WBJEE Eligibility Criteria for 2025: Age, Attempts, Qualification

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board is a state-level entrance test. WBJEE exam is conducted for admissions into undergraduate programs like engineering, pharmacy and architecture. The exam is scheduled to happen on April 27th, 2025. 

Before the commencement of the exam candidates are advised to know all the Important Dates, Exam pattern, Weightage, etc. The most important element in deciding your chance to appear for the exam is the eligibility criteria. WBJEE has a standard set of criteria for a candidate to be eligible for the exam. This article will help you with the eligibility criteria for the WBJEE exam.

Basic Eligibility Criteria for WBJEE 2025

Criteria	Requirement
Nationality	Must be a Citizen of India
Minimum Age	17 years
Minimum Qualifying Marks	General Category: Candidates must have secured at least 45% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12. SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B Category: Candidates must have secured at least 40% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12. English: Candidates must have passed in English in Class 12 with at least 30% marks.
Domicile	No domicile status is required
Academic Requirement	Appearing or having passed Class 12th

Detailed Analysis of the Eligibility Criteria 

Age Requirements for WBJEE 2025

While many entrance tests set a minimum and a maximum age limit for aspirants, WBJEE does not have any upper age limit.

Here are the age requirements for WBJEE 2025.

• Candidate should have a minimum age of 17 years.
• No maximum age is specified for giving the exam.
• However, candidates must be under 25 years of age to be eligible for admission to the Marine Engineering program.

Educational Qualification for WBJEE 2025

The eligibility criteria for minimum marks required in Class 12 for WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) are as follows:

1. General Category: At least 45% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12.
2. SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B Category: At least 40% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12.
3. English: Candidates must have passed in English in Class 12 with at least 30% marks.

Domicile Status Requirement for WBJEE 2025

There is no domicile status requirement for WBJEE. However, candidates must be Indian nationals to be eligible for WBJEE 2025. Aspiring candidates from other states are also eligible to apply for the exam.

• No Domicile Requirement for WBJEE 2025: There is no specific residential or domicile requirement for candidates to appear for WBJEE 2025.
• Domicile Requirement for TFW Seats: The state domicile requirement applies only to candidates seeking Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) seats.
• Criteria for West Bengal Domicile: A candidate is considered a West Bengal domicile if:
  • They have resided in West Bengal for at least 10 years.
  • Their parent(s) is/are residents with a permanent address in West Bengal.

Also Check: WBJEE Important Dates