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If you want to study Diploma Engineering after passing Madhyamik or 10th class, then JEXPO 2025 is one of the best options for you. Every year, many students from West Bengal get admission in various government and private polytechnic colleges through this process. The good thing is, this year too, there will be no entrance exam for JEXPO 2025. Direct admission will be given based on the marks obtained in your 10th class board exam.

The admission process is being conducted by the West Bengal State Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development, and all updates being handled through their official website - webscte.co.in. But the application from release, merit list, counselling process handled through the website- scvtwb.in. Everything from filling the form to checking your seat allotment will be done online. The last date for submission of JEXPO 2025 application form has been extended to 15th July 2025, so if you haven't applied yet, you still have time.

After the form is submitted, the council will release a merit list. If you have your name, you can participate in the online counselling process where you will choose your preferred course and college. Then, based on your rank and preference, you will be allotted a seat.

 In this article, all the information related to JEXPO 2025 is discussed in detail— like who can apply, how to fill the form, counselling steps, important dates, courses, colleges and much more. So read the entire article to stay completely updated.

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JEXPO 2025: Highlights

JEXPO 2025 related all important information mentioned in detail below.

ParticularsDetails
Admission TypeMerit-Based (No Entrance Exam)
Former Exam NameJEXPO (Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic – West Bengal)
Exam StatusDiscontinued from 2024 onwards
Conducting AuthorityWest Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCTVESD)
Application ModeOnline
Application Official Websitehttps://scvtwb.in
Registration Start DateApril 15, 2025
Last Date to ApplyJuly 15, 2025 (Extended Deadline)
Eligibility CriteriaPassed Class 10 (Madhyamik or Equivalent) with minimum 35% in Mathematics & Physical Science
Minimum Age Requirement Must be at least 15 years of age as on 1 July 2025.
Upper Age LimitNo upper age limit
Application Fee

INR.450/- (General Category)

INR. 225/- (Kanyashree Applicants)

Courses Offered3-Year Full-Time Diploma in Engineering & Technology
Admission ProcessMerit List Based on Class 10 Marks Followed by Online Counselling
Counselling ModeOnline
Counselling StartJuly 2025 (Exact dates to be announced)
Participating CollegesAll Government Government-Sponsored and Self-Financed Polytechnic Colleges in West Bengal
Total Approximate Seats19000+ (based on previous year trends)
Reservation CategoriesSC ST OBC-A OBC-B EWS PwD TFW and Female Quota as per West Bengal Govt norms

JEXPO 2025: Important Dates

JEXPO 2025 related all important schedule mentioned in detail below. Please check it out

EventDate
Online Registration Start DateApril 15, 2025
Last Date to Submit ApplicationJuly 15, 2025
Merit List Release4th Week of July 2025
Choice Filling and Online Counselling Begins4th Week of July 2025
Seat Allotment Result (Round 1)Last Week of July 2025
Subsequent Counselling Rounds and Seat AllotmentAugust 2025
Spot Counselling or Special Round (if applicable)4th Week of August to 2nd Week of September 2025

Check: JEXPO 2025 Dates

JEXPO Eligibility Criteria 2025

Students wishing to apply for JEXPO 2025 must meet the eligibility criteria set by the West Bengal State Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development. The eligibility criteria are detailed below:

Nationality

  • The candidate must be an Indian citizen.

 Residence

  • To apply for seats in government polytechnic colleges, the student must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
  • However, students from other states can apply for self-financed seats in private institutions.

 Eligibility Test

  • The student must have passed the Madhyamik examination (Class 10) or its equivalent examination from a recognized board like WBBSE, CBSE, ICSE, or any other state board.

 Compulsory Subjects

  • In the eligibility test, the student must have studied Mathematics, Physical Science (which includes Physics and Chemistry) and English.

 Minimum Qualifying Marks

  • There is no minimum percentage requirement. However, the student must pass all subjects in the qualifying exam to be considered eligible. Must have secured at least 35% marks. Admission will be based on the total marks obtained in class 10.

 Current Candidates

  • Students appearing in the class 10 board examination in 2025 can also apply. However, they must have passed the examination and submitted their marks before counselling.

 Age Limit

  • The candidate must be at least 15 years of age as on 1 July 2025.
  • There is no upper age limit for admission.

Check: JEXPO Eligibility Criteria 2025

JEXPO 2025 Application Form

The JEXPO 2025 application form is available online through the official portal. Students who wish to take admission in the first year Diploma Engineering course need to fill the form correctly by registering on the website, uploading documents and paying the required fee.

The process to fill the JEXPO 2025 application form is described below:

 Step 1: Visit the official website

Visit the official portal for Diploma admission in West Bengal at- scvtwb.in.

 Step 2: Click on “New Registration”

Click on the “New Registration” link under the JEXPO 2025 section to start your application.

Step 3: Fill in your basic details

Enter your full name, date of birth, mobile number, email address, and create a secure password.

 Step 4: Complete the registration

After entering the details, submit the form to complete your registration. You will receive your login credentials.

 Step 5: Log in to your account

Use your registered mobile number or email and the password you set to log in to the portal.

Step 6: Fill in educational and personal details

Enter your educational details such as your 10th class result or attendance status, along with personal and contact details.

Step 7: Upload scanned documents

Upload the following documents in the correct format:

  • Passport-sized photograph
  • Signature on white paper
  • 10th class marksheet or admit card
  • Aadhar card or valid identity card
  • Residential certificate (if required)
  • Kanyashree ID (if applicable)

Step 8: Pay the application fee

Pay the fee online using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

  • General category: INR.450
  • Kanyashree applicants: INR.225

Step 9: Submit the form

Review all the information you have entered. Make sure everything is correct. Then click "Final Submit."

Step 10: Download Confirmation

After submission, download the confirmation page and payment receipt. Keep them safe for future reference.

Check: JEXPO 2025 Registration

JEXPO 2025 Counselling Process

After the JEXPO 2025 merit list is published, the selected students will get admission through counselling. In this process, the students will be able to choose which college and which diploma course they want to study. The entire process is done online on the official website — scvtwb.in. Below is a detailed explanation of how the counselling is done:

Login and register for counselling

If your name is on the merit list, first visit the website and log in with your application number and password. Then you will have to register for counselling.

Select College and Course

After registering, you will see a list of colleges and diploma courses. You will have to choose which college and which course you want to choose. Keep your top choices at the top as the seats will be given based on your merit and your choice.

Check the seat allotment result

The board will look at your marks, your choice, and the number of seats available. Based on that, they will allot you a seat. You can log in to check which college and course you have got.

Pay the booking fee

If you are satisfied with your allotted seat, you must complete the seat booking by paying the required fee online within the given deadline. The fee is usually INR.500/-.

 Download the allotment letter

After paying the fee, you will receive the allotment letter. Download it and keep it safe - you will need it while taking admission in the college.

 Visit the college for final admission

Finally, you will have to visit the allotted college with all your original documents and the allotment letter. There, your documents will be verified, and your admission will be completed.

Important Note:

  • Counseling may be held in multiple rounds.
  • If you do not get a seat in the first round, wait for the next round.
  • If you do not pay the seat booking fee on time, your seat will be cancelled.

JEXPO 2025 Participating Colleges

For the convenience of candidates, the list of JEXPO 2025 participating colleges is given below.

Institute NameTypeLocation
Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose PolytechnicGovernmentNorth 24‑Parganas
Acharyya Prafulla Chandra Roy PolytechnicGovernmentSouth 24‑Parganas
Adyapeath Annada Polytechnic CollegeGovt‑Spon.South 24‑Parganas
Arambagh Government PolytechnicGovernmentHooghly
Asansol PolytechnicGovernmentPaschim Bardhaman
Baghmundi Government PolytechnicGovernmentPurulia
Bankura Government PolytechnicGovernmentBankura
Baruipur Government PolytechnicGovernmentSouth 24‑Parganas
Bengal College of PolytechnicPrivateDurgapur
Bengal Institute of PolytechnicPrivatePaschim Bardhaman
Berhampore Polytechnic CollegePrivateMurshidabad
Calcutta Technical SchoolGovernmentKolkata
Central Calcutta PolytechnicGovernmentKolkata
Cooch Behar PolytechnicGovernmentCooch Behar
Contai PolytechnicGovernmentPurba Medinipur
Dumkal PolytechnicGovernmentMurshidabad
Durgapur Institute of PolytechnicPrivatePaschim Bardhaman
Durgapur Polytechnic CollegePrivatePaschim Bardhaman
Global Institute of Science & Technology (GIST), HaldiaPrivatePurba Medinipur
HSB Polytechnic, SuriPrivateBirbhum
IMPS Polytechnic College, JalpaiguriPrivateJalpaiguri
Jakir Hossain Institute of PolytechnicPrivateNadia
JIS College of Engineering (Dip.), KalyaniPrivateNadia
JWN Chandra Ghosh PolytechnicGovernmentKolkata
K. G. Engineering InstituteGovernmentBankura
Kingston Polytechnic CollegePrivateNorth 24 Parganas
Narula Institute of Technology (Diploma)PrivateNorth 24‑Parganas
North Calcutta PolytechnicGovernmentKolkata
NS Polytechnic College, BardhamanPrivatePaschim Bardhaman
Pailan Technical Campus (Diploma)PrivateSouth 24‑Parganas
Purulia Polytechnic (Govt.)GovernmentPurulia
Ramakrishna Mission ShilpamandiraPrivateHowrah
Salboni Institute of TechnologyPrivatePaschim Medinipur
Santiniketan Institute of PolytechnicPrivateBirbhum
Shaikhpara A.R.M. PolytechnicGovernmentMurshidabad
Sidhu Kanhu Birsa PolytechnicGovernmentPaschim Medinipur
Siliguri Government PolytechnicGovernmentSiliguri
Swami Vivekananda School of Diploma, DurgapurPrivatePaschim Bardhaman
Tufanganj Government PolytechnicGovernmentCooch Behar
Uluberia Government PolytechnicGovernmentHowrah
West Bengal Survey InstituteGovernmentHooghly
Women’s Polytechnic, ChandannagarGovernmentHooghly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: Yes, you can apply for JEXPO 2025 even if you have appeared in class 10 board exams this year. Many students are waiting for their final marks and they start applying early. Just make sure that you have passed the secondary examination before the counselling process starts. While filling the form, you will have to upload your class 10 admit card or a certificate showing that you are appearing for the examination in 2025.

After the merit list is prepared based on your actual marks, you will be invited for counselling as per your ranking. If you do not pass, you will not be eligible for counselling or seat allotment. Yes, class 10 students can apply for JEXPO 2025, if they have passed the board examination before the counselling starts.

Ans: No, there is no separate counselling fee for JEXPO 2025. Only a seat booking fee is charged, which is usually around INR 500. Once a seat is allotted in your name, you will have to pay this fee online through scvtwb.in to confirm the seat. If you do not pay, your seat will be automatically cancelled, even if you have been allotted one.

 If you have a Kanyashree ID and have paid the reduced form fee earlier, you will have to pay the seat booking fee at the time of allotment. However, there are no additional counselling charges like processing or service fees, so keep your INR 500 ready after allotment. This is for expenses during counselling at JEXPO 2025.

Ans: In JEXPO 2025, more than 150 polytechnic colleges across West Bengal participate in the admission process. These include government, government-sponsored and private self-financed institutions offering diploma courses in civil, mechanical, electrical, computer science and more.

 While popular government colleges like APC Roy, Hooghly Institute of Technology and Central Calcutta Polytechnic attract top students, numerous private colleges welcome applicants from lower ranks. Each college updates its seat availability before conducting counselling. The counselling portal shows which colleges are accepting applications in your category. You can select multiple institutions based on your qualifications and preferences while filling in the preferences.

 So yes, if you are thinking of joining a reputed diploma engineering college, JEXPO 2025 offers a wide range with over 150 participating polytechnics to choose from.

Ans: Yes, students from other states can apply for JEXPO 2025, but there are some conditions. The West Bengal residential quota is applicable only to government and government-sponsored colleges. If you are not a resident of West Bengal, you cannot claim those reserved seats. However, you are still eligible for self-financed seats in private polytechnic colleges under JEXPO 2025, as they generally accept students irrespective of their state.

To apply from other states, simply fill the application form at scvtwb.in, upload your state documents and select the private institution under the open category only during counselling. Your application will be considered along with other non-resident students. So yes, non-WB students can study in polytechnics through JEXPO 2025, but seats in private institutions will be limited.

Ans: Missing the seat booking fee payment deadline for JEXPO 2025 counselling has significant consequences. If your name appears in the seat allotment result but you fail to pay the required fee (usually INR 500) within the deadline, your seat will automatically be cancelled. It will not be kept on hold and will be offered to the next student in the merit list.

Depending on the remaining seats, you may get another chance in the next counselling round. However, your initial seat allotment will no longer be valid. You will have to register again, select the college, and wait for the new allotment. So always track the last dates on scvtwb.in and make the payment promptly. This ensures that your seat is reserved, and you do not lose your chance at JEXPO 2025.

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