Calcutta High Court Mandates Revised WBJEE Merit List Due to OBC Reservation Errors

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) to publish a revised merit list for the WBJEE 2025 exam within 15 days. The court found that the board had violated its earlier order regarding OBC reservation and directed that the new merit list must include a 7% reservation for 66 specific OBC classes recognized by the West Bengal Backward Classes Department before 2010.

Reasons Behind the Court's Decision

• The initial merit list published by WBJEEB incorporated a new policy retrospectively, which was deemed erroneous by the court.
• The court emphasized that OBC-A and OBC-B candidates with canceled certificates should not be included under the new reservation policy implemented after June 10, 2025.

Next Steps for WBJEEB

• WBJEEB is required to complete the recasting of the merit list within 15 days of the court's order.
• The board must ensure that the new merit list complies with the HC's earlier directions.
• Affidavits of compliance are to be filed alongside the West Bengal Higher Education Department for the next hearing, scheduled in three weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the significance of the revision in the merit list?

The revision is crucial to ensure that eligible OBC candidates receive the appropriate reservations as mandated by the court, ensuring fairness in admissions.

2. Who will benefit from this revised merit list?

Candidates from specific OBC categories recognized before 2010 will benefit from the 7% reservation in the revised merit list.

3. What happens if the WBJEEB does not comply with the court's order?

Non-compliance could lead to legal consequences for the WBJEEB, which may include further contempt proceedings.

Stay Updated

For more official updates regarding the WBJEE merit list and other governmental notifications, keep checking the following:

• Official WBJEEB Website
• West Bengal Government Official Website