The WB JELET 2026 exam will be conducted on 13 June 2026 by WBJEEB. The admit card was released on 05 June 2026 and is now available for download at wbjeeb.nic.in. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Lateral Engineering Test (WB JELET), also known as WBJEE JELET or JELET WB, is a State-level engineering entrance exam organized by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). It is held for lateral entry admission into the 2nd year (3rd semester) of B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharm courses across universities, government colleges, and self-financing engineering and technological institutes in West Bengal. Here on aglasem.com you can find the syllabus, previous year question papers, admit card, answer key, result, and all key information for WB JELET 2026.
Latest: – WB JELET 2026 admit card has been released on 05 June 2026. The exam will be held on 13 June 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Download hall ticket now at wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet.
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WB JELET 2026
What is WB JELET?
The WB JELET stands for West Bengal Joint Entrance Lateral Engineering Test, also referred to as WBJEE JELET. It is organized annually by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB), the same body that conducts WBJEE and other state-level entrance exams. The exam enables candidates holding a 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology, B.Sc., B.Voc., D.Voc., or D.Pharm to seek lateral entry to the 2nd year (3rd semester) of B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharm programmes in universities, government colleges, and self-financing engineering and technological institutes across West Bengal for the academic session 2026-27.
WB JELET 2026 Important Dates
All key dates for WB JELET 2026 as announced by WBJEEB are listed below. Since the admit card has been released and the exam is scheduled for 13 June 2026, registered candidates should download their hall ticket immediately from wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of application form | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Last date to apply (extended) | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Online correction window | 13 Apr 2026 to 14 Apr 2026 |
| Issuance of admit card | 05 Jun 2026 (Released) |
| Exam date | 13 Jun 2026 (11:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m.) |
| Release of OMR response sheet | As per WBJEEB |
| Release of provisional answer key | As per WBJEEB |
| Last date to raise objections | As per WBJEEB |
| Release of final answer key | As per WBJEEB |
| Announcement of result / rank card | As per WBJEEB |
| Counselling registration | As per WBJEEB |
Important Downloads and Official Links
Application Form
The WB JELET 2026 application form window opened on 19 March 2026 and closed on 11 April 2026 (extended from the original deadline). The correction window was available from 13 to 14 April 2026. The form was available online only at wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet. As the application window is now closed, registered candidates should focus on downloading their WB JELET admit card and preparing for the exam on 13 June 2026.
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 700/- |
| SC / ST / OBC-A / OBC-B / PwD | Rs. 500/- |
| Processing fee (payment gateway) | As applicable |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions set by WBJEEB to appear in WB JELET 2026:
- Engineering/Technology lateral entry: 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from an AICTE-approved institute with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD).
- B.Sc./B.Voc. holders: Passed B.Sc./B.Voc. with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories), with Mathematics at Class 12 level.
- Pharmacy lateral entry: 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.
- Jadavpur University: Minimum 60% (45% for reserved categories) in the qualifying diploma.
Exam Pattern
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based, pen and paper) |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Medium | English |
| Paper I | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Paper II | D.Pharm syllabus prescribed by PCI |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs (80 Category 1 + 20 Category 2) |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Category 1 Marking | +1 correct, −1/4 wrong |
| Category 2 Marking | +2 all correct options; partial marking; no negative |
Subject-wise Question Distribution – Paper I
| Subject | Category 1 | Category 2 | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 10 | 40 | 50 |
| Physics | 25 | 5 | 30 | 35 |
| Chemistry | 15 | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 10 | – | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 80 | 20 | 100 | 120 |
Syllabus
The complete WB JELET syllabus covers Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics Engineering for Paper I; and the D.Pharm PCI-prescribed curriculum for Paper II. Topics span from Calculus and Organic Chemistry to Semiconductor Electronics and Pharmacology. Candidates are strongly advised to download the Information Bulletin from wbjeeb.nic.in for the chapter-wise topic list. Also refer to WB JELET previous year question papers for practice.
Admit Card
The WB JELET admit card 2026 was released on 05 June 2026 at wbjeeb.nic.in. Registered candidates must download and print the hall ticket before appearing in the exam on 13 June 2026. It is mandatory to carry the printed admit card along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre.
Answer Key
The WB JELET answer key 2026 will be released by WBJEEB after the exam concludes on 13 June 2026. First, a provisional key is published, and candidates can raise objections by paying a nominal fee per question. After considering valid objections, the final answer key is released and used for result preparation. Candidates can use the key along with the OMR response sheet to calculate their probable score.
Result
The WB JELET result 2026 will be declared by WBJEEB at wbjeeb.nic.in after the exam. The rank card will contain the candidate’s marks out of 120, general merit rank, category rank, and qualifying status. Qualified candidates will be called for centralised counselling for seat allotment in lateral entry programmes across West Bengal.
Counselling
After the result is declared, WBJEEB conducts centralised online counselling for the academic session 2026-27. The process involves online registration, choice filling, seat allotment based on merit rank and category, seat acceptance fee payment, and physical reporting to the allotted institute. Upgradation rounds are held subsequently to fill vacant seats.
Recommended Books for WB JELET 2026
The following books are useful for preparing for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Lateral Engineering Test:
- JELET Chapterwise Full Syllabus (Shibaji Dutta, Subhajit Mondal, Sumanta Dutta)
- All In One Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry – MCQ JELET (Kajal Kumar Sarkar)
WB JELET – An Overview
| Exam Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | WB JELET (also WBJEE JELET / JELET WB) |
| Full Form | West Bengal Joint Entrance Lateral Engineering Test |
| Conducting Body | WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board) |
| Level | State Level |
| Official Website | wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet |
| Exam Date 2026 | 13 June 2026 |
| Mode | Offline (OMR-based, pen and paper) |
| Courses | Lateral entry to 2nd year B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharm |
| Participating Institutes | Universities, Government Colleges, Self-Financing Engineering & Technological Institutes in West Bengal |
| Exam Type | Engineering Entrance Exams |
WB JELET 2026 FAQs
The WB JELET 2026 exam will be held on 13 June 2026 (Saturday) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in offline OMR-based mode at designated centres across West Bengal.
Yes. The WB JELET 2026 admit card was released on 05 June 2026. Registered candidates can download the hall ticket by logging in at wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet using their application number and password.
WB JELET stands for West Bengal Joint Entrance Lateral Engineering Test. It is also known as WBJEE JELET. The exam is conducted by WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board).
The exam is offline OMR-based and lasts 2 hours. Paper I has 100 MCQs (80 Category 1 + 20 Category 2) for 120 marks covering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Paper II covers the D.Pharm PCI curriculum.
Candidates with a 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology (45% marks; 40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD), a B.Sc./B.Voc. degree, or a D.Pharm qualification from AICTE/PCI-approved institutes are eligible.
The official website is wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet. All notifications, admit cards, answer keys, and results are released here by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board.
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Sir I’m doing diploma from Ranchi.nd I’m also from ranchi.am i eligible for lateera entry for btec computer science in jadavpur university in WB ..??
Nd for admission in WB domicile certificate is necessary??
Hi,
No, you can fill the form.
I am doing diploma in Architecture, am I eligible for lateral entry for Btech in civil engineering?
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Sir i am doing diploma in computer engineering from Delhi College and also live im delhi. Am i elgible for JELEET exam .