With vacant seats still available after the completion of Phase 2, candidates are now waiting for clarification on whether the Board will conduct a third phase of decentralised counselling. As of September 24, 2026, WBJEEB has not officially announced a Phase 3 of the WBJEE decentralised counselling process. The possibility of another phase, therefore, remains subject to a fresh decision or notification from the Board.

The issue is significant for students who could not secure a seat in the first two phases or those who are looking for admission against seats that have remained vacant after the latest allotments. The official WBJEEB portal continues to carry updates related to the decentralised counselling process, including the revised notification, seat matrix and counselling-related notices.

WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling: Current Status

The WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling was introduced to fill vacant undergraduate engineering and technology seats after the regular counselling process. The process covered participating government and private institutions across West Bengal.

According to the counselling information, the decentralised process was organised in two phases, with each phase consisting of two rounds of seat allocation. Candidates were allotted seats based on their applicable rank, submitted preferences and availability of seats.

Across the two phases, approximately 33,857 BTech seats were made available for allotment through the decentralised counselling process.

The official WBJEEB website confirms that the Board has conducted the online decentralised counselling process for the 2026 admission session and has published the related notifications, seat matrix and counselling updates.

Will WBJEE Decentralised Counselling Phase 3 Be Held?

At present, there is no official confirmation of WBJEE DCAP Phase 3.

WBJEEB had officially structured the decentralised counselling process into two phases, each containing two allocation rounds. With Phase 2 Round 2 allotment now completed, the Board has not announced another phase in the current schedule.

However, the existence of vacant seats has led candidates to expect another opportunity for admission. Students are seeking an additional counselling phase, including the possibility of an offline admission process, so that seats remaining vacant after the online decentralised rounds can be filled.

It is important to distinguish between demand for another round and an officially announced round. At this stage, Phase 3 remains a possibility rather than a confirmed counselling event.

Candidates should therefore not treat any unofficial information about a third phase as final until WBJEEB publishes a formal notification.

Why Are Students Expecting a Third Phase?

The primary reason behind the demand for another counselling phase is the availability of vacant seats after the completion of the two scheduled phases.

The decentralised counselling process was conducted specifically to fill seats that remained vacant after the regular admission process. Since some seats continue to remain unfilled even after the two phases, candidates are hoping that WBJEEB may provide another opportunity.

An additional phase could potentially allow eligible candidates to participate against seats that remain vacant after the completion of the existing admission process. However, the structure, eligibility conditions, registration process and admission rules for any such phase would have to be announced by WBJEEB.

WBJEE 2026 Vacant Seats: College-Wise Figures

The latest vacancy information indicates that vacant seats remain at several participating institutes. The figures reported from the decentralised counselling vacancy list include the following institutions:

These figures illustrate why candidates are closely watching for a possible additional counselling opportunity. The vacancy position can change as candidates confirm admissions, withdraw seats or complete institutional admission formalities. Therefore, students should rely on the latest official vacancy list if WBJEEB announces another admission round.

WBJEE Decentralised Counselling 2026: How the Process Worked

The decentralised counselling process differed from the regular centralised counselling process. Candidates were allowed to participate in the decentralised admission process for seats remaining vacant at participating institutions.

The major stages included:

Registration: Eligible candidates registered for the decentralised counselling process.

Choice Filling: Candidates submitted their preferred colleges and courses according to the available seat matrix.

Merit and Allocation: Participating institutions allotted seats based on the applicable merit, candidate preferences and availability.

Seat Acceptance: Candidates receiving an allotment had to complete the prescribed admission confirmation process, including payment of the applicable seat acceptance fee.

Document Verification and Admission: Candidates had to complete physical document verification and admission formalities at the allotted institution within the specified deadline.

Each of the two phases included two allocation rounds. Candidates could confirm their allotted admission or participate according to the applicable upgradation provisions.

What Happens to Seats Left Vacant After Phase 2?

Vacant seats after Phase 2 do not automatically mean that a third counselling phase will be conducted.

The next step depends entirely on the decision of WBJEEB and the applicable admission rules. The Board may issue further instructions if it decides that another round is necessary to fill the remaining seats.

Until such a notification is issued, candidates should not assume that all vacant seats will automatically be offered through a third online round.

The official WBJEEB website remains the most important place to monitor for any new notification, revised schedule, vacancy list or admission instruction.

Who Could Benefit If Phase 3 Is Announced?

If WBJEEB decides to conduct another decentralised counselling phase, it could provide an additional admission opportunity to candidates who meet the eligibility requirements specified in the new notification.

Potentially affected groups could include:

• Candidates who did not receive an allotment in the previous phases.

• Eligible candidates who could not participate earlier, subject to the rules announced for a new phase.

• Candidates seeking admission against newly available vacancies.

• Candidates looking for vacant seats in participating government or private engineering colleges.

• Candidates who satisfy the applicable WBJEE, JEE Main or other eligibility requirements prescribed for participating institutions.

However, the exact eligibility for a possible Phase 3 cannot be confirmed until WBJEEB issues an official notification.

WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling and Rank-Based Allocation

The decentralised counselling process used merit and candidate preferences along with seat availability for allocation.

Candidates could receive multiple allocations under the process and were required to select their preferred allotment and complete the required admission formalities. This mechanism allowed institutions to process admissions against vacant seats while candidates had to carefully evaluate their available options.

The allocation process therefore depended not only on the candidate's rank but also on the availability of seats in the selected course and institute.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates who are still seeking admission through WBJEE 2026 should closely monitor the official counselling updates.

Students should particularly:

• Check the WBJEEB website regularly for new notifications.

• Monitor the latest vacancy position.

• Keep their WBJEE 2026 rank card and other admission documents ready.

• Check eligibility requirements before applying for any additional round.

• Avoid relying on unofficial social-media announcements regarding Phase 3.

• Review college and course options if another counselling phase is announced.

• Follow the deadline for registration, choice filling, fee payment and reporting if WBJEEB opens another round.

The Board may also issue separate instructions regarding whether candidates who participated in earlier phases can participate again and whether fresh registration or choice filling will be required.

WBJEE 2026 Phase 3: Official Announcement Still Awaited

The current position is clear: WBJEEB has concluded the two phases announced for decentralised counselling, but no official notification confirming Phase 3 has been issued as of September 24, 2026.

The presence of vacant seats has resulted in candidates seeking another opportunity, but the existence of vacancies alone does not constitute confirmation of another counselling phase.

If WBJEEB decides to conduct Phase 3, it would be expected to publish details such as the number of seats available, participating institutes, eligibility criteria, registration dates, choice-filling schedule, allocation process, fee requirements and admission deadlines.

Until then, candidates should consider the Phase 2 process as the latest officially scheduled stage and wait for an official announcement before making admission-related decisions.

WBJEE Decentralised Counselling 2026: Key Highlights

Conclusion

The WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling has reached the end of its two officially announced phases, but vacant BTech seats at several participating colleges have kept the admission process in focus. While candidates are seeking another opportunity to participate and fill the remaining vacancies, WBJEEB has not yet officially announced Phase 3.

The latest vacancy figures show seats remaining at institutions including Jadavpur University, Calcutta University, Kalyani Government Engineering College, Heritage Institute of Technology and Techno Main Salt Lake. However, whether these vacancies will lead to another online or offline counselling phase will depend on a future decision by the Board.

Candidates who are still looking for admission should continue checking the official WBJEEB portal for any fresh notification. Until an official announcement is made, reports or expectations about Phase 3 should be treated as unconfirmed.