WBJEE 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released: Challenge Window Open Till May 29
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) has published the provisional answer key for the WBJEE 2026 exam. Students can check the answer key online through the official website.
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) has published the provisional answer key for the WBJEE 2026 exam. Students can check the answer key online through the official website. The period to raise objections will end on May 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The WBJEE 2026 exam will take place on May 24, 2026, and is used for admissions to engineering and technology programs, pharmacy, and architecture. The provisional answer key allows students to assess their performance, get an idea of their scores, and submit any objections if needed.
WBJEE 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| WBJEE 2026 Examination | May 24, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | May 27, 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window Closes | May 29, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Final Answer Key Publication | June 2026 (Expected) |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Counselling Commencement | August 2026 |
Source: @wbjeeb.nic.in
How To Download The WBJEE 2026 Answer Key?
- Students should visit the WBJEEB website to download the provisional answer key for WBJEE 2026.
- To log in, they need their application number and date of birth. The answer key will be available for download in PDF format.
- The answer key series varies depending on the exam centre.
- Students can raise objections against as many answers as they want in one go.
- To submit objections, candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹500 using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. If the payment is not made, their request will be rejected.
The last date to challenge the answer key is May 29, 2026, by 11:59 PM. Candidates must mention the question number and give a valid reason for their objection. WBJEEB will review all the objections and then make a decision on their validity. When submitting an objection, candidates should check the symbol printed on page 7 of their question booklet, as it matches the series of the questions. Each candidate is allowed to submit their challenges only once. All objections will be considered by WBJEEB, and their decision will be final. There will be no further correspondence or appeals regarding the challenged questions.
What’s Next for the Candidates?
Candidates are told to download the provisional answer key and check their answers against it. They can estimate their scores using the marking scheme given by WBJEEB. If they find any errors or issues, they need to raise a challenge before May 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM. After that, they should begin preparing for the counselling process, which will start in August 2026. They should gather all necessary documents and be ready to submit them during counselling.