JEIET admission to MCA and B.Tech (Lateral Entry) programs at West Bengaln institutions, the WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board) administers the JELET, or Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry, at the state level. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) administers the lateral entry entrance exam known as JELET, or Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry, for students who wish to pursue engineering or technology courses in their second year of undergraduate studies.
Introduction
The Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test is an engineering entrance examination conducted annually by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for admission to Lateral Entry Bachelor’s Degree Courses in Engineering, Technology, and Pharmacy in Universities, Government Colleges, as well as Self Financing Engineering & Technological Institutes in the State of West Bengal.
What is JELET?
JELET is a computer-based test that consists of two sections:
- Section 1: Mathematics and Science (100 questions, 2 hours)
- Section 2: Engineering Aptitude (100 questions, 2 hours)
JELET 2024 Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 15 March 2024 |
| Online application ends | 30 April 2024 |
| Admit card release | 15 May 2024 |
| JELET exam date | 28 May 2024 |
| Result declaration | 15 June 2024 |
JELET 2024 Application Form
The application form will be available online on the official website of the WBJEEB from 15 March 2024 to 30 April 2024. Candidates can apply for the exam by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of the WBJEEB.
- Click on the 2024 Application Form” link.
- Create an account and log in.
- Fill out the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee
Latest Notification
- Application Form: The application form is now available online on the official website of the WBJEEB. Candidates can apply for the exam till 30 April 2024.
- Admit Card: The admit card will be released on 15 May 2024. Candidates can download their admit card from the official website of the WBJEEB.
- Exam Date: The exam will be held on 28 May 2024.
- Result Declaration: The result will be declared on 15 June 2024.
Registration
The application form will require you to provide the following information:
- Personal details, such as name, date of birth, and address
- Educational qualifications
- Details of the qualifying examination
- Details of the desired course
You will also need to upload the following documents with your application form:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of age
- Proof of educational qualifications
- Proof of domicile
Once you have submitted your application form, you will need to pay the application fee. The application fee for JELET 2024 is ₹1,000 for general candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for JELET 2024 are as follows:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing for JELET 2024.
- Domicile: Candidates must be domiciled in the state of West Bengal.
Candidates who are appearing for the 10+2 examination in 2024 are also eligible to apply for JELET 2024. However, they will need to produce the proof of passing the 10+2 examination at the time of counseling.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000 |
| OBC-A, OBC-B | ₹800 |
| SC, ST, PWD | ₹500 |
Exam Pattern
| Exam Pattern | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded. For each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted. |
FAQs
JELET stands for Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test. It is an engineering entrance examination conducted annually by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for admission to Lateral Entry Bachelor’s Degree Courses in Engineering, Technology, and Pharmacy in Universities, Government Colleges, as well as Self Financing Engineering & Technological Institutes in the State of West Bengal.
To be eligible to appear for JELET 2024, candidates must have passed a Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognized institute/university or an equivalent qualification. They must also have secured at least 50% marks in the aggregate (45% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates).
There is no age limit for JELET 2024. However, candidates must have passed their Diploma in Engineering/Technology within the last 5 years from the date of the examination
The JELET 2024 application form is expected to be released in February 2024.
