WBJEE Result 2025 delayed due to OBC reservation court order; certificate upload closed on August 21. Learn how to check results once released at wbjeeb.nic.in
What’s Going On?
The much-anticipated WBJEE Result 2025, originally scheduled for August 7, has been postponed. A Calcutta High Court order has instructed the WBJEE Board to prepare a new merit list with 7% OBC reservation for 66 state-recognized backward classes, causing the hold-up.Hindustan TimesJagranjosh.comShiksha Results
Meanwhile, candidates from SC/ST/OBC categories were required to upload their reservation certificates by August 21, 2025, via the board’s official portal, ahead of final result publication.Hindustan TimesShiksha
Timeline of Key Events
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| WBJEE Exam Held | April 27, 2025 Hindustan TimesWikipedia |
| Scheduled Result Date | August 7, 2025 — now postponed The Economic TimesJagranjosh.com |
| OBC Reservation Panel Order | Directed by High Court (Justice Kausik Chanda) The Times of IndiaHindustan TimesJagranjosh.com |
| Certificate Upload Window Closed | August 21, 2025 Hindustan TimesShiksha |
| Anticipated New Result Timeline | Expected by August 22–last week of August Shiksha ResultsCollegeduniaCareers360 Engineering |
Why the Delay?
The WBJEE Board has complied with a court directive requiring a reconfigured merit list with updated OBC reservation norms. This legal injunction has temporarily put result publication on hold.The Times of IndiaJagranjosh.com
What’s Next? How to Check Result
When the result is declared, here’s how to access it:
- Visit the official WBJEE Board site: wbjeeb.nic.in or wbjeeb.in.Collegeduniawbjeeb.in
- Click on “WBJEE Result 2025” or “Rank Card Download” link.www.ndtv.comThe Times of IndiaCollegedunia
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth / Password, plus the security pin if prompted.Careers360 EngineeringCollegeduniaThe Times of India
- Submit to view your result/rank card — download and print for future use.www.ndtv.comCollegedunia
Q1. Why is the WBJEE 2025 result delayed?
The result has been postponed due to a court directive mandating a recalculation of merit rankings with updated 7% OBC reservation.
Q2. When will the WBJEE Result 2025 be available?
Although not officially announced, estimates suggest result publication by August 22 or in the final week of August 2025.
Q3. What was the deadline to submit SC/ST/OBC documents?
The deadline for certificate uploads closed on August 21, 2025.
Q4. How can I check my WBJEE 2025 result?
Once declared, check your result at wbjeeb.nic.in, enter your login credentials, and download the rank card.
Final Takeaway
The WBJEE 2025 results are on pause due to critical legal directives on OBC reservations, affecting merit list publication. If you’ve already updated your category details, stay tuned to the official site for imminent updates—likely within a week. Bookmark wbjeeb.nic.in and keep your credentials ready.