WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling Dates OUT: Check Registration Date and Revised Eligibility
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• Updated on 31 Aug, 2026, 11:32 AM, by Sahil Negi
WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling registration will begin September 2 for vacant seats. Candidates can check revised eligibility, registration fee, choice filling rules, Phase 1 allotment and reporting dates.
The WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling dates have been announced by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). The counselling process will be conducted to fill vacant seats remaining after the regular WBJEE 2026 counselling process. As per the revised schedule, WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling registration will begin on September 2, 2026.
The WBJEE decentralised counselling 2026 will be conducted in two phases. Candidates will have to complete fresh registration and choice filling for each phase. WBJEEB has also revised the eligibility criteria, allowing candidates with WBJEE rank, JEE Main rank and qualifying Class 12 marks to participate, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Candidates seeking admission to vacant engineering seats should check the WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling dates, eligibility criteria, registration process and seat allotment schedule before applying.
WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling Dates
The WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling schedule has been released online. Candidates should complete registration and choice filling within the specified dates to participate in the seat allotment process.
The important WBJEE decentralised counselling dates 2026 are given below:
Candidates should note that fresh registration and choice filling will be required for each phase of WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling.
Who Can Apply for WBJEE Decentralised Counselling 2026?
The WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling is intended to provide admission opportunities against vacant seats in participating institutes.
The eligibility categories include candidates with WBJEE ranks, candidates with JEE Main ranks and candidates meeting the required Class 12 qualification criteria. The admission priority will consider WBJEE rank, JEE Main rank and Class 12 marks, depending on the candidate category and available seats.
Candidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements applicable to their category before paying the registration fee.
WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling Registration
The WBJEE decentralised counselling registration 2026 will start on September 2. Candidates will have to complete the registration process online and submit their college and course choices.
A one-time registration fee of Rs 250 is applicable for the decentralised counselling process. Candidates participating in different phases will have to follow the registration and choice-filling requirements prescribed for that phase.
Candidates should ensure that all details entered during the WBJEE 2026 counselling registration are correct before submitting the form.
WBJEE 2026 Choice Filling Rules
An important point for candidates participating in the WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling is that choices will not be considered in an order of preference.
Candidates can select colleges and courses during choice filling, but the submitted choices will be treated as an unordered set. Therefore, candidates will not be able to rank their choices according to preference during this decentralised process.
Candidates should therefore review the available colleges and courses carefully before submitting their choices.
WBJEE 2026 Seat Allotment
The WBJEE 2026 decentralised seat allotment will be conducted in phases. The first phase seat allotment is scheduled for September 6, 2026.
Candidates who receive seats will have to complete the prescribed seat acceptance fee payment and college reporting process between September 6 and September 9. The second phase of decentralised counselling will begin with fresh registration from September 10.
The allotment of seats will depend on candidate eligibility, available vacant seats and the applicable admission priority.
WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling for Vacant Seats
The primary purpose of the WBJEE decentralised counselling 2026 is to fill seats that remain vacant after the regular counselling process.
Participating institutes will provide details of their vacant seats, and eligible candidates will be able to participate through the common online counselling platform. The WBJEE 2026 vacant seat matrix is scheduled to be released on August 31.
Candidates should check the vacant seat matrix before making their choices because the availability of seats can vary across colleges, branches and categories.
WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling FAQs
When will WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling registration start?
WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling registration will begin on September 2, 2026, for admission to vacant seats.
What is the last date for WBJEE decentralised counselling registration?
Candidates can complete registration and choice filling for the first phase of WBJEE decentralised counselling by September 4, 2026.
What is the WBJEE decentralised counselling registration fee?
Candidates have to pay a one-time registration fee of Rs 250 to participate in WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling.
Who can participate in WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling?
Eligible candidates with WBJEE rank, JEE Main rank or qualifying Class 12 marks can participate according to the applicable admission criteria.
When will WBJEE 2026 decentralised seat allotment be released?
The Phase 1 WBJEE 2026 decentralised seat allotment is scheduled to be released on September 6, 2026.
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