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    WBJEE Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Seat Allotment, Process
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    WBJEE Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Seat Allotment, Process

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 02 Dec 2025, 03:06 PM IST

    WBJEE Counselling 2026 - The WBJEE Board will announce the WBJEE 2026 counselling schedule on the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in. The WBJEE counselling 2026 registration is expected to begin in August 2026. Candidates who qualify for the WBJEE exam or JEE Mains are eligible to participate in the counselling. To apply for counselling, candidates must have a valid score in the WBJEE 2026 exam. The process will include registration, choice filling, WBJEE seat allotment, reporting to the college and more. Candidates can check the WBJEE 2026 seat matrix to know the total number of seats available, course-wise, for various colleges. Read the article for more information on WBJEE 2026 counselling.

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    1. WBJEE Counselling 2026 Release Date and Schedule
    2. WBJEE 2026 Counselling Process
    3. Documents Required for WBJEE 2026 Counselling
    4. Guidelines for centralised e-counselling of WBJEE 2026
    5. WBJEE Counselling 2026 Mop-Up Round
    6. WBJEE 2026 Reporting Centres
    WBJEE Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Seat Allotment, Process
    WBJEE Counselling 2026

    WBJEE Counselling 2026 Release Date and Schedule

    The authority will announce the WBJEE 2026 counselling schedule on the official website. It includes important dates for all necessary events related to the counselling process. Candidates can refer to the table for the detailed WBJEE counselling dates.

    WBJEE 2026 Counselling Important Dates

    Activity

    Dates

    Seat Matrix uploaded into website

    August 2026

    Candidate registration, payment of registration fee and choice filling

    August 2026

    Modification and locking of choices by candidates

    September 2026

    1st round of seat allotment result

    September 2026

    Payment of seat acceptance fee & reporting to allotted institutes for document verification and admission (if upgradation choice = NO or allotted in 1st choice)

    September 2026

    2nd round of seat allotment result

    September 2026

    Payment of seat acceptance fee (Fresh allottees), reporting to allotted institutes for document verification and admission, and withdrawal by candidates

    September 2026

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    WBJEE 2026 Counselling Process

    Along with the WBJEE 2026 counselling registration, candidates must complete the choice-filling process. After the conclusion of the choice-filling process, the exam authority will release the WBJEE seat allotment result 2026 separately for all the rounds. The process of counselling for WBJEE 2026 will include registration, filling choices, and payment of counselling fees. Seat allotment will be based on the candidate's merit in West Bengal JEE, their selected preferences, and availability of seats.
    Read more: WBJEE 2026 counselling flow chart

    Documents Required for WBJEE 2026 Counselling

    As per the WBJEE 2026 counselling notification, candidates must keep the following documents ready for uploading during WBJEE Counselling 2026. Candidates must refer to this page again after the release of the WBJEE counselling notification for any updates regarding the required documents.

    Documents Required for WBJEE 2026

    CategoryDocuments
    All CandidatesClass 10th admit card/ Birth certificate for verification of date of birth
    All CandidatesClass 10 Mark Sheet
    All CandidatesClass 12 Mark Sheet
    All CandidatesWBJEE Rank card
    OCI candidatesOCI certificate
    WB Domiciled CandidatesDomiciled Certificate as per sections 3.4, 3.4.1, and 3.4.2 of Information Bulletin
    SC/ ST/ OBC-A/ OBC-B CandidatesRespective Category Certificates as per sections 5.2 and 5.3 of Information Bulletin
    PwD CandidatesPwD Certificate as per section 5.4 of Information Bulletin
    TFW CandidatesIncome Certificate as per section 6.2 of Information Bulletin

    WBJEE counselling 2026: Rules and guidelines (JEE Main and architecture seats)

    • West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board conducts WBJEE 2026 counselling for JEE Main and architecture seats as a centralised online process.
    • WBJEE counselling shall only be conducted for the courses mentioned in the seat matrix published by the authorities.
    • Any candidate meeting the eligibility criteria and having a rank in WBJEE and/or JEE Main 2026 will be eligible to register for counselling.
    • It is expected that the WHJEE counselling 2026 will take place in three rounds, namely allotment, up-gradation and mop-up.
    • WBJEE counselling registration 2026 fee is yet to be announced.
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    Procedure of WBJEE Counselling 2026

    Candidates must know the details about the process of West Bengal JEE 2026 counselling to know how to participate in it. By being familiar with the counselling process of WBJEE, candidates will be able to sail through the procedure without any hitches.

    Step 1 - WBJEE Registration: Firstly, the candidates will have to register for counselling 2026 by visiting the WBJEE official website at wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates have to make sure that all of the details submitted are correct since it cannot be edited after submission. It is to be noted that for all rounds of allotment, there is only one registration period. No registration will be allowed after the WBJEE counselling 2026 last date. The given steps can be followed by the candidates to complete the registration of WBJEE 2026 counselling:

    • Visit the WBJEE Counselling 2026 official website.
    • Click on the WBJEE counselling registration link.
    • Candidates will have to click on “New Candidate Registration”. Option to register through WBJEE or JEE Main or both will be provided to the candidates.
    • Those candidates who opt to register through WBJEE 2026 will have to provide their respective application number, roll number, name and date of birth.
    • JEE Main 2026 candidates will also have to enter their respective application number, roll number, name and date of birth.
    • If both channels have been opted for, the candidate can enter the details of both examinations.
    • Click on Submit.

    Step 2 - Payment of Counselling Fee: After registration, candidates will be required to pay a certain amount as the WBJEE 2026 counselling fee. Candidates will be able to pay the fee in online mode i.e., debit card/credit card/net banking. It is to be noted that the counselling fee is not refundable.

    Step 3 - Filling and Locking of Choices: Next, the registered candidates will have to fill their choice of colleges and courses in online mode for the WBJEE seat allotment 2026. The choices have to be selected in the order of preference. Editing and locking of the selected choices have to be done before the specified final date. If the candidates are unable to lock their choices before the final date, then the system will automatically lock the last saved choices. A printout of the filled choices has to be taken out for future reference.

    Step 4 - Seat Allotment: The authorities allot seats to the registered students based on their merit, selected preferences and availability of seats through online, centralised WBJEE counselling. Three rounds of seat allotment will be conducted in online mode. Students can check their WBJEEE 2026 allotment status after logging in using their credentials. Individual allotment letters will not be sent to the candidates. To download the online seat allotment letter, candidates have to pay the seat acceptance fee online (net banking/credit card/debit card) or offline mode (e-challan of Allahabad Bank).

    Step 5 - Document Verification: Candidates who will be allotted seats through WBJEE counselling 2026 will have to report to their respective reporting centres and get their documents verified. The required fee must also be paid by the candidates. The following documents have to be presented at the reporting centres for verification purposes:

    • WBJEE result 2026 or rank card.
    • WBJEE 2026 provisional allotment letter.
    • Confirmation page of WBJEE 2026.
    • Admit card or certificate of 10th standard (or equivalent) examination for name and age verification.
    • 10th standard (or equivalent) mark sheet for English subject mark verification.
    • Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates).
    • Physically challenged certificate for PwD category candidates.
    • Income certificate (if applicable).
    • Domicile certificate (if applicable).
    • JEE Main 2026 result (if applicable).
    • ‘Yes Upgradation’ or ‘No Upgradation’ option form.

    Fee to be paid at Reporting Centres

    Quota

    Amount

    TFW

    Rs. 3000

    State Aided/Govt. Institutes

    Rs. 5000

    Self-financing Universities/Institutes

    Rs. 5000

    Step 6 - Reporting to Allotted Institute: Reporting to Allotted Institute: Finally, the candidates will have to report to their respective allotted institute for confirmation of admission. The provisional allotment letter issued also has to be presented at their respective institute. The candidates will also have to carry original and photocopies of their documents.
    Check WBJEE seat matrix

    Guidelines for centralised e-counselling of WBJEE 2026

    Students participating in the WBJEE e-counselling 2026 can check the guidelines below.

    • Students with a valid rank in WBJEE 2026 / JEE Main 2026 have to complete the counselling registration, pay the fee, and fill their choices.
    • Before filling out the choices, check the WBJEE 2026 seat matrix to know the total number of seats in each course offered by the participating institutes /colleges.
    • After the seat allotment, provide the willingness and pay the acceptance fees. Additionally, download the seat allotment letter.
    • After the payment of seat acceptance, report to the allotted WBJEE 2026 reporting centres with the required documents.
    • Complete the verification process and after the complete satisfaction pay the admission fee.

    WBJEE Counselling 2026 Mop-Up Round

    This is an optional round. The WBJEE mop-up round is conducted after the completion of WBJEE counselling rounds 1 and 2. To participate in the mop-up round of WBJEE 2026, candidates need to register online. Newly registered candidates will have to pay a registration fee as well. Students having a valid rank in the WBJEE 2026 / JEE Main 2026 will be eligible to participate in the mop-up round. All the participants will have to provide a fresh choice of colleges and courses. The allotment of the mop-up round will be announced on the official website. Students will be required to accept the seat and pay the acceptance fee before the last date.

    Who is eligible for the WBJEE Mop-Up Round

    • Students who were allotted seats and have paid the seat acceptance fees for either rounds 1 & 2, but have not taken admission
    • Students who were not allotted seats in round 1 or 2
    • Those who have not registered earlier for WBJEE Counselling 2026
    • All the registered candidates expect those who have withdrawn and exited from the e-counselling.

    WBJEE 2026 Reporting Centres

    After accepting the seat and paying the acceptance fee, students will need to appear at the WBJEE 2026 reporting centres as per the schedule. WBJEE reporting centres are the institutes allotted to the students during the counselling. Candidates need to carry all the necessary documents to the WBJEE reporting centres.

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    WBJEE 2026 Fee Structure

    Since the WBJEE 2026 official notification is awaited, candidates can have an idea of the WBJEE fee structure based on the previous year's data.

    WBJEE Fee Structure 2026 Expected

    Year

    Fees (Rs)

    1st Year

    80, 000

    2nd Year

    82,000

    3rd Year

    84,000

    4th Year

    86,000

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Are the counselling dates for WBJEE 2026 out?
    A:

    No, the WBJEE 2026 counselling dates will be announced on the official website.

    Q: What is the date of WBJEE 2026 results?
    A:

    The authority will announce the WBJEE 2026 result release date online.

    Q: What is the total number of seats available in different colleges and branches?
    A:

    Candidates can check the seat matrix of WBJEE 2026 online.

    Q: What is the website of WBJEE 2026?
    A:

    The website of WBJEE 2026 is wbjeeb.nic.in

    Q: When will the WBJEE 2026 counselling registration be held?
    A:

    The WBJEE 2026 counselling registration will begin in August 2026.

    Q: Is there any reservation facility available for EWS category?
    A:

    There is no reservation facility for EWS category.

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    Hello,
    A non-local student does not get full fee reimbursement through MHT-CET or WBJEE. Full fee reimbursement is usually given only to students who belong to the home state and satisfy the state-specific eligibility rules. In MHT-CET, only Maharashtra domicile candidates under valid categories are eligible for government fee reimbursement.

    Hi dear candidate,

    WBJEE, NIPER, JEE and GATE all are entrance exams for higher studies.

    WBJEE is engineering entrance exam for West Bengal colleges.

    NIPER is a PG program for admission in pharmacy masters or PhD programs.

    JEE is all over India entrance exam for engineering.

    GATE is all over

    Hello dear candidate,

    You cannot get admission later through WBJEE counselling for that year if you missed the decentralized counselling as it is the official last chance to get admission through WBJEE.

    Only chance left is by management quota but the fees are very high.

    The Mop Round for WBJEE B.Tech counselling in 2025 would be held in late 2025, after the main counselling and allotment rounds have concluded. You can also refer to the official website of WBJEE for further information or detailed information.

    Hello,

    With a rank of 10536 in WBJEE 2025, you would have a chance in the government engineering colleges, but you have to choose less popular branches where the competition is less or not crowded. Still, your chances of admission depend on factors like specific colleges, cutoffs, the demand of