The applicant must be a citizen of India and should have passed the H.S. ( 10+2 ) or its equivalent examination. The general candidates must have to secure at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biological Sciences taken together ( 40% for SC / ST candidates ) and at least 30% marks in English ( for all categories ). In addition, candidates must secure at least pass marks in the subjects individually including vernacular ( or any other fifth subject ) as mentioned below :
WBJEE 2012 Eligibility for B.E / B.Tech. / B.Arch :
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and vernacular or any other fifth subject.
WBJEE 2012 Eligibility for M.B.B.S / B.D.S / B.V.Sc :
Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, English and vernacular or any other fifth subject.
WBJEE 2012 Eligibility for Pharmacy :
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biological Sciences, English and vernacular or any other fifth subject.
Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in 2012 will be allowed to sit for JEM – 2012 provisionally and their admission, if merit listed, will be subjected to satisfying the minimum requirements of eligibility as specified above.
WBJEE 2012 Age Restriction :
Applicant shall be between 17 years and 24 years of age on 31st December 2012.
There is no upper age limit except for the Marine Engineering course for which the upper age limit is 25 years as on 31.07.2012.
Residential Requirements for West Bengal JEE 2012 :
Candidates desirous of seeking admission to Government Engineering / Technology Colleges, Govt. Medical and Dental Colleges as well as to Private Medical and Dental Colleges, must have been residing in the State of West Bengal continuously at least for last 10 ( ten ) years as on 31.12.2011 or their parents must be permanent resident of West Bengal having their permanent home address in the State of West Bengal.
WBJEE 2012 Reservation :
Reservation for SC / ST / PC candidates are as per State Govt. Rules.
WBJEE 2012 Exam Centres : To be located in the State of West Bengal and Tripura.