JEXPO (Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnics)

Content Writer Papri Dutta
Updated On Date: Oct 08, 2025

JEXPO 2026 Eligibility criteria

JEXPO Eligibility Criteria 2026 

JEXPO 2026, conducted by the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCT&VE&SD), is a gateway for admission into diploma courses in Engineering, Technology, and allied fields offered by polytechnic institutes across West Bengal. Before applying, aspirants must carefully review the JEXPO 2026 eligibility criteria to ensure compliance with all the requirements. The following article is an extended guide on JEXPO 2026 eligibility criteria, for easy reference.

Nationality

  • Candidates must be citizens of India and permanent residents of West Bengal.

Age Limit

  • Applicants should have been born before July 1, 2011.
  • There is no upper age limit for appearing in JEXPO 2026.

Educational Qualification for JEXPO 2026

  • General Requirement:Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik (Class 10) or equivalent examination from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) or any recognized board/council/institute.
  • Subjects:Applicants must have passed in Science/Physical Science and Mathematics in their qualifying examination.
  • Minimum Marks:There is no specified minimum percentage needed to appear for the exam but some colleges may have their own cut-off criteria at the time of admission.
  • Appearing Candidates:Students appearing for their Class 10 examination in 2026 are eligible to apply, provided they produce proof of qualifying marks during the admission process.

Specific Courses

  • For diploma in 3-Dimensional Animation & Graphics, only female candidates are eligible.
  • Other criteria, such as age and qualification, remain the same.

Other Requirements for JEXPO 2026

  • Candidates must provide relevant documents like mark sheets, proof of date of birth, residency certificate (if required), and recent passport-size photographs at the time of application and admission.
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FAQs

Q1. Who is eligible to apply for JEXPO 2026?

Ans. Any Indian citizen who is a permanent resident of West Bengal, having passed the Madhyamik (Class 10) or equivalent examination with Science/Physical Science and Mathematics subjects, is eligible to apply.

Q2. Is there any age limit for appearing in JEXPO 2026?

Ans. Candidates must be born before July 1, 2011, and there is no upper age limit for the JEXPO 2026 exam.

Q3. Can students who are appearing for Class 10 exams in 2026 apply for JEXPO 2026?

Ans. Yes, candidates appearing for their Class 10 board exams in 2026 are eligible to apply, subject to submission of qualifying marks during admission.

Q4. Is there a minimum marks requirement in Class 10 for JEXPO 2026?

Ans. There is no official minimum marks requirement to appear in JEXPO 2026, but candidates must have passed in Science/Physical Science and Mathematics. Some institutes may set their own cut-off during the counselling process.

Q5. What documents are needed to prove eligibility for JEXPO 2026?

Ans. Essential documents include the Class 10 marksheet or equivalent exam certificate, proof of date of birth, proof of residency, and passport-sized photographs. Final-year appearing students must provide evidence of passing at the time of admission.
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