WBJEE Cutoff 2026: Category-wise Cutoff, Marks vs Rank, College-wise Opening and Closing Ranks

WBJEE 2026 registration has already started. The exam is expected to take place on May 24, 2026. The cutoff will be released after the results, during the counselling process. It will come out in different rounds, and the ranks may change from one round to another depending on seat availability and student choices. WBJEE cutoff means the minimum rank needed to get admission into engineering colleges in West Bengal. It is different for every college, branch, and category.

Looking at recent trends, general category students usually need around 120 to 130 marks for top colleges. Jadavpur University CSE often closes within the ranks 1 to 120. OBC candidates may fall in the range of 150 to 250 for top branches. For SC and ST candidates, the cutoff can go higher, sometimes between 4000 and 11000. Private colleges like IEM Kolkata and Heritage Institute usually have higher closing ranks. For CSE, the cutoff in these colleges often falls between 6000 and 12000. These numbers help you understand what kind of rank is needed, though the final cutoff may change each year.

WBJEE Qualifying Marks 2026

WBJEE does not officially define qualifying marks. Still, candidates need a minimum score to be considered for ranking and counselling. Based on past trends, general category students usually need around 45 to 50 marks. Reserved categories may qualify with a lower score, often between 25 and 40 marks. Scoring below this range makes it difficult to get a useful rank.

Category	Expected Minimum Marks	Percentage
General	45 to 50	22 to 25 per cent
OBC	40 to 45	20 to 22 percent
SC/ST	30 to 40	15 to 20 percent
PwD	25 to 35	12 to 18 percent

WBJEE Category-wise Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

WBJEE cutoff changes across categories and colleges. General category candidates face the highest competition. In top colleges like Jadavpur University, the closing rank may stay within 120. At the same time, the cutoff for ST candidates can extend up to around 1600. This difference clearly shows how category impacts admission chances.

WBJEE Cutoff for General Category

General category cutoffs are usually the most competitive. Jadavpur University closes within rank 120 for top branches. Government colleges like Kalyani may close between 2000 and 4000. Private colleges such as Heritage and Techno India often close between 9000 and 15000. Even a small drop in rank can limit top college options.

Institute	Closing Rank
Jadavpur University	1 to 120
Heritage Institute of Technology	9000 to 12000
Techno India Salt Lake	11000 to 15000
Kalyani Govt Engineering College	2000 to 4000
Jalpaiguri Govt Engineering College	3000 to 6000

WBJEE OBC Cutoff

General category cutoffs are usually the most competitive. Jadavpur University closes within rank 120 for top branches. Government colleges like Kalyani may close between 2000 and 4000. Private colleges such as Heritage and Techno India often close between 9000 and 15000. Even a small drop in rank can limit top college options.

College	Closing Rank
Jadavpur University	150 to 250
IEM Kolkata	8500 to 11000
Heritage Institute	11000 to 14000
Techno India	14000 to 17000

WBJEE SC Rank Cutoff

SC category candidates usually see higher closing ranks. Jadavpur University may close between 500 and 900. Private colleges can go beyond 15000. This allows more flexibility during counselling, especially for mid-tier colleges.

College	Closing Rank
Jadavpur University	500 to 900
IEM Kolkata	12000 to 15000
Heritage Institute	15000 to 18000
Techno India	17000 to 20000

WBJEE ST Cutoff

ST category cutoffs are the most relaxed. Jadavpur University may close between 900 and 1600. Private colleges can extend up to 20000 or more. This makes admission possible even at higher ranks.

College	Closing Rank
Jadavpur University	900 to 1600
IEM Kolkata	15000 to 18000
Heritage Institute	18000 to 21000
Techno India	20000 to 23000

Expected WBJEE Opening and Closing Rank 2026

Expected opening and closing ranks help in understanding how admissions may move. Government colleges like Kalyani may close around 2000 to 3000. Cooch Behar may close near 6000 to 7000. On the other hand, some private colleges may go beyond 100000 depending on the category and quota. These ranges give a clear picture of where candidates may stand:

College	Course	Quota	Category	Expected Rank Range
Jadavpur University	Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering	Home State	SC (PwD)	9734 to 15234
Kalyani Government Engineering College	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Home State	OBC-B	1978 to 2978
Cooch Behar Government Engineering College	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Home State	Open	6113 to 7113
Narula Institute of Technology	CSE (TFW)	Home State	TFW	6909 to 7909
Netaji Subhas Engineering College	Electronics & Communication Engineering	All India	Open	6338 to 7338
Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Home State	OBC-B	8213 to 9213
Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Home State	OBC-A	9330 to 19330
Cooch Behar Government Engineering College	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Home State	OBC-A	9145 to 19145
JIS College of Engineering	CSE (AI and ML)	Home State	ST	51829 to 61829
Heritage Institute of Technology	Mechanical Engineering	Home State	EWS	30842 to 40842
Durgapur Institute of Advanced Technology and Management	Mechanical Engineering	All India	Open	35431 to 45431
Budge Budge Institute of Technology	Mechanical Engineering	All India	Open	60301 to 70301
Siliguri Institute of Technology	Electronics & Communication Engineering	All India	Open	27823 to 37823
NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur	Electronics & Communication Engineering	All India	Open	95157 to 105157
B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Home State	EWS	68823 to 78823
Haldia Institute of Technology	Agricultural Engineering	All India	Open	11727 to 21727
Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (Faculty of Technology)	Agricultural Engineering	Home State	EWS	9637 to 19637
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology	Computer Science Engineering	Home State	OBC-A (PwD)	103355 to 113355
Cooch Behar Government Engineering College	Mechanical Engineering	Home State	OBC-B	11008 to 21008

WBJEE Branch-wise Cutoff 2026 (Expected Cutoff)

Cutoff also depends on the branch you choose. Computer Science Engineering has the highest demand and closes early. Branches like Electrical and Mechanical close at higher ranks. This means candidates with slightly lower ranks still have good chances in core branches.

WBJEE Cutoff for Computer Science Engineering

CSE remains the most competitive branch in WBJEE. Jadavpur University is expected to close within the rank of 120. IEM may close between 6000 and 9000. Heritage may extend up to 12000. The demand for this branch keeps the cutoff consistently low.

Institute	General	OBC-A	SC	ST
Jadavpur University	1 to 120	150 to 250	500 to 900	900 to 1600
IEM Kolkata	6000 to 9000	8500 to 11000	12000 to 15000	15000 to 18000
Heritage Institute of Technology	9000 to 12000	11000 to 13500	14000 to 18000	17000 to 20000
Techno India, Salt Lake	12000 to 15000	14000 to 17000	17000 to 20000	19000 to 22000

WBJEE Cutoff 2025 for Electronics and Communication Engineering

ECE is slightly less competitive than CSE but still in high demand. Jadavpur University may close between 150 and 400. Private colleges may extend up to around 15000. It remains a strong alternative to CSE.

Institute	General	OBC-A	SC	ST
Jadavpur University	150 to 400	400 to 650	1000 to 1500	1600 to 2200
IEM Kolkata	10000 to 13000	13000 to 15000	16000 to 19000	19000 to 22000
Heritage Institute of Technology	12000 to 15000	14500 to 17500	17000 to 20000	20000 to 23000

WBJEE Cutoff for Information Technology

Information Technology follows a similar pattern to CSE, especially in private colleges. Jadavpur may close between 400 and 600. Colleges like Heritage and Techno India may close between 9000 and 14000.

Institute	General	OBC-A	SC	ST
Jadavpur University	400 to 600	600 to 850	1500 to 1800	2000 to 2500
Heritage Institute of Technology	9000 to 12000	11000 to 14000	15000 to 18000	18000 to 21000
Techno India, Salt Lake	11000 to 14000	13000 to 16000	16000 to 19000	19000 to 22000

WBJEE Cutoff for Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering is one of the most preferred core branches. Government colleges like Kalyani may close between 2000 and 4000. Jalpaiguri may go up to 6000. The competition remains steady every year.

Institute	General	OBC-A	SC	ST
Jadavpur University	300 to 600	500 to 800	1000 to 1800	1800 to 2500
Kalyani Govt. Engineering College	2000 to 4000	3000 to 5000	5000 to 8000	8000 to 11000
Jalpaiguri Govt. Engineering College	3000 to 6000	4500 to 7000	7000 to 10000	10000 to 13000

WBJEE Cutoff for Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is comparatively more accessible. Kalyani may close between 2500 and 4500. Jalpaiguri may go up to 6000. Private colleges usually have much higher closing ranks.

Institute	General	OBC-A	SC	ST
Jadavpur University	400 to 700	600 to 1000	1300 to 2000	2000 to 2700
Kalyani Govt. Engineering College	2500 to 4500	4000 to 6500	6000 to 9000	9000 to 12000
Jalpaiguri Govt. Engineering College	3500 to 6000	5000 to 7500	7000 to 10000	10000 to 13000

WBJEE Opening and Closing Ranks 2026

Opening rank refers to the first candidate who gets a seat. Closing rank shows the last admitted candidate. For example, CSE at Jadavpur University starts from rank 1 and closes around 120. This range defines the competition level clearly.

College	Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Jadavpur University	CSE	1	120
Jadavpur University	IT	400	600
IEM Kolkata	CSE	6000	9000
Heritage Institute	IT	9000	12000
Techno India	CSE	12000	15000
Kalyani Govt Engineering College	EE	2000	4000
Jalpaiguri Govt Engineering College	ME	3000	6000

WBJEE Cutoff Previous Year

Looking at the previous year’s data helps in understanding trends. Jadavpur University CSE consistently closes below rank 150. Private colleges like IEM and Heritage usually go up to around 12000 or more. To get more detailed information on the WBJEE Previous Year Cutoff, candidates must refer to the section below:

WBJEE Cutoff 2025 

WBJEE Round 1 cutoff gives a clear idea of the initial competition level across colleges and categories. These ranks represent the first phase of seat allotment, where competition is usually the highest. The data below highlights opening and closing ranks for different colleges, branches, and categories in Round 1 counselling.

College	Course	Quota	Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Jadavpur University	Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering	Home State	SC (PwD)	42748	42748
Heritage Institute of Technology	Mechanical Engineering	Home State	EWS	38887	89023
Cooch Behar Govt Engineering College	ECE	Home State	Open	4609	10702
Narula Institute of Technology	CSE (TFW)	Home State	TFW	8239	11042
Kalyani Govt Engineering College	ECE	Home State	OBC-B	3027	3360
Ramkrishna Mahato Govt Engineering College	ECE	Home State	OBC-A	13599	20576
JIS College of Engineering	CSE (AI & ML)	Home State	TFW	9973	23168
Ramkrishna Mahato Govt Engineering College	ECE	Home State	OBC-B	10489	10793
Siliguri Institute of Technology	ECE	All India	Open	11060	84630
Cooch Behar Govt Engineering College	ECE	Home State	OBC-A	11768	16589

WBJEE Cutoff 2024

In 2024, Jadavpur University CSE closed at rank 123. IEM CSE closed around 8800. This shows the gap between top and mid-tier colleges.

College	Branch	GEN	OBC-A	OBC-B	SC	ST
Jadavpur University	CSE	123	515	480	1300	3200
Jadavpur University	ECE	400	1100	950	2900	6000
IEM Kolkata	CSE	8800	12500	11800	22000	28000
Heritage Institute	IT	11200	15000	14300	24500	30000

WBJEE Cutoff 2023

In 2023, Jadavpur University CSE closed near rank 130. Heritage CSE extended up to around 11500. A detailed breakdown of the WBJEE Cutoff 2023 has been shared below:

College	Branch	GEN	OBC-A	OBC-B	SC	ST
Jadavpur University	CSE	130	560	510	1400	3300
Jadavpur University	IT	500	1350	1200	3100	6700
IEM Kolkata	ECE	9200	13000	12400	23500	29500
Heritage Institute	CSE	11500	15200	14500	25000	31000

WBJEE Cutoff 2022

In 2022, Jadavpur University CSE closed at rank 136. Colleges like IEM and RCC crossed 10000.

College	Branch	GEN	OBC-A	OBC-B	SC	ST
Jadavpur University	CSE	136	585	540	1500	3400
Jadavpur University	ECE	490	1380	1250	3050	6400
IEM Kolkata	IT	9500	13300	12600	23000	28500
RCC Institute of Technology	EE	10500	14000	13200	24000	29500

WBJEE Colleges Cutoff Range

WBJEE colleges can be grouped based on cutoff ranges.

• Rank under 1000 includes Jadavpur University and IIEST Shibpur
• Rank 1000 to 10000 includes Kalyani Government Engineering College and IEM Kolkata
• Rank 10000 to 20000 includes Heritage Institute, Techno India, and Netaji Subhas Engineering College
• Rank above 20000 includes Narula Institute, Academy of Technology, and similar colleges

WBJEE Marks vs Rank 2026

WBJEE Marks and rank are closely linked. A score between 130 and 150 usually gives a rank under 2000. Scores between 90 and 110 fall between 5000 and 10000. This table on WBJEE Marks Vs Rank gives a rough idea of where a candidate may stand.

Marks	Rank
190 to 200	1 to 30
150 to 169	200 to 700
130 to 149	700 to 2000
110 to 129	2000 to 5000
90 to 109	5000 to 10000

Good Score in WBJEE 2026

A good score in WBJEE depends on your category, the difficulty level of the exam, and the competition in that year. Still, based on recent trends, certain score ranges can give a clear idea of what to expect. For the general category, a score above 130 is considered strong and can help you get top government colleges like Jadavpur University. Scores between 100 and 120 are usually enough for good private colleges such as IEM or Heritage. If the score falls below 90, college options become limited, especially for top branches. For OBC candidates, a score above 110 is considered excellent. Scores between 90 and 110 are still good and can secure admission in decent colleges. A score below 85 may reduce better options. For SC and ST candidates, the cutoff is more relaxed. A score above 75 is considered strong. Scores between 60 and 80 can still offer good opportunities. Even scores between 40 and 70 may help in getting admission to several colleges.

Category	Excellent	Good	Average
General	130+	100 to 120	70 to 90
OBC	110+	90 to 110	60 to 85
SC/ST	75+	60 to 80	40 to 70

Check: WBJEE College Predictor 2026

Conclusion

WBJEE cutoff helps you understand where you stand and what colleges you can realistically get. It gives a clear picture of how ranks work across different colleges, branches, and categories. Top colleges like Jadavpur University close very early, while private colleges give more flexibility with higher ranks. Your branch choice also matters a lot, as CSE is much more competitive than other branches. Instead of focusing on just one option, it is better to keep a few choices in mind. A mix of safe and slightly ambitious options usually works best during counselling. This way, you have better chances of getting into a good college without taking unnecessary risks.an save you from unnecessary stress lateng the guidelines will make your exam day smoother and more manageable.