WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling Registration Begins

| Updated On - Sep 7, 2026

WBJEEB has opened Phase 1 Decentralised Counselling 2026 registration at wbjeeb.nic.in on September 7. Candidates can register, pay the Rs 250 fee, and fill choices till September 8 for 36491 vacant Engineering and Pharmacy seats.

WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling Registration Begins

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has opened registration for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) 2026 Phase 1 Decentralised Counselling. The process began on September 7, 2026 at the official portal, wbjeeb.nic.in. The registration window closes on September 8, 2026.

Candidates can register, pay the fee, create a profile, and fill choices within this window. A total of 36,491 vacant seats are on offer this phase. This includes 33,857 Engineering, Technology and Architecture seats. It also covers 2,634 Pharmacy seats across participating institutes in West Bengal.

WBJEE 2026 Phase 1 Decentralised Counselling Schedule

Event	Date & Time
Publication of Vacant Seat Information	Sep 6, 2026 (7:00 PM)
Registration, Fee Payment, Profile Creation & Choice Selection	Sep 7, 2026 (10:00 AM) – Sep 8, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Round 1
Publication of Merit and Allocation List	Sep 10, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Provisional Admission & Seat Acceptance Fee Payment	Sep 10, 2026 (10:00 AM) – Sep 11, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Physical Document Verification & Admission/Withdrawal Confirmation	Sep 10, 2026 (10:30 AM) – Sep 12, 2026 (6:00 PM)
Round 2
Publication of New Allocation List	Sep 13, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Provisional Admission & Seat Acceptance Fee Payment	Sep 13, 2026 (5:00 PM) – Sep 14, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Physical Document Verification & Admission/Withdrawal Confirmation	Sep 14, 2026 (10:00 AM) – Sep 15, 2026 (4:00 PM)
Confirmation of Admission Cancellation for Withdrawn Seats	Sep 15, 2026 by 4:00 PM

WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling Key Details

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board
Counselling Round	Phase 1 Decentralised (Round 1)
Official Portal	wbjeeb.nic.in
Registration Fee	Rs 250 (non-refundable, one-time)
Total Vacant Seats	36,491
Engineering, Technology and Architecture Seats	33,857
Pharmacy Seats	2,634

Who Can Apply for the Decentralised Counselling?

The decentralised counselling is open to candidates who qualified WBJEE 2026. It targets students who wish to claim a vacant seat after the earlier centralised rounds. Both fresh registrants and candidates from prior rounds may take part. This applies to Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and Pharmacy programmes offered by participating institutes.

How to Register for WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling?

Visit the official portal at wbjeeb.nic.in.
Click on the Decentralised Counselling registration link.
Log in using the WBJEE 2026 application credentials.
Complete the profile and pay the Rs 250 registration fee.
Fill and lock choices of institutes and branches before the deadline.

Payment can be made through online modes such as net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. The Rs 250 fee is non-refundable once paid. Candidates should save a copy of the payment receipt for future reference.

What Happens After the Choice Filling Window Closes?

The board will process the filled choices after the registration window shuts. Seat allotment will be based on merit, category, and choice preference. Allotted candidates must appear for physical document verification at the allotted institute. This step is scheduled from September 24 to September 25, 2026.

Why This Round Matters

This phase releases 36,491 vacant seats after the earlier centralised rounds closed. It is a final chance for many WBJEE 2026 qualifiers to secure admission. Fresh applicants can also enter the pool through this decentralised route.