How to pass variables from scriptlet to EL context Jan 21, 2015 Sometimes you may need to pass a variable from scriptlet context to EL context in your JSPs, and vice versa. The following snippets could help you. From scriptlet to EL : <c:set var="myELVar"><%=myScriptletVar%></c:set> From EL to scriptlet : <% String myScriptletVar = String.valueOf(pageContext.getAttribute("myELVar")); %> In general, try to avoid using scriptlets ! :)