JEXPO Exam Pattern 2025 - Marking scheme, Number of Questions, Duration, Mode of exam

Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic West Bengal 2025 ( JEXPO )

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Oct 2, 2025 22:31 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

JEXPO Exam Pattern: The JEXPO exam has been scrapped. Admissions are now done on the basis of the merit list. The West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development prepares the merit list based on the class 10th scores.

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

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

  • Prepare a study plan to complete the JEXPO syllabus on time. 
  • Refer to 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:   What is the question pattern of JEXPO exam?
A: 

West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development has discontinued the VOCLET exam. Admissions are now based on a merit list prepared on the basis of the qualifying exam.

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

The JEXPO exam pattern comprises a total of 100 multiple-choice questions, and the language of the exam is bilingual -English and Bengali only. The JEXPO exam is for admission toDiplomacourses in engineering and technology. 

JEXPO Exam Pattern (Scrapped)

Check below in the table the highlights of the JEXPO exam pattern.

Particulars  

Details  

Medium of exam  

English and Bengali language 

Duration of JEXPO exam 

2 hours 

Type of questions 

Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) 

Marking scheme  

Correct answer: +1 

No Negative Marking

Total number of questions  

100 

Section-Wise Distribution of the JEXPO Exam Pattern

Subjects 

Number of Questions 

Physics 

10 

Chemistry 

10 

Mathematics 

40 

Aptitude 

20 

English 

20 

Total 

100 questions 

Table of content
  • JEXPO Exam Pattern 2025 – Highlights
  • JEXPO Exam Pattern 2025 – Section Wise Distribution
  • JEXPO Exam Pattern 2025 - Syllabus
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JEXPO Exam Pattern 2025 – Highlights

Particulars  

Details  

Medium of exam  

English and Bengali language 

Duration of JEXPO exam 

2 hours 

Type of questions 

Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) 

Marking scheme  

Correct answer: +1 

No Negative Marking

Total number of questions  

100 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is JEXPO Syllabus tough?
A: 

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:   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).

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

The JEXPO exam has been discontinued. Admissions are now done on the basis of merit in the qualifying exams.

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JEXPO Exam Pattern 2025 – Section Wise Distribution

West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development releases the JEXPO exam pattern in the official notification. Candidates are advised to go through the EXPO 2025 exam pattern for their preparations. For more details, candidates can refer to the table given below regarding the JEXPO 2025 section-wise distribution as per the information brochure. 

Subjects 

Number of Questions 

Physics 

10 

Chemistry 

10 

Mathematics 

40 

Aptitude 

20 

English 

20 

Total 

100 questions 

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Commonly asked questions
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:   How many questions are asked in JEXPO exam?
A: 

JEXPO comprises 100 multiple choice questions. Each question carry one mark. The duration of the examination is two hours or 120 minutes. The exam starts at 10 am in the morning and conclude at 12 noon.  In the OMR Answer Sheet, appropriate circles are to be ‘completely filled’ by using BLACK / BLUE BALL-POINT pen. More than one answer against any question will be treated as incorrect response / wrong answer. There will be no negative marking for wrong answer. 

Read More: JEXPO Syllabus in detail

Q:   In how many languages is the JEXPO Exam conducted?
A: 

West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development has discontinued the JEXPO exam. Admissions are now based on a merit list prepared on the basis of the qualifying exam.

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JEXPO Exam Pattern 2025 - Syllabus

West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development will release the JEXPO 2025 syllabus on its official website. Applicants must refer to the syllabus for JEXPO 2025 for their preparations. The syllabus comprises important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Referring to the JEXPO syllabus also helps candidates prepare an effective strategy to ace the exam with a good score. Along with the syllabus, candidates can also go through the JEXPO 2025 exam pattern.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I get the solutions to JEXPO's previous year's question papers?
A: 

West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development has discontinued the VOCLET exam. Admissions are now based on a merit list prepared on the basis of the qualifying exam.

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:   Is there any negative marking for unattempted questions in JEXPO?
A: 

According to the Information Brochure, there will be no negative marking for wrong answers.

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