WBJEE marks are the scores obtained by candidates in all three subjects of the joint entrance exam. The marking scheme of WBJEE specifies the marks distribution over the number of questions in the WBJEE question paper. In order to understand how scores are computed in the WBJEE exam, candidates will have to study the detailed exam pattern.
WBJEE exam pattern comprises three sections: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. While the Mathematics section of WBJEE carries a total of 100 marks against 75 questions, the Physics and Chemistry sections comprise a total of 50 marks against 40 questions in each of the sections.
Take a look at the below table enlisting the WBJEE marks vs rank. This will help candidates to analyse that scoring how many marks will help them attain the desired WBJEE rank. It will provide candidates with a rough idea of the WBJEE marks vs ranks.
WBJEE 2023 Marks vs Rank
| WBJEE Marks | WBJEE Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| <150 | 1-50 |
| 140-145 | 50-150 |
| 130-139 | 150-250 |
| 120-129 | 250-500 |
| 110-119 | 500-800 |
| 100-109 | 800-1200 |
| 109-100 | 1200- 4000 |
| 100-90 | 4000- 8000 |
| 70-90 | 8000- 12000 |
| 40-70 | 12000-25000 |
| 30-40 | 25000-50000 |
| Less than 30 | 50000+ |
WBJEE Marking Scheme
Having a good understanding of the WBJEE marking scheme will help candidates to calculate their rank. The below table explains marks distribution in all three sections of the WBJEE question paper. The question paper for WBJEE is further divided into three categories. The distribution of marks and the number of questions varies for every category.
WBJEE Marking scheme | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Physics | |||
| Category | No. of questions | Total Marks | Negative Marking |
| Category-I | 30 | Full Marks-1 | -1/4th mark |
| Category-II | 5 | Full Marks-2 | -1/2th mark |
| Category-III | 5 | Full Marks-2 | N/A |
| Total | 40 | 50 | |
Chemistry | |||
| Category | No. of questions | Total Marks | Negative Marking |
| Category-I | 30 | Full Marks-1 | -1/4th mark |
| Category-II | 5 | Full Marks-2 | -1/2th mark |
| Category-III | 5 | Full Marks-2 | N/A |
| Total | 40 | 50 | |
Mathematics | |||
| Category | No. of questions | Total Marks | Negative Marking |
| Category-I | 50 | Full Marks-1 | -1/4th mark |
| Category-II | 15 | Full Marks-2 | -1/2th mark |
| Category-III | 10 | Full Marks-2 | N/A |
| Total | 75 | 100
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