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WB JECA

WB JECA

West Bengal Joint Examination for Masters in Computer Applications is commonly known as WB JECA. It is a common entrance test conducted for admission to MCA courses offered at universities in West Bengal. WB JECA is conducted by WBJEEB or West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board every year.

WB JECA 2023 Application Form

WB JECA 2023 Application Form will be released on January 27, 2023. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to register for WB JECA 2023-

Step 1: Registration for WB JECA 2023
  1. Visit the official website wbjeeb.in
  2. Click on “JECA”
  3. Click on “Online Application Form JECA 2023”
  4. Click on “New Candidate Registration”
  5. Click on “I agree and Proceed” on the instructions page
  6. Register by filling in your Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email, Password, and Security question
  7. Click on Submit.
  8. An application number will be generated.
Step 2: Application Form filling
  1. After registering, click on Fill in Application Form
  2. Fill in the following details asked in the application form: Personal Details - Gender, Category, Religion, Nationality, etc. Communication Details -Address, State, City, etc. Academic Details - Year of Passing, Name of University, Marks scored, etc.
  3. Click on Save & Next
Step 3: Uploading the Documents

Candidates are required to upload the scanned images of the documents mentioned in the table below:

Photograph of the candidate 10 - 100kb 4x3cm .jpg or JPEG
Signature of the candidate 3 - 30kb 4x1.5cm .jpg or JPEG
Left Hand Thumb 3 – 30 kb 3.5x 1.5cm .jpg or JPEG
Step 4: Payment of Application fee
  • WB JECA 2023 Application fee is of INR 500/- for general category candidates and 400 for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
  • The application fee can only be paid online using Netbanking/ Debit card/ Credit card
WB JECA 2023 Exam Pattern
  • WB JECA 2023 Exam Pattern was changed. Instead of Mathematics and Aptitude, the paper will now be conducted as a single paper based on basic Computer Applications.
  • WB JECA is a two-hour OMR-based test in only English language.
  • There are 100 MCQs for total 120 marks.
  • WB JECA 2023 question paper is based on basic
  • There are two category of questions in WB JECA Category 1
    • Category 1 consists of 1 mark MCQs
    • There are total of 80 questions from this category.
    • This category of questions also has negative marking. Each incorrect MCQ leads to a deduction of -14 mark
    • Category 2 consists of 2 marks MCQs
    • There are total 20 questions from this category
    • There is no negative marking for Category 2 questions
    Category 2
Category 1 80 80 x 1 = 80 -¼ marks
Category 2 20 20 x 2 = 40 No negative marking
WB JECA 2023 Syllabus

WB JECA 2023 Syllabus consists of topics from Undergraduate Computer Application and equivalent courses followed at various universities in India. The topics included have been listed in the table below-

  • C Programming
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Unix
  • Data Structure
  • Introduction of Computers
  • Operating System
  • Computer Network
  • Database Management System
  • Software Engineering
  • Machine Learning
WBJEE 2023 Preparation Tips

Students can follow given below WB JECA 2023 preparation tips to do well in the exam:

  • Before starting any preparation of the exam, students must make choice of good study materials available online or offline.
  • Know the details of the syllabus and exam pattern of the entrance test.
  • Solve sample papers and past papers to know the nature of the exam, difficulty level and other trends.
  • Prepare and understand the strategy that is to be followed for the exam.
  • Get short notes from your friends / teachers / internet or prepare it yourself for the exam.
  • Prepare well for the exam by regular practice.
Important Books for WB JECA 2023

Since the paper pattern and syllabus has been revised this year for WB JECA, candidates can check some of the best books for the exam preparation from the table below-

  • MCA Entrances Solved Papers 2023
  • MCA Entrance Exam Guide
  • A Complete Study Package for MCA Entrances
  • A Comprehensive Guide For MCA Entrance Examination By R.S. Aggarwal
WB JECA 2023 Exam Centers

Candidates appearing in WB JECA can select any three zones in order of their preference:

Bankura Kolkata-Central
Asansol Kolkata-North
Asansol Kolkata-North
Durgapur Kolkata-South
Burdwan Malda
Coochbihar Kharagpur
Siliguri Haldia
Srirampur Berhampur
Howrah Kalyani
WB JECA Exam Dates
WB JECA 2023 Exam Dates
Availability of online application form January 27, 2023
Last date to submit the application form February 8, 2023
Form Correction Window Last week of February 2023
Release of Admit card June 28, 2023
WBJEE JECA 2023 exam date July 8, 2023
Result announcement August 2023
WB JECA 2023 Eligibility

Aspirants must ensure that they meet the WB JECA 2023 Eligibility before applying for the exam. The criterion for each institute is different. The various criteria accepted by different institutes are stated below:

WB JECA 2023 Common Eligibility Criteria:
  • The applicant should be an Indian national.
  • There is no age limit to appear for the exam.
  • There no stated limit on the number of times a candidate can appear for the exam.
WB JECA Eligibility: Criteria 1
  • The aspirant must have a Bachelor’s (UGC/AICTE recognized) degree of minimum 3 years duration except BBA with Mathematics at graduate or 10+2 level.
  • Minimum qualifying marks for the general category is 50% and 45% for reserved category candidates.
WB JECA Eligibility: Criteria 2
  • A Bachelor’s degree (UGC recognized) with an aggregate of 60% for general category (45% for SC/ST) or BCA-AICTE recognized with an aggregate of 60% for general and 45% for SC/ST category in Mathematics.
  • Aspirants must also secure 60% aggregate in 10, 10+2 level, and Mathematics, 45% each for SC/ST category.
WB JECA Eligibility: Criteria 3
  • UGC recognized any Graduate degree or AICTE recognized B.E/ B.Tech/ BCA degree.
  • In addition to this, aspirants must have Mathematics at each level with 60% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC).
WB JECA Eligibility: Criteria 4
  • UGC recognized B.Sc degree in any discipline with 60% aggregate (45% for reserved category) and 55% aggregate in Mathematics.
  • Aspirants must also secure 60% marks in 10, 10+2 level, and Mathematics at each level.