Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry Application Process 2026

WBJEE JELET 2025 Application Form Released

The WBJEE JELET 2025 application form was released on September 9, 2025. Registration is open on the official website wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet.

While filling the form, candidates must register, enter required details, select preferred exam centres, upload documents, and pay the fee.

• The JELET 2025 registration fee is Rs 500 for male candidates, Rs 400 for female candidates, and Rs 300 for transgender candidates.
• Reserved category candidates get a Rs 100 concession for each gender.
• The application fee can be paid online or offline through a bank challan at any Allahabad Bank branch.
• Candidates can submit only one application form. If multiple applications are submitted, all applications will be rejected.
• The candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, and date of birth must match those registered in the 12th standard examination.

The WBJEE JELET 2025 exam will be conducted on October 18, 2025.

Direct Link for WBJEE JELET 2025 Application Form – Open

WBJEE JELET 2025 Application Dates

WBJEE JELET Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility for WBJEE JELET 2025 entrance examination is determined on the following criteria.

Citizenship

• The applicants must be a citizen of India.

Age Criteria

• There is no age limit for candidates possessing a diploma degree in Engineering, Technology, or Pharmacy.
• For B.Sc and Diploma candidates, the age will be calculated as on December 31, 2025.

How to Fill WBJEE JELET Application Form 2025?

The application form for WBJEE JELET 2025 is available via online mode only on the web portal wbjeeb.in.

Step 1: Registration

• Visit the official website wbjeeb.in.
• After entering all the details, the candidates need to choose a password and answer some security questions.
• An application number will be generated and sent to the candidate via SMS or email.
• Applicants should note down the password and security question answers for further reference, as the system is automatic.
• The candidates may now continue to the next step.

Note: The password cannot be recovered if forgotten or lost. Any attempt to make a duplicate registration will be detected by the system and stopped immediately.

Step 2: Filling the Application Form

Candidates have to fill their basic information, personal details, communication details, and academic details. Candidates also have to choose their academic qualification from the list below.

WBJEE JELET 2025 Application Form: Step-by-Step Guide

The WBJEE JELET 2025 application form must be submitted online through the official website. The form is divided into five steps: registration, form filling, image uploading, payment, and confirmation.

Step 1: Registration

Candidates must first register on the official portal. The registration process requires basic details to create a login account.

The following fields are part of the registration process:

• Candidate's Name
• Father's Name
• Mother's Name
• Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY)
• Mobile Number (Mandatory)
• Email ID (Mandatory)
• Choose Password (Mandatory)
• Confirm Password (Mandatory)
• Security Questions (Mandatory, select from drop down list)
• Security Answer (Mandatory)
• Course Applied For (Autofilled)

Step 2: Filling the Application Form

After registration, candidates must fill in their personal, communication, and academic details. Most fields require selection from a drop-down list.

Personal Details

• Gender: Male, Female, or Transgender
• Nationality: Indian
• Domicile: Select from drop down list
• Home District: Select from drop down list
• Blood Group: Select from drop down list
• Religion: Select from drop down list
• Category: Select from drop down list
• Person with Disability: Select from drop down list
• Type of Disability: Select from drop down list
• Percentage of Disability
• Income Category: Select from drop down list
• Aadhar Number: Optional

Communication Details

• Complete Address: Maximum 50 characters
• State: Select from drop down list
• District: Select from drop down list
• Pin Code: Select from drop down list

Academic Details

• Qualifying Exam: Select from drop down list
• Pass Status: Select from drop down list
• Year of Passing/Appearing: Select from drop down list
• Roll Number
• Name of the Institute (Mandatory)
• Address of the Institute (Mandatory)
• Pin Code of the Institute (Mandatory)
• Name of the University registered to (Mandatory)
• University Registration Number (Mandatory)
• Year of Registration (Mandatory)
• 1st Choice of Exam City (Mandatory)
• 2nd Choice of Exam City (Mandatory)

Step 3: Image Uploading

Candidates must upload a scanned coloured photograph, signature, and left thumb impression. The following instructions must be followed during upload.

• Low-quality photographs taken by mobile or self-composed portraits are likely to be rejected.
• The background of the photograph should not be of dark colour.
• The face of the candidate must occupy at least 50% of the photo and it should be straight forward to the camera.
• The spectacle should not be of dark-coloured or must not have tinted glass.
• The photograph must match the face of the candidate.
• The applicants must produce the same photo on the examination day.

The size, format, and dimension requirements are given below:

Step 4: Payment

After uploading the images, candidates are automatically redirected to the payment page. The application fee for the entrance examination is INR 500.

• Candidates can pay through offline or online mode.
• For offline payment, candidates must pay in cash from any branch of Allahabad Bank via e-challan using Core Banking Services.
• The fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstance.

Step 5: Confirmation

After completing all the above steps, candidates are automatically redirected to the "Confirmation Page". This page must be downloaded and printed.

The 'Confirmation Page' confirms the successful online submission of the WBJEE JELET Application Form 2025.

WBJEE JELET 2025 Form Correction

Form correction can be done by logging into the admissions portal on the official website using the registration number and password. Applicants can make changes by clicking on the "Edit" button.

• No changes will be allowed in primary candidature information such as name, father's name, mother's name, gender, and date of birth.
• No changes will be allowed after the form correction period is over.

What is JEE Lateral Entry?

Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry (JEE Lateral Entry) is a national-level entrance exam. It is conducted for admission to the second year of undergraduate engineering programmes.

The exam is held for candidates who have completed a diploma in engineering. It allows them to enter engineering colleges directly in the second year.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed a three-year diploma in engineering from a recognised board or institution. The diploma must be in a relevant branch of engineering.

There is no age limit for appearing in the JEE Lateral Entry exam. Candidates must check the specific eligibility requirements of the participating institutes before applying.

Exam Pattern

The JEE Lateral Entry exam is conducted in offline mode. It is a pen-and-paper based test.

The question paper consists of multiple-choice questions. The exam duration is three hours.

• Total number of questions: 60
• Total marks: 240
• Marking scheme: 4 marks for each correct answer
• Negative marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer

Syllabus

The syllabus for JEE Lateral Entry is based on the diploma engineering curriculum. It covers subjects from the three years of the diploma course.

The main subjects included in the syllabus are:

• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Basic Computer Engineering
• Relevant branch-specific subjects

Application Fee

The application fee for JEE Lateral Entry varies by category. Candidates must pay the fee online during the application process.

Important Dates

The exam is usually conducted in the month of June every year. The application process typically begins in the month of April.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official website. The application process involves registration, filling in personal and academic details, and uploading documents.

After submitting the application form, candidates must pay the application fee. They should take a printout of the filled application form for future reference.

Participating Institutes

Several government and private engineering colleges accept JEE Lateral Entry scores. The list of participating institutes is released along with the information brochure.

Admission is granted based on the candidate's rank in the exam. Seat allocation is done through a centralised counselling process.

Admit Card

The admit card is released online on the official website. Candidates must download it using their application number and date of birth.

The admit card contains the candidate's name, roll number, exam centre, and exam timings. It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam hall along with a valid photo ID.

Result and Counselling

The result is declared online on the official website. Candidates can check their scores and rank using their login credentials.

After the result, counselling is conducted for seat allocation. Candidates must register for counselling and fill in their choice of colleges and branches.

Seats are allotted based on the candidate's rank, category, and availability of seats. Candidates must report to the allotted institute with the required documents for verification.