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Students in Bengal who wish to study engineering or general degree courses are facing increasing uncertainty as WBJEE results and college admission lists remain stalled due to ongoing legal issues. This prolonged hold-up has left many anxious about their academic futures.
Those who can afford it have already sought admission in private colleges or moved to other states to avoid losing time. Meanwhile, students still hoping to join prestigious engineering colleges within Bengal, such as Jadavpur University or Calcutta University, find themselves stuck in limbo.
Engineering aspirant Sparsha Sengupta explained her predicament: “I want to study at JU, but I am also considering applying through IIEST counselling. I won’t miss any opportunity to secure a seat.”
Parents share the worry. Debraj Kundu said his son was disappointed when he learned the JEE results might be delayed by another two weeks. “Though I have paid for his seat at BITS Pilani, he prefers to study here and is hopeful about IIEST’s mechanical engineering program. But he may have to give up on his dream institute.”
Archismita Chakraborty has already declined her admission at BITS Pilani and is relying solely on WBJEE this year. “I estimated my score after the answer key was released and believe I can get a seat at JU. However, the ongoing delays have left me frustrated, and I’m considering deferring this year to prepare for next year’s JEE Mains,” she said. Similarly, Arshee Ghosh has rejected other offers to remain in Bengal despite the uncertainty.
Even once the results are announced, completing the admission process is expected to take several weeks. “I chose to wait because I want to study in Bengal,” Ghosh added.
Meanwhile, many of their peers who moved to other states have already started their courses. Professors are concerned about the impact on the quality of students and academic schedules. Sankhayan Choudhury, a computer science faculty member, noted, “The delay will disrupt the academic calendar, and students will struggle to catch up.”
The WBJEE Board, which conducted exams at Presidency University, initially planned to release the merit lists by August 9, but the schedule has been pushed back due to court interventions. Officials say they are consulting legal experts before making any announcements.
Students continue to bear the brunt of these delays. Undergraduate candidate Rishabh Banerjee expressed his frustration: “We’ve been waiting idly for months. It’s difficult to see classmates start classes elsewhere while we remain on hold. Ultimately, students suffer the most.”
