WBJEE Counselling 2026: Registration, Choice Filling and Round-Wise Seat Allotment

WBJEE 2026 counselling is the centralised online admission process conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) for engineering and pharmacy degree programmes across government, state-aided, and self-financing colleges in West Bengal. Round 2 registration and choice filling are currently open (July 13–17, 2026) — students who were not allotted a seat in Round 1, or who wish to upgrade to a preferred institute or branch, must register and lock choices before July 17, 2026.

• Round 1 seat allotment was released on July 7, 2026; Round 2 allotment is scheduled for July 21, 2026.
• A non-refundable registration fee of ₹500 must be paid to enter counselling; a refundable seat acceptance fee of ₹5,000 (conditionally) is paid only after receiving a seat allotment.
• 85% of seats fall under the State Quota for West Bengal domicile holders; the remaining 15% are All India Quota (AIQ) seats open to students across India.
• WBJEEB accepts both the WBJEE 2026 General Merit Rank (GMR) and a qualifying JEE Main 2026 score for admission through this counselling.
• Round 3 (Mop-Up), the final round, is scheduled for July 24–26, 2026 (registration) with allotment on July 28, 2026 — the last opportunity for seats left vacant after Rounds 1 and 2.
• Fill at least 20 choices of institutes and branches to maximise your seat allotment probability across all rounds.
• The counselling covers more than 100 engineering and pharmacy colleges, including Jadavpur University, Heritage Institute of Technology, RCCIIT, and MAKAUT-affiliated private institutions.

Reservation of Quotas for WBJEE Counselling 2026

WBJEE 2026 seat allocation follows reservation norms mandated by the Government of West Bengal. All category reservation benefits apply exclusively to students with a valid West Bengal domicile certificate. The 15% All India Quota seats are unreserved (open merit) for non-West Bengal students. The percentages below apply to the 85% State Quota pool.

PwD reservation is horizontal — it is distributed proportionally across the General, SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, and EWS categories, not as a separate vertical pool. The combined SC + ST + OBC-A + OBC-B reservation totals 45%; adding EWS at 10% brings the total reserved quota to 55% within the State Quota seats.

OBC-A and OBC-B certificates must be issued under the West Bengal state OBC classification framework. Central Government OBC certificates alone are not valid for WBJEE counselling reservation purposes. Submitting a false, expired, or incorrectly issued category certificate results in immediate cancellation of allotment and may attract legal action under applicable law.

How to Apply for WBJEE Counselling 2026?

The entire WBJEE 2026 counselling process — from registration to seat acceptance — is conducted online at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee. There are no offline or institute-level application steps prior to final document verification. A single ₹500 registration fee covers participation across all counselling rounds; students who were not allotted in Round 1 simply fill fresh choices in Round 2 without re-paying the fee.

Step 1: Registration

Visit wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee and click the Counselling Login link. Enter your WBJEE 2026 application number, rank card number, and date of birth. First-time users must complete a one-time registration by setting a password and confirming contact details (mobile number and email). Students applying with a JEE Main 2026 score must enter their JEE Main application number and score card details. Registering for counselling is mandatory — your exam rank alone does not guarantee a seat.

Step 2: Counselling Fee Payment

After registration, pay the non-refundable counselling registration fee of ₹500 via net banking, UPI, debit card, or credit card before the choice filling window closes. Only students who have paid this fee are included in the allotment algorithm. This ₹500 fee is separate from the ₹5,000 seat acceptance fee paid later upon allotment — paying the registration fee does not reserve a seat; it only authorises your participation in the allotment process.

Step 3: Choice Filling

Log in and navigate to "Choice Filling." The portal lists all participating institutes, branches, and available category seats (General, SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, TFW, PwD). Use search and filter tools — by district, institute type, or branch name — to find preferred combinations. Add each selected college-branch combination to your list and arrange them in strict descending order of preference, with your most desired combination at Position 1. Fill at least 15–20 choices to maximise your chances across all rounds. There is no upper limit on the number of choices you may add.

Step 4: Choice Locking

Before the Round 2 deadline of July 17, 2026, review your complete choice list and click "Lock Choices." Once locked, choices cannot be edited, reordered, or deleted for that round. If you do not lock manually before the deadline, the system auto-locks whatever choices were saved at the time the window closes — the order may not reflect your true preference. Always lock manually to confirm you are satisfied with the sequence. The allotment engine uses your locked list and merit rank to determine the best possible seat available to you.

Step 5: Seat Acceptance and Reporting

When Round 2 allotment results are published (July 21, 2026), log in and check your allotted institute and branch. To confirm the seat, pay the seat acceptance fee of ₹5,000 (₹3,000 for TFW; ₹40,000 for self-financing institutes) within the window announced post-allotment. Download your Provisional Allotment Letter and physically report to the allotted institute with all original documents for verification. Failure to pay the acceptance fee and report within the window results in automatic cancellation of your allotment and forfeiture of the seat acceptance fee.

How to Lock Choices in WBJEE Counselling 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

Choice locking is the most consequential action in the WBJEE 2026 counselling process. The steps below apply for Round 2 (deadline: July 17, 2026) and Round 3. The allotment engine assigns the highest-ranked option from your locked list for which a seat exists at your merit rank — the order of your choices directly determines your allotment.

Step 1: Visit the Official Portal

• Go to wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee.
• Click "Counselling Login" on the homepage.

Step 2: Log In to Your Account

• Enter your Application Number / Rank Card Number and the password set during registration.
• Complete the CAPTCHA and click "Login."

Step 3: Navigate to Choice Filling

• From your dashboard, click "Choice Filling and Locking."
• Use search filters (institute type, district, branch name, category) to locate preferred college-branch combinations.
• Click "Add" next to each combination you want in your list.

Step 4: Arrange Choices in Order of Preference

• Use the drag-and-drop interface or the up/down arrows to reorder choices so your most preferred combination appears at Position 1.
• The algorithm assigns the highest-ranked available option — Position 1 must be the option you genuinely want most, not simply the one you think is easiest to secure.
• Review the top 5–10 entries at least twice; a misplaced entry near the top can yield an allotment at a less-preferred institute that you must either accept or formally withdraw from.

Step 5: Lock Your Choices

• Click "Lock Choices" at the bottom of the page.
• A confirmation pop-up displays your top choices — verify the order before clicking "Confirm Lock."
• After confirmation, the list is frozen for this round. Screenshot or download your locked choice list as a record of submission.

After locking, WBJEEB sends a confirmation SMS and email to your registered contact details. If you do not receive a confirmation within a few minutes, log in and verify that your choices display the "Locked" status before the deadline passes.

WBJEE Counselling Documents Required 2026

Carry both originals and one set of self-attested photocopies to the allotted institute at the time of reporting. Category-specific documents are needed only if you are claiming reservation benefits. Documents not in English or Bengali must be accompanied by a certified translation.

• WBJEE 2026 Rank Card (downloaded from wbjeeb.nic.in after result declaration)
• WBJEE 2026 Admit Card
• Class 10 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (for date of birth verification)
• Class 12 Mark Sheet (final board result showing subject-wise and aggregate marks)
• Class 12 Passing Certificate / Migration Certificate (Migration Certificate required for students from boards other than WBCHSE)
• West Bengal Domicile / Residential Certificate — mandatory for State Quota participation and for all reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/TFW)
• Aadhaar Card or other government-issued photo identity proof (Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence)
• Recent Passport-Size Photographs (4–6 copies; white background; taken within the last 3 months)
• Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last attended institution
• Character Certificate from the last attended institution
• Caste / Category Certificate — SC / ST / OBC-A / OBC-B certificate issued by the competent authority in West Bengal (not required for General or EWS students)
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS category; family income ≤ ₹8 lakh per annum; issued by the appropriate West Bengal authority)
• Income Certificate for TFW Scheme (for TFW category; family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh per annum)
• PwD Certificate (for Persons with Disability; minimum 40% disability; issued by a government medical board)
• Medical Fitness Certificate (from a registered medical practitioner; some institutes require this separately at the time of final admission)
• JEE Main 2026 Score Card (only for students using JEE Main rank; replaces the WBJEE Rank Card in their case)

Note: Carry at least two photocopies of every document. Missing originals during reporting may result in provisional admission being withheld until documents are produced, or in cancellation of allotment in severe cases.

How Much Money is Needed for WBJEE Counselling 2026?

WBJEE 2026 counselling involves two distinct payments at different stages. The first is a fixed one-time charge paid at registration; the second varies by institute type and is paid only upon receiving and choosing to accept a seat. Keep both amounts available before the respective deadlines.

Non-Refundable Fees

Every student who wishes to participate in WBJEE 2026 counselling must pay this ₹500 fee, regardless of category or institute preference. It is not refunded even if no seat is allotted after all three rounds. Students joining from Round 2 or Round 3 who did not register in Round 1 must also pay this fee before their first round of participation.

Refundable Fees

The seat acceptance fee is paid online after your allotment is published and you choose to accept the seat. It is subsequently adjusted against your first-year tuition fee — it is not an additional charge on top of college fees. The ₹40,000 figure for self-financing institutes reflects the higher institutional commitment required to hold that seat type. If you withdraw after accepting a seat outside the official withdrawal window (July 28–30, 2026), the seat acceptance fee is forfeited in full. Withdrawal must be done formally through the WBJEEB portal — simply not reporting to the college does not constitute withdrawal and results in fee loss.

Round-Wise Seat Allotment in WBJEE Counselling 2026

WBJEE 2026 counselling runs across three rounds, each using the same merit-based allotment algorithm. The system matches your locked choice list against available seats in your category and assigns you the highest-preference option for which a seat exists at your rank. The table below shows upcoming rounds first, followed by concluded rounds.

Between rounds, students with a current allotment must declare one of four statuses — Upgrade, Float, Freeze, or Withdraw — which determines whether and how they participate in subsequent rounds. Students without any allotment simply register fresh for the next round; no status declaration is needed for them.

• Why Round 2 can be more accessible than Round 1: Seats vacated because Round 1 allottees upgraded, floated, or withdrew — plus seats unfilled in Round 1 — are pooled together for Round 2. In branches and institutes with high Round 1 withdrawal rates, Round 2 closing ranks can be lower (more accessible) than Round 1 for the same programme.
• Round 3 (Mop-Up) is the final opportunity: All remaining vacant seats across every participating institute are offered in Round 3. Students who received no allotment in Rounds 1 or 2 must register during July 24–26, 2026 — no further counselling is conducted by WBJEEB after Round 3 concludes.

Reporting to the Allotted College

After paying the seat acceptance fee, you must physically report to your allotted institute within the acceptance window. Online acceptance alone does not complete your admission — the institute must verify your original documents and issue a confirmed seat. Failing to report within the window results in automatic cancellation of allotment, with no option to re-enter the same round.

Steps to complete reporting after Round 2 allotment (expected July 21, 2026):

• Log in to wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee after allotment is published and download your Provisional Allotment Letter.
• Pay the seat acceptance fee online (₹5,000 / ₹3,000 TFW / ₹40,000 self-financing) within the window announced by WBJEEB post-allotment.
• Contact your allotted institute directly to confirm the Document Verification (DV) centre location, timings, and any institute-specific requirements before travelling.
• Report to the designated DV centre with all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies of each.
• Submit documents for verification; the institute retains the photocopies and returns originals after checking.
• After successful document verification, pay the first-year college fees (tuition, development charges, hostel if applicable) — the seat acceptance fee is adjusted against this amount.
• Collect the admission confirmation receipt or student registration acknowledgement from the institute’s admission cell.

Note: If your documents are found incomplete, expired, or inconsistent with your application at the time of verification, your provisional allotment may be cancelled or withheld pending rectification. Ensure all documents are valid and correctly self-attested before travelling to the institute.

Students who received a Round 1 allotment, opted for Upgrade or Float in Round 2, and then received a new allotment in Round 2 must report to the new allotted institute within the Round 2 acceptance window. The earlier Round 1 reporting does not transfer to the new institute.

Upgrade, Freeze, or Withdraw — What Should You Do?

If you received a Round 1 allotment and the acceptance window has closed, your decision between Upgrade, Float, Freeze, and Withdraw shapes the rest of your WBJEE 2026 counselling journey. The guide below maps common situations to the appropriate choice and its downstream consequences.

Key rules for Upgrade and Float:

• You must re-fill and re-lock your choice list for Round 2 — your Round 1 locked choices do not carry over automatically.
• The algorithm upgrades you only to a choice ranked higher (closer to Position 1) than your current allotment in your new locked list. If no better option is available at your rank, your existing Round 1 seat is retained unchanged.
• If you receive a new allotment in Round 2 at a different institute, you must pay the acceptance fee for the new institute and report there within the Round 2 window. Refer to the WBJEEB notification for adjustment or refund of your Round 1 acceptance fee in this scenario.

Key rules for Withdrawal:

• Withdrawal must be completed formally through the WBJEEB counselling portal. Not reporting to the allotted college does not constitute withdrawal and results in forfeiture of the seat acceptance fee without any refund.
• The final withdrawal window is July 28–30, 2026. Withdrawing within this window entitles you to a refund of the seat acceptance fee.
• If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the seat acceptance fee is not refunded if withdrawal is done outside the July 28–30 window. Withdraw only after careful, considered decision-making.

Students who were not allotted in either Round 1 or Round 2 must register for Round 3 (Mop-Up) during July 24–26, 2026. Round 3 is the final WBJEE 2026 counselling round — vacant seats remaining after Round 3 revert to the respective institutes’ management or direct admission processes, where applicable.