The WBJEE JELET-2025 (Lateral Entry) exam is a Common Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test organized by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). This test is designed to help students gain admission into the second year (3rd semester) of 4-year undergraduate degree programs in Engineering/Technology and Pharmacy in West Bengal for the academic year 2025-26. Since its establishment in 1962, WBJEEB has been committed to ensuring a fair and transparent admission process, utilizing online applications and e-Counselling.
Rules of the Examination of WBJEE JELET 2025 | LATERAL ENTRY
• Arrival and Entry: Make sure to get to your designated center at least 30 minutes before your test starts, and aim to be seated about 15 minutes ahead of time. Unfortunately, no one will be allowed in after the test begins.
• Essential Documents: Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your Admit Card, a color photograph that you uploaded during your application, and a valid photo ID (like Aadhaar or a Pan card).
• Prohibited Items: Please leave behind any written materials, calculators, log tables, wristwatches, communication devices (like mobile phones or Bluetooth), and other electronic gadgets. You’ll be frisked at the entrance.
• OMR and Question Booklet: Double-check that the numbers on your OMR sheet and question booklet match, and don’t forget to sign your question booklet. When filling out your OMR, carefully write your question booklet number, roll number, and series (A/B/C/D) without overwriting. Also, make sure to include your name, center, and signature on the OMR.
• Conduct: Keep the noise down; any disruptions or cheating will lead to cancellation of your test. You won’t be allowed to leave your seat or the hall without permission until the test is over.
• Post-Exam: You’re allowed to take your question booklet with you. However, impersonation will lead to police involvement and cancellation of your test.
Proformas for Certificates of WBJEE JELET 2025 | LATERAL ENTRY
To gain admission, especially for reserved or general seats in certain institutions, you’ll need specific certificates:
• Domicile Certificates: These are essential for all seats in Government-aided Engineering, Technology, and Pharmacy Colleges, as well as Aliah University, Jadavpur University, and all reserved seats.
Criteria: You must have lived continuously in West Bengal for the last 10 years as of 31.12.2024 (Proforma ‘a1’), or your parent(s) should be permanent residents of West Bengal (Proforma ‘b’).
Competent Authorities: The certificate must be signed by local officials from the Central or State Government, such as the District Magistrate, SDO, SP, Judicial Magistrate, or Commissioner of Police. Unfortunately, signatures from elected representatives (like MLAs or MPs) won’t be accepted.
Alternative: If you have West Bengal SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B certificates issued by the Government of West Bengal, they can also serve as proof of domicile. However, if these are found invalid, your domicile status will be considered as NON-West Bengal.
• Category Certificates: For SC/ST, OBC-A/B (NCL), and EWS, these certificates are issued by designated authorities (like the SDO or District Welfare Officer in Kolkata). OBC (NCL) candidates must have updated certificates issued on or after 01.04.2025.
• Physical Limitation (PwD) and Scribe: PwD candidates need to obtain a certificate from a government healthcare institution. If you plan to use a scribe, you’ll also need to submit a Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe (Appendix-4).
Examination Zones of WBJEE JELET 2025 | LATERAL ENTRY
When you’re gearing up to apply for JELET-2025, you’ll need to pick three (3) exam zones in the order you prefer. Just a heads up: while the Board will take your choices into account, they do have the authority to assign you to a different zone if necessary, and they won’t be able to accommodate any requests for changes. Also, keep in mind that a zone might be removed if there aren’t enough candidates or for other unexpected reasons, in which case you’ll be assigned to an alternative zone. Here’s a quick rundown of the available zones based on your domicile status:
Timetable of WBJEE JELET 2025 | LATERAL ENTRY
Hey everyone, mark your calendars! Here’s the schedule for the JELET-2025 examination:
| Date of Examination: | 18th October 2025 (Saturday). |
| Examination Time: | 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. |
Just a heads up: The exam date is tentative and could change if something unexpected comes up. JELET-2025 will only take place once, so if you can’t make it on that date and time, there won’t be any extra chances for you. The Information Bulletin was released on September 2, 2025. Remember to stick to the specified language when generating responses, and keep in mind any modifiers that might apply.
Eligibility for WBJEE JELET 2025 | LATERAL ENTRY
Eligibility Criteria for Application:
– Citizenship: You need to be a citizen of India to apply.
– Age Restrictions:
- If you hold a Diploma in Engineering/Technology/D.Voc./Pharmacy, there’s no upper age limit.
- For B.Sc. and B.Voc. candidates, the upper age limit is set at 27 years as of 31.12.2025.
- For those with a Diploma in Marine Engineering, the upper age limit is 25 years as of 31.12.2025.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission:
For Diploma Holders Looking to Pursue Engineering & Technology Degree Courses:
- You need to have completed a minimum three-year or two-year (lateral entry) diploma program with at least 45% marks (or 40% for candidates from reserved categories) in any branch of Engineering and Technology.
- Special Note for Jadavpur University: If you’re aiming for admission to Jadavpur University, you must achieve at least 60% (or 45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD) marks or an equivalent CGPA in your diploma.
- Important for D.Voc. Candidates: D.Voc. candidates cannot apply for admission to Jadavpur University through lateral entry.
- For Marine Engineering, all relevant regulations from D.G. Shipping will also be applicable.
If you’re a B.Sc. or B.Voc. candidate looking to get into an Engineering or Technology degree program, here’s what you need to know:
- You should have a B.Sc. or B.Voc. degree from a university recognized by the UGC, with a minimum of 45% marks (or 40% if you’re from the SC/ST/OBC-Category-A/OBC-Category-B/PwD groups).
- For B.Sc. candidates, it’s essential that you’ve completed your 12th standard school exam with Mathematics included.
- Academic Bridging: If you’re accepted, you’ll need to complete Engineering Mechanics and Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing from the first year of your degree alongside your second-year courses.
- Admission Priority: B.Sc. and B.Voc. candidates will only be considered for admission if there are still spots available after all Diploma holders have filled their seats.
- Restrictions: Unfortunately, B.Sc. and B.Voc. candidates cannot apply for Degree Courses in Pharmacy or for lateral entry into Jadavpur University.
For those holding a Diploma in Pharmacy and seeking admission into a Degree Course in Pharmacy:
- You must have completed a Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.
- You need to achieve at least 45% marks (or 40% for SC/ST/OBC-Category-A/OBC-Category-B/PwD) or an equivalent CGPA.
First Year Admission Opportunity: It’s important to note that both B.Sc. candidates and Diploma holders (in Engineering & Technology/B.Voc/D.Voc/Pharmacy) can also apply for admission to the first year of Engineering Degree Courses. This is possible if there are still vacancies in the first-year classes after all lateral entry seats for the second year have been filled. However, admission will strictly adhere to the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Any updates from the Pharmacy Council of India regarding this will be published as needed.
Reserved Category Definition: In this context, “Reserved Category” refers to candidates from SC/ST/OBC-Category-A/OBC-Category-B/PwD.
FAQ Section
Q1: What exactly is WBJEE JELET-2025 (Lateral Entry)?
WBJEE JELET-2025 (Lateral Entry) stands for the Common Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test, organized by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). It’s designed for students looking to gain admission into the 2nd year (3rd semester) of 4-year Undergraduate Courses in Engineering/Technology and Pharmacy at various universities, government colleges, and self-financing institutes across West Bengal for the academic year 2025-26.
Q2: How do I apply for WBJEE JELET-2025 (Lateral Entry)?
To apply for WBJEE JELET-2025 (Lateral Entry) , you’ll need to submit your application online through the official website, www.wbjeeb.nic.in. Just a heads up, there are no printed application forms available.
Q3: What are the exam fees for WBJEE JELET-2025 (Lateral Entry)?
The exam fees differ based on category and gender:
• General Male: ₹500
• General Female: ₹400
• General Third Gender: ₹300
• SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/PwD Male: ₹400
• SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/PwD Female: ₹300
• SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS/PwD Third Gender: ₹200
You can pay the fees using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or QR Code, and there are no service charges from authorized banks.
Q4: Can I update my personal details after registering?
Unfortunately, once you’ve entered and submitted your primary registration details—like your name, father’s name, mother’s name, domicile, and date of birth—you won’t be able to change or edit them for any reason. However, you can correct other information during the designated ‘Correction Period’ by logging in, but keep in mind that the Board won’t allow any changes after that.
Q5: What’s the structure of the JELET-2025 question papers?
There are two distinct papers: Paper-I is for candidates in Diploma in Engineering/Technology, B.Sc., D.Voc., and B.Voc., while Paper-II is specifically for Diploma in Pharmacy candidates. All questions are Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) presented in English, with four answer options, and you’ll have 2 hours to complete them. Paper-I covers Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, featuring both Category-1 (1 mark, -1/4 for wrong answers) and Category-2 (2 marks, no negative marking) questions. Paper-II for Pharmacy consists of 100 Category-1 questions.
Q6: How is scoring handled for the different question categories?
Category-1: There’s one correct answer. If you get it right, you earn +1 mark. If you answer incorrectly (or select more than one option), you lose -1/4 mark. If you don’t attempt it, you get 0 marks.
• Category-2: This involves one or more correct answers. If you mark all the correct options, you score +2 marks. Any mix that includes incorrect options earns you 0 marks. If you partially answer correctly (some correct options marked, no incorrect ones), you get 2 × (number of correct options marked) / (total number of actually correct options). Not attempting it gives you 0 marks.
Q7: What happens if there’s a tie in merit ranks?
Tie-breaking rules come into play based on the paper. For Paper-I, it starts with the total number of negative marks—less is better—then looks at the positive marks in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, followed by the negative marks in those subjects. For Paper-II, it’s simply about having fewer negative marks overall. If ties still exist, the older candidate is favored based on their date of birth, and if that doesn’t resolve it, the application number is used in ascending order.
Q8: Are there any special facilities for PWD candidates?
Absolutely! PWD candidates can enjoy a 40% discount on application fees. They’re also entitled to an extra 20 minutes per hour for compensatory time and can use their own scribe or reader if they have any writing limitations. To take advantage of these accommodations, candidates need to submit a formal request in writing to the Chairman of WBJEEB at least 30 days before the exam, along with a copy of their confirmation page and PWD certificate. Just a heads up, special arrangements for these candidates are only made at the Board’s office in Kolkata.
Q9: How is admission determined after obtaining a rank?
Just because you’ve got a rank doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed admission. The rules in place during the counseling process, along with the admission criteria set by the Government, regulatory bodies, and individual universities or institutions, will ultimately decide how seats are allocated and who gets admitted.
Q10: Where can I find the syllabus for JELET-2025?
You can find the subject-wise syllabus for JELET-2025 in Appendix-5 of the Information Bulletin. This includes detailed topics for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics Engineering for Paper-I, as well as the Diploma Level syllabus in Pharmacy for Paper-II.
Q11: What documents do I need for verification during counselling?
While your admit cards and rank cards are based on the information you provide, all verifications take place during and after counselling at the assigned Institute. You’ll need to present valid original certificates/documents/proofs (like domicile, caste/category/income certificates) according to the applicable rules on the verification date. Providing incorrect information or invalid documents could lead to changes in your status, which might make you ineligible or even result in the cancellation of your candidature.
Q12: Is the examination fee refundable?
Unfortunately, no. Once the fee is paid, it’s non-refundable under any circumstances.
Q13: How will I receive communications from the Board?
All future communications from the Board will be sent to your registered mobile number and unique valid email ID. Please note that WBJEEB isn’t responsible for any missed communications due to incorrect, non-existent, non-functional, or changed contact details, or due to network issues.
Q14: What should I do if there’s a problem with my photograph or signature?
If you get an SMS or email about a discrepancy in your uploaded photograph or signature, you need to take corrective action right away—within one day. If these images are unclear or unacceptable, your admit cards won’t be issued.
We really hope this detailed guide helps you get ready for JELET-2025. Don’t forget to take a good look at the official Information Bulletin for any extra details, and keep yourself in the loop by checking the WBJEEB website regularly. Best of luck with your preparations!
Think of it like constructing a sturdy bridge: every rule, eligibility requirement, and necessary document is a crucial piece. If even one part is missing or not quite right, it could jeopardize the whole structure of your application and admission. So, make sure everything is perfectly aligned for a smooth journey toward your desired degree program!
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