WBJEE 2026 ST category expected cutoff ranges from an opening rank of around 450 to a closing rank above 11,000 across colleges and branches, based on 2024 and 2025 counselling trends.
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will conduct WBJEE 2026 on July 6, 2026. After the result, WBJEEB releases official opening and closing ranks for every category including Scheduled Tribe (ST). Since the 2026 cutoff is only available after counselling, the expected figures here are based on two years of past data. ST category students benefit from 6% seat reservation in West Bengal engineering colleges, allowing admission at higher rank numbers than the General category.
- WBJEE 2026 exam date: July 6, 2026. Results are expected in August 2026 followed by counselling.
- ST category students receive 6% reservation across state engineering institutions under WBJEE.
- Jadavpur University CSE had an ST closing rank of approximately 2,852 in 2025, the most competitive branch for this category.
- Students with a WBJEE ST rank in the 3,000–10,000 range can target government engineering colleges for core branches.
- All 2026 figures are expected values based on 2024–2025 trends; official ranks will be published by WBJEEB after counselling.
WBJEE 2026 ST Category Cutoff: What to Expect
The WBJEE cutoff for the ST category is expressed as opening and closing ranks. The opening rank is the numerically lowest rank at which a seat was first allotted, while the closing rank is the numerically highest rank at which the last seat was filled in a counselling round. ST category closing ranks are substantially higher than General category closing ranks because the reserved seat pool is smaller.
For WBJEE 2026, the expected pattern will broadly follow 2024 and 2025 data. Jadavpur University and IIEST Shibpur remain the most sought-after institutions under the ST quota. Students with a rank above 10,000 can still target district-level government colleges for branches such as Civil or Mechanical Engineering. Counselling is conducted by WBJEEB across multiple rounds including a stray vacancy round.
WBJEE 2026 Expected Cutoff for ST Category by College and Branch
The table below shows expected opening and closing ranks for ST category in WBJEE 2026, projected from 2024 and 2025 trends. These figures reflect Round 1 counselling and may shift by 3–8% depending on the number of applicants, paper difficulty and seat availability.
| College | Branch | Expected Opening Rank (ST) | Expected Closing Rank (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University | CSE | 480–520 | 2,900–3,100 |
| Jadavpur University | IT | 550–590 | 3,200–3,450 |
| Jadavpur University | ECE | 630–680 | 3,500–3,750 |
| Jadavpur University | EE | 760–810 | 4,000–4,250 |
| Jadavpur University | ME | 1,150–1,250 | 5,700–6,000 |
| IIEST Shibpur | CSE | 1,500–1,650 | 4,750–5,100 |
| IIEST Shibpur | ECE | 1,750–1,900 | 5,300–5,700 |
| IIEST Shibpur | EE | 2,000–2,150 | 6,000–6,400 |
| IIEST Shibpur | ME | 2,400–2,600 | 7,200–7,600 |
| Kalyani Govt. Engineering College | CSE | 2,750–3,000 | 8,500–9,200 |
| Kalyani Govt. Engineering College | ECE | 3,200–3,500 | 9,400–10,000 |
| Kalyani Govt. Engineering College | EE | 3,500–3,800 | 10,000–10,600 |
| Jalpaiguri Govt. Engineering College | CSE | 3,300–3,600 | 9,300–9,900 |
| Jalpaiguri Govt. Engineering College | EE | 3,900–4,200 | 10,500–11,200 |
| Cooch Behar Govt. Engineering College | CSE | 4,000–4,400 | 10,000–11,000 |
WBJEE 2025 ST Category Cutoff (Previous Year)
The table below shows WBJEE 2025 opening and closing ranks for the ST category in Round 1 counselling, serving as the primary reference for 2026 projections.
| College | Branch | Opening Rank (ST) 2025 | Closing Rank (ST) 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University | CSE | 467 | 2,852 |
| Jadavpur University | IT | 534 | 3,124 |
| Jadavpur University | ECE | 612 | 3,478 |
| Jadavpur University | EE | 745 | 3,967 |
| Jadavpur University | ME | 1,123 | 5,634 |
| IIEST Shibpur | CSE | 1,489 | 4,678 |
| IIEST Shibpur | ECE | 1,734 | 5,234 |
| IIEST Shibpur | EE | 1,956 | 5,987 |
| Kalyani Govt. Engineering College | CSE | 2,678 | 8,456 |
| Kalyani Govt. Engineering College | EE | 3,456 | 9,876 |
| Jalpaiguri Govt. Engineering College | CSE | 3,234 | 9,123 |
| Jalpaiguri Govt. Engineering College | EE | 3,789 | 10,456 |
WBJEE 2024 ST Category Cutoff (Previous Year)
Comparing WBJEE 2024 and 2025 ST category data shows a consistent upward shift of 5–8% in closing ranks each year, which drives the 2026 projections above.
| College | Branch | Opening Rank (ST) 2024 | Closing Rank (ST) 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University | CSE | 432 | 2,634 |
| Jadavpur University | IT | 498 | 2,934 |
| Jadavpur University | ECE | 578 | 3,267 |
| Jadavpur University | EE | 712 | 3,756 |
| Jadavpur University | ME | 1,067 | 5,345 |
| IIEST Shibpur | CSE | 1,345 | 4,423 |
| IIEST Shibpur | ECE | 1,612 | 4,978 |
| IIEST Shibpur | EE | 1,845 | 5,678 |
| Kalyani Govt. Engineering College | CSE | 2,456 | 7,956 |
| Kalyani Govt. Engineering College | EE | 3,234 | 9,345 |
| Jalpaiguri Govt. Engineering College | CSE | 3,012 | 8,678 |
| Jalpaiguri Govt. Engineering College | EE | 3,567 | 9,923 |
Factors Affecting WBJEE 2026 ST Category Cutoff
Several variables determine the final ST category cutoff. Understanding them helps you build a realistic college shortlist before counselling begins.
- Number of ST applicants: A rise in ST category students who qualify WBJEE pushes closing ranks higher as more students compete for the same reserved seats.
- Difficulty level of WBJEE 2026: A tougher paper lowers the score distribution, which can slightly ease closing ranks for reserved categories.
- Seat intake under ST quota: Any change in reserved seats directly affects closing ranks. Check the official WBJEEB information brochure for the seat matrix.
- Branch preferences: CSE and ECE are the most preferred branches. Students upgrading to these in later rounds shift closing ranks between counselling rounds.
- Stray vacancy round: This round fills remaining ST seats and may show different closing ranks from the main counselling rounds.
WBJEE 2026 ST Category Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected WBJEE 2026 closing rank for ST category in Jadavpur University CSE?
Ans. Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, the expected ST category closing rank for Jadavpur University CSE in WBJEE 2026 is in the range of 2,900 to 3,100. The exact rank will be confirmed only after counselling.
Ques. What percentage of seats are reserved for ST category in WBJEE colleges?
Ans. The ST category receives 6% seat reservation in West Bengal engineering colleges participating in WBJEE counselling, as per the West Bengal government reservation policy.
Ques. Can students with a WBJEE ST rank above 10,000 get admission to a government college?
Ans. Yes, students with a WBJEE ST rank between 10,000 and 12,000 may secure seats in district-level government engineering colleges such as Cooch Behar Government Engineering College or Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College for branches like EE or Civil Engineering, based on past trends.
Ques. When will the official WBJEE 2026 ST category cutoff be released?
Ans. The official WBJEE 2026 cutoff for the ST category will be released by WBJEEB along with the counselling seat allotment result, expected in August or September 2026. All figures in this article are expected values based on previous year data.
Ques. Does the WBJEE ST category cutoff vary across counselling rounds?
Ans. Yes, WBJEE ST category closing ranks typically move upward in later rounds as more students participate and available seats reduce. Round 1 usually has the lowest closing rank numbers while the stray vacancy round may show variation depending on the remaining seat matrix.
Ques. How is the WBJEE opening rank different from the closing rank?
Ans. The opening rank is the lowest rank number at which a seat was first allotted in a specific college-branch-category combination, while the closing rank is the highest rank number at which the last seat was filled in that round. Use the closing rank to assess whether your rank is competitive for a specific choice.
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