Candidates who have not yet secured admission through the earlier rounds of counselling can take part in the decentralised counselling process, subject to fulfilling the prescribed eligibility conditions. The detailed schedule for WBJEE Decentralised Counselling 2026, including registration, choice filling and other important activities, is expected to be announced by the board shortly.
WBJEE Decentralised Counselling 2026 Notification
The decentralised counselling process is being conducted to fill the vacant seats remaining after the completion of the previous counselling rounds. Eligible candidates will have to register online and complete the required counselling formalities according to the schedule and instructions issued by the WBJEEB.
WBJEE Decentralised Counselling Notification :
Candidates will be required to complete the registration process and submit their preferred choices of colleges and courses within the stipulated period. The seat allotment process will be carried out on the basis of the candidate's WBJEE Rank or JEE Main Rank, depending on the applicable category and eligibility criteria. The candidate's Class 12 or 10+2 qualifying status will also be considered wherever required.
This decentralised counselling round will serve as the final opportunity for eligible candidates who have not yet obtained admission and wish to secure a seat from the available vacancies in participating institutions.
WBJEE Decentralised Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria and Categories
Candidates planning to participate in the WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling process must carefully check the eligibility requirements before applying. The board has specified different categories under which candidates can seek admission to the available seats.
The categories of eligibility for admission are given below:
(i) Category-I: WBJEE Rank holders who are domiciled in West Bengal and are eligible for admission against reserved category seats offered by Government and Private Engineering/Pharmacy Colleges, Universities and Institutions, including GKCIET, Malda.
(ii) Category-II: Candidates domiciled in West Bengal who are eligible on the basis of their WBJEE Rank only. Such candidates can seek admission to Government Engineering/Pharmacy Colleges and Universities, subject to the prevailing Government policy.
(iii) Category-III: WBJEE Rank holders who are not domiciled in West Bengal. These candidates may be eligible for admission to State Universities and University Departments, including GKCIET, Malda, subject to applicable rules and norms. They can also seek admission to Private and Self-Financing Engineering and Pharmacy Institutions.
(iv) Category-IV: Candidates holding a valid JEE (Main) Rank will be eligible for admission to those institutes that had offered seats through the JEE (Main) quota.
(v) Category-V: Candidates fulfilling the prescribed percentage of marks requirement in the 10+2 examination, in accordance with the AICTE Guidelines and as mentioned in the WBJEE-2026 Information Bulletin, will be eligible for admission to Private/Self-Financing Engineering, Technology and Pharmacy Institutions, along with other institutions that may be permitted by the competent authority.
WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling: How Will Seat Allotment Be Conducted?
The WBJEEB will conduct the seat allotment process based on the eligibility category applicable to each candidate. Admission to the available vacant seats will be considered using factors such as:
- WBJEE 2026 Rank
- JEE (Main) Rank, wherever applicable
- West Bengal domicile status
- Reservation category eligibility
- Class 12 or 10+2 qualifying status
- Availability of vacant seats in participating institutions
- Choices submitted by candidates during the counselling process
Candidates are therefore advised to carefully review their eligibility category and submit their preferred college and course choices as per the official counselling schedule.
WBJEE Decentralised Counselling 2026 Application Process
The online registration link for the WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling process will be activated on the official website shortly. Once the registration window opens, eligible candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to complete the application process.
Step 1: Visit the official website of WBJEE.
Step 2: Click on the WBJEE Registration link.
Step 3: Enter all the required details in the registration form.
Step 4: Complete and submit the application form with the necessary information.
Step 5: Pay the prescribed application fee.
Step 6: Save the submitted details and click on the Submit button to complete the application process.
Candidates should ensure that all information entered during the registration process is correct. They are also advised to keep a copy of the completed application and payment confirmation for future reference.
WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling: Final Chance for Eligible Candidates
The decentralised counselling process is particularly important for candidates who were unable to secure a seat during the earlier rounds of WBJEE counselling. Since the process is being conducted to fill the remaining vacant seats, eligible applicants should closely monitor the official announcements regarding the complete schedule, registration dates, choice filling and seat allotment.
Candidates are advised to carefully check the applicable eligibility category before registering and ensure that they complete all counselling-related formalities within the prescribed deadlines.