JEXPO 2026: Registration, Dates, Eligibility Merit List, Admission Process

Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic West Bengal 2025 ( JEXPO )

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 22:45 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

JEXPO 2026: The West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development will conduct the JEXPO 2026 registration online at scvtwb.in. Interested students must check the eligibility criteria before applying online. The authority has scrapped the JEXPO exam. Admission to 1st-year polytechnic courses is done through the merit list based on the 10th-class marks. Students whose names are mentioned on the JEXPO merit list are eligible for admission to the diploma courses in West Bengal. Check below for more details on JEXPO 2025.

Table of content
  • JEXPO 2026 - Highlights
  • JEXPO 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • JEXPO Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • JEXPO Application Form 2026
  • JEXPO Result 2026
  • Courses Offered Through JEXPO 2026
  • JEXPO 2026 FAQs
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JEXPO 2026 - Highlights

Particulars

Details  

Admission Process Name

JEXPO 

Conducting Body

West Bengal State Council of Technical Education (WBSCTE) 

Basis of Admission

Merit list (Class 10th marks)

Mode of Application

Online 

What is JEXPO Exam?

The West Bengal State Council of Technical Education used to conduct the JEXPO entrance exam, which has now been scrapped. Admission to 1st-year polytechnic courses in West Bengal is done through the merit list prepared by the authorities for all the registered candidates based on the class 10th marks. JEXPO stands for the Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnics for admissions to diploma courses in engineering/ technology/ architecture. 

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Q:   What is the JEXPO application fee?
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Candidates appearing for the exam have to pay INR 450 (for valid Kanyashree enrollees: INR 225). Payment of application
fee is to be made online through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI. 
The authority will not accept the application fee of JEXPO in offline mode.  

Q:   What are some preparation tips for the JEXPO Exam?
A: 

Check below for some preparation tips that will help candidates prepare for the JEXPO exam.

  • Prepare a study plan to complete the JEXPO syllabus on time. 
  • Refer to the exam pattern and syllabus before starting preparations.  
  • Makes short notes for revision. 
  • Revise frequently. 
  • Solve JEXPO mock test to evaluate your performance. 
  • Take care of health and keep mind positive.  
  • Candidates should have clarity on the practical concepts and theory.
  • Candidates must learn the formulas and practice the formulas theoretically.
  • Make a timetable for JEXPO preparation, etc.
Q:   For how many hours is the JEXPO exam conducted?
A: 

JEXPO Exam will be conducted for two hours, or 120 minutes, in offline mode. The West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development will release the JEXPO exam pattern on its official website. The JEXPO exam pattern comprises exam duration, type of questions, number of questions, and others. Questions asked in the JEXPO exam are multiple-choice. In the JEXPO exam, the total number of questions asked were 100, and the total marks were also 100.

JEXPO 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEXPO 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
Feb ' 25

JEXPO 2025 Application Form Phase 1

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JEXPO Eligibility Criteria 2026

The exam authority will release the JEXPO 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website. Those who wish to apply for the polytechnic admission process must check the JEXPO eligibility before filling out the online application form. The eligibility criteria include age limit, nationality, educational qualification, etc. Candidates can refer to the information below for more details. 

  • Nationality of the candidate: Candidates should be Indian citizens. 
  • Age criteria: No upper age limit. But the candidate’s date of birth should not be after 01.07.2010. 
  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th class examination from any recognised board. Candidates who are appearing in their 10th class are also eligible to apply. 
  • Marks criteria: Candidates must have secured 35% marks in their 10th class.
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Q:   What are the minimum marks for JEXPO?
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Candidates who wish to apply for the JEXPO exam 2025 must have passed the Class 10 exam with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks in English, Physical Science/Science, and Mathematics, among others. Therefore, it is important for candidates to fulfill the JEXPO eligibility criteria as mentioned by the commission to qualify for the exam. For more details, check the eligibility criteria by clicking the link provided below:
Read More: JEXPO Eligibility Criteria

Q:   I received 892 rank in JEXPO exam in general category. Am I eligible for Diploma Mining engineering in government colleges?
A: 

Yes, you have scored good marks in the JEXPO entrance exam. You have a high chance of getting admission to a Diploma in mining engineering at government colleges. But for this, there is a separate process: you are required to attend the first round of counselling, and from your counselling, you will get the college in which you will get admission in the Mining Engineering Diploma. For further information, read: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/jexpo-exam-pattern

 

Q:   What type of exam is JEXPO?
A: 

JEXPO is a state-level Polytechnic entrance exam. It is conducted by the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education. JEXPO stands for the Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnics. The JEXPO exam pattern comprises duration, type of questions, number of questions, and others. The JEXPO 2024 exam will be conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode for a duration of two hours. The exam will be bilingual (English and Bengali).

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JEXPO Application Form 2026

West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development will conduct JEXPO 2026 registration online on its official website at scvtwb.in. Candidates are advised to fill out the application form before the deadline. The steps to fill out the JEXPO application form 2026 are given below. 

  • Visit the JEXPO official website - scvtwb.in 2026.
  • Complete the JEXPO registration 2026 using your personal details.  
  • After registration, candidates have to fill details in the application form. 
  • Upload the required documents as per the specifications. 
  • Pay the JEXPO application fee in online mode.  
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Q:   What details will a candidate get after completing the JEXPO application procedures?
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Candidates need to fill out the mandatory details while filling out the JEXPO application form, like the name of the candidate, email ID, mobile number, date of birth, address, contact number, category, etc. After completing the application procedures, candidates will get the registration number and password on their email ID and phone number. Also, the application must be attached with a scanned copy of a photograph, signature, and certificates.

Q:   Who is JEXPO eligibility criteria?
A: 

The candidate must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of West Bengal. The candidate must have scored a minimum of 35% in the Class 10th qualifying examination before applying for the entrance examination. Indian nationals are eligible to apply. The eligibility criteria comprise nationality, qualifying exam, and age limit. If any candidate fails to fulfil the JEXPO eligibility criteria, then his or her candidature will be cancelled at the time of admission. 

Q:   Which is a better mode of submitting the JEXPO application form: online or offline?
A: 

The application mode for JEXPO is online only. Candidates can fill out the JEXPO application forms on the official website. To apply for it, candidates need to visit the online application portal and start the application process. It also requires aspirants to fill and submit some basic details. 

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JEXPO Result 2026

The authority will release the JEXPO merit list online at the official website. The JEXPO 2026 result will be available in the form of a merit list. Candidates can check their rank using their enrollment number. If more than two candidates score equal marks, then the authorities opt for the tie-breaking formula. Students whose names are mentioned on the merit list can participate in the counselling process.   

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Q:   When will the authority publish the JEXPO second merit list?
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JEXPO second merit list will be published soon at the official website. The rank of this merit list will start after the last rank of the first merit list. The candidate may take a printout of the rank card for future reference. 

Q:   When will the JEXPO result be announced?
A: 

The JEXPO Result 2025 will be announced on the official website at scvtwb.in by the West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development. The result of JEXPO 2025 will be released in the form of a merit list in online mode. Candidates are required to provide their enrollment number to check the JEXPO merit list for 2025. The merit list for the JEXPO result comprises the names of all the qualified candidates shortlisted on the basis of their scores.

Q:   Will the authorities issue JEXPO rank card in hard copy?
A: 

No, JEXPO results will be announced online only, and candidates will not receive any rank card in hard copy. The West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development will release the JEXPO 2025 result on the official website. 

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Courses Offered Through JEXPO 2026

The West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development has 32 different disciplines in Diploma in Engineering & Technology courses, which are as follows:

Agricultural Engineering 

Electrical & Electronics Engineering 

Mechanical Engineering 

Architecture 

Electrical Engineering Industrial Control 

Mechanical Engineering (Production) 

Automobile Engineering 

Electrical Power System 

Metallurgical Engineering 

Chemical Engineering 

Food Processing Technology 

Mining Engineering 

Civil Engineering 

Footwear Technology 

Mine Surveying 

Computer Science & Technology 

Geographic Information System & Global Positioning System 

Medical Laboratory Technology 

Computer Software Technology 

Instrumentation & Control Engineering 

Multimedia Technology 

Electrical Engineering 

Information Technology 

Packaging Technology 

Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 

Interior Decoration 

Photography 

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 

Leather Goods Technology 

Printing Technology 

Survey Engineering 

Renewable Energy Source 

 

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Q:   Is JEXPO Syllabus tough?
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JEXPO is a state-level entrance exam to get admission inDiplomacourses offered in the state of West Bengal. The examination is also known by the name of the Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnics. Every year, several candidates appear in the exam and qualify with good scores. If it is prepared well, then none of the candidates feel the syllabus is tough. It is based on the class tenth level, and the syllabus comprises mathematics and physicalSciencesections. The JEXPO is a diploma-level entrance exam; therefore, the authority will not ask complex questions. Good command of the basics will lead to good marks in the exam. Also, if by chance any complex question is asked in the examination, the candidate will be able to solve it if he or she is well versed in the basics of fundas and trics. Candidates can prepare for the JEXPO exam using their NCERT textbooks and score a decent score.

Q:   In how much time can I complete the entire JEXPO syllabus?
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The time required to cover the JEXPO syllabus would vary for every student; however, it is recommended by the experts that students also prepare within two to three months of the exam's start date. The JEXPO syllabus was based on Mathematics and Physical Science up to Class X as prescribed by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE). JEXPO is conducted for admission to undergraduate Diplomacourses in Engineering & Technology offered in the various government and private Polytechnicinstitutions of the state. 

 

Q:   What are some preparation tips for the JEXPO Exam?
A: 

Check below for some preparation tips that will help candidates prepare for the JEXPO exam.

  • Prepare a study plan to complete the JEXPO syllabus on time. 
  • Refer to the exam pattern and syllabus before starting preparations.  
  • Makes short notes for revision. 
  • Revise frequently. 
  • Solve JEXPO mock test to evaluate your performance. 
  • Take care of health and keep mind positive.  
  • Candidates should have clarity on the practical concepts and theory.
  • Candidates must learn the formulas and practice the formulas theoretically.
  • Make a timetable for JEXPO preparation, etc.
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JEXPO 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check JEXPO FAQs from below.

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Q:   What are the credentials required to check JEXPO result?
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To check JEXPO result, candidates need to enter their enrollment number in the required fields. After downloading JEXPO scorecard, candidates are advised to must check all the details mentioned in it. 

Q:   What is the question pattern of JEXPO exam?
A: 

The JEXPO exam will be conducted for two hours with 100 marks for admission of students to Diploma Courses in Engineering & Technology. The number of questions asked subject-wise is:
Mathematics - 40
English - 20
Aptitude - 20
Physics - 10
Chemistry - 10
The questions will be multiple-choice questions that have to be answered on specially designed machine-gradable answer sheets (OMR sheets). There will be no negative marking for the wrong answer.

Q:   Who Sets the syllabus for JEXPO?
A: 

The JEXPO Syllabus is released by the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education (WBSCTE). It is a state-level entrance examination that offers admission toPolytechniccourses including Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture. The mode of examination is offline in Bengali and English. The JEXPO Examination will comprise physicalScienceand Mathematics. 

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Q:   What are the details required to download JEXPO admit card?
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Candidates appearing for the exam can download the JEXPO admit card through application number/aadhar number and full name. On the exam day, candidates need to carry their admit card of JEXPO along with one valid photo ID proof at the exam centre. JEXPO admit card is an important document that candidates need to preserve till the completion of admission process.  

Read More: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/jexpo-exam-admit-card

Q:   Is it mandatory to attempt all the questions in the JEXPO exam?
A: 

No, it is not at all mandatory to attempt all the questions of the JEXPO entrance examination. All the questions will be asked in Multiple Choice Question format in JEXPO exam. In total 100 questions are asked and each carry one mark. There is no negative marking in the JEXPO examination. Candidates need to compete the exam in two hours. Also, more than one answer against any question will be treated as incorrect response/wrong answer. 

Q:   Will there be any break in the JEXPO exam?
A: 

The total duration of JEXPO exam is 2 hours and the exam is conducted continuous without any break. Candidates are allowed to enter the exam hall as per the scheduled time and can leave only after the completion of paper. The exam will have a total of 100 questions from subjects, Physical Science and Mathematics. There is no separate time for subjects and students can appear any subject based on his/her choice.

Read More: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/jexpo-exam-pattern

Q:   What are the do's and don'ts that candidates should keep in mind?
A: 

Some of the DO's for the candidates for the JEXPO 2025 exam as per the brochure are mentioned below:

  • It is advised that the candidates read all the instructions carefully before filling out the application form.
  • Fill in the boxes with English capital letters.
  • Mention the date of birth carefully, as instructed.
  • Candidates should use recent photographs.
  • The father's or guardian's name of the candidate and a complete mailing address with the correct postal PIN code number should be written.
  • The candidate should use their full signature in the specified place on the application form.
  • Mention the zone code correctly in the application form.
  • Keep a print copy of the filled-in application form.
  • Candidates should write the Question Booklet No. in the specified places on both the OMR Answer Sheet and Attendance Sheet.
  • After the completion of the examination, the candidate should submit the OMR sheet to the invigilator.

Don'ts are as follows:

  • Candidates are advised not to sign in capital letters.
  • Don't attest to the photograph.
  • Don't overwrite anywhere in the signature.
  • Don't bring a mobile phone, calculator, or any other electronic gadget inside the examination hall.
Q:   How will the JEXPO result login window look?
A: 

The JEXPO result 2025 will be released on the official website in the form of a merit list. Candidates can check their merit list with the help of their login credentials. The JEXPO result comprises the marks secured by the candidates and their qualifying status. Those applicants who are declared qualified will be called for the counselling process. 

 

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