JEXPO 2026: Application Form, Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria
Job Description
JEXPO 2026 – Application Form, Dates & Eligibility
West Bengal Polytechnic Entrance (Diploma in Engineering & Technology) – Tentative schedule and basic eligibility for 2026 session
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JEXPO 2026 – Overview
JEXPO (Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic) is a state‑level entrance test for admission to first‑year Diploma in Engineering & Technology courses in government, government‑sponsored and private polytechnic institutes of West Bengal.
The examination is conducted once a year in offline mode, and the JEXPO 2026 notification is expected to be released a few weeks before the start of online application.
Candidates should regularly visit the official West Bengal technical education website for the latest brochure, exact dates and updated eligibility rules.
JEXPO 2026 Application Form
Mode of Application
- The JEXPO 2026 application form will be available in online mode only on the official portal.
- There is no separate offline/O.M.R. form; all candidates must apply through the online system.
Steps to Fill Application Form (Expected)
- Registration: Create an account using name, mobile number, email ID and basic details.
- Form Fill‑up: Enter personal, communication and academic information (Class 10 details, board, year of passing/appearing, etc.).
- Upload: Upload scanned images of recent passport‑size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online through debit/credit card, net banking or UPI as allowed.
- Final Submission: Review all details and submit the form; download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
After final submission, correction may be very limited or not allowed at all, so candidates should verify name, date of birth, category, exam centre and academic details carefully before confirming.
JEXPO 2026 – Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Tentative Timeframe (2026) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Release of Application Form | 4th week of February 2026 | Online form available on official website. |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 3rd week of May 2026 | No forms accepted after deadline. |
| Admit Card Download | Last week of May / early June 2026 | To be downloaded and printed by candidates. |
| JEXPO 2026 Exam Date | June 2026 (expected) | Offline (OMR‑based) test. |
| Publication of Merit List / Result | July 2026 (tentative) | Merit‑based on exam performance. |
| Counselling & Choice Filling | Late June / July 2026 onwards | Online counselling and seat allotment. |
The above dates are indicative based on usual timelines; exact schedule will be confirmed in the official JEXPO 2026 information brochure and notification.
Eligibility Criteria – Basic Requirements
Nationality & Domicile
- Candidates must be Indian nationals.
- Permanent residency in West Bengal as per the council’s guidelines may be required for certain categories of seats; relevant domicile rules will be specified in the brochure.
Age Criteria (Expected)
- There is usually no upper age limit for JEXPO.
- For lower age, the candidate’s date of birth should typically not be later than a specified cut‑off date (for example, around 1 July 2010/2011 for the 2026 session; exact date to be confirmed officially).
Some specific institutes or trades may have additional age‑related conditions (especially for mining or similar programmes), which will be clearly mentioned in the detailed brochure.
Academic Qualification & Minimum Marks
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed Class 10 (Madhyamik or equivalent) from a recognised board.
- Candidates appearing in the Class 10 board examination in 2026 are generally also eligible, subject to passing the exam and producing documents at the time of admission.
- Required subjects in Class 10 usually include Mathematics, Physical Science/Science and English.
Minimum Marks
- A minimum aggregate of around 35% marks in Class 10 (excluding additional subjects) is typically required for eligibility.
- Relaxations in marks or subject combinations, if any, for reserved categories will be specified in the JEXPO 2026 brochure.
Since exact eligibility, subject combinations and percentage requirements can change from year to year, candidates must read the official JEXPO 2026 information brochure carefully before applying.
