JELET 2026: Exam Date, Application, Eligibility, Counselling for B.Tech Lateral Entry
Job Description
JELET 2026 exam dates, application form, eligibility criteria, syllabus, pattern, cutoff, counselling schedule and seat allotment for 2nd year B.Tech/B.Pharm admission in West Bengal. Check wbjeeb.nic.in for official notification, expected June-July 2026 exam tentatively.
JELET 2026: B.Tech 2nd Year Lateral Entry Exam Guide
West Bengal Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test for diploma holders & B.Sc. students seeking 2nd year B.Tech/B.Pharm admission. Check exam dates, eligibility, application & counselling process.
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JELET 2026 Overview
West Bengal Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test (JELET) is conducted by WBJEEB for lateral admission to 2nd year B.Tech/B.Pharm courses for diploma holders in Engineering/Technology and B.Sc. graduates.
Exam provides entry to AICTE-approved engineering colleges/universities in West Bengal including MAKAUT, government and private institutions.
JELET 2026 Tentative Schedule
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | March-April 2026 |
| Online Application | May-June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | June 2026 |
| JELET 2026 Exam | June/July 2026 |
| Result Declaration | July 2026 |
| Counselling | August 2026 |
JELET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Diploma Holders (SET 1A)
- 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from AICTE-approved institute
- Minimum 60% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC)
- West Bengal domicile/studied in WB for specified years
B.Sc. Candidates (SET 1B)
- B.Sc. degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level
- Minimum 60% aggregate marks
- West Bengal domicile requirement
JELET Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Paper | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| SET 1A (Diploma) | Mathematics | 50 | 50 |
| Physics + Chemistry | 70 (40+30) | 70 | |
| SET 1B (B.Sc.) | Mathematics | 100 | 100 |
| Physics/Chemistry/Biology | 20 each | 60 |
Marking: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong; Duration: 2 hours; Language: English
JELET 2026 Application Process
- Visit wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet → Online Registration
- Fill personal, academic details and select SET 1A/1B
- Upload photo (20-300KB), signature (10-200KB), documents
- Pay application fee: ₹500 (₹400 SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- Download confirmation page; no physical copy required
Counselling & Seat Allotment
- Online counselling based on JELET merit rank
- Choice filling for colleges/courses across West Bengal
- Multiple rounds + spot admission rounds
- Seat allotment via e-counselling portal
- Document verification at allotted institute
