JECA 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board publishes model answer keys for MCA entrance exam; candidates can raise objections with a ₹500 fee per question.
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The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has officially released the Provisional/Model Answer Keys for the Joint Entrance for Master of Computer Application (JECA) 2026 examination today, July 23, 2026. The entrance test was conducted on June 14, 2026, for admission into the MCA course across various institutions in West Bengal for the 2026-27 academic session.
WB JECA 2026 Answer Key: Key Highlights
Candidates who appeared for the JECA 2026 examination can now access the provisional answer keys through the official WBJEEB portal. The board has also opened a challenge window, allowing candidates to raise objections against any answer they believe to be incorrect, with the deadline set for July 25, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance for MCA (JECA) 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | July 23, 2026 |
| Challenge Window | July 23 to July 25, 2026 (until 11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | June 14, 2026 |
| Mode of Answer Key | Online |
| Fee per Challenge | ₹500 (non-refundable) |
| Official Website | WBJEEB Official Portal |
How to View JECA 2026 Provisional Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to access the provisional answer keys:
- Visit the official WBJEEB portal
- Navigate to the JECA 2026 section
- Click on the “View Provisional/Model Answer Keys” link
- Log in using your Application Number, Password, and Security Pin (case-sensitive)
- The answer key will be displayed on the screen
Important Note: Candidates should carefully examine the symbol presented at the lower right corner of Page No. 7 of their question booklet. This symbol indicates the series of the question booklet the candidate belongs to, which is essential for decoding and interpreting the correct answer key.
WB JECA 2026 Challenge/Objection Process
Candidates who are not satisfied with any of the published provisional answers may challenge them through the online user interface available on the portal. The board has outlined specific guidelines for the objection process:
Steps to Raise an Objection:
- Log into the official portal using your credentials
- Access the challenge/objection interface
- Identify and select the specific question you wish to challenge
- Provide a clear justification for your objection
- Submit your challenge before the deadline
Important Instructions for Challenging:
- One-time submission: A candidate may challenge any number of answer keys, but only once
- Processing fee: ₹500 per question challenged (non-refundable)
- Payment modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI only
- Successful payment required: No challenge will be reviewed if payment is unsuccessful
- Final authority: All challenges will be reviewed by WBJEEB, and the Board’s decision shall be final
- No appeals: No further communication, request, or appeal will be entertained after the review
- Impact on results: Final scores and ranks will be prepared based on the reviewed/final answer keys
How to Calculate WB JECA 2026 Tentative Score
While the JECA marking scheme has not been explicitly mentioned in the notification, candidates can generally evaluate their performance by:
- Adding marks for each correct answer (as per the marking scheme)
- Deducting marks for incorrect answers where applicable
- Keeping zero marks for unattempted questions
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JECA 2026 Examination | June 14, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | July 23, 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | July 25, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
FAQs
Q1: When was the JECA 2026 Provisional Answer Key released?
The JECA 2026 Provisional Answer Key was released on July 23, 2026, by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board.
Q2: Can candidates raise objections against the JECA 2026 answer key?
Yes, candidates can raise objections through the online portal until July 25, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
Q3: What is the fee for challenging a question in JECA 2026?
Candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹500 per question challenged.
Q4: What details are required to view the JECA answer key?
Candidates need their Application Number, Password, and Security Pin to log in and access the answer key.
