The Joint Entrance Examination for Master of Computer Applications (JECA) is a state-level entrance examination conducted once a year by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board for candidates seeking admission to the Master of Computer Applications course at an institution of state.
If you are interested in getting admission to a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme at any private or government institution in WB for the academic year 2026-27, you will need to participate in this entrance examination. The application form will be released very soon by the WBJEE Board.
In this article, we have discussed the WB JECA 2026 in detail. By reading the complete article, you can learn about the important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, and much more for this entrance examination.
WB JECA 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | WB JECA 2026 |
| Full Form | Joint Entrance Examination for MCA |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Course Offered | Master of Computer Applications (MCA) |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Negative Marking | Yes (0.25 mark) |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | wbjeeb.nic.in |
Important Dates
The WBJEE Board will announce the important dates for the WB JECA 2026 with the release of the notification brochure. Refer to the table below to check the expected timeline for this entrance examination.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | October 2026 |
| WB JECA 2026 Exam Date | October 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | October 2026 |
| Result Declaration | October / November 2026 |
| Rank Card Download | October / November 2026 |
| Counselling Starts | November 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to apply for the WB JECA 2026 given below, go through the listed points to check if you are eligible to participate in the entrance exam.
- You are an Indian citizen and live in West Bengal.
- You must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any subject from a UGC-recognized university.
Notes:
- Even if you are not a resident of West Bengal, you can still apply for this entrance examination; your admission will be under the AIQ.
- There is no age limit to apply for this entrance exam; anyone of any age group can apply for it.
- Those belonging to the EWS or OBC category must have secured at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination. For SC, ST, and PWD candidates, the minimum requirement is only 45%.
- To participate in the entrance examination, it is necessary that you have completed your Intermediate education in the science stream and Mathematics was one of your subjects.
- If you are in the final year/semester of your bachelor’s degree and your course will be completed before the counseling process begins, then you can apply for this.
Application Fee
To submit the application form for the Joint Entrance Examination for Master of Computer Applications (JECA) 2026, it is mandatory that you pay the application fee, which is only₹500. However, if you belong to a reserved category, you only need to pay ₹400.
The application fee for candidates from outside West Bengal is ₹500, regardless of their category. The application fee can be paid through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. The deadline for the payment will be the same as the application form submission deadline.
Exam Pattern
The WBJEE Board will conduct the WB JECA 2026 in offline mode, and this entrance examination will have a duration of 2 hours. A total of 100 MCQs will be asked from two different sections, whose details are tabulated below.
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Mathematics | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Computer Awareness & Computer Science | 60 | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | — | 100 |
Each question in this entrance examination carries one mark. Negative marking is applicable, meaning that 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The medium of the WB JECA 2026 will be English only.
How to Apply?
Applying for the WB JECA 2026 is quite easy, go through the step-by-step instructions available below and submit your application form.
- First, go to the official website of the WBJEE board.
- Under the examination section, you will see the JECA option; click on it.
- Click on the new registration button to reach the registration page.
- Complete the registration process by filling in your mobile number, email address, name, and date of birth.
- Log in using your email address and password to access the application form dashboard.
- Provide all the details correctly in the application form, including your personal and educational qualifications.
- Upload all the required documents in the specified format, including your photograph and signature.
- Make the payment using any of the provided payment options and then click the Submit button.