Introduction
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE 2025 result and counselling) process has officially begun, marking a significant milestone for lakhs of engineering aspirants in the state. After a prolonged delay due to legal hurdles, the results were finally declared on August 22, 2025. Now, students eagerly await the counselling process, which will determine admissions into top engineering institutions such as Jadavpur University, IEM Kolkata, Heritage Institute of Technology, and many more.
This article provides a complete breakdown of the WBJEE 2025 result and counselling updates, including toppers, important dates, the admission process, cut-off trends, and tips for candidates during seat allotment.
WBJEE 2025 Result Declared
The WBJEE Board (WBJEEB) declared the result on August 22, 2025, after the Supreme Court stayed the Calcutta High Court’s order on OBC reservation implementation. This resolution cleared the way for smooth admission procedures.
Number of Candidates Appeared: Over 3 lakh
Colleges Under WBJEE: 460+ (state-aided and private engineering institutions)
Official Websites to Check Result: wbjeeb.nic.in and wbjeeb.in
Students can download their rank cards and final answer keys directly from the official portals.
WBJEE 2025 Topper
The WBJEE 2025 topper is Aniruddha Chakrabarti from Don Bosco School, Park Circus, Kolkata.
Secured AIR 1 in WBJEE 2025
Already admitted to IIT Kharagpur CSE branch with an outstanding 99.96 percentile in JEE Main and AIR 348 in JEE Advanced
His achievement highlights the competitive nature of WBJEE and how students simultaneously prepare for national-level entrance exams.
WBJEE 2025 result and counselling Schedule
The counselling process is crucial for securing a seat in the desired college. Below is the official timeline announced by WBJEEB:
Seat Matrix Upload: August 27, 2025
Registration, Fee Payment & Choice Filling: August 28 – September 1, 2025
Choice Editing & Locking: September 1, 2025
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: September 3, 2025
Seat Acceptance & Reporting: September 3–7, 2025
Students must register online, fill in college preferences, and lock choices before the deadline to be considered in the seat allotment rounds.
WBJEE 2025 Expected Cut-Offs
Cut-off ranks vary each year based on exam difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability. Here are some expected cut-off trends for top colleges:
Jadavpur University (CSE): Under 100 rank
Jadavpur University (ECE/IT): 100–400 rank
Heritage Institute of Technology (CSE): 800–2000 rank
IEM Kolkata (CSE/IT): 1500–2500 rank
Candidates with ranks under 2000 have a strong chance of securing a seat in top-tier colleges, especially in popular branches like CSE, IT, and ECE.
The Legal Battle That Delayed Results
This year’s WBJEE faced an unprecedented 117-day delay due to disputes over 7% OBC reservation norms. Initially, the Calcutta High Court questioned the implementation, creating uncertainty. However, the Supreme Court stayed the HC’s decision, ensuring that admissions could proceed without further disruption.
The verdict brought relief to lakhs of students whose futures were in limbo.
Tips for Counselling & Admission
Rank Analysis: Compare your WBJEE rank with previous years’ cut-offs.
Choice Filling: Include a mix of dream colleges and safe options.
Document Readiness: Keep mark sheets, rank cards, ID proof, and category certificates ready.
Stay Updated:Follow official WBJEEB notifications regularly to avoid missing deadlines.
Backup Plans: Consider parallel admission options like JEE Main counselling for NITs and private universities.
