JEE Main 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key has been released on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the answer keys and their response sheets online. The objection window will remain open until February 6, 2026, while the final answer key and results are expected to be announced by February 12, 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registrations are now open at jeemain.nta.nic.in for admission to B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programmes. The last date to apply is February 25, 2026, and the exam will be conducted between April 2 and April 9, 2026.
JEE Main 2026 admit card is now available for the examinations scheduled on January 28 and 29. Candidates appearing for the B.Arch and B.Planning papers can download their admit cards from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology (GCECT) admission to its courses is done on the basis of entrance examinations as well as merit in the qualifying examination, depending on the program. GCECT accepts entrance exams including WBJEE for B.Tech, JELET for B.Tech Lateral Entry, and GATE/WBUT PGET for M.Tech admissions. The WBJEE 2025 result for BTech course is expected to be declared on or after Jul 31, 2025. Seat allocation to these courses is conducted through the respective exam’s counselling process. The institute also offers admission to its doctoral (Ph.D.) programmes based on written tests and interviews. Students can apply for GCECT admission in online mode.
Candidates can also check more on GCECT Kolkata admission from this page.
It is important for candidates to go through the detailed eligibility criteria before applying for GCECT admission. The course-wise eligibility and selection criteria are given below:
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
| BTech Ceramic Technology | Passed 10+2 in PCM with at least 45% aggregate (40% for reserved category) | WBJEE Entrance Exam |
| BTech Computer Science & Engineering | Passed 10+2 in PCM with at least 45% aggregate (40% for reserved category) | WBJEE Entrance Exam |
| BTech Information Technology | Passed 10+2 in PCM with at least 45% aggregate (40% for reserved category) | WBJEE Entrance Exam |
| BTech (Lateral Entry) | Diploma in Engineering with required percentage as per norms | JELET Entrance Exam |
| MTech Ceramic Technology | B.E./B.Tech/AMIE in relevant branch with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved) | GATE/WBUT PGET Entrance Exam |
| MTech Information Technology | B.E./B.Tech/AMIE in relevant branch with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved) | GATE/WBUT PGET Entrance Exam |
| Ph.D. Ceramic Technology | Master’s degree in relevant field with 55% aggregate | MAKAUT Written Test + Interview |
| Ph.D. Information Technology | Master’s degree in relevant field with 55% aggregate | MAKAUT Written Test + Interview |
For UG (BTech), accepted subjects in 10+2 are Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject.
The admission process for GCECT starts around May-June following the announcement of entrance exam results. The important dates are as follows:
| Event | Dates (2025) |
| WBJEE 2025 Result | July (expected) |
| WBJEE 2025 Counselling Registration | August 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 Notification | October 2025 |
| 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 GCECT Kolkata application form in online mode only. The admission form is available on the official college website. The application fee details will be provided on the portal at the time of application.
Step-by-step GCECT Application Process:
GCECT Admission goes through various processes starting from the application process to seat allotment. The step-by-step process is as follows:
The candidate should have passed B.Tech
10+2 with PCM.
Mohali (Punjab)
Kolkata (West Bengal)
Bengaluru (Karnataka)
Kolkata (West Bengal)
Durgapur (West Bengal)