Job Description
JELET 2026 by WBJEEB for B.Tech/B.Pharm 2nd year lateral entry. Expected exam May 2026, apply Feb-Mar at wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet/. Diploma holders need 60% marks. Check exam pattern (100 MCQs), syllabus, counselling process, expected dates.
JELET 2026: WBJEEB Lateral Entry Exam for B.Tech/B.Pharm 2nd Year
Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry (JELET) conducted by WBJEEB for Diploma/B.Sc holders seeking direct 2nd year admission in West Bengal engineering colleges. Expected exam in May 2026. Application likely in Feb-Mar 2026.
Lateral Entry · Diploma/BSc · May 2026 Exam · ₹500 Fee
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JELET 2026 Expected Dates
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Application Start | February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 2026 |
| Admit Card | April 2026 |
| Exam Date | May 2026 |
| Result | June 2026 |
Dates based on JELET 2025 pattern (Sep 9-17 application, Oct 18 exam) [web:1477][web:1481]
JELET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech Lateral Entry
- Diploma in Engineering/Technology (3-year) or B.Sc Degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level
- Minimum 60% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) in diploma/final year
- West Bengal domicile preferred for state quota seats [web:1477][web:1493]
B.Pharm Lateral Entry
- Diploma in Pharmacy from AICTE approved institution
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks
JELET Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (OMR-based) [web:1477] |
| Questions | 100 MCQs (1 mark each) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marking | No negative marking |
| Medium | English only |
Subject-wise Distribution
- Engineering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry: Common for all
- Branch Paper: Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Computer/IT/Metallurgy [web:1488]
JELET 2026 Syllabus
- Common Subjects: Diploma-level Engineering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry [web:1488]
- Branch Subjects: As per respective diploma curriculum
- Civil: Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, etc.
- Mechanical: Thermodynamics, Machine Design, Production
- Electrical: Circuits, Machines, Power Systems
- Electronics: Analog/Digital Electronics, Microprocessors
- Computer: Programming, Data Structures, DBMS [web:1477]
How to Apply for JELET 2026
- Visit official website: wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet/ [web:1477]
- Click “New Registration” → Complete OTP verification
- Fill personal/academic details, select branch paper
- Upload photo (20-50KB), signature (10-20KB), diploma marksheet
- Pay ₹500 fee (online: Card/Net Banking/UPI)
- Download confirmation page [web:1481]
Single application mandatory. Multiple forms lead to rejection.
Counselling & Admission Process
- WBJEEB conducts centralized counselling based on JELET rank
- Choice filling for government/private colleges
- Seat allotment → Document verification → Admission [web:1477][web:1489]
Prepare for JELET 2026 – Stay Updated!
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Follow WBJEEB website for official notification. Expected application Feb-Mar 2026.