VOCLET stands for Vocational Lateral Entry Test. It is a state-level entrance examination conducted annually by the West Bengal State Council of Technical Education (WBSCTE) in association with the West Bengal State Council of Vocational Education & Training. The exam is a gateway for admission into the second-year diploma courses in Engineering/Technology offered in West Bengal.
The VOCLET exam is a 2-hour pen-and-paper test consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. The questions are divided into 5 sections: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanics, and Computer Science. The exam is held in both Bengali and English languages.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | March 8, 2024 |
| Application end date | April 8, 2024 |
| Application fee payment start date | March 8, 2024 |
| Application fee payment end date | April 8, 2024 |
| Admit card release date | May 25, 2024 |
| Exam date | June 3, 2024 |
| Result announcement date | June 29, 2024 |
| Counselling registration start date | August 1, 2024 |
| Counselling registration end date | August 15, 2024 |
| Choice filling start date | August 16, 2024 |
| Choice filling end date | August 22, 2024 |
| Seat allotment date | August 23, 2024 |
| Admission letter issue date | August 24 to August 31, 2024 |
Here are the important dates to keep in mind for VOCLET 2023 registration:
Please note that these are the tentative dates and the actual dates may vary. You can check the official website of WBSCTE for the latest updates.
Here are some of the documents that you will need to upload while registering for VOCLET 2023:
| Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Age | No age restrictions |
| Educational qualification | Must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. |
| Vocational course | Must have passed the relevant vocational courses from a recognized board. |
| Physical fitness | Must be physically fit to pursue a diploma course in engineering/technology. |
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC-A | 6% |
| OBC-B | 6% |
| PWD | 4% |
| Kanyashree | 3% |
| Ex-servicemen | 2% |
| Sportsperson | 1% |
| Exam Pattern | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Objective type | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Fundamentals of Mechanics, and Computer Science |
| Total marks: 100 | Mathematics: 20 marks, Physics: 20 marks, Chemistry: 20 marks, Fundamentals of Mechanics: 20 marks, and Computer Science: 20 marks |
| Duration: 2 hours | Questions will be based on 10+2 level |
| Language: English and Bengali | Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| Book | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Vocational Objective Competitive Examinations | Arihant Experts | Arihant |
| VOCLET 2023: A Complete Preparation Guide | Career Launcher | Career Launcher |
| VOCLET 2023: Objective Questions with Answers | Educreation | Educreation |
| VOCLET 2023: Solved Papers with Explanations | Disha Experts | Disha Experts |
| VOCLET 2023: Previous Year Papers with Solutions | MTG | MTG |
| VOCLET 2023: Quick Revision Guide | S. Chand | S. Chand |
| VOCLET 2023: Shortcuts and Formulae | R.S. Aggarwal | R.S. Aggarwal |
The counseling process for VOCLET 2023 will be held in two phases:
| Discipline | Specialization |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Building Construction, Construction Technology, Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Highway Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Survey Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | Electrical Power System, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Industrial Control Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Software Technology, Multimedia Technology, Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Networking |
| Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Food Processing Technology, Petrochemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering |
| Textile Engineering | Textile Engineering, Fashion Technology, Garment Technology, Leather Goods Technology |
| Printing Technology | Printing Technology, Graphic Design, Packaging Technology |
| Information Technology | Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Software Technology, Multimedia Technology, Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System |
| Other Engineering Disciplines | Architecture, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering |
| Non-Engineering Disciplines | Hotel Management, Travel and Tourism, Fashion Technology, Interior Decoration, Photography |
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