Cutoff AnalysisYear-wise Data
WBPSC AE Civil Cut Off 2020, 2016 & 2012
Year-wise cutoff estimates for WBPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) — General, OBC, SC and ST categories — with scoring strategy to hit your target in the next exam.
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WBPSC AE Civil cutoff — year-wise estimates
Official cutoffs are published by WBPSC after result declaration. The figures below are unofficial estimates compiled from multiple coaching sources. Always refer to the official WBPSC result notification for authoritative data.
| Year | General | OBC-A / OBC-B | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ~120–140 | ~110–130 | ~100–120 | ~90–110 |
| 2016 | ~115–135 | ~105–125 | ~95–115 | ~85–105 |
| 2012 | ~110–130 | ~100–120 | ~90–110 | ~80–100 |
All scores out of 200. Ranges are unofficial estimates — not WBPSC official figures.
Strategy
How to score above the cutoff
Attempt only questions you are at least 60% confident about — one wrong answer costs 2/3 of a correct answer's gain
Strong performance in Strength of Materials, Soil Mechanics and RCC gives the best score-to-effort return
A score of 65 correct and 35 wrong gives 130 − 23 = 107 out of 200. At 75 correct and 15 wrong you score 150 − 10 = 140
Time management is critical — 100 questions in 120 minutes leaves 72 seconds per question
Practise full-length mocks with the exact +2/−2/3 marking to calibrate your attempt strategy before the real exam
FAQ
WBPSC AE Civil cutoff — frequently asked questions
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