WBJEE 2025 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

Eligibility Criteria of WBJEE 2025

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) will release the WBJEE eligibility criteria 2025 at wbjeeb.nic.in. The WBJEE 2025 eligibility criteria pdf specifies the desired age, educational qualification, nationality, domicile, minimum marks required and so on. Only the candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria will be allowed to fill out the WBJEE application form 2025. As per the eligibility criteria of WBJEE 2025, the candidate must be a citizen of India and have passed Class 12 from a recognized board with 45% aggregate marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Computer Science/Computer Application as mandatory subjects. The WBJEE eligibility criteria age limit states that the candidate must be at least 17 years old on December 31, 2025. There is no upper age limit for WBJEE.

The eligibility criteria for WBJEE 2025 are laid down by the authorities after considering various factors related to the exam and admission. Any candidate who fails to meet the WBJEE eligibility marks in 12th or WBJEE age limit 2025, will be barred from taking admission to the WBJEE participating colleges. WBJEEB also determines the WBJEE eligibility criteria for other states. Candidates can check this page to get all the information on WBJEE 2025 eligibility criteria for specific courses and institutes.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2025

WBJEEB decides the WBJEE eligibility parameters based on government policies. All aspirants are mandated to meet these criteria to be eligible to apply online for the WBJEE exam 2025. Go through the WBJEE 2025 eligibility criteria pdf before filling out the WBJEE application form 2025 and avoid disqualifications.

Where can I check WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2025?

The WBJEE 2025 eligibility criteria have been released on the official website of the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board - wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates can find the detailed eligibility conditions mentioned in the WBJEE information bulletin 2025 pdf. 

WBJEE 2025 Eligibility Criteria PDF Download

The WBJEE 2025 eligibility criteria will be released in PDF format at wbjeeb.nic.in along with the WBJEE 2025 information bulletin. Candidates can visit the official website of WBJEEB and click on the ‘WBJEE 2025 Eligibility Criteria PDF Download’ link to view and save the document.

WBJEE 2025 General Eligibility Criteria

The general eligibility criteria for WBJEE 2024 in terms of age, nationality, qualifications, and domicile can be checked on this page. 

WBJEE 2025 Eligibility Criteria Nationality

The WBJEE 2025 eligibility criteria nationality states -

• The candidate must be a citizen of India or at least have Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

• OCI candidates can apply for unreserved seats under the All India quota.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria Age Limit 2025

The WBJEE eligibility criteria age limit for candidates appearing for the exam is as follows - 

• The minimum age of the candidate should be 17 years as of December 31, 2025.

• The candidate should have been born on or before December 12, 2008.

• There is no upper WBJEE age limit 2024. However, the maximum age of candidates applying for Marine Engineering must not exceed 25 years.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria Academic Qualification 2025

As per the WBJEE academic criteria, candidates must satisfy the following conditions -

• Candidate must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized State/Central Board 

• Candidates must have qualified in Mathematics and Physics, and any one of Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science/Computer Application/Biotechnology as compulsory subjects in the qualifying exam.

• Applicants must have passed each of the compulsory subjects in both theory and practical.

• Candidates who will be appearing for the qualifying exam are also eligible for the WBJEE 2025 exam.

WBJEE Eligibility Marks in 12th

The minimum WBJEE eligibility marks in 12th as stated by the authorities are as follows -

• Candidates belonging to the General category must have scored at least 45% aggregate marks in the compulsory subjects at the 10+2 level

• For Reserved category candidates, the desired WBJEE eligibility marks in 12th must be 40% at least

• Candidates must have studied and passed in English with at least 30% marks.

WBJEE 2025 Domicile Rules/Criteria

The domicile criteria for the WBJEE exam are as follows -

• The candidate must have been a permanent resident of West Bengal for 10 consecutive years as of December 31, 2025.

• Candidates whose parents are permanent residents of the state and have a permanent residential address can also apply for the exam.

• Candidates aspiring for admission to Government Colleges/Jadavpur University must be permanent residents of West Bengal. Students from other states are not eligible for admission to Government Engineering/Pharmacy colleges located in West Bengal.

Institute-Wise WBJEE 2025 Domicile Requirements

Candidates can check the domicile requirements for various institutes as per their categories below -

WBJEE Domicile Certificate Format

The WBJEE domicile certificate format can be obtained from the official website - wbjeeb.nic.in. Applicants must get it authorized/signed by the competent authority. The domicile certificate is a legal document issued by the respective state government that establishes the residential status of a candidate. For WBJEE, it is used to determine whether a candidate is eligible for admission under the state quota seats available in West Bengal.

What are the requirements for a domicile certificate in the WBJEE?

To obtain a WBJEE domicile certificate, candidates typically need to fulfil certain criteria, such as being a permanent resident of West Bengal or having parents who are permanent residents of the state. The specific requirements may vary, so it's important to refer to the official WBJEE website or contact the appropriate authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Also Check - How to Obtain a Domicile Certificate for WBJEE 2025?

WBJEE Domicile Certificate - Points to Remember 

• The WBJEE 2025 domicile certificate is mandatory for all candidates. However, applicants without a valid certificate shall be permitted to apply for a limited number of seats.

• Applicants who may have applied for domicile seats but are unable to submit the certificate shall be disqualified

• Candidates must meet the WBJEE domicile eligibility requirements to avail of the Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme

• Candidates must download the required proforma and keep the relevant certificates ready before the WBJEE 2025 counselling and seat allotment.

• Reservation quota and policies are applicable for West Bengal domicile students only.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria for Other State

As per the WBJEE eligibility criteria for other states, candidates who have not completed their 10th or 12th Grade from West Bengal but have a domicile in the state are eligible to apply for the WBJEE exam.

Is 75% Required for WBJEE?

Unlike in JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination - Main), the 75% eligibility criteria does not apply to WBJEE exam. The minimum mark criteria for General candidates is 45% in all three compulsory subjects at the 10+2 level. For candidates from the Reserved category, such as SC/ST/OBC/PwD, 40% aggregate marks are required for WBJEE.

WBJEE Application Form 2025

The authorities releases the WBJEE Application Form 2025 in online mode. Candidates are only allowed to access the WBJEE 2025 application form through the official website - wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates are required to provide all the required personal and academic details in the application form for WBJEE 2025 before making the registration fee payment. Candidates who cater to the WBJEE 2024 eligibility criteria and submit the application forms before the specified deadline are issued WBJEE Admit Card 2025.