WBJEE Results Postponed Amid OBC Reservation Legal Battle, Board Chief Says
The announcement of the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam (WBJEE) 2025 results has been delayed, board chairperson Sonali Chakravarti Banerjee confirmed on Saturday. Although the results were ready on June 5, the board was compelled to withhold their release due to ongoing legal proceedings over the OBC reservation policy.
As per the 2014 WBJEE Act, the West Bengal government holds authority over examination-related decisions and can direct the board accordingly. Banerjee emphasized that the board “has no power regarding the OBC issue” and acted only after the matter became sub-judice.
The trigger for the delay is a Calcutta High Court interim stay, issued on June 17, against a state government notification that included 76 additional castes under OBC-A and OBC-B categories. This order, valid until July 31, effectively stalled publication of category-wise merit lists required for the results.
⚠️ Students Voice Distress
A group of around 500 aspirants, operating under the WBJEE Students’ Forum, sent a letter expressing frustration with the prolonged silence. They highlighted the severe mental stress and uncertainty caused by the delay. Key concerns included:
Missing parallel counselling cycles such as JEE Main and CUET
Private colleges and universities starting admissions independently
Risk of losing admission opportunities as colleges commence classes
“Yet no official update or tentative date … such prolonged uncertainty is causing us extreme mental stress.”
🏫 Institutional Impact
Educational bodies, including the Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association (JUTA), warn that public government colleges like JU, GCECT, GCELT, and others remain unable to proceed with BTech admissions. Meanwhile, many private institutions continue admission drives, prompting top students to migrate out of the state or enroll at higher fees.
🔮 Timeline & Outlook
Exam Date: April 27, 2025
Original Result Date: June 5, 2025
Legal Stay Duration: June 17 – July 31, 2025
Despite students’ mounting anxiety and strong administrative readiness, no new release date has been set. Authorities continue to await legal resolution. With the court next scheduled to hear the issue on July 24, the results are likely to follow thereafter.
📌 What Candidates Should Know
CBT scorecards and rank lists remain on hold pending final word on OBC reservation norms.
WBJEE Board has confirmed its readiness but cannot act until receiving government directives.
Students are advised to keep checking the official WBJEEB website and stay in touch with counselling authorities once results become available.
📝 Summary Table
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | April 27, 2025 |
| Initial Result Date | June 5, 2025 |
| Reason for Delay | Legal dispute over revised OBC list |
| Court Stay Period | June 17 – July 31, 2025 |
| Current Status | Awaiting final court verdict |
| Student Impact | Anxiety, loss of parallel admission windows |
| Institutional Effects | Govt colleges halted; private fillers pushing students out |
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