JELET Syllabus 2026
Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry
Conducted By
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
Eligibility
Diploma in Engineering/Technology (at least 45% marks) or B.Sc. Degree (at least 45% marks)
Age Limit
No upper age limit for Diploma in Engineering/Tech; max 27 years for B.Sc. candidates
Exam Pattern
OMR-based Written Exam | 100 Questions | 120 Marks | 2 Hours
The Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry in West Bengal is conducted for direct admission to the second year of engineering degree courses. Diploma holders in engineering and B.Sc. graduates are eligible. The exam tests Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and basic Electrical and Computer engineering concepts. Candidates need a strong grasp of diploma-level mathematics and physics formulas to clear the cut-offs. Preparing for JELET takes six months of regular practice. Use our tracker below to organize your engineering and science subjects to track your study progress offline.
Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus (47 topics)
Paper I (For Engineering / Technology / B.Sc / D.Voc)
100 Questions | 120 Marks | 2 Hours | Category I (1 mark, -0.25 neg) & Category II (2 marks, no neg)
Mathematics 50 Marks
- Matrices and Determinants
- Systems of Linear Equations
- Complex Numbers
- Calculus - Limits and Continuity
- Calculus - Differentiation and Applications
- Calculus - Integration and Definite Integrals
- Partial Differentiation and Euler's Theorem
- Differential Equations - First Order
- Vector Algebra
- Analytical Coordinate Geometry (2D)
- Probability and Statistics
Physics 35 Marks
- Units, Dimensions and Error Analysis
- Kinematics and Rectilinear Motion
- Laws of Motion and Friction
- Work, Energy and Power
- Rotational Motion and Moment of Inertia
- Gravitation and Planetary Motion
- Elasticity and Hooke's Law
- Viscosity and Surface Tension
- Hydrostatics and Pascal's Law
- Thermodynamics and Gas Laws
- Heat Transfer and Calorimetry
- Simple Harmonic Motion
- Acoustics and Wave Motion
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Electromagnetism and Magnetic Effects of Current
- Modern Physics - Atomic Structure and Nucleus
Chemistry 30 Marks
- Atomic Structure and Bohr's Model
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry
- Periodic Table and Periodic Properties of Elements
- Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Electrochemistry and Electrolysis
- Water Technology - Hardness and Treatment
- Corrosion and its Prevention
- Organic Chemistry - Nomenclature and Functional Groups
- Polymers and Plastics
- Environmental Chemistry and Pollution
Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics Engineering 5 Marks
- DC Circuits - Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws
- Network Theorems - Thevenin's & Norton's Theorems
- AC Circuits - RMS Value, Power Factor, Phasors
- Magnetic Circuits and Electromagnetism
- Transformers - Single Phase Basics
- DC Machines and Induction Motors
- Semiconductor Diodes and Rectifiers
- Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) basics
- Digital Electronics - Logic Gates and Number Systems
Recommended Reference Books
| Subject | Book Title | Author / Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | Higher Engineering Mathematics | B.S. Grewal |
| Engineering Subjects | JELET Guide Book | Various Authors |
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