WBJEE Counselling 2026: Round 1 Seat Allotment Released, Check Details, Schedule, Process and More

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the WBJEE 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result. Candidates can check it at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee by logging in with their roll number and password.
Those who’ve been allotted a seat need to pay the seat acceptance fee by July 11 to confirm their admission. Seats have been allotted based on candidates’ rank, their filled choices, and seat availability. JEE Main candidates can also apply for a share of seats set aside for them in self-financing institutes.
Round 2 registration and choice filling will run from July 13 to July 17. This window is open both to candidates already in the process and to those registering fresh. WBJEE counselling 2026 fee can be paid online through net banking, credit card, or debit card.

WBJEE 2026 Seat Allotment

Round 1 results for WBJEE 2026 seat allotment are live on the official portal. Rank and the preferences candidates filled decided who got which seat. Anyone allotted a seat now needs one more step to make it official: a visit to the college for document checks and the fee payment required there.

How to Check WBJEE 2026 Allotment Status

WBJEE 2026 Seat allotment result is already out. It takes just a few steps to check WBJEE 2026 allotment status. Let’s check:

Direct Link: Check WBJJE 2026 Allotment Status

• Open wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee in a browser.
• Find and click the ‘WBJEE 2026 Seat Allotment’ link.
• Enter your roll number and password to log in.
• Your allotment status shows up right on screen.

WBJEE 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee

Locking in a seat costs Rs 5000, paid online as the seat acceptance fee. Net banking, credit cards, and debit cards all work as payment options. A refund isn’t automatic just because a candidate withdraws. WBJEEB lays out specific conditions for when this fee comes back and when it doesn’t, so it’s worth reading the official counselling notification rather than assuming withdrawal alone guarantees the money returns.

WBJEE Counselling 2026: Important Dates

WBJEE Counselling 2026 is taking place from June 30, 2026. The table below provides expected timelines based on previous-year patterns.

What is WBJEE Counselling?

WBJEE Counselling is a centralised online process through which WBJEEB allots seats to eligible candidates in engineering, architecture, and pharmacy programmes. Seat allotment is based on three factors: the candidate’s rank in WBJEE 2026 or JEE Main 2026, the choices filled during registration, and the availability of seats in the seat matrix. In 2025, a total of 51,952 seats were on offer across participating universities, government engineering colleges, and self-financing institutes in West Bengal.

Who is Eligible for WBJEE Counselling 2026?

Candidates must meet the following conditions to participate in WBJEE Counselling 2026.

• Must hold a valid rank in WBJEE 2026 or a valid score in JEE Main 2026.
• Must have qualified Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Candidates applying for B.Arch must additionally qualify NATA or JEE Main Paper 2.
• There is no EWS reservation under WBJEE counselling.

Also Check: WBJEE Opening Rank and Closing Rank

WBJEE Counselling 2026 Process: Step by Step

The counselling process for WBJEE 2026 consists of six stages. Each stage has a defined deadline. Missing any deadline can result in cancellation of allotment or ineligibility for subsequent rounds.

Step 1: Online Registration

Candidates must visit wbjeeb.nic.in and click on the WBJEE 2026 counselling registration link. New candidates must select “New Candidate Registration.” Those applying through WBJEE 2026 must enter their application number, roll number, name, and date of birth. Candidates holding a JEE Main 2026 rank must enter their JEE Main details. A single registration covers all rounds of allotment. No fresh registration is allowed after the last date.

Step 2: Payment of Counselling Registration Fee

After registration, candidates must pay the non-refundable counselling fee online. Payment can be made via debit card, credit card, or net banking. Based on 2025 data, the registration fee for Round 1 was Rs. 500 for both WBJEE and JEE Main rank holders. The fee amount for 2026 will be confirmed after the official notification is released.

Step 3: Choice Filling and Locking

Registered candidates must fill their preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. WBJEEB advises candidates to fill a minimum of 20 choices. Choices must be locked before the last date. If a candidate fails to lock choices before the deadline, the system automatically locks the last saved choices. A printout of the locked choices should be taken for future reference.

Read: WBJEE Choice Filling 2026

Step 4: Seat Allotment

WBJEEB releases the Round 1 seat allotment result based on merit, category, and preferences. Candidates can check their allotment status after logging in with their credentials. No individual allotment letter is sent by post. To download the allotment letter, candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee online. The seat acceptance fee is refundable if the candidate does not take final admission.

Round 2 follows the same process and provides an upgradation window. If a candidate opts for upgradation in Round 1, their earlier allotted seat is cancelled and reallocated to the next candidate in the merit list.

Step 5: Document Verification at Reporting Centre

Candidates allotted seats must report to their designated Reporting Centre (RC) for document verification within the specified dates. The RC is the institute allotted during counselling. Candidates must carry original documents and self-attested photocopies. The following documents are required at the time of reporting:

Candidates must also submit the Upgradation option form (Yes/No) at the time of reporting in Round 1.

Fee to be Paid at Reporting Centre

Step 6: Reporting to Allotted Institute for Final Admission

After completing document verification at the RC, candidates must report to their allotted institute to complete the admission process. The provisional allotment letter must be submitted at the institute along with original and photocopied documents. Admission is confirmed only after the institute verifies all records and the admission fee is paid.

WBJEE Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix

The WBJEE seat matrix is published on wbjeeb.nic.in before counselling registration begins. It lists the total number of seats available, course-wise, across all participating institutes. In 2025, around 51,952 seats were available across B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Pharma programmes. Candidates should refer to the seat matrix before filling choices to understand seat availability by college, course, and category.

WBJEE 2026 Participating Institutes

WBJEE Counselling 2026 covers admissions to seats in universities, government engineering colleges, and self-financing institutes across West Bengal. Some of the major participating institutes include:

JEE Main 2026 rank holders can apply to the JEE Main quota seats within the participating institutes. The seat matrix will specify quota-wise seat availability.

WBJEE Counselling 2026 Mop-Up Round

The WBJEE Mop-Up Round is an optional final round held after Rounds 1 and 2. It is conducted to fill vacant seats, if any remain after the main rounds.

Who Can Participate in the Mop-Up Round?

The following categories of candidates are eligible for the Mop-Up Round:

• Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 or 2 who paid the acceptance fee but did not take final admission.
• Candidates who did not receive any seat in Round 1 or Round 2.
• Candidates who did not register for WBJEE Counselling earlier.
• All registered candidates except those who have voluntarily withdrawn and exited the process.

Fresh registrations are allowed for the Mop-Up Round. Candidates registering for the first time during the Mop-Up Round must pay a separate registration fee. Based on 2025 figures, this fee was Rs. 200. There is no upgradation option after the Mop-Up Round. All allotments in this round are final.

Upgradation Option in WBJEE Counselling 2026

Candidates who receive a seat in Round 1 but prefer a higher-priority choice can opt for upgradation. To do this, they must select “YES-Upgradation” at the reporting centre while paying the seat acceptance fee. Their existing allotment is held valid while the system searches for a better seat in Round 2. If an upgraded seat is available, the earlier allotment is cancelled and the new seat is assigned. Candidates who receive their first-preference seat in Round 1 are not eligible for further upgradation. Candidates who opt for upgradation do not need to report to the RC again after Round 2 unless they receive a new seat allotment.

Key Rules for WBJEE Counselling 2026

Candidates must keep the following rules in mind during the WBJEE 2026 counselling process.

• Counselling covers only courses listed in the officially published seat matrix.
• The counselling registration fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
• If a candidate fails to pay the seat acceptance fee before the deadline, the allotment is cancelled. The candidate also becomes ineligible for the upgradation round.
• Candidates opting for upgradation cannot reverse to their previous allotment in Round 2.
• TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver) category vacant seats will not be converted to the general/open category, as per AICTE guidelines.
• The final admission status is compiled by WBJEEB and shared with the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of West Bengal.

Conclusion

WBJEE Counselling 2026 is the gateway to admission in top government and private engineering colleges in West Bengal. The process runs across two main rounds plus an optional Mop-Up Round, all conducted online at wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates must complete registration, choice filling, seat acceptance, and document verification within the specified deadlines at each stage. Candidates should check the official WBJEE website regularly for the confirmed schedule and seat matrix once results are declared.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q1. When will WBJEE Counselling 2026 begin?
   WBJEE Counselling 2026 has started from June 30, 2026. Candidates should monitor wbjeeb.nic.in for the official notification.
2. Q2. Can JEE Main 2026 candidates apply for WBJEE Counselling?
   Yes. Candidates holding a valid JEE Main 2026 rank can register for WBJEE Counselling 2026 and apply for JEE Main quota seats in the participating institutes. They must register separately through the JEE Main channel on the counselling portal.
3. Q3. How many rounds does WBJEE Counselling 2026 have?
   This year the counselling will have three main rounds: Round 1 (Allotment) and Round 2 (Upgradation), followed by an optional Mop-Up Round if seats remain vacant.
4. Q4. Is the counselling registration fee refundable?
   No. The WBJEE counselling registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstance, regardless of whether the candidate receives a seat allotment or not.
5. Q5. What happens if I miss the seat acceptance fee deadline?
   If the seat acceptance fee is not paid within the deadline, the seat allotment is cancelled. The candidate also loses eligibility for the upgradation round.
6. Q6. Can I change my college choices after locking them?
   No. Once choices are locked, they cannot be modified. If a candidate does not lock choices before the deadline, the system locks the last saved choices automatically.
7. Q7. Is there EWS reservation in WBJEE Counselling 2026?
   No. WBJEE Counselling does not have a reservation for the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category.
8. Q8. What is the WBJEE Mop-Up Round registration fee?
   Based on 2025 data, the Mop-Up Round registration fee was Rs. 200 for candidates registering for the first time in that round. The exact fee for 2026 will be confirmed in the official notification.

Q9. What is the WBJEE Counselling help line number?
Candidates can contact at Toll Free No: 1800 1234 782( Extn. No-2) along with Reception : (033) 7156 4345. Also candidates can directly consult with experts at RUPANNA DB118,Sector-I,SaltLake, Kolkata-700064