WBJEE JELET 2026 Exam Date Announced; Registration to Start on 19 March. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has announced the schedule for the Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test (JELET) 2026, a state-level entrance exam for admission to the second year of engineering and pharmacy courses. According to the official schedule, the JELET 2026 examination will be held on 13 June 2026, while the online application process will begin on 19 March 2026 through the official WBJEEB portal. The exam allows eligible diploma and B.Sc graduates to gain lateral entry into the second year (third semester) of BTech, BE and BPharm programmes offered by universities and colleges across West Bengal.
WBJEE JELET 2026 Important Dates
Candidates can check the key schedule for the entrance examination below.
The detailed notification with the complete schedule, including the last date to apply and admit card release date, will be issued by WBJEEB soon.
What is WBJEE JELET?
JELET (Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test) is a state-level examination conducted by WBJEEB for direct admission into the second year of undergraduate engineering and pharmacy courses. The exam is mainly meant for candidates who have completed a diploma in engineering/technology or a B.Sc degree with mathematics and wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering or pharmacy.
WBJEE JELET 2026 Exam Pattern
The entrance exam will be conducted as an OMR-based offline test with multiple-choice questions. Key exam details include:
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions
- Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and basic engineering topics
Negative marking may apply for certain categories of questions as specified in the official information bulletin.
WBJEE JELET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for JELET 2026 must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Diploma in Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy with required minimum marksOR
- B.Sc degree with Mathematics as a subject
Applicants must also satisfy other criteria such as nationality and academic requirements mentioned in the official notification.
How to Apply for WBJEE JELET 2026?
Once the application window opens, candidates will be able to submit the form online. General application steps include:
- Visit the official WBJEEB website
- Register with basic details
- Fill the JELET 2026 application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form and download confirmation
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding registration deadlines, admit card release and counselling schedule.