
Content Writer | Updated On - May 19, 2026
West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP) registration for undergraduate courses commenced on May 19, 2026. Students can apply for 7,042 courses across 459 colleges and 17 universities until June 1, 2026, through wbcap.in.

Registration for West Bengal undergraduate admissions 2026 has started on May 19, 2026. Eligible students can now apply through the official WBCAP portal at wbcap.in for admission to 7,042 courses. The registration window remains open until June 1, 2026.
The West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP) is an initiative of the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education. It provides a single-window gateway for admission to undergraduate courses offered by 459 government and government-aided colleges across the state. Students passing 10+2 (Higher Secondary or equivalent) examinations can access this portal.
| Direct Link: WBCAP UG Admission 2026 Application Portal |
WBCAP UG Admission 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration and Application Start | May 19, 2026 |
| Registration and Application End | June 1, 2026 |
| Publication of Seat Allotment | June 9, 2026 |
| Admission Against Seat Allotment | June 9 to June 15, 2026 |
The portal covers 17 universities and offers 7,042 courses and programmes. Students can search for preferred institutions and courses by district, university, or course type. The platform allows applicants to check eligibility criteria before applying for their desired programmes.
How to Apply for WBCAP UG Admission 2026?
- To begin the admission process, candidates must create their profile on the WBCAP portal.
- Profile creation requires entering personal data and uploading required documents in prescribed formats and sizes.
- This step is mandatory before proceeding with course selection.
Applicants must prepare a preference list of institutions and courses they wish to apply for. The WBCAP guidelines emphasize that students should be very careful while preparing their preference list. This list will be used for merit-based allocation during the admission process.
Students should ensure they have all required documents ready before starting the registration process. Valid identification, educational certificates, and other supporting documents must be uploaded in the specified format. Incomplete applications may not be processed during the admission cycle.
What’s Next for Students
The merit list will be prepared based on the preferences submitted and eligibility criteria. Colleges will conduct their individual counselling sessions using the merit list provided by WBCAP. Candidates should monitor the portal regularly for updates on merit list declaration and counselling schedules.
Students must complete their registration and preference list submission by June 1, 2026, to participate in the admission process. The centralised portal ensures transparent and efficient allocation of seats across West Bengal's higher education institutions. Candidates are advised to visit wbcap.in immediately and complete their registration to secure their place in the admission cycle.
For technical support and queries, candidates can contact the WBCAP helpline at 1800-102-8014. Email support is available at support@wbcap.in, query@wbcap.in, and writeto@wbcap.in. The portal's support team assists with registration issues and technical difficulties.
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