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WBJEE 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Check Age Limit, Qualification

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West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (WBJEE) is around the corner. So, West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) prescribes the eligibility criteria for WBJEE 2023 along with other notification. Candidates must check the WBJEE 2023 eligibility criteria before submitting the application form. WBJEE eligibility criteria 2023 include nationality, age and educational qualification requirements.

Candidates who wish to apply for this exam are advised to check WBJEE 2023 eligibility criteria to avoid rejection later. Those who meet the eligibility criteria of WBJEE will only be able to fill in the application form. This article below provides more information about WBJEE 2023 eligibility criteria. Scroll to know more:

Latest Updates:
– WBJEEB started the WJBEE application form submission on December 23, 2022.
– WBJEE 2023 Information Bulletin is released. (Direct Link)
– WBJEE 2023 exam will be conducted on April 30, 2023
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WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2023 – Highlights 

Here is a brief overview of the WBJEE 2023 entrance exam:

OverviewSpecifications
Name of the Exam WBJEE
Conducting BodyWest Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
Eligibility Requirements Age
Nationality
Educational
Qualification
Domicile University
Academic Requirements
Official Websitewbjeeb.nic.in

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2023 – Detailed Information

All candidates who wish to appear in the exam have to meet the below-mentioned eligibility criteria of WBJEE:  

WBJEE 2023 Eligibility Criteria – Nationality

Candidates who wish to apply for WBJEE must be a citizen of India. 

WBJEE 2023 Eligibility Criteria – Age

  • Candidates who wish to apply for the WBJEE entrance test must be 17 years of age as on December 31, 2023, or should have been born on or before December 31, 2004.
  • There is no upper age limit.
  • However, for Marine Engineering, the upper age limit is 25 years as on December 31, 2023.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2023 – Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed/appeared in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and any of the following subjects – Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Computer Application or Technical Vocational subject. 

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria – Required Marks

All the aspiring candidates must have obtained 45 per cent marks in the above-mentioned subjects, whereas candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD) are required to obtain 40% marks in order to appear for the entrance exam.

WBJEE 2023 Eligibility Criteria – Domicile 

  • Apart from the mentioned criteria, candidates who have been a resident of West Bengal for 10 consecutive years as on December 31, 2022, will get domicile provisions.
  • Also, in case the parents of the candidates are permanent residents of West Bengal with a permanent residential address in the state, domicile eligibility will also be given to the candidates.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2023 – Residential/Domicile Requirements

Candidates can check below the requirements for getting a Domicile:

Type of Institute Category of Seats Domicile Requirement
Government Engineering & Technology Colleges General Yes
Reserved Yes
State-Aided Universities offering Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy /Architecture courses General No
Reserved Yes
Self-Financing Institutions offering Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy /Architecture courses General No
Reserved Yes

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2023 – Institute Requirements

Some of the institutes under WBJEEB prescribe their own eligibility criteria. Candidates can check below:

University of Calcutta

  • Candidates appearing for admission to all the B.Tech courses except ‘Jute & Fiber Technology’ at the University of Calcutta need to have completed class XII with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects from any recognized Council or Board.
  • Candidates must have secured a minimum of 60 per cent (55 per cent for reserved category students) aggregate marks in the subjects mentioned above with individual passing marks in all three, excluding vernacular first language and another language as a second language and EVS with a minimum of 30% marks in English.
  • Candidates applying for Jute and Fibre Technology should have passed class XII or equivalent exam from a recognised board with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology as compulsory subjects with at least 60 per cent (50 per cent for reserved category students) aggregate marks in the subjects mentioned above, excluding vernacular first language and other languages as a second language and EVS and 30% marks in English.

Jadavpur University (Faculty of Engineering and Technology)

  • For this university, candidates must have passed the class 12th or equivalent exam with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with at least 60 per cent (45 per cent for reserved category students)
  • Candidates should also have secured individual pass marks (in theory as well as in practical, wherever applicable) in each of the subjects mentioned above and with at least 30 per cent marks in English

Neotia University

  • For B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering and Robotic Engineering, candidates should have passed class 12th or equivalent exams with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/ Computer Science as compulsory subjects with a minimum of 60 per cent marks in these three subjects taken together. 
  • For admission to all other B. Tech courses except Marine Engineering at Neotia University, the candidates must pass class XII or equivalent exams with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with an aggregate of 60 per cent marks.
  • For Marine Engineering, candidates must have completed as well as passed class XII or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent.
  • They will also be required to secure at least 50 per cent marks in English in either 10th or 10+2.

West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences

  • For admission to B.Tech (Dairy Technology) course at West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, all the candidates should have passed class XII with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with individual pass marks (in both theory and practical wherever applicable) in each of these subjects.
  • They are also required to obtain a minimum of 50 per cent (40 per cent in the case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English.

WBJEE Eligibility Criteria 2023 – Important Points 

  • If a candidate does not meet WBJEE 2023 eligibility criteria at any later stage, their candidature will be cancelled immediately.
  • All the candidates willing to apply must have scored the prescribed marks in their class 12th in order to be eligible for WBJEE.

Frequently Asked Questions About WBJEE Eligibility Criteria

Here are the most frequently asked questions about WBJEE eligibility criteria:

Q: What is the upper age limit for WBJEE 2023?

Ans: There is no upper age limit for WBJEE, but candidates applying for Marine Engineering must be less than 25 years of age on December 31, 2022.

Q: Do candidates outside West Bengal attempt WBJEE 2023?

Ans: Yes, candidates outside West Bengal can apply for WBJEE. But only limited seats will be available for them. 

Q: What are the minimum marks required for WBJEE 2023?

Ans: Candidates from the general category must score 45%, and SC/ST and PWD must score 40% marks to be eligible for the examination.

Q: What educational qualification is required to apply for WBJEE 2023?

Ans: Candidates must have passed/appeared in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and any of the following subjects – Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Computer Application or Technical Vocational subject. 

Q.5: Can I apply for WBJEE 2023 if I am not a citizen of India?

Ans: No, you cannot apply for WBJEE. Candidates who wish to apply for WBJEE must be a citizen of India. 

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