WBJEE 2025 Exam Pattern - Check Marking Scheme, Total Marks, Chapter Wise Weightage, Duration

Updated By Maushumi on 26 Oct, 2024 19:22

WBJEE will be conducted as a pen-and-paper-based test with a total duration of 4 hours. Paper 1 (Mathematics) will be held for 2 hours, followed by Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry), which also lasts 2 hours. Students will need to answer a total of 155 multiple-choice questions.

WBJEE Exam Pattern 2025

WBJEE exam pattern 2025 for Paper I & II will be released soon by WBJEEB in the official brochure. Students can refer to the exam pattern to know how the entrance examination will be conducted. They can find the exam pattern of WBJEE 2025 at wbjeeb.nic.in. WBJEE paper pattern 2025 consists of important information related to the total questions and marks distribution, marking scheme, exam mode, and duration, subjects included , and so on. Students who will be appearing for the West Bengal JEE exam 2025 must note that Paper I comprises Mathematics while Paper II comprises Physics and Chemistry (combined). To get admission in BTech/ BArch/ BPharma, they will have to appear for and qualify in both exam papers. However, those seeking admission to Pharmacy courses alone will only need to appear for Paper II.

As per the previous WBJEE exam patterns, all the questions are Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ), each having four options. There will be three categories of questions i.e. Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3 in each subject. Along with the exam pattern, students are also advised to check the WBJEE 2025 Syllabus as they prepare for the entrance test. The WBJEE 2025 Exam  is expected to be conducted by the last week of April, 2025. The WBJEE Exam Centres 2025 are located across 23 districts in West Bengal, as well as in Tripura and Assam.

WBJEE Exam Pattern 2025 PDF

WBJEEB will activate the WBJEE exam pattern 2025 pdf download link at wbjeeb.nic.in. The pdf of WBJEE 2025 exam pattern contains the subject-wise and category-wise questions distribution and marks allotted to Paper I and Paper II. Students can download the WBJEE exam pattern 2025 pdf from this page also. 

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WBJEE 2025 Exam Pattern - Overview

The mode of the WBJEE exam is offline. Students will have to give the exam on an OMR sheet. There will be 155 questions from three subjects - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. All the questions in the examination will be MCQ-based (Multiple Choice Questions). Students will have four options for each question, of which they must mark only one right option. The WBJEE 2025 exam will be conducted for 2 hours for a total of 200 marks. 

Here is an overview of the WBJEE exam pattern 2025 - 

Particulars

Details

Examination mode

Offline mode (OMR)

Duration of examination

2 hours for each paper (Total of 4 hours)

Subjects/Papers

Paper 1 - Mathematics

Paper 2 - Physics & Chemistry

Number of questions

Physics - 40 questions

Chemistry - 40 questions

Mathematics - 75 questions

Types of Questions

 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Marking Scheme

 Category 1: Each correct answer carries 1 mark

 Category 2: Each correct answer carries 2 marks

 Category 3: Each correct answer carries 2 marks

WBJEE Negative marking

 Category 1 - Deduction of 1/4 marks

 Category 2 - Deduction of 1/2 marks

 Category 3 - No negative marking

Answer mode

 Four alternatives for each question

 Only one correct answer to be selected and circled in the OMR sheet with black/blue ballpoint pen 

Category- wise division

 Category 1- ( Mathematics - 50 Questions, Physics and Chemistry - 30 Questions)

Category 2- ( Mathematics - 15 Questions, Physics and Chemistry - 5 Questions )

Category 3- (Mathematics - 10 questions, Physics and Chemistry - 5 questions )

WBJEE Full Marks

200 marks

WBJEE 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights

CollegeDekho has provided students with important pointers related to the exam pattern of WBJEE 2025 in the pointers below -

  1. The WBJEE 2025 exam pattern is set by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board which is the exam conducting authority. The questions asked in the WBJEE Exam are based on the syllabus mentioned for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The question paper of WBJEE 2025 will be available in two languages - Bengali and English.

  2. The total duration of the WBJEE exam (Paper I and Paper II) is 4 hours. The time allocated to each paper is two hours. The West Bengal JEE exam 2025 will be held in two slots - Paper I (Mathematics) between 11 AM and 1 PM, and Paper II (Physics and Chemistry) from 2 PM to 4 PM. Students will not be granted extra time to finish the paper once the duration is over. 

  3. The students appearing for WBJEE Pharmacy courses will have to appear for Biology, Physics and Chemistry papers. The students who are interested in Architecture/ Technology/ Engineering courses are required to appear for both Papers I and Paper II. students who want to appear in the Pharmacy Course offered by Jadavpur University are also required to appear in Paper I and II

  4. Every question carries four options from which the students will have to choose a correct answer. The answer chosen by the students on the response sheet cannot be altered or changed.

  5. Examinees are only allowed to use blue or black ballpoint pens at the entrance

  6. The students who belong to the PwD category will be provided with 20 minutes extra

  7. The students who are visually challenged will be allowed to take the help of a scribe/writer having lesser/lower qualifications than the student.

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WBJEE Exam Pattern 2025 - Division of Questions

The exam paper of WBJEE comprises three sections, namely Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. Each of these sections will have questions divided into three categories based on the number of correct answers. Students can check these categories below -

  • 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

The number of questions as well as the maximum marks for each subject are given in the following table -

Subject

No. of Questions in Category - I

No. of Questions in Category - II

No. of Questions in Category - III

Total No. of Questions

Total Marks

Chemistry

30

5

5

40

50

Physics

30

5

5

40

50

Mathematics

50

15

10

75

100

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WBJEE 2025 Marking Scheme

In the WBJEE 2025 exam pattern, each category in all subjects in both papers has a different marking scheme. The category-wise marking scheme for each subject of paper I and Paper II of WBJEE 2025 Exam Pattern is given in the table below:

Category

Criteria

Correct Answer

Incorrect/Multiple Answers

Unattempted

Special Cases

Category I

Only one option is correct

+1 mark

-1/4 mark

0 marks

For any combination with more than one option, even if it contains the correct one, it will yield -1/4 mark.

Category II

Only one option is correct

+2 marks

-1/2 mark

0 marks

For any combination with more than one option, even if it contains the correct one, it will yield -1/2 mark.

Category III

One or more options may be correct

+2 marks for fully correct answers

0 marks if any incorrect options are included

0 marks

Partially correct answers: Marks = 2 × (number of correct options marked) / (total number of correct options). No negative marking.

WBJEE Negative Marking 2025

Negative marking in WBJEE exam applies to Category I and Category II questions in both papers. No marks are deducted for questions answered incorrectly from Category III. The WBJEE 2025 negative marking scheme can be checked below -

Category 

Marks Allotted to Each Question

Negative Marking

Category I

1 mark

- 1/4 mark

Category II

2 marks

-1/2 mark

Category III

2 marks

NA

Instructions for WBJEE 2025 OMR Sheet

Since the West Bengal JEE exam mode is offline, students will have to mark their responses in the OMR sheet provided in the exam hall. Students must fill out the WBJEE OMR sheet 2025 carefully and correctly to avoid disqualification or errors. Filling out an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheet accurately involves a few steps -

Instructions

Details

Use a black or blue pen

Fill in OMR bubbles with a black or blue pen only. Avoid pencils or other colors, as they may not scan correctly.

Fill in the bubbles completely

Ensure bubbles are filled fully on the OMR sheet; incomplete bubbles may not be accurately read by the scanner.

Follow instructions carefully

Read all guidelines on the OMR sheet for marking answers, making corrections, and other specific requirements.

Double-check your responses

Before submitting, review responses to make sure the correct bubbles are fully filled in.

WBJEE Syllabus 2025

Along with the WBJEE exam pattern 2025, the conducting authority will also release the subject-wise WBJEE 2025 syllabus at wbjeeb.nic.in. The WBJEE syllabus covers topics from Class 11 and 12 Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry based on which questions will be asked in the examination.

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FAQs about WBJEE Exam Pattern

What are the Category 1, 2 and 3 of questions in WBJEE 2025?

According to the WBJEE 2025 exam pattern, Category I and Category II refer to the section where only one answer option is correct. Category III will have questions with more than one probable correct option.

Can I attempt WBJEE exam 2025 in Hindi?

No, the WBJEE 2025 exam can be attempted only in English and Bengali. 

Where can I check the official exam pattern of WBJEE 2025?

wbjeeb.nic.in 2025 is the official website to check the WBJEE exam pattern 2025. 

Which section in WBJEE paper will be the highest scoring?

The Mathematics paper in WBJEE will be the highest scoring since the maximum number of questions (total 75) are asked from this section.

What is the medium of instruction for WBJEE?

WBJEE 2024 exam will be conducted in English and Bengali.

Who sets the exam pattern for WBJEE?

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board sets the exam pattern for the WBJEE exam.

What is the total marks weightage of WBJEE?

WBJEE is conducted for a total of 200 marks.

How many total questions will be there in WBJEE?

There will be a total of 155 questions in WBJEE 2024 exam. 

What is the marking pattern for WBJEE?

For Category I, each question will be for 1 mark. For Category II and Category III, each question will be for 2 marks. 

What type of questions will be asked in the WBJEE exam?

WBJEE exam will consist of Objective type questions (MCQ).

Is it compulsory to appear for both Paper I and Paper II for WBJEE?

For the candidates of B.tech and B.Arch, it is compulsory to appear for both papers of WBJEE. However, the candidates for B.Pharm can only appear for Paper-II.

How many papers will be there in the WBJEE exam?

There will be two papers in the WBJEE exam: Paper I for Mathematics and Paper II for Physics and Chemistry.

Is there any negative marking for WBJEE Exam?

For Category 1 questions in WBJEE, there is a negative mark of -1/4, while Category 2 questions have -1/2 negative mark for each wrong attempt. No marks are deducted for Category 3 questions. 

What is the exam pattern for WBJEE Exam?

WBJEE exam is conducted for 200 marks. Out of 200 marks, Mathematics consists of 100 marks while Chemistry and Physics is conducted for 50 marks each.

What is the syllabus for WBJEE Exam?

WBJEE exam is conducted in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. The syllabus of the exam is completely based on Class 11th and 12th syllabus of West Bengal.

What is the mode of WBJEE Exam?

The mode of WBJEE is offline. The candidates will be provided with an OMR sheet and question booklet. Answers have to be marked on the OMR sheet.

What is the frequency of WBJEE Exam?

WBJEE exam is conducted once a year, typically between April-May. 

How many times can I give WBJEE entrance exam?

There is no limit in the number of attempts that one can take for appearing in WBJEE.

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