WBJEE 2026 Counselling Registration Begins: Round 1 Schedule, Choice Filling & Seat Allotment Dates

WBJEEB has activated the centralised counselling portal for candidates who qualified in WBJEE 2026, marking the start of the seat-allotment process for engineering, architecture, and pharmacy admissions across the state. A single registration now covers all three rounds of counselling, so candidates who register once won't need to repeat the process unless they exit voluntarily or skip a round entirely.

WBJEE 2026 Counselling: Round 1 Schedule

Who Can Register

• Candidates holding a valid WBJEE 2026 rank

• Candidates holding a valid JEE Main 2026 rank (eligible only for the 10% approved seats in self-financing institutes participating in state-level counselling)

• Candidates must choose upfront whether they're registering under WBJEE rank, WBJEE + JEE Main, or JEE Main-only seats — this choice cannot be changed later

Step-by-Step: How to Register for WBJEE 2026 Counselling

1. Visit wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee and open the counselling registration link

2. Log in using your WBJEE application number, roll number, and date of birth (or JEE Main credentials, if applicable)

3. Pay the non-refundable registration fee online via net banking, debit, or credit card

4. Fill your college and course preferences in strict order of priority

5. Lock your choices before July 5 — once locked, they cannot be edited

6. After Round 1 allotment on July 7, log in again to check your result and download the allotment letter

Understanding the Three Rounds

• Round 1 (Allotment): First seat allotment based on rank, preference, and seat matrix

• Round 2 (Upgradation): Candidates who accepted a Round 1 seat but want a higher preference can opt for upgradation; those with no seat yet can still be freshly allotted

• Mop-Up Round: A final round to fill vacant seats, open to candidates who withdrew, missed earlier rounds, or are registering for the first time

Candidates who receive their first-preference choice in Round 1 are not eligible for further upgradation, since they've already secured their top pick.

Fees to Know

Based on the previous cycle's structure, the Round 1 registration fee was around ₹500 for both WBJEE and JEE Main rank holders, while the seat acceptance fee (refundable) was approximately ₹5,000. Exact 2026 fee amounts will be confirmed once WBJEEB's detailed notification is published.

Why This Matters

With engineering admissions at institutes like Jadavpur University, IIEST Shibpur, and MAKAUT-affiliated colleges on the line, missing the July 5 choice-locking deadline effectively removes a candidate from Round 1 allotment. Candidates are advised not to wait for the "detailed notification" WBJEEB has promised, since registration is already live.