West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination is a state-level entrance exam for admission to the BTech program in various Engineering colleges. The exam is conducted by WBJEEB. WBJEE 2025 is scheduled on 27th April 2025 in two shifts. Paper 1 (Mathematics) was conducted from 11 AM to 1 PM, and Paper 2 (Physics & Chemistry) was conducted from 2 PM to 4 PM. The admit card has already been released on the official website.
CollegeDost will be providing a comprehensive overview of subject-wise analysis of difficulty levels, types of questions asked, chapter-wise weightage, and student reviews.
WBJEE Exam Overview
The WBJEE Paper 1 consists of 75 questions, with an overall difficulty level categorized as moderate to difficult. Candidates who took the WBJEE found the exam to be moderately difficult overall. Specifically, the Mathematics section in the first shift of WBJEE was somewhat challenging because it was a bit lengthy and time-consuming.
Below is the section-wise paper analysis
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
| Total Number of Questions | 155 |
| Question Type | MCQ-Based Questions |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Subject Wise Questions | Physics: 40 Questions |
| Chemistry: 40 Questions | |
| Mathematics: 75 Questions | |
| WBJEE Marking Scheme | Category 1 – Each correct answer will be awarded one mark. Categories 2 and 3 – For every correct response, two marks will be given by the candidates. |
| WBJEE Negative Marking | Category 1 – Incorrect response will yield a loss of 1/4 mark Category 2 – For each incorrect answer, 1/2 mark will be deducted. Category 3 – There is no negative marking. |
WBJEE Paper 1 Analysis
The WBJEE Paper 1 consists of 75 questions, with an overall difficulty level categorized as moderate to difficult. Candidates who took the WBJEE found the exam to be moderately difficult overall. Specifically, the Mathematics section in the first shift of WBJEE was somewhat challenging because it was a bit lengthy and time-consuming.
Below is the section-wise paper analysis.
| Subject | Category | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Difficulty Level |
| Mathematics | Category I | 50 | 50 | Moderate |
| Category II | 15 | 30 | Moderate to difficult | |
| Category III | 10 | 20 | Moderate to difficult | |
| Expected Good Attempts | 50-55 | |||
WBJEE Paper 2 Analysis
WBJEE Paper 2 has 75 questions of 100 marks, with an overall difficulty level of Moderate. The section-wise paper analysis is given below.
| Subject | Category | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Difficulty Level |
| Physics | Category I | 30 | 30 | Easy to moderate |
| Category II | 5 | 10 | Moderate | |
| Category III | 5 | 10 | Moderate to difficult | |
| Chemistry | Category I | 30 | 30 | Easy to moderate |
| Category II | 5 | 10 | Moderate | |
| Category III | 5 | 10 | Moderate | |
| Expected Good Attempts | 60-65 | |||
WBJEE Subject-Wise Most Asked Topics
Check some of the most asked questions of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from WBJEE 2025.
| Subjects | Difficulty Level | Topics |
| Mathematics | Moderate to tough, Lengthy | Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Functions in Mathematics |
| Physics | Easy to Moderate | Mechanics Thermodynamics Modern Physics |
| Chemistry | Easy | Thermodynamics, Equilibrium Chemical Bonding |
WBJEE 2025: Chapter Wise Weightage
Students need to focus more on the important topics of WBJEE to get the maximum marks. The important topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are given below.
WBJEE Physics Weightage
| Physics Chapters | Weightage |
| Mechanics | 25% |
| Thermodynamics | 10% |
| Current Electricity | 10% |
| Electromagnetism | 15% |
| Optics | 8% |
| Modern Physics | 12% |
| Properties of Matter | 5% |
WBJEE Chemistry Weightage
| Chemistry Chapters | Weightage |
| Chemical Bonding | 10% |
| Organic Chemistry (Basics) | 12% |
| Coordination Compounds | 8% |
| Electrochemistry | 7% |
| Thermodynamics | 8% |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 15% |
| p-Block Elements | 10% |
WBJEE Mathematics Weightage
| Chemistry Chapters | Weightage |
| Algebra | 20% |
| Calculus | 25% |
| Coordinate Geometry | 18% |
| Trigonometry | 10% |
| Probability | 8% |
| Vectors and 3D Geometry | 10% |
WBJEE Exam Analysis: Student Reviews For April 27th Paper 1 and Paper 2
According to student reviews from the WBJEE 2025, April 27th – Paper 1 & Paper 2, here is a summary of what students perceived about the exam.
Paper 1: Mathematics (Shift 1 – Morning Session)
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Student Feedback:
- Many students felt that the Mathematics paper had a long duration and was slightly more difficult than in past years.
- The paper was dominated by topics from Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, and Algebra.
- Some participants mentioned that many of the questions were calculation-based and felt like they took more time.
- A small number of tricky questions appeared in Vectors and 3D Geometry that surprised many students.
- Time was an issue, particularly for average students.
Paper 2: Physics & Chemistry (Shift 2 – Afternoon Session)
Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate
Student Feedback:
- Physics was found to be conceptual but well-balanced, with a good balance between numerical and theory-based questions.
- Many of the students liked that Physics had more straightforward formula-based questions, especially from Electrostatics and Modern Physics.
- Chemistry was the easiest section, with questions mainly from the NCERT textbooks.
- Many students made factual statements for Inorganic Chemistry and needed a good understanding of reaction mechanisms for Organic Chemistry.
- Students felt that Paper 2 was easier and more manageable than Paper 1 in terms of timing and accuracy.
How to check WBJEE Marks 2025
According to authorities, the WBJEE answer key is expected to be released by next Friday, May 2. Candidates will be able to access their results at https://wbjeeb.nic.in/
Steps to Download the Answer Key
- Visit the official website of WBJEE
- Next, candidates need to log in to the account using their ID and date of birth.
- To access the answer key, you need to click on the “Submit” button.
- Click on the link for the Answer Key.
- Download the answer key and print it out to calculate your score and for future reference.
- Candidates can also raise objections on the WBJEE answer key, following which the final answer key and result will be announced.
WBJEE 2025 Answer Key: How To Raise Objections
Candidates can follow the steps below to raise an objection to the answer key of WBJEE 2025.
- Visit the official website of WBJEE: wbjeeb.nic.in.
- Click on the link for the answer key.
- Log in using the candidate’s application number and password.
- Next, click on the one or more rhan one questions that you want to challenge.
- Pay the fee for challenging the question and submit it.
WBJEE Scholarships and Financial Aid
WBJEE offers Government and Private scholarships and financial assistance to qualified candidates. Eligible candidates can secure Government scholarships, which are the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship and the Kanyashree Scholarship.
However, the private scholarships offered to the eligible candidates of WBJEE are the Reliance Foundation Scholarships and the Tata Scholarship Program.
Conclusion
The WBJEE 2025 was conducted on April 27 in two shifts, and continued its tradition of a competitive and concept-focused entrance exam. Mathematics Paper 1 was relatively difficult, requiring longer and calculative questions to be solved, as questions in Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry) were considered generally balanced and doable. Student responses have indicated that conceptual clarity, NCERT-based preparation, and time management are the essential components to success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What was the difficulty level of WBJEE 2025?
The overall difficulty level is reported as moderate. Paper 1 (Mathematics) was said to be much tougher and time-consuming, while Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry) was more balanced and considered relatively easier.
2. Which Paper was more difficult in WBJEE 2025 – Paper 1 or Paper 2?
Paper 1 (Mathematics) was considered to be harder as it had lengthy and tricky questions. Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry) was easier, especially Chemistry, which had a good number of NCERT-based questions.
3. Did any sections in WBJEE 2025 have a greater scoring potential than others?
Yes, Chemistry was considered the most scoring because it had so many direct questions, while Mathematics was the most difficult.
4. What were the main high-weightage topics in WBJEE 2025 Mathematics?
Major topics included Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Matrices, and Vectors. Some problems required a lot of calculations and multiple steps.
5. Generally, were there more numerical questions or more theoretical questions in the physics section?
A fair combination of numerical and theoretical questions; however, it was slightly more numerical, especially in the areas of Current electricity, Kinematics, and Optics.
6. Which are the top 10 colleges of WBJEE?
The top 10 colleges of West Bengal accepting WBJEE scores are:
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
University of Calcutta
Kalyani Government Engineering College
Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Kolkata
Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata
Techno India College of Technology, Kolkata
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College
Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), Kolkata
Future Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata
7. What is WBJEE 2025 exam pattern?
WBJEE 2025 exam pattern is of 4 hours, with 2 hours for Paper 1 (Mathematics) and 2 hours for Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry). Mathematics has 50 Questions in Category 1, 15 Questions in Category 2, and 10 Questions in Category 3. The WBJEE paper pattern is the same as the previous year, with the difficulty level moderate for paper 2 and difficult for paper 1.
