OBC uncertainty delays JEE results, students in fix
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Kolkata: This year's West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam results are yet to be declared, with the timeline lagging nearly 20 days behind previous years', and the board members attributed the reason to their wait for clarification from the advocate-general on the OBC-related matter.
The entrance test for engineering institutes in the state was held on April 28.
An official said the joint entrance exam board had sought clarification from the advocate-general as well as the higher education department. An official said the result was ready but the date would be declared only after they received an update on the issue.
Several students and their parents have written to the board, seeking a dateline, pointing out career decisions depended on it.
Debraj Kundu, a parent of a JEE examinee, who sent a letter to the board, highlighting that the exam was held two months ago, told TOI: "The results were expected in early June but we do not have any idea when it will be released. My son wants to study in Bengal. He has got through reputable institutes in other states, where he doesn't want to go.
But how long can we wait?"
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Saikat Patra, parent of another candidate expressed similar concerns: "Institutes, which do not consider state JEE results, have almost completed admissions.
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My son refused to take admission elsewhere as he was keen on studying here. But once the state JEE results are declared and he finds his score is not that great, he will be in a fix. The JEE board should decide on declaring the date." The board replied to all, asking them to follow the website for updates.
Without waiting for the latest clarification, Jadavpur University has already opened its arts and science undergraduate admission portal, setting aside 7% seats for OBC candidates, as mandated by the Calcutta High Court's order in May 2024. The applications will be received until July 3. Rabindra Bharati University released an admission notice for fine arts and visual arts, mentioning reservation of seats for different categories would be according to govt norms.
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