JGEC grants admission in various UG and PG engineering programmes in various disciplines. The admission process at JGEC is regulated as per MAKAUT guidelines and state education authorities. The admissions to both UG and PG programmes are done only on the basis of scores obtained by the applicant in the WBJEE/JELET/GATE/PGET entrance examination whichever is applicable. Only appearing in the entrance exam should not be considered as confirmation of admission as final admissions are concluded on the basis of merit list released by the institution based on the cut-off for the respective year. Students seeking admissions at JGEC should fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria and hold a valid score card to be eligible for admissions at JGEC.
JGEC Important Dates
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| WBJEE 2025 registration starts | 22 Jan 2025 |
| WBJEE 2025 registration ends | 23 Feb 2025 |
| WBJEE admit card release | 17 April 2025 |
| WBJEE 2025 Exam date | 27 April 2025 |
| WBJEE results 2025 | To be Announced |
| JELET 2025 Application date | To be Announced |
| JELET exam date | 15 June 2025 |
JGEC UG Admissions 2025
JGEC offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes at undergraduate level in six disciplines (ME,CE,CSE/ECE/Civil/IT). For admissions in undergraduate degree programmes at JGEC students should appear for the entrance exams accepted by JGEC and MAKAUT. Students interested in B.Tech first year must appear for WBJEE 2025 exam whereas students looking for admissions in second year B.Tech programme through lateral entry must appear in WB JELET 2025. Additional UG course details are mentioned below.
| Course Name | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years | 12th Pass + WBJEE/JELET |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 4 Years | 12th Pass + WBJEE/JELET |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 4 Years | 12th Pass + WBJEE/JELET |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 4 Years | 12th Pass + WBJEE/JELET |
| B.Tech CSE | 4 Years | 12th Pass + WBJEE/JELET |
| B.Tech ECE | 4 Years | 12th Pass + WBJEE/JELET |
JGEC PG Admissions 2025
Currently JGEC offers only two PG (M.Tech) programmes. The admissions to M.Tech programmes are also based on the marks scored by the students in the state level entrance or national level entrance PGET and GATE exams respectively. Students must have appeared in the entrance exam same year to be eligible for admissions in the PG programme.M.Tech course details are mentioned as follows.
| Course Name | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech Electrical Engineering | 2 Years | Graduation + PGET/GATE |
| M.TechMechanical Engineering | 2 Years | Graduation + PGET/GATE |
JGEC Ph.D Admissions 2025
JGEC offers research opportunities for students who completed the post graduation degree in engineering. Currently only the Department of Electrical Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering offers research programmes at JGEC. Students willing to pursue their PhD from JGEC must appear in the state or national level research entrance exams.
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College [JGEC] Application Procedure
Students seeking admissions at Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College can easily apply for admissions through online mode from the MAKAUT official website. Steps for online application process are mentioned below-
- Visit MAKAUT official website
- Register using email id and contact number.
- Fill the application form for the desired course and select JGEC as preferred college choice for admission.
- Upload the required documents and other details.
- Pay the application fees.
- Submit the application form.
- Merit list of selected students will be issued and qualifying students will be eligible for further admission process.
Documents Required
- 10th marksheet
- 12th marksheet
- Transfer/Migration certificate
- Passport size photographs
- Graduation marksheets
- Valid address proof
- WBJEE/WB JELET/PGET//GATE 2025 score card
- Caste certificate if applicable
- PwD certificate if applicable
- Domicile certificate if applicable
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College FAQs
Does JGEC offer lateral entry for diploma holders?
Yes, students possessing a diploma in engineering or technology courses can apply for direct admission into the second year through the JELET entrance exam.
Are WBJEE and JEE exams the same?
Although both the entrance exams are for admissions in engineering programmes but they are different as WBJEE is state level exam conducted in West Bengal only and JEE is national level entrance
Is there direct admissions in UG programmes at Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College?
No Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College doesn't offer direct admissions to UG programmes.
Which entrance exam is accepted for lateral entry admission?
JELET entrance score is required for lateral entry admissions.
How to apply for UG courses at JGEC?
Students have to first appear in the entrance exam and then apply for admission and counselling through MAKAUT website.
Is JGEC NAAC accredited?
Yes, JGEC is NAAC accredited.
Are there any management quota seats in JGEC?
No management quota seats are there at JGEC.
What is the JELET exam?
JELET stands for Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry Test . The exam is conducted for lateral entry admissions in UG engineering programmes.
WBJEE 2025 exam will be conducted in which month?
WBJEE 2025 exam will be conducted in the month of April.
When is the JELET 2025 exam scheduled?
JELET exam is scheduled on 15 June 2025.
