The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the WBJEE 2026 Provisional Answer Key on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can now download the answer key, verify their responses, estimate their probable scores, and raise objections if they find discrepancies in the released answers. The provisional answer key plays an important role in helping students evaluate their performance before the final result is declared.
WBJEE 2026 Answer Key Overview
| Exam Name | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional / Model Answer Key |
| Official Website | WBJEEB Official Website |
| Exam Date | May 24, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Objection Window | Till May 29, 2026 |
| Objection Fee | Rs 500 per question |
| Result Status | To be announced |
WBJEE 2026 Exam Details
WBJEE 2026 was conducted for admission into undergraduate Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture courses offered by various colleges and universities across West Bengal. The examination was held in offline mode using OMR sheets and consisted of two papers:
Paper 1 – Mathematics
Paper 2 – Physics and Chemistry
Candidates can now use the provisional answer key to compare their marked responses and calculate tentative scores based on the official marking scheme.
WBJEE 2026 Expected Cutoff Marks
The cutoff marks for WBJEE 2026 will depend on factors such as the exam’s difficulty level, the number of candidates, seat availability, and previous-year trends. While the official cutoff will be released after the declaration of results, the expected cutoff range is given below:
| Category | Expected Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|
| General | 1 – 1500 |
| OBC-A/OBC-B | 1500 – 5000 |
| SC | 5000 – 15000 |
| ST | 15000 – 25000 |
Candidates securing higher marks are expected to get admission into top engineering institutions in the state.
WBJEE 2026 Objection Process
WBJEEB has opened the answer key challenge facility for candidates who are not satisfied with any response mentioned in the provisional answer key. Students can submit objections online within the specified deadline by paying the required fee.
Important Points About Objections
- Candidates can challenge one or multiple questions.
- A fee of Rs 500 per question must be paid online.
- Challenges submitted without payment will not be considered.
- The decision taken by WBJEEB after reviewing objections will be final.
- After evaluating all challenges, the board will release the final answer key.
How to Check WBJEE 2026 Provisional Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to download the answer key:
Visit the official website – WBJEEB Portal
Click on the “WBJEE 2026 Answer Key” link on the homepage.
Enter the application number and password/date of birth.
Submit the login details.
The provisional answer key PDF will appear on the screen.
Download and save the answer key for future reference.
What After WBJEE 2026 Answer Key?
After the release of the provisional answer key, WBJEEB will review all objections submitted by candidates. The board will then publish the final answer key, based on which the WBJEE 2026 result and rank cards will be prepared.
Qualified candidates will become eligible to participate in the WBJEE counselling process for seat allotment and admission into participating colleges.
