WBJEE 2026 Update: Offline Decentralised Counselling Approved by West Bengal

The West Bengal Higher Education Department has approved campus-level decentralised counselling for WBJEE 2026. Following the centralised counselling rounds, participating state-funded universities, government engineering colleges, and self-financing private institutes can fill their remaining vacant seats.

This WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling update allows eligible candidates to seek admission directly through participating institutes. Candidates should check the respective college websites for vacancy details, application requirements, and counselling schedules.

Students preparing for other West Bengal entrance examinations can also explore the latest West Bengal exam updates and education-related information on the West Bengal Board page.

WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling Overview

Participating colleges will conduct independent admission processes to fill vacant seats after the centralised counselling rounds. Candidates should review the key details below before applying.

Candidates seeking updates on other admission rounds can also read about WBJEE 2026 Phase 2, Special Round 3, and decentralised counselling.

Eligibility and Selection Guidelines

Candidates seeking admission through WBJEE 2026 college-level counselling must meet the applicable eligibility requirements and institutional guidelines.

• Rank Requirement: Applicants must hold a valid General Merit Rank (GMR) or Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR) in WBJEE 2026.

• Domicile Rules: Candidates must meet the applicable domicile requirements for admission to government seats.

• Seat Matrix: Each participating university department or college will publish its vacancy list, eligibility criteria, and admission schedule on its official website.

• Selection Criteria: Seat allotment will depend on merit rank, applicable admission rules, and seat availability.

• Verification Mode: Candidates may be required to attend physical counselling on campus, with admission conducted according to the prescribed merit order and institutional guidelines.

Candidates should verify the eligibility requirements directly with their preferred institutes before applying.

Admission Procedure for WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling

Participating institutions must follow the prescribed admission and reporting procedures to fill vacant seats through decentralised counselling.

1. Notification of Vacancies: Institutes must publish their available seats and admission procedures on their official websites and notify the relevant authorities as required.

2. Application Submission: Colleges must designate an official email address for receiving applications. Applications may also be accepted physically, subject to the institute's instructions.

3. Merit-Based Selection: Institutes will process applications and conduct admissions according to applicable eligibility criteria, merit rank, and seat availability.

4. Portal Entry: Participating institutes must upload admitted candidates' details and vacancy-related information to the WBJEEB portal within the prescribed timeline.

5. Final Deadline: All decentralised admissions and the required portal reporting must be completed by October 31, 2026.

Candidates interested in other West Bengal admission updates can also check the latest information on West Bengal NEET UG stray vacancy counselling 2026.

Students looking for West Bengal Board academic resources can refer to the WBCHSE Class 12 syllabus to review subject-wise syllabus information.