Archive · 4 Sep 2026
WBJEEB Revises 2026 Decentralised Counselling Dates, Eligibility
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has changed the rules and schedule for some 2026 college admissions.
These admissions are for engineering and pharmacy courses.
Students who already received a seat through regular counselling can now also take part in the decentralised rounds.
However, they cannot apply again for the exact college and course combination where they are already admitted.
Students who participate must pay a one-time fee of Rs 250.
Phase 1 Round 1 registration starts on September 7, 2026.
Students must complete payments, choices and document checks by the dates in the schedule.
They should read the revised brochure and check vacant seats before applying.
WBJEEB has issued a revised brochure and new dates for 2026 decentralised engineering and pharmacy admissions.
Candidates allotted seats through regular WBJEE counselling may now join decentralised admission rounds.
Candidates cannot seek the same college-and-stream combination in which they are already admitted.
Applicants must pay a one-time registration fee of Rs 250.
Phase 1 Round 1 registration begins on September 7, 2026, followed by allocation, fee payment and document-verification deadlines.
- Who
- The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board and candidates seeking 2026 engineering or pharmacy admissions.
- What
- WBJEEB revised the decentralised counselling brochure, eligibility rules and schedule for Phase 1 and Phase 2.
- When
- Phase 1 Round 1 registration begins September 7, 2026; subsequent rounds run through September 25, 2026.
- Where
- Through the official counselling portal, with physical document verification at the relevant admission institution.
- Why
- The eligibility criteria were revised following concerns raised by students and teachers.
- Conducting body
- West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB)
- Admissions covered
- Engineering and pharmacy admissions through Phase 1 and Phase 2 decentralised counselling
- Registration fee
- One-time fee of Rs 250
- Eligibility update
- Candidates allotted seats through regular WBJEE counselling may participate, subject to the revised conditions
- Restriction
- Applicants cannot seek the same college/institute and stream/discipline combination in which they are already admitted
- Phase 1 Round 1 registration
- September 7–8, 2026
- Phase 1 Round 1 allocation
- September 10, 2026
- Final listed schedule
- Phase 2 Round 2 document verification and admission confirmation ends September 25, 2026