The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has not yet released the official exam date for WBJEE 2026. Students who plan to take this important engineering entrance exam are eagerly waiting for the announcement. The board will share the WBJEE 2026 exam date on its official website, wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee .
Looking at how the exam was held in past years, WBJEE 2026 is likely to take place in the last week of April 2026 . The exam is expected to be a traditional pen-and-paper test.
Why is the WBJEE 2026 Exam Date Delayed?
The official announcement for WBJEE 2026 dates has been delayed for some time. The reasons for this delay are not fully clear. However, reports suggest that upcoming state elections might be a factor. Also, the admission process for the previous year finished late. This could also be a reason for the delay in releasing the new exam schedule.
Students should keep checking the official WBJEEB website for the most accurate and latest information.
Top Colleges Accepting WBJEE Scores
WBJEE scores are used for admissions into many government and private engineering colleges across West Bengal. These colleges offer various engineering programs. Knowing the scores needed in previous years can help students understand what rank they might need. Below are some popular colleges and their Computer Science Engineering (CSE) opening ranks from the previous year. These ranks are for candidates in the OPEN category.
| Colleges | Last Year’s CSE Opening Rank (All India Open Category) | Last Year’s CSE Opening Rank (Home State Open Category) |
| Jadavpur University | 29 | 70 |
| University of Calcutta | 477 | 852 |
| Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata | 1550 | - |
| University of Kalyani | 1187 | - |
| Narula Institute of Technology, Agarpara, Kolkata | 163 | - |
| Aliah University, New Town | - | 3890 |
| Sister Nivedita University, New Town | 22782 | - |
How to Stay Updated for WBJEE 2026
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is the main body that conducts the WBJEE exam. They will release all important dates, including when to apply, admit card dates, and result dates, on their website. Students must visit the official website wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee regularly to get the official updates.
Avoid relying on unofficial news or rumours. Always check the official website for confirmed information about the WBJEE 2026 exam date and other details. Once the dates are out, prepare your documents for application, as the registration process is expected to begin soon after the notification.
