The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) 2025 has been a rollercoaster for candidates, with the result announcement facing multiple delays due to legal disputes over the OBC reservation policy. As of August 22, 2025, here’s the latest information on the WBJEE 2025 result, how to check it, and what comes next for aspiring engineers and pharmacists in West Bengal.
The WBJEE 2025 results, originally expected in June, were postponed due to a Calcutta High Court order directing the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) to prepare a new merit list incorporating a 7% reservation for 66 OBC communities. The court’s directive, issued on August 7, 2025, gave WBJEEB until August 22 to finalize this revised merit list. While no official confirmation of the exact release date or time has been announced, the results are anticipated to be declared by today, August 22, 2025, on the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in.
The delay stems from a legal battle over the state’s updated OBC reservation list. The Calcutta High Court had previously halted the release on August 7 due to contempt proceedings, following concerns raised by candidates and the board itself about the merit list’s compliance with a May 21 court ruling. The Supreme Court’s intervention on July 28 lifted an earlier stay, allowing WBJEEB to move forward with a revised list, further delaying the process. Candidates were given until August 21 to upload or amend their SC/ST/OBC certificates to ensure accurate category-wise rankings.
How to Check Your WBJEE 2025 Result
Once released, candidates can access their WBJEE 2025 rank card by following these steps:
- Visit the official WBJEEB websites: wbjeeb.nic.in, wbjeeb.in, or wbresults.nic.in.
- Click on the “WBJEE 2025 Result” or “Rank Card for WBJEE 2025” link on the homepage.
- Log in using your application number and password or date of birth, along with the security pin displayed on the screen.
- View your result, which will include your total score, subject-wise scores (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), and General Merit Rank (GMR) or Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR).
- Download and print the rank card for future reference, as it’s essential for the counseling and admission process.
If you notice any errors in your rank card, contact WBJEEB immediately via email at info@wbjeeb.in within 24 hours of the result declaration. Include copies of your OMR sheet, rank card, question booklet number, series code, and a detailed score calculation. Physical representations are also accepted until noon the next working day.
What’s in the WBJEE 2025 Rank Card?
The WBJEE 2025 rank card will provide:
- Total Score: Aggregate marks across all subjects.
- Subject-wise Scores: Individual marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Ranks: General Merit Rank (GMR) for engineering, technology, and architecture courses, and Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR) for pharmacy courses at Jadavpur University. Candidates who appeared for both Paper 1 (Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry) are eligible for GMR, while those who took only Paper 2 qualify for PMR.
The merit list is prepared in descending order of total marks, with tie-breaking rules applied for candidates with identical scores. Reserved category ranks will also be indicated.
What’s Next: Counseling and Admission
Once the results are announced, WBJEEB will release the counseling schedule, expected to begin in August 2025. The process will involve:
- Registration: Log in using your WBJEE 2025 application number, password, and security pin.
- Choice Filling: Select preferred colleges and courses in order of preference.
- Seat Allotment: Based on your rank, choices, and seat availability.
- Document Verification: Submit your WBJEE 2025 rank card, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and other required documents.
Three rounds of counseling are anticipated, with seat allotment results announced online. Candidates must pay a seat acceptance fee and verify documents at their allotted institutes to confirm admission.