Major West Bengal Entrance Exams 2026: WBJEE, NEET, JEXPO, VOCLET & More
Job Description
Know all major West Bengal entrance exams for 2026 including WBJEE for engineering, NEET for medical, and JEXPO/VOCLET for diploma admissions. Get a quick overview of exam purpose, eligibility basics, application mode, and counselling process to plan your preparation and admission strategy effectively.
West Bengal Entrance Exams 2026: Complete Guide for Engineering, Medical & Polytechnic Admissions
Key state-level entrance exams for BTech, MBBS, Polytechnic Diploma, Law and other professional courses conducted by WBJEEB and other state authorities.
Table of Contents
Major WB Entrance Exams Overview
| Exam Name | Courses | Conducting Body | Exam Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBJEE | BTech/BPharm | WBJEEB | Offline (OMR) |
| NEET UG | MBBS/BDS | NTA | Offline |
| JEXPO | Polytechnic Diploma | WBSCT&VE&SD | Merit-based (No exam) |
| VOCLET | 2nd Year Polytechnic (Lateral) | WBSCT&VE&SD | Online Exam |
| CLAT | Law (5-year LLB) | Consortium of NLUs | Online |
WBJEE 2026 (Engineering Entrance)
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination is the primary state-level exam for BTech/BE and BPharm admissions in West Bengal government, aided and private engineering colleges.
Key Details
- Exam Date: Expected April 2026 (Paper 1: Mathematics, Paper 2: Physics & Chemistry)
- Mode: Offline Pen-Paper (OMR sheets), 4 hours total duration
- Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Maths + Chemistry/Biology/CS (45% aggregate for General)
- Application: Online at wbjeeb.nic.in (expected Dec 2025 – Jan 2026)
- Counselling: WBJEEB Counselling for seat allotment
NEET UG (Medical Entrance)
All India National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for MBBS/BDS/BAMS admissions including West Bengal Medical College quotas.
Key Points for WB Students
- 85% State Quota seats in Govt. Medical Colleges through WB NEET Counselling
- 15% All India Quota seats via MCC Counselling
- Private medical colleges also accept NEET scores
- Exam typically conducted in May; counselling starts July
JEXPO/VOCLET (Polytechnic Admissions)
Joint Entrance for Polytechnic admissions to 1st year diploma courses in West Bengal government and private polytechnics.
Admission Process
- JEXPO 2026: No entrance exam; merit list based on Class 10 marks
- VOCLET: Entrance exam for 2nd year lateral entry (ITI/ITIS holders)
- Online registration at scvtwb.in
- Counselling for seat allotment in 130+ polytechnics
Other Important WB Entrance Exams
- WB PGET: Postgraduate engineering admissions
- WB JELET: BTech lateral entry (Diploma holders)
- SETCL: West Bengal University entrance for research
- Teacher Eligibility Test (TET): For school teaching jobs
- WBPSC Exams: State civil services recruitment
Check official websites for exact dates, syllabus and application process for each exam.
