The GATE 2026 correction window is now active at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can make necessary edits to their application forms through the GOAPS portal until November 3, 2025.
The registration for JEE Main 2026 is expected to begin on October 15, 2025, at jeemain.nta.nic.in and will remain open until November 2025. The Session 1 of the JEE Main 2026 exam is scheduled for January 2026, while Session 2 will take place in April 2026
The last date to apply for GATE 2026 for M.Tech and research program admissions has been extended to October 13, 2025, with the applicable late fee. The examination will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and will be conducted in two sessions daily.
The registration for JEE Main 2026 is set to begin shortly on the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The examination will be conducted in two sessions, scheduled for January and April 2026.
Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology (GCELT) admission to its courses is done on the basis of entrance exams. GCELT Kolkata accepts various entrance exams for admission including WBJEE for BTech courses and JELET for lateral entry admissions. Seat allocation to these courses is done through the respective exam’s counselling process conducted by WBJEEB.
The institute also offers lateral entry to BTech courses based on JELET scores. Students can apply for GCELT Kolkata admission in online mode through the official WBJEEB website.
Candidates can also check more on GCELT Kolkata admission from this page.
It is important for candidates to go through the detailed eligibility criteria before applying for GCELT Kolkata admission. The course-wise eligibility and selection criteria have been given below:
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | 
| BTech in Computer Science & Engineering | Candidates must have passed 10+2 in Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 45% marks | WBJEE score and counselling | 
| BTech in Information Technology | Candidates must have passed 10+2 in Science with PCM subjects with minimum 45% aggregate | WBJEE score and counselling | 
| BTech in Leather Technology | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics with a minimum of 45% aggregate | WBJEE score and counselling | 
| BTech (Lateral Entry) | Diploma in Engineering or BSc with Mathematics with at least 45% marks | JELET score and counselling | 
| MTech in Leather Technology | BE/BTech in Leather Technology or equivalent with minimum 50% marks | Merit-based (University norms) | 
| MTech in Footwear Technology | BE/BTech in Leather/Footwear Technology with at least 50% marks | Merit-based | 
| PG Diploma in Leather Goods Manufacturing | Graduation in any discipline or Diploma in relevant field | Merit-based | 
| Certificate Course in Leather Goods Making | Passed Class 10 or equivalent | Merit-based | 
| PhD in Leather Technology | MTech/MSc with 55% marks in relevant field and valid research proposal | University Research Entrance Test & Interview | 
| PhD in Computer Science | MTech/ME in CS/IT with 55% or above | Research Entrance & Interview | 
The admission process for GCELT Kolkata starts around the month of April with the WBJEE application process. The important dates related to GCELT Kolkata admission have been listed below:
Event  | Dates  | 
| WBJEE 2025 Result | July, 2025 (Tentative) | 
| WBJEE 2025 Counselling Begins | August 2025 | 
| CGEC Application Last Date (Tentative) | July 2025 | 
| Commencement of Academic Session | August 2025 (Expected) | 
| JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1 | November 2025 | 
| JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1 | January 2026 | 
| JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1 | January 2026 | 
| JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2 | February 2026 | 
| JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 | March 2026 | 
| JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2 | April 2026 | 
Candidates can fill out the GCELT Kolkata application form in online mode via the WBJEEB portal for BTech admissions. The admission form for MTech and PG Diploma can be downloaded from the GCELT official website. The application fee for GCELT through WBJEE is Rs 500 (general category) and Rs 400 (reserved category).
Step-by-step process to fill GCELT application form:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Register by providing your name, email ID, and phone number
Step 3: Fill in personal and academic details in the application form
Step 4: Upload scanned documents such as photo and signature
Step 5: Pay the application fee online through net banking/credit/debit card
Step 6: Download and print the confirmation page for future reference
GCELT Kolkata Admission goes through various processes starting from the application process to seat allotment. The step-by-step process of admission for GCELT Kolkata is given below:
Step 1: Apply for admission by filling up the form at the WBJEE or GCELT official website
Step 2: Appear for the required entrance exam (WBJEE for BTech, JELET for Lateral Entry)
Step 3: Obtain the minimum cutoff/qualifying marks in the exam
Step 4: Participate in the WBJEEB counselling process and select GCELT as your preferred institute
Step 5: Submit documents and pay admission fees at the allotted time
Step 6: Confirm your admission and report to the college on the given date
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