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The WBJEE 2026 exam was conducted on May 24, 2026, in offline OMR-based mode. The result is expected in the fourth week of June 2026, after which WBJEEB will release the General Merit Rank (GMR) to each candidate. The official cutoff, expressed as opening and closing ranks per college, branch, and category, will be published at wbjeeb.nic.in after each of the three counselling rounds beginning in August 2026. WBJEEB does not publish a single qualifying marks threshold as the cutoff; it releases opening and closing ranks for every college and category after each round. Since 2026 official data is not yet available, this guide uses 2025 final round figures and three-year trend analysis as the primary planning reference.
Important: WBJEE does not enforce a minimum score on the entrance test to qualify for counselling. Any positive, non-zero mark in the exam earns a GMR rank and makes a candidate legally eligible to register for counselling. The 45% (General/EWS) and 40% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) thresholds apply strictly to Class 12 Board aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, not to WBJEE exam performance.
WBJEE Cutoff 2026
The table below presents the key structural parameters of the WBJEE 2026 cutoff process. WBJEE cutoffs are determined after each counselling round based on exam difficulty, total candidates appearing, number of seats available, and category-wise choice-filling patterns. A tougher paper widens closing ranks by spreading high scorers across a broader GMR band; an easier paper tightens them. The 2025 paper was assessed as relatively hard, which explains the widening of JU CSE closing rank from 130 in 2023 to 238 in 2025. Candidates are advised to treat 2025 final round closing ranks as the most reliable benchmark until August 2026 official data is released.
Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
Conducting Body | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) |
Exam Date (2026) | May 24, 2026 (offline, OMR-based) |
Result Expected | 4th week of June 2026 (probable date: June 22, 2026) |
Cutoff Type Published | Opening and Closing Ranks per college, course, and category |
Round 1 Cutoff Expected | August 2026 (after Round 1 seat allotment) |
Round 2 Cutoff Expected | September 2026 |
Total Counselling Rounds | 3 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-Up Round |
Qualifying Marks (General/EWS) | No minimum score required in WBJEE itself; any positive non-zero mark earns a GMR rank |
Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) | No minimum score required in WBJEE itself; any positive non-zero mark earns a GMR rank |
Class 12 Eligibility (General/EWS) | Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM in Class 12 Board examination |
Class 12 Eligibility (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) | Minimum 40% aggregate in PCM in Class 12 Board examination |
Rank Type | General Merit Rank (GMR) for open seats; category-specific rank for reserved seats |
Official Cutoff Portal | wbjeeb.nic.in (cutoff PDF downloadable after each round) |
Also Read: WBJEE 2026 Results Officially Out at @wbjeeb.nic.in
WBJEE Opening and Closing Rank 2026
WBJEE publishes opening and closing ranks separately for every combination of college, branch, category, and counselling round. The opening rank is the GMR of the best-ranked candidate admitted in a given combination; the closing rank is the GMR of the last candidate admitted. A lower rank number indicates better performance. Unlike JoSAA, WBJEE does not follow an Other State or Home State quota split; all candidates compete for the same seats regardless of domicile, with reserved category benefits applying only to West Bengal domicile holders.
Critical note on category ranks: Reserved category (OBC-A, OBC-B, SC, ST, EWS, TFW, PwD) closing ranks published by WBJEEB are category-specific ranks, not GMR. An SC closing rank of 5,000 at JU CSE refers to SC category rank 5,000, which corresponds to a considerably higher GMR number. Always match your category rank against the relevant category OR-CR row on wbjeeb.nic.in, not your GMR against a reserved category cutoff.
College | Branch | 2025 Opening Rank (GMR) | 2025 Closing Rank (GMR) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jadavpur University | CSE | 1 | 238 | General |
Jadavpur University | ECE | 239 | ~400 | General |
Jadavpur University | EEE | 341 | ~800 | General |
Jadavpur University | Mechanical Engineering | ~1,100 | ~3,200 | General |
Jadavpur University | Civil Engineering | ~3,500 | ~5,500 | General |
University of Calcutta (CU Engg) | CSE | ~800 | ~2,800 | General |
Kalyani Government Engineering College | CSE | ~2,500 | ~7,000 | General |
IEM Kolkata | CSE | ~6,000 | ~10,500 | General |
Heritage Institute of Technology | CSE | ~5,500 | ~9,000 | General |
Techno India | CSE | ~9,000 | ~14,000 | General |
Netaji Subhas Engineering College | CSE | ~8,000 | ~13,500 | General |
Note: Figures marked with ~ are based on 2025 Round 2 final closing rank data and prior year trends. All ranks are GMR for the General category. The official 2026 OR-CR PDF will be published on wbjeeb.nic.in after each allotment round.
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WBJEE College Wise Cutoff 2026
College-wise closing ranks in WBJEE vary substantially across institution types. Jadavpur University is the most competitive destination in West Bengal for WBJEE-admitted engineering candidates; its CSE programme closes at GMR 238 in 2025, the tightest cutoff in the state. Government colleges like Kalyani Government Engineering College represent the mid-tier, while a large network of private colleges under MAKAUT provides admission pathways at higher rank bands. Note that IIEST Shibpur does not participate in WBJEE; it admits only via JoSAA using JEE Main scores. The table below presents a tier-wise classification based on 2025 CSE and ECE closing ranks.
College | CSE Closing Rank (General) | ECE Closing Rank (General) | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
Jadavpur University | ~238 (2025 final) | ~400 | Tier 1: Most competitive in the state |
University of Calcutta | ~2,800 | ~4,500 | Tier 2: Government, strong brand |
Kalyani Government Engineering College | ~7,000 | ~9,500 | Tier 2: Government, affordable |
Heritage Institute of Technology | ~9,000 | ~11,000 | Tier 3: Private, established |
IEM Kolkata | ~10,500 | ~13,000 | Tier 3: Private, large intake |
Techno India (multiple campuses) | ~14,000 | ~16,000 | Tier 3: Private, higher closing rank |
Narula Institute of Technology | ~18,000 | ~21,000 | Tier 4: Private, higher closing rank |
Academy of Technology | ~20,000+ | ~22,000+ | Tier 4: Accessible at higher rank bands |
Jadavpur University: JU has no Other State quota. All candidates compete for the same seats regardless of where they studied. Only West Bengal domicile holders can claim reserved category benefits. JU CSE closing rank has widened from GMR 130 in 2023 to GMR 238 in 2025, reflecting a harder exam that spread high-scoring candidates across a broader rank band rather than a genuine drop in demand.
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WBJEE Counselling Cutoff2026
WBJEE 2026 counselling will be conducted in three rounds: Round 1 (August 2026), Round 2 (September 2026), and a Mop-Up Round. Closing ranks are published after each round and reflect the last rank admitted in that allotment. Across rounds, closing ranks can only relax (the rank number increases); they never tighten between rounds. As candidates who received a higher-preference seat in Round 1 confirm and vacate lower-preference allotments, those freed seats become available at progressively higher rank numbers in Round 2 and the Mop-Up. Candidates who do not receive an allotment in Round 1 remain eligible for subsequent rounds without any additional fee or re-registration.
Counselling Round | Seat Allotment Cutoff Release | Key Characteristic |
|---|---|---|
Round 1 | August 2026 (after allotment) | Most competitive closing ranks; large share of top-ranked candidates hold multiple preferences |
Round 2 | September 2026 (after allotment) | Closing ranks relax as candidates who accepted Round 1 seats withdraw; upgrade opportunities appear |
Mop-Up Round | September to October 2026 | Final round; seats vacated by candidates who joined higher-preference institutes re-enter the pool; closing ranks most relaxed |
Counselling eligibility: Any candidate who scores a positive, non-zero mark in WBJEE 2026 receives a GMR rank and may register for counselling. To be eligible for admission, candidates must additionally have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and secured at least 45% aggregate in PCM (General/EWS) or 40% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) in the Board examination. Counselling registration is completed at wbjeeb.nic.in.
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WBJEE Expected Cutoff 2026
The official WBJEE 2026 cutoff will be released only after Round 1 allotment in August 2026. The expected ranges below are derived from three-year trend data (2023 to 2025) and adjusted for the 2026 paper difficulty profile once available. Candidates should treat the 2026 expected ranges as planning estimates, not guarantees; the actual cutoff for any given college and category depends on the final rank distribution after results are declared.
College and Branch | 2023 Final CR | 2024 Final CR | 2025 Final CR | 2026 Expected CR Range | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JU CSE (General) | ~130 | ~195 | 238 | 230 to 270 | Widening trend; 2025 tougher paper spread top ranks; 2026 expected in similar band |
JU ECE (General) | ~350 | ~375 | ~400 | 380 to 430 | Gradual relaxation; stable demand; minor year-on-year movement |
Calcutta University CSE (General) | ~2,600 | ~2,700 | ~2,800 | 2,700 to 3,000 | Slow relaxation trend; stable mid-tier government college demand |
IEM Kolkata CSE (General) | ~9,500 | ~10,200 | ~10,500 | 10,000 to 11,500 | Stable private-tier demand; minor upward drift year on year |
Heritage HIT CSE (General) | ~5,500 | ~8,800 | ~9,000 | 8,500 to 10,000 | Sharp increase from 2023 to 2024; stabilising in 2026 |
Marks vs rank reference: Based on 2025 GMR data, scoring 150 to 165 marks out of 200 typically places a candidate within GMR rank 1,000. Scores of 120 to 130 marks correspond to approximately GMR 1,000 to 3,000, sufficient for Calcutta University CSE and government college choices. Scores between 90 and 110 marks generally produce a GMR of 5,000 to 10,000, suitable for private college CSE and ECE options.
Which College Can You Get Based on WBJEE 2026 Rank?
Your GMR rank from the WBJEE 2026 result is the primary determinant of which colleges and branches are accessible in counselling. The table below maps rank bands to realistic admission prospects for General category candidates in CSE and ECE. Reserved category candidates (OBC-A, OBC-B, SC, ST, EWS, TFW, PwD) must use their category-specific rank against the relevant OR-CR row in the official WBJEEB PDF, not their GMR, for accurate assessment. Choice-filling strategy matters as much as rank: filling a wide range of branches and colleges across tiers maximises Round 1 allotment probability.
WBJEE 2026 Rank (GMR) | Likely Admission Prospects (General Category) |
|---|---|
1 to 100 | Jadavpur University CSE (very strong chance); JU ECE secured comfortably |
101 to 300 | JU ECE and JU EEE comfortably; JU CSE borderline |
301 to 1,000 | University of Calcutta CSE (at the lower end); top private college CSE unlikely |
1,001 to 3,000 | University of Calcutta CSE and ECE; Kalyani Government Engineering College |
3,001 to 7,000 | Kalyani Government Engineering CSE; Heritage and IEM for ECE and EE |
7,001 to 12,000 | IEM Kolkata CSE and ECE; Heritage Institute CSE; mid-tier private colleges |
12,001 to 20,000 | Techno India CSE; Netaji Subhas Engineering College; Narula Institute CSE |
Above 20,000 | Private colleges with higher closing ranks; pharmacy and architecture programmes; MAKAUT-affiliated colleges |
Choice-filling strategy: Candidates in rank bands 3,001 to 12,000 should not limit choices to CSE alone. ECE at Kalyani Government Engineering College and established private colleges in the same rank band offers comparable placements at a more accessible closing rank. Listing 15 to 20 choices across branches, colleges, and tiers, rather than targeting only top branches, significantly reduces the risk of going unallotted in Round 1.
WBJEE Cutoff 2026: Conclusion
WBJEE 2026 was conducted on May 24, 2026, with results expected in late June 2026. The official cutoff, published as opening and closing ranks per college, branch, and category, will be available at wbjeeb.nic.in after Round 1 allotment in August 2026. IIEST Shibpur is not part of WBJEE; it admits students via JEE Main through JoSAA. Based on 2025 data, JU CSE closes at GMR 238 (General), University of Calcutta CSE near 2,800, Kalyani Government Engineering near 7,000, and IEM Kolkata CSE near 10,500. Three counselling rounds will be held; closing ranks can only relax from Round 1 to the Mop-Up Round. Reserved category closing ranks are category-specific and must not be compared with GMR. Any positive non-zero WBJEE score earns a GMR rank and permits counselling registration; the Class 12 PCM aggregate of 45% (General/EWS) or 40% (reserved) is the admission eligibility threshold, not a WBJEE exam cutoff.
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