WBJEE JELET 2025 final answer key released on WBJEEB NIC IN, with four questions withdrawn

Crucial Update for Lateral Entry Aspirants! The WBJEE Board (WBJEEB) has released the WBJEE JELET 2025 final answer key on wbjeeb.nic.in. Following the review of objections, four questions have been officially withdrawn from evaluation, a critical change for all candidates. This article explains the impact of these withdrawn questions on your final score calculation and details the immediate next steps: Result Announcement and the impending Counselling Process. Use the final key to estimate your rank and prepare for admission into top West Bengal colleges.

The suspense surrounding the WBJEE JELET 2025 examination, the Joint Entrance for Lateral Engineering Test, has intensified with the release of the definitive final answer key by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Announced on dateline November 21, 2025, this final key is the crucial document that will govern the preparation of the final merit list and rank cards for lateral entry admissions into the 2nd year (3rd semester) of B.Tech, B.E., and B.Pharm courses in the state.

​Following a thorough review of the provisional answer key and the objections raised by thousands of candidates, the WBJEEB expert committee has introduced a significant change: four questions have been officially withdrawn from the evaluation process. This decision ensures fairness and accuracy in the final scoring. Candidates who appeared for the exam on October 18, 2025, must immediately download this final key from the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet, to re-calculate their probable scores and brace themselves for the imminent result declaration and counselling notification.

​Impact of Withdrawn Questions on JELET 2025 Scoring

​The withdrawal of questions is a crucial development that directly affects the calculation of every candidate's score. It changes the total marks considered for the ranking process and is intended to neutralise any ambiguity caused by incorrect, out-of-syllabus, or multi-option questions.

• ​How Withdrawn Questions Affect Marks:
  • ​The WBJEEB has confirmed that the four questions withdrawn will not be considered for scoring.
  • ​Typically, in such cases, the marks allocated to these questions are either awarded to all candidates who appeared for the exam, irrespective of whether they attempted the question or not, or the total marks are re-scaled based on the remaining valid questions. The official information bulletin or a separate notification must be consulted to confirm the exact method. [Based on past trends, marks for withdrawn questions are usually awarded to all candidates.]
  • ​This adjustment means the maximum score achievable in the exam will be modified, potentially leading to a slight shift in the overall percentile and rank distribution.
• ​Essential Steps for Final Score Estimation: 
  • ​Step 1: Download the Final Key: Access the JELET portal on wbjeeb.nic.in and download the PDF containing the final answer key and the list of withdrawn questions.
  • ​Step 2: Re-calculate Score: Compare your recorded responses (OMR/Response Sheet) with the final answer key for all valid questions.
  • ​Step 3: Apply the Marking Scheme: Use the standard JELET marking scheme: +1 for a correct Category-1 question (with -1/4 negative marking for incorrect), and the specific scheme for Category-2 questions (with multiple correct options).
  • ​Step 4: Factor in Withdrawn Questions: Add the marks for the four withdrawn questions to your calculated score from the valid questions to get your probable final score.
• ​No Further Objections: The board has explicitly stated that the released answer key is conclusive and final. No further challenges or re-evaluation requests regarding the answers or the decision to withdraw the four questions will be entertained.

​Navigating the Immediate Next Steps: Result & Counselling

​With the final answer key published, the preparation of the merit list and the subsequent result declaration are imminent. Qualified candidates must now shift their focus from scoring estimation to the critical admission phases.

• ​Result Declaration (Rank Card Publication):
  • ​The JELET 2025 results, along with the Rank Cards, are expected to be published within a few days of the final answer key release (likely by the third or fourth week of November 2025).
  • ​The Rank Card, containing the General Merit Rank (GMR) and category ranks, will be available for download on the official portal using the candidate's Application Number and Date of Birth/Password. This document is absolutely mandatory for counselling.
• ​The Critical Counselling Phase: 
  • ​The Online Web-Based Counselling (e-counselling) process will commence shortly after the result declaration. The WBJEEB will release a detailed counselling schedule, outlining registration, fee payment, document verification, and seat allotment dates.
  • ​Choice Filling Strategy: Candidates must meticulously prepare a list of their preferred branches and colleges (like Jadavpur University, Kalyani Government Engineering College, and other top private institutions) in descending order of priority. Researching previous years' cutoff ranks is essential for realistic and strategic choice filling.
  • ​Document Readiness: Ensure all required documents are ready, including the Diploma/B.Sc. mark sheets, Category Certificates (SC/ST/OBC), Domicile Certificate (for WB candidates), and the JELET 2025 Rank Card.
• ​Seat Allotment Basis: Seat allotment will strictly be based on the candidate's JELET Rank, the priority of choices locked, and the availability of seats in the respective college and branch.

​Strategic Advice for Lateral Entry Aspirants

​The lateral entry scheme provides a highly efficient route for diploma holders and B.Sc. students to upgrade their qualifications and enter the final three years of a B.Tech degree program. Success now hinges on post-result strategy.

• ​Prioritise Top Branches: 
  • ​Given the intense competition for lateral entry seats, candidates with good ranks should primarily target Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), and Electrical Engineering (EE), which offer the highest placement opportunities.
  • ​Do not overlook specialised core branches like Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering in top-tier government colleges, as these often provide excellent career stability.
• ​Understand the Lateral Entry Advantage:
  • ​Lateral entry students join directly in the 2nd year, saving a year compared to fresh JEE entrants. This requires a quick academic adaptation to the B.Tech curriculum's rigor.
  • ​Institutions like Jadavpur University and other government colleges offer a highly subsidized fee structure for lateral entry, making it an extremely economical path to a premier degree.
• ​Check Eligibility and Reservation Rules:
  • ​Candidates must re-verify their eligibility concerning minimum diploma/B.Sc. marks and age criteria (for B.Sc. and Marine Diploma candidates) as per the JELET 2025 Information Bulletin.
  • ​Reservation claims for SC/ST/OBC-A/B and PwD categories must be supported by valid certificates issued by the competent West Bengal authorities in the prescribed proforma.

​Conclusion

​The release of the WBJEE JELET 2025 final answer key with the withdrawal of four questions marks the final calibration before the merit list publication. Aspirants must take immediate action to verify their estimated score and, more importantly, begin meticulous planning for the imminent online counselling phase. Securing a seat in a prestigious institution through the lateral entry process is highly competitive, making strategic choice filling and document readiness absolutely crucial. Stay alert for the official Rank Card notification on the WBJEEB website and be prepared to take the decisive step towards your B.Tech degree.

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