West Bengal Polytechnic Admission Guide 2025 (New) | Eligibility, Application Process

West Bengal Polytechnic Admission Guide 2025: Aspiring students in West Bengal looking to pursue a diploma in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, or Pharmacy from polytechnic institutions can look forward to the West Bengal Polytechnic Admission 2025. The admission process is primarily managed by the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCTE) through the Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnics (JEXPO) and VOCLET (for lateral entry).

Planning to pursue a diploma in engineering or non-engineering disciplines after Class 10 or 12? Here’s a detailed guide to the West Bengal Polytechnic Admission 2025, including eligibility, application process, important dates, and counselling steps to help you navigate your way into top government and private polytechnic institutes across West Bengal.

This comprehensive guide outlines the step-by-step process for West Bengal Polytechnic Admission 2025, from admission application.

Key Entrance Examinations: JEXPO and VOCLET

JEXPO (Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnics) –

For candidates applying after Class 10 (Madhyamik)

VOCLET (Vocational Lateral Entry Test) –

For lateral entry into the 2nd year (after Class 12 Science or ITI)

Eligibility Criteria for 2025 Admission:

Before applying, ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for your desired course:

For 1st Year Diploma (through JEXPO merit):

• Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
• Age Limit: No upper age limit, but the candidate's Date of Birth should not be after July 1, 2010.
• Educational Qualification: Passed Madhyamik (10th) or equivalent examination from any recognized board/council/institute with Science/Physical Science and Mathematics. Candidates appearing for their 10th class in 2025 are also eligible.
• Marks Criteria: Minimum 35% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (without rounding off and without taking the aggregate of additional subjects).

For 2nd Year Diploma (Lateral Entry through VOCLET):

• Educational Qualification:
• Passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Vocational subjects.
• Passed ITI/ITC or equivalent examination.

Important Dates (Tentative)

While the exact dates are subject to official announcements by the WBSCTE, here's a general timeline for West Bengal Polytechnic Admission 2025:

• Online Application Form Availability (JEXPO/VOCLET): Mid-April to late June 2025. (For JEXPO, application started April 15, 2025, and the last date is extended till June 30, 2025).
• Last Date for Application Submission: Mid-June to End of June 2025 (For JEXPO, it's June 30, 2025).
• Merit List Publication: July 2025.
• Counselling Registration & Choice Filling (Round 1): July/August 2025.
• Seat Allotment Results: July/August 2025 (Multiple rounds).
• Admission & Document Verification: July/August/September 202

Application Process

1.      Visit the official website: https://webscte.co.in

2.      Click on Apply Online for JEXPO/VOCLET 2025

3.      Fill in personal, academic, and contact details

4.      Upload scanned documents (photo & signature)

5.      Pay the application fee online (₹450 for general candidates, ₹225 for SC/ST)

6.      Submit and download confirmation page

Admit Card & Exam Pattern

·         Download the admit card from the website before exam day

·         JEXPO Pattern:

o    Mathematics – 50 marks

o    Physics – 25 marks

o    Chemistry – 25 marks

·         All questions are MCQ-type with OMR-based answer sheets

Required Documents at Admission

·         JEXPO/VOCLET Rank Card & Admit Card

·         Madhyamik/12th Marksheet & Certificate

·         Caste Certificate (if applicable)

·         Domicile Certificate (if required)

·         Passport-size photographs

·         Aadhaar or ID proof

Online Counseling Process

1.      Register for e-counseling after the results

2.      Fill in institute & course choices (Choice Filling)

3.      Seat allotment result declared online

4.      Confirm the seat by paying the seat acceptance fee

5.      Report to the allotted institute with documents

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