rules set by the Government of West Bengal and apply to admissions in government as well as self-financing engineering and professional institutions participating in WBJEE counselling. Candidates claiming reservation must produce valid category certificates issued by the competent authority during the counselling and document verification process. Reserved categories include:

• Scheduled Caste (SC)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• Other Backward Classes (OBC-A and OBC-B)
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
• Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) candidates
• Defence quota seats

Reservation benefits are usually available only for candidates who are domiciled in West Bengal. Candidates must provide valid category certificates issued by the competent authority during admission. 

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Participating Universities

Apart from the general eligibility requirements set by WBJEEB, some participating universities and institutions have additional academic conditions for admission. These requirements may include higher minimum marks in Class 12, specific subject combinations, or extra qualifying exams for certain courses. Eligibility criteria for some major participating universities have been discussed in details. Let’s have a look:

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria for Jadavpur University

For B.Tech and B.Pharm programs, candidates must:

• Pass Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Obtain minimum aggregate marks in PCM:
  • 60% for General and EWS
  • 54% for OBC-A and OBC-B
  • 45% for SC, ST, and PwD
• Secure the same minimum marks in Mathematics individually according to the category.
• Pass English with at least 30% marks.

For B.Arch courses:

• Candidates must have 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (45% for reserved categories).
• They must also qualify NATA or JEE Main Paper 2, and the score must be valid during admission.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria for Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya

For admission to B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering:

• Candidates must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.
• Individual pass marks are required in both theory and practical examinations.
• Minimum marks required:
  • 50% aggregate for General category
  • 45% for SC, ST, OBC-A, and OBC-B candidates.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria for West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences

For B.Tech in Dairy Technology, candidates must:

• Be Indian citizens.
• Be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
• Be a domicile of West Bengal.
• Qualify WBJEE 2026.
• Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English with individual pass marks.
• Obtain:
  • 50% aggregate marks in the four subjects
  • 40% for reserved category candidates.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria for Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya

For B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, candidates must:

• Pass 10+2 with English, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry or Agriculture.
• Obtain:
  • 45% aggregate marks in the four subjects
  • 40% for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, and PwD candidates.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria for Aliah University

Candidates applying for B.Tech programs must:

• Study Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 100 marks each at the 10+2 level.
• Secure at least 50% marks in PCM combined.
• Pass each subject individually.
• Obtain 60% aggregate marks in Class 12.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria for Techno India University, West Bengal

For B.Tech admission:

• Candidates must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
• Minimum 45% marks in the relevant subjects are required.
• Additionally, candidates must secure at least 60% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12 examinations.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria for Adamas University

Eligibility requirements vary by specialisation. In general:

• Candidates must have Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science or related subjects.
• Minimum marks requirement:
  • 60% aggregate for Computer Science and Biotechnology programs
  • 55% aggregate for Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Electronics Engineering.

For B.Pharm, candidates must:

• Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.
• Secure 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria for Sister Nivedita University

For B.Tech programs:

• Candidates must pass 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics along with one additional subject such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or related fields.
• Minimum marks required:
  • 45% aggregate
  • 40% for reserved category candidates.

For B.Arch courses:

• Candidates must pass 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.
• Secure 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories).
• They must also qualify NATA or JEE Main Paper 2.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria for Neotia University

For B.Tech programs:

• Candidates must secure at least 60% marks in Class 12.
• Physics and Mathematics must be mandatory subjects.
• One additional subject, such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Biology, or Technical Vocational subjects, must also be studied.

Candidates with a three-year diploma in engineering may also be eligible for certain programs.

Conclusion

The WBJEE eligibility criteria 2026 outline the basic requirements candidates must meet to appear for the entrance exam and participate in the admission process. Applicants should carefully check the academic qualifications, age limits, domicile rules, and course-specific requirements before completing the registration. Meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee admission. Final admission depends on the WBJEE rank, counselling process, seat availability, and document verification.