WBJEEB Publishes Final Answer Key for JELET 2025; Candidates Now Await Results

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has published the final answer key for the JELET 2025 exam, conducted on October 18, 2025. This critical release, following the review of candidate objections, clears the path for the immediate declaration of results. Aspirants seeking lateral entry into 2nd year B.E., B.Tech., and B.Pharm. courses in West Bengal must now prepare for the ensuing online counselling process. The final answer key determines the scoring, and candidates are advised to calculate their probable scores before the rank card is published.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has completed a vital step in the admission cycle for engineering and technology courses, issuing the Final Answer Key for the Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry (JELET) 2025 on November 16, 2025. This state-level examination, which facilitates the lateral entry of Diploma holders and B.Sc. graduates into the second year (3rd semester) of degree courses, was held on October 18, 2025.

​The release of the final answer key is the last administrative hurdle before the declaration of the official results, which were, in fact, announced shortly thereafter on November 17, 2025, in the form of a rank card. Aspirants who participated in the exam, which is the gateway to esteemed institutions like Jadavpur University and various government and self-financing colleges, must understand the implications of this final key. The ranks obtained will be the sole criteria for the online counselling process, which is expected to commence shortly. Candidates must now pivot from score estimation to meticulous preparation for choice filling and document verification. The WBJEEB has confirmed that the final scoring and ranking methodology will be strictly based on this revised and validated answer key, ensuring fairness and transparency in the assessment.

​ Key Takeaways from the Final Answer Key and Result

​The Final Answer Key is not merely a formality; it reflects the Board's final, authoritative stand on the correct answers after meticulously reviewing the objections raised by thousands of candidates against the provisional key. This stage often involves crucial changes, directly impacting the final scores and, consequently, the merit ranks.

• ​Changes and Scoring Methodology:
  • ​WBJEEB, after expert scrutiny, often makes corrections or even withdraws questions if multiple options are correct or the question itself is deemed flawed. For the JELET 2025 session, the WBJEEB withdrew four questions from the evaluation process, meaning these questions will not be considered in the final score calculation.
  • ​Candidates should use the final answer key along with the official marking scheme to calculate their scores. Category I questions carry +1 mark with -0.25 negative marking, while Category II questions carry +2 marks with no negative marking for incorrect attempts.
• ​Result Declaration Confirmed:
  • ​The JELET 2025 Result was announced on November 17, 2025, immediately following the final key release.
  • ​Candidates must download their Rank Card from the official WBJEEB website, wbjeeb.nic.in. The Rank Card contains the candidate's Roll Number, scores in each subject, total score, and the crucial General Merit Rank (GMR) which determines admission.
• ​No Re-evaluation Policy: 
  • ​WBJEEB has strictly reiterated that there will be no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of the Rank Cards. The ranks declared based on the final key are conclusive.

​Preparing for the JELET 2025 Counselling Process

​The next and most critical phase for successful candidates is the online counselling and seat allotment process. This phase determines the final course and institute allotted based on the candidate's rank and preferences. The counselling dates are expected to be announced very soon.

• ​Online Registration and Fee Payment:
  • ​All qualified candidates must register online on the official WBJEEB counselling portal. This step typically involves paying a counselling fee and providing essential personal and academic details.
• ​Strategic Choice Filling and Locking:
  • ​This is the most crucial step. Candidates must prioritize their preferred B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm. branch and institution combinations based on their JELET GMR. Choices must be filled carefully, as seat allotment is strictly based on the order of preference and rank. Top-tier institutions like Jadavpur University (JU) and the best government colleges have historically high cut-offs, demanding a strong GMR.
• ​Seat Allotment Rounds: 
  • ​The process generally involves two or three main online rounds, including an initial Mock Round (for practice) and a final Spot/Mop-Up Round (for filling residual vacancies). Seat allotment will be announced online.
• ​Document Verification and Admission:
  • ​Candidates allotted a seat must download the Provisional Allotment Letter and physically report to the allotted college for document verification and fee payment to confirm the admission. Failure to report in time will lead to seat cancellation.

​Admission Requirements and Eligibility Check

​While candidates have successfully cleared the entrance test, securing admission requires meeting the minimum academic and age eligibility criteria, which will be strictly verified during the reporting phase.

• ​Minimum Qualification Criteria (Diploma Holders): 
  • ​Candidates must have passed a Minimum Three-year Diploma examination in Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy with at least 45% marks (40% for Reserved Categories) or equivalent CGPA from an AICTE-approved institution.
  • ​Note for Jadavpur University: Admission requires a higher minimum of 60% marks (45% for reserved categories) in the diploma.
• ​Minimum Qualification Criteria (B.Sc. Candidates): 
  • ​Candidates holding a B.Sc. Degree must have passed with at least 45% marks (40% for Reserved Categories) and must have passed Class 12 with Mathematics as a subject. B.Sc. candidates are generally not eligible for Pharmacy courses or for admission to Jadavpur University.
• ​Document Readiness Checklist:
  • ​JELET 2025 Rank Card and Allotment Letter.
  • ​All mark sheets of Diploma/B.Sc. courses.
  • ​Domicile Certificate (mandatory for claiming State Quota seats).
  • ​Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) in the prescribed format.
  • ​Class 10 and Class 12 certificates/mark sheets.

​Conclusion

​The release of the JELET 2025 Final Answer Key and the immediate declaration of the result on November 17, 2025, bring the lateral entry examination process to its culmination. With their official ranks in hand, aspirants must waste no time in preparing for the counselling phase, focusing on strategic choice filling and the meticulous collection of all required documents. The upcoming counselling is the definitive step toward securing a coveted B.E./B.Tech. seat in West Bengal's top engineering colleges for the 2025-26 academic session.

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