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The WBJEE seat matrix 2026 will be released by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) on its official website, wbjeeb.nic.in, before WBJEE 2026 counselling begins. The seat matrix for WBJEE lists the total number of seats available in each course at every WBJEE participating institute, broken down by college type and category quota. Candidates use the WBJEE colleges seat matrix to shortlist colleges, understand seat availability in preferred branches, and make informed choices during WBJEE counselling.
WBJEEB conducts combined counselling for both WBJEE 2026 rank holders and JEE Main 2026 rank holders. The seat matrix covers B.Tech, B.Pharm, and B.Arch programmes across government engineering colleges, government universities, private self-financing institutes, and private universities in West Bengal. Based on 2025 data, approximately 34,891 seats were available across all WBJEE participating institutes through WBJEE counselling.
Candidates are advised to go through the WBJEE 2026 seat matrix carefully before filling choices during counselling. Seat availability varies significantly by college, branch, and category. Hence, understanding the WBJEE seat matrix directly affects rank-to-college planning.
What Is the WBJEE Seat Matrix?
The WBJEE seat matrix is a document published by WBJEEB that shows the number of seats available in each course and category at every participating institute. It is published before the start of WBJEE counselling every year and is updated round by round as seats are filled or remain vacant.
The seat matrix of WBJEE 2026 includes total approved intake per course at each institute, category-wise breakup (UR, SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, PwD, TFW), JEE Main quota seats at eligible private colleges, and defence quota seats at applicable institutes.
Candidates should read the WBJEE seat matrix alongside the WBJEE cutoff to understand their realistic admission chances. A candidate with a rank of 5,000 in the General category, for instance, would need to cross-reference the seat matrix for WBJEE to confirm which branches at which institutes still have open seats at that rank.
WBJEE 2026 Seat Matrix: Total Seats at a Glance
The official WBJEE 2026 seat matrix will be released before counselling begins, expected in August–September 2026. The figures below are based on 2025 seat matrix data and participation trends.
| Institute Type | No. of Institutes (Approx.) | Expected Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Government Engineering / Pharmacy Colleges | 9–10 | 2,000 |
| Government University Departments | 10–11 | 2,000 |
| Private Self-Financing Engineering / Pharmacy Colleges | 85–90 | 28,000–30,000 |
| Private Universities | 8–9 | 2,000 |
| Total | 115–120 | 34,891 |
WBJEE Seat Matrix 2026: Jadavpur University
Jadavpur University is the most sought-after institution in the WBJEE seat matrix. Seats here are split into two quotas: Domicile (D) for West Bengal residents and a non-domicile quota for out-of-state candidates. The university offers seats across 16 branches, including specialised programmes like Printing Engineering, Power Engineering, and Construction Engineering that are not available at most other WBJEE participating institutes.
| Branch | Domicile (D) Seats | Non-Domicile Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | 38 | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering | 110 | 6 |
| Civil Engineering | 136 | 8 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 81 | 5 |
| Construction Engineering | 47 | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering | 137 | 8 |
| Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering | 81 | 5 |
| Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering | 40 | 2 |
| Information Technology | 81 | 5 |
| Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering | 54 | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 137 | 8 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 40 | 2 |
| Pharmacy | 57 | 3 |
| Power Engineering | 54 | 3 |
| Printing Engineering | 35 | 2 |
| Production Engineering | 54 | 3 |
WBJEE Seat Matrix 2026: Kalyani Government Engineering College
Kalyani Government Engineering College (KGEC) is among the most competitive government colleges in the WBJEE seat matrix. It offers five core engineering branches, each with 63 seats as per AICTE-approved intake.
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 63 |
| Electrical Engineering | 63 |
| Electronics and Communications Engineering | 63 |
| Information Technology | 63 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 |
WBJEE Seat Matrix 2026: Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC) is one of the oldest government engineering colleges in West Bengal and offers six branches through the WBJEE seat matrix, including Civil Engineering which is not available at Kalyani GEC.
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 63 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 63 |
| Electrical Engineering | 63 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 63 |
| Information Technology | 63 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 |
WBJEE Seat Matrix 2026: Cooch Behar Government Engineering College
Cooch Behar Government Engineering College offers five branches in the WBJEE seat matrix. It draws significant interest from candidates in North Bengal and is a common backup choice for candidates targeting JGEC.
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 63 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 63 |
| Electrical Engineering | 63 |
| Electronics and Communications Engineering | 63 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 |
WBJEE Seat Matrix 2026: Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College, Purulia
Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College (RMGEC), Purulia, is a key option for candidates from the western districts of West Bengal. It offers five branches in the WBJEE seat matrix, each with 63 seats.
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 63 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 63 |
| Electrical Engineering | 63 |
| Electronics and Communications Engineering | 63 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 |
WBJEE Seat Matrix 2026: Seats at Other Government Colleges
The remaining government and government-aided colleges in the WBJEE 2026 seat matrix include specialised institutes for technology, pharmacy, and niche engineering disciplines, along with newer government colleges with smaller intakes.
Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | 37 |
| CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) | 40 |
| Electrical Engineering | 33 |
| Food Technology | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 33 |
Alipurduar Government Engineering and Management College
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 31 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 31 |
| Electrical Engineering | 63 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 63 |
Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology, Kolkata
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 63 |
| Information Technology | 42 |
| Leather Technology | 31 |
Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology, Kolkata
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Ceramic Engineering and Technology | 42 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 42 |
| Information Technology | 42 |
Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology, Berhampore
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical Engineering | 31 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 31 |
| Textile Technology | 46 |
Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology, Serampore
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Apparel and Production Management | 63 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 63 |
| Information Technology | 63 |
| Textile Technology | 63 |
Institute of Pharmacy, Jalpaiguri
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 69 |
WBJEE Category-Wise Seats 2026
The WBJEE 2026 seat matrix distributes seats across categories as per West Bengal government reservation norms. Reservation applies during counselling and seat allotment — it does not affect a candidate’s rank but determines the pool of seats they compete within.
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Eligibility Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 22% | Valid WB SC Certificate |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6% | Valid WB ST Certificate |
| OBC-A | 10% | Non-Creamy Layer, WB State OBC-A List |
| OBC-B | 7% | Non-Creamy Layer, WB State OBC-B List |
| EWS | 10% | Family Income up to ₹8 Lakh per Annum |
| PwD | 5% (Horizontal) | Minimum 40% Disability, Certified by Authorised Board |
| TFW | Supernumerary | Family Income up to ₹2.5 Lakh per Annum |
| Defence Quota | 13 Seats (Statewide) | WB Domicile with Defence Service Background |
Key points on WBJEE category-wise seats:
- SC, ST, OBC-A, and OBC-B seats are vertical reservations and apply institute-wise.
- PwD reservation is horizontal, meaning it cuts across all categories (General, SC, ST, OBC).
- TFW seats are supernumerary — they are over and above sanctioned intake and do not reduce open-category seats.
- OBC-A and OBC-B candidates must belong to the Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) to claim reserved seats.
- Most category benefits are available only to West Bengal domicile candidates.
- Up to 10% of seats in eligible private self-financing colleges are available for JEE Main rank holders, outside the WBJEE reservation pool.
JEE Main Quota in the WBJEE Seat Matrix
Up to 10% of approved seats in self-financing private engineering and technology colleges in West Bengal are accessible to JEE Main 2026 rank holders. These candidates compete separately from WBJEE rank holders and must meet the same eligibility requirements set by WBJEEB.
This JEE Main quota does not apply to government colleges or university departments — those seats are reserved exclusively for WBJEE rank holders.
Read: WBJEE Counselling 2026
How to Use the Seat Matrix for WBJEE Counselling
The WBJEE seat matrix is a practical tool during choice filling. Here is how candidates should use it:
- Step 1: Download the seat matrix from wbjeeb.nic.in once it is published before counselling.
- Step 2: Identify the colleges and branches of interest and note the total seats in each.
- Step 3: Cross-check against WBJEE 2025 cutoffs (opening and closing ranks) to see how competitive each option is.
- Step 4: Check the category-wise seat breakdown to understand how many seats are available in your category at each college.
- Step 5: Use this information to prioritise choices from most to least preferred while filling choices during WBJEE counselling.
After Round 1 allotment, WBJEEB releases an updated WBJEE seat matrix showing remaining vacant seats. Candidates who did not get their preferred choice can use this for the upgradation round. Candidates who opt for upgradation cannot revert to their Round 1 allotment if the new allotment is less preferred.
WBJEE 2026 Seat Matrix: What to Expect
The official WBJEE 2026 seat matrix is yet to be released as of June 2026. Counselling is expected to begin in the last week of August 2026 based on 2025 timelines. WBJEEB will publish the seat matrix on wbjeeb.nic.in before registration opens.
Candidates should monitor the official website for the confirmed seat matrix. Key things to watch for in the WBJEE seat matrix 2026 include any new branches or programmes added by participating institutes, changes to sanctioned intake in existing branches, new colleges added to or removed from the WBJEE participating institutes list, and any updates to JEE Main quota seat percentages in private colleges. Until the official seat matrix is published, candidates can use 2025 data as a reference.
Check: WBJEE Rank Predictor
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the WBJEE 2026 seat matrix be released?
WBJEEB will release the WBJEE 2026 seat matrix before counselling begins, expected in August 2026. Candidates should check wbjeeb.nic.in for the official notification.
2. How many total seats are available through WBJEE?
Based on 2025 data, approximately 34,891 seats were available across all WBJEE participating institutes. The confirmed number for 2026 will be published in the official seat matrix.
3. Does the WBJEE seat matrix include JEE Main quota seats?
Yes. Up to 10% of seats in eligible private self-financing colleges are available for JEE Main rank holders. These are listed separately in the seat matrix for WBJEE.
4. How many seats does Jadavpur University offer through WBJEE?
Based on 2025 data, Jadavpur University offers seats across 16 branches. Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering have 137 domicile seats each. CSE has 81 domicile seats. The full seat matrix for Jadavpur University is published on wbjeeb.nic.in before counselling.
5. Is the WBJEE colleges seat matrix different for each category?
Yes. The WBJEE seat matrix breaks down seats by category — UR, SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, PwD, and TFW. Each category has a fixed percentage of seats reserved as per West Bengal government norms.
6. Can candidates from outside West Bengal claim reserved category seats in WBJEE?
Most category reservation benefits under WBJEE are available only to West Bengal domicile candidates. Out-of-state candidates generally compete for general or open-category seats.
7. What is the TFW scheme in the WBJEE seat matrix?
TFW stands for Tuition Fee Waiver. These are supernumerary seats offered to candidates whose family income is up to ₹2.5 lakh per annum. TFW seats are over and above the regular sanctioned intake and do not reduce open-category seat availability.
8. Where can I download the WBJEE 2026 seat matrix?
The WBJEE 2026 seat matrix will be available for download on the official WBJEEB website once published before counselling begins.
