Why did Jadavpur University stop 2nd-year BTech admissions for diploma students this year?

Jadavpur University stopped lateral entry admissions because the JELET exam was delayed by the WBJEE Board. Since first-year BTech classes have already begun, the university stated that it cannot push back second-year schedules.

Will Jadavpur University reopen lateral entry BTech admissions later this year?

No. The university has confirmed that lateral entry admissions will not be conducted this year because the academic calendar cannot be shifted to accommodate late entrants.

What should diploma students do if they planned to join JU through JELET?

Diploma students can apply to other universities that are accepting late JELET-based admissions or consider appearing for JELET next year. Many private and state universities are still offering lateral entry seats.

Is JELET 2025 responsible for the admission delay?

Yes. The delayed JELET counselling process created a mismatch with JU’s academic calendar, making it impossible for the university to accommodate new lateral-entry admissions.

JU Stops 2nd-Year BTech Admissions for Diploma Students This Year Due to JELET Delay

Author :

Nisha Sharma

Last Updated on : 03 Dec 2025 10:35AM

Jadavpur University will not admit engineering diploma holders in the second year of its B.Tech programs this year.

A senior university official stated on Tuesday that this decision is because the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has delayed conducting the Joint Entrance Lateral Entry Test (JELET).

The JELET is the exam used for entry into the third semester of bachelor's degree programs in engineering, technology, and pharmacy.

A Jadavpur University official stated that students with a BSc and an engineering diploma are usually admitted to engineering courses through the Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry (JELET). The Higher Education Department has not responded and the exam which is typically held in October was postponed.

The university is unable to accept diploma students who pass JELET this year due to the JELET delay and the beginning of first-year BTech classes.

According to the official, there is no way to postpone the second-year B.Tech exams for students. Those who were admitted in the first year through the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) which is set for next week.

He added that the start of first-year classes was already delayed due to issues with the OBC quota. Further delaying second-year admissions would seriously disrupt the academic schedule.

The results of the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) were released in August, three months later than expected due to a dispute over the reservation policies for the Other Backwards Classes (OBC).

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