WBJEE 2024 eligibility criteria are important for aspiring candidates seeking admission to undergraduate courses in West Bengal.
To appear for the exam, candidates must be Indian citizens or OCI holders (subject to approval).
They should have passed or be appearing in the 12th standard (10+2) or its equivalent examination in 2024.
There is a minimum age requirement of 17 years, with no upper age limit except for the Marine Engineering course, where the upper age limit is 25 years.
Meeting the academic criteria specified by the concerned authorities is essential for admission into various courses.
Let explore complete eligibility criteria for WBJEE 2024:
Eligibility Highlights
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Citizenship | Indian or OCI (Unreserved seats for OCI in All India quota) |
| Education | Passed or appearing in 12th standard (10+2) or equivalent examination in 2024 |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years as on 31.12.2024 (No upper age limit except for Marine Engineering: 25 years) |
| Academic Criteria | Varies based on the course chosen |
Eligibility Criteria for Engineering Courses
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Qualifying Examination | Passed 12th with Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Computer Science or Computer Application or Technical Vocational Subject. |
| Minimum Marks | At least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in the above three subjects combined. |
| English Requirement | Must have passed English in ’10+2′ with a minimum of 30% marks. |
| Recognized Board | Qualifying Examination must be recognized by the Central or State Government. |
Eligibility Criteria for Pharmacy courses
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Qualifying Examination | Passed ’10+2′ with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology. |
| Minimum Marks | At least 45% (40% for reserved categories) in the above three subjects combined. |
| English Requirement | Passed English in ’10+2′ with a minimum of 30% marks. |
| Recognized Board | Qualifying Examination must be recognized by the Central or State Government. |
Eligibility Criteria for 5 Year Degree Course in Architecture
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Qualifying Examination | Passed ’12th’ with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics combined, with individual pass marks. |
| NATA | Qualified in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA). |
Eligibility Criteria for Marine Engineering
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Qualifying Examination | Passed Higher Secondary (10+2) with 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics combined, along with individual pass marks. |
| English Requirement | Minimum of 50% marks in English in either ’10’ standard or ’10+2′ standard. |
FAQs
Who is eligible to appear for WBJEE 2024?
Indian citizens and OCI candidates (for Unreserved seats in All India quota) are eligible.
What is the required educational qualification?
Passed or appearing in 12th standard (10+2) or equivalent examination in 2024.
What subjects are required for Engineering courses?
Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Computer Science or Computer Application or Technical Vocational Subject.
Is there an age limit for WBJEE 2024?
Minimum 17 years as on 31.12.2024, with no upper age limit except for Marine Engineering (25 years).
What is the minimum marks requirement for these subjects?
At least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in the above three subjects combined.
Is English proficiency necessary?
Yes, passed English in ’10+2′ with a minimum of 30% marks.
Are there any recognized board requirements?
The qualifying examination must be recognized by the Central or State Government.
What is the eligibility for Pharmacy courses?
Passed ’10+2′ with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, and minimum required marks.
Are there any special criteria for Architecture courses?
Passed ’10+2′ with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics combined, and qualified in NATA.
What is the academic criteria for Marine Engineering?
Passed Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination with required marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.
Can OCI candidates apply for all courses?
OCI candidates are eligible for Unreserved seats in All India quota only.
Is there a limit on the number of attempts for WBJEE?
No, there is no limit on the number of attempts.
Can candidates from any state apply for WBJEE?
Yes, candidates from any state can apply for WBJEE.
Can a candidate with color blindness apply for Mining Engineering?
No, color blindness is not allowed for admission into Mining Engineering.
Is there any relaxation in eligibility criteria for reserved categories?
Yes, reserved categories have relaxation in minimum marks requirement.
