Archive · 27 Jul 2025
WBJEE Results Delayed Due to Legal Issues, Board Chief States
Imagine a test for students who want to be engineers.
The test is done, but the results are late.
The delay is because of a legal issue about how some students are chosen based on their background (OBC reservation).
The people in charge of the test wanted to release the results earlier, but they have to wait because of the legal case.
Students are worried because they don't know when they'll get their results.
WBJEE 2024 results are delayed due to legal proceedings concerning OBC reservation.
The WBJEE Board was prepared to release results on June 5th.
The delay is causing mental stress and anxiety among aspiring engineering students.
The Education Minister stated the government is ready but cautious due to legal issues.
The WBJEE Board has no power regarding the OBC issue, as per the 2014 notification.
- Who
- WBJEE Board, aspiring engineering students, and Education Minister Bratya Basu.
- What
- Delay in the announcement of WBJEE 2024 results.
- When
- Results were to be released on June 5, 2024; the exam was held on April 27, 2024.
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- Legal proceedings regarding the OBC reservation policy.
WBJEE Board
Education Department
Board's Authority
WBJEE Board
The board has no power over OBC issues.
Education Department
Not applicable.
Result Readiness
WBJEE Board
Ready to release the results.
Education Department
Not applicable.
- Exam Name
- WBJEE 2024
- Planned Release Date
- June 5, 2024
- Exam Date
- April 27, 2024
- Issue
- OBC reservation policy
- Board's Stance
- Ready to publish results, but legally bound