WBJEEB has declared the exam date on April 27th 2025. Candidates have an enough amount of time to prepare for the WBJEE exam. Preparing for the exam starts by analyzing the syllabus, and exam pattern, and gathering all the important books for the exam. It is important to analyze the exam pattern, types of questions asked and Wbjee marking scheme of the examination beforehand in order to eliminate any confusions during the exam. This article will help you to know the exam pattern, and marking scheme of WBJEE Exam 2025.
The Exam Pattern of Question Papers in WBJEE 2025
Questions in the WBJEE 2025 exam will be in the form of Multiple Choice Questions. Each questions are followed by four options and there will be three categories of questions in the exam. The following table will give you a brief of the maximum marks for each section and the category-wise marks.
- Questions from Category 1 carry One mark for each correct answer and -¼ for each incorrect response.
- Questions from Category 2 carry Two marks for each correct answer and -½ for each incorrect response.
- Questions from Category 3 carry Two marks for each correct answer and No negative marks for incorrect response.
Here is wbjee marks distribution:
| Subject | Category-1 | Category-2 | Category-3 | Total Number of Questions | WBJEE Total Marks |
| Mathematics | 50 | 15 | 10 | 75 | 100 |
| Physics | 30 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 50 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 50 |
Scoring Methodology for WBJEE 2025
Questions in WBJEE are categorized into three types and they have different marking schemes for each correct and incorrect response.
Here is a detailed overview of the marking scheme for each category
| Section | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 |
| Number of Correct Options | Only one option is correct | Only one option is correct | One or more option(s) is/are correct |
| Marks awarded for Correct Answer | The correct response will be awarded One mark for each question | The correct response will be awarded Two marks for each question | Marking all correct options only will get you Two marks |
| Marks Deducted for Incorrect Answers | The incorrect responses will cost you -¼ Marks which is (25% negative) marks for each question | The incorrect responses will cost you -½ Marks which is (25% negative) marks for each question | If any combination of answers includes one or more incorrect options, the response will be considered incorrect and awarded zero marks, even if some correct options are chosen. |
| Marks Deducted for incorrect answers if more than one | For any answer with multiple options, even if it includes the correct ones, the response will be marked incorrect and result in a deduction of -¼ (25% negative) marks. | For any answer with multiple options, even if it includes the correct ones, the response will be considered incorrect and will incur a penalty of -1/2 (25% negative) marks. | For partially correct answers, where only some correct options are selected and no incorrect options are marked, the marks awarded will be calculated as: 2 × (number of correct options marked) ÷ total number of correct options. |
| Marks for not attempting the question | No marks will be awarded or deducted for leaving the question unanswered. | No marks will be awarded or deducted for leaving the question unanswered. | No marks will be awarded or deducted for leaving the question unanswered. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many subjects are there in the WBJEE 2025 Exam?
There are three subjects in WBJEE 2025 which include Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
2. Is there any negative marking in WBJEE 2025?
Yes, there is a negative marking for every incorrect answer in WBJEE 2025.
3. How many total questions are there in WBJEE 2025?
A total number of 200 questions will be asked in the exam. Mathematics consists of 100 marks, and Physics and chemistry consist of 50 marks each.
4. Â Is there any dress code for WBJEE 2025?
There is no official dress code for WBJEE 2025, But candidates are advised to wear comfortable attire to avoid hectic security checks.
5. What is the exam date for WBJEE 2025?
WBJEE exam is scheduled on April 27th 2025.
