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WBJEE Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| **General (UR)** | 120–135 marks (60–67.5%) |
| **EWS** | 110–125 marks (55–62.5%) |
| **OBC-A** | 100–115 marks (50–57.5%) |
| **OBC-B** | 95–110 marks (47.5–55%) |
| **SC** | 80–95 marks (40–47.5%) |
| **ST** | 70–85 marks (35–42.5%) |
| **PwD (across categories)** | Generally 5–10% relaxation below respective category cutoffs |
- Category differential: EWS cutoffs typically trail General by 10–15 marks; OBC-A/B by 15–25 marks; SC by 35–45 marks; ST by 45–55 marks. West Bengal's OBC-A (more advantaged) and OBC-B (less advantaged) create a two-tier OBC structure.
- Fluctuation factors: Cutoffs shift ±5–10 marks annually based on paper difficulty (Mathematics weightage heavily influences scores), total applicants (15–20% year-on-year variance), and seat matrix changes in government engineering colleges. Higher normalization in easier years compresses percentile-to-marks conversion.
- Practical note: These cutoffs reflect *qualifying thresholds* for state counseling participation. Actual seat allocation in premium colleges (Jadavpur, IIEST, NITs via state quota) demands scores 30–50 marks above these minimums for competitive branches.
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Top 500 — Elite admissions
96–100%rank ~1–500
- Jadavpur University — Computer Science and Engineering (top 200 typically secure admission, General category)
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur — Computer Science and Technology (top branches, cut-off ~100-400)
- Jadavpur University — Information Technology (cut-off approximately 300-600)
- NIT Durgapur — CSE, ECE (Home State General category, cut-off typically under 600)
- Strong candidate for IITs/NITs outside West Bengal through JEE Main/Advanced
- Eligible for most merit scholarships and institutional awards
Premier state institutions
92–96%rank ~500–2,000
- Jadavpur University — Computer Science and Engineering (General category cut-off ~800-1500)
- Jadavpur University — Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (cut-off ~1200-1800)
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur — Computer Science, IT, ECE (cut-off ~600-1500)
- NIT Durgapur — CSE, ECE, EE (Home State quota, cut-off ~800-1800)
- Jadavpur University — Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (cut-off ~1500-2000)
Top state colleges — competitive branches
85–92%rank ~2,000–5,000
- NIT Durgapur — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering (Home State quota, cut-off ~3000-4500)
- Jadavpur University Faculty of Engineering and Technology — Production Engineering, Printing Engineering (cut-off ~3000-4000)
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur — Civil, Mechanical, Naval Architecture (cut-off ~2500-4500)
- Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology — Textile Technology, Jute Technology (premier specializations)
- Heritage Institute of Technology — CSE with full tuition waiver
- Narula Institute of Technology — top branches with scholarship
Good state colleges — popular branches
75–85%rank ~5,000–15,000
- Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology — Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering (cut-off ~8000-12000)
- National Institute of Technology Durgapur — lower-demand branches like Mining, Metallurgy (Home State quota, cut-off ~12000-14000)
- Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College — CSE, IT (cut-off approximately 8000-10000 General)
- Techno India University — CSE with merit scholarship (state quota benefits)
- Institute of Engineering & Management — CSE, AI/ML specializations (cut-off ~7000-10000)
- Kalyani Government Engineering College — flagship branches CSE, ECE
Mid-tier state colleges
60–75%rank ~15,000–40,000
- Kalyani Government Engineering College — CSE, ECE, EE (General category cut-off approximately 25000-35000)
- Haldia Institute of Technology — CSE, IT (Government-aided, cut-off ~20000-30000)
- University of Engineering & Management — CSE with scholarship options
- Asansol Engineering College — Mechanical, Civil, Electrical (cut-off ~30000 General)
- Bankura Unnayani Institute of Engineering — core branches with Home State quota
- Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Durgapur — mid-tier branches
Tier 3 colleges accessible
40–60%rank ~40,000–80,000
- Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology — lower-demand branches like Leather Technology, Footwear Technology
- Private engineering colleges in West Bengal — CSE/IT in tier-3 institutions
- Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College — Civil, Mechanical (General category approximate cut-off ~50000 rank)
- Cooch Behar Government Engineering College — Electrical, Electronics (Home State quota)
- Heritage Institute of Technology — mid-tier branches with state quota benefits
Below cut-off range
0–40%
- Unlikely to secure admission in government engineering colleges
- May consider private colleges with management quota
- Focus on strengthening fundamentals for next attempt
- Consider diploma-to-degree lateral entry routes
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