The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has released the WBJEE 2026 Provisional Answer Key for candidates who appeared in the state-level entrance test. The model answer keys have been uploaded on the official WBJEE portal, giving candidates a chance to check their marked responses and calculate their probable scores before the result.
WBJEE 2026 was conducted on May 24, 2026, for admission to undergraduate courses in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Pharmacy and allied programmes in colleges across West Bengal. With the release of the provisional answer key, the post-exam process has now formally moved to the objection and review stage.
Candidates should treat the answer key as provisional at this stage. The final score and rank will be prepared only after WBJEEB reviews the objections submitted by candidates and finalises the answer keys.
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Objection Window Open Till May 29
WBJEEB has allowed candidates to challenge the WBJEE 2026 model answer keys if they find any answer incorrect. The objection facility will remain open till May 29, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
Candidates will have to pay ₹500 per question to challenge the answer key. The fee can be paid through online modes such as Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. The objection will be considered valid only after successful payment.
The board has also clarified that candidates can challenge multiple questions, but the objection submission must be done carefully because the challenge process is allowed only once. After the deadline, no further claim or correction request is expected to be accepted.
WBJEE 2026 Answer Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Board | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board |
| Exam Date | May 24, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional / Model Answer Key |
| Objection Deadline | May 29, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Objection Fee | ₹500 per question |
| Official Website | wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee |
The provisional answer key helps candidates compare the official model answers with their attempted responses. This is useful for estimating marks before the result and for identifying questions where a formal challenge may be required.
How Candidates Can Check WBJEE 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can download or check the WBJEE 2026 provisional answer key through the official portal. They should keep their application number, password or other login details ready before opening the candidate dashboard.
To check the answer key, candidates need to visit the official WBJEE website, open the WBJEE 2026 section, click on the answer key or model answer key link, log in with the required credentials and view the provisional answer keys. After checking the key, they should save a copy for score calculation and future reference.
Candidates should compare the answer key carefully with their response sheet and question paper. Any objection should be raised only after verifying the question number, paper, answer option and supporting reason.
What Happens After the Challenge Window Closes?
After the objection window closes, WBJEEB will examine the challenges submitted by candidates. The board’s decision on the challenged questions will be final, and the final answer key will be prepared after the review process.
The WBJEE 2026 result and rank card will be prepared on the basis of the final answer key. This means the provisional key is not the final scoring document, but it is an important step before result preparation.
Candidates who qualify in WBJEE 2026 will later be eligible for counselling and seat allotment, depending on their rank, category, course preference, seat availability and counselling rules.
Candidates Should Avoid These Mistakes
Candidates should not wait until the last hour to raise objections because payment failure, login issues or technical delays may create problems near the deadline. Since the objection fee is charged per question, they should challenge only those answers where they have a clear reason or reliable academic basis.
They should also avoid relying only on unofficial answer keys or social media claims. For result calculation, counselling and admission-related decisions, the official WBJEEB answer key and rank card will remain the only authoritative records.
