Somdatta Roy
Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Apr 3, 2026

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has officially released the schedule for WBJEE 2026. The examination is confirmed for May 24, 2026. Check out the examinations that clash with this particular exam date.

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The announcement of the WBJEE 2026 exam date has sparked a significant wave of concern and logistical confusion among the engineering aspirants. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) typically conducts this high-stakes assessment in April. But the 2026 schedule has been pushed back by nearly a month to accommodate the state elections occurring throughout March and April. This shift has inadvertently created a massive scheduling conflict with the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMUCET) 2026, which is also locked in for May 24. For students aiming for both regional engineering seats and specialized maritime courses, this overlap presents a frustrating "either-or" ultimatum, as both are strictly one-day, offline examinations with no alternative slots available. 

The discontent is further amplified by the proximity of other major national entrance exams. While the BITSAT 2026 (Session 2) exams also begin on May 24, offer a degree of flexibility through slot booking. However, the academic calendar for May remains exam -packed. The month begins with NEET UG on May 3, followed by JEE Advanced on May 17, and is punctuated by the expansive CUET UG window from May 11 to May 31. 

What is the WBJEE 2026 Schedule? 

WBJEEB released WBJEE 2026 dates on its official website. Check the following table to know confirmed dates: 

WBJEE 2026 Official Dates 

Event 

Dates 

Release of WBJEE 2026 Notification 

March 6, 2026 

Start of WBJEE 2026 Registration 

March 10, 2026 

Last Date to Submit Application Form 

April 8, 2026 

WBJEE 2026 Application Correction Window 

April 10 – April 12, 2026 

Availability of WBJEE Admit Card 

May 15 – May 24, 2026 

WBJEE 2026 Exam Date 

May 24, 2026 

Release of Preliminary Answer Key 

June 2026 

Last Date to Challenge Answer Key 

June 2026 

WBJEE Final Answer Key Release 

June 2026 

WBJEE 2026 Result Declaration 

August 2026 

Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: To appear for WBJEE 2026, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens.
  • Age Limit: The minimum age required is 17 years as of December 31, 2026. There is no upper age limit for most courses. However, candidates applying for Marine Engineering, the age must be between 17 and 25 years as of December 31, 2026.

Ans: The official WBJEE 2026 exam pattern will be released by WBJEEB. However, based on previous trends, the exam will be conducted in offline mode. Check the expected exam pattern given below:

WBJEE 2026 Exam Pattern (Expected)
ParticularsDetails
Mode of ExamOffline (Pen-and-Paper-Based Test)
Duration4 Hours (2 hours per paper)
Medium of LanguageEnglish and Bengali
SectionsPaper 1: Mathematics
Paper 2: Physics & Chemistry
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions
Total Number of Questions155 Questions

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