The WBJEE 2025 results have been abruptly stalled by the Calcutta High Court, citing contempt over alleged defiance of an earlier judicial order. The unexpected ruling has halted all admission processes, leaving over one lakh aspirants in suspense. The next course of action hinges on a division bench’s verdict expected in the coming days.
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