WBJEE 2026 Phase 1: Decentralised Counselling Registration Starts; Check Steps to Apply Here

WBJEE 2026 Phase 1 decentralised counselling registration has started today, September 7, 2026. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has opened the online registration and choice selection process for candidates seeking admission against vacant seats in participating institutes. The last date to complete WBJEE decentralised counselling registration 2026 is September 8, 11:59 PM.

The WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling process will be conducted online. Candidates who have already participated in the centralised WBJEE counselling do not need to register again and can directly log in to participate in choice selection. Candidates who are participating afresh will have to complete registration and fee payment within the deadline.

The WBJEEB has also published the WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling seat matrix. The vacant-seat process covers engineering, architecture and pharmacy admissions. The official board website lists the revised decentralised counselling notification, schedule and seat matrix.

WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling: Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the WBJEE 2026 Phase 1 decentralised counselling dates to avoid missing registration, allotment or admission deadlines. The key schedule is given below.

The revised schedule shows that candidates have a short window to complete WBJEE decentralised counselling registration and choice selection in Phase 1. The first merit and allocation list is scheduled for September 10.

WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling Seat Matrix

The WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling seat matrix has been released before the registration process. Candidates should check the college-wise and course-wise vacant seats before selecting their choices.

As per the latest reported seat matrix, 33,857 engineering and architecture seats and 2,634 pharmacy seats are available through the decentralised counselling process.

The vacant-seat counselling gives candidates another opportunity to secure admission to participating colleges after the completion of the centralised counselling process..

How to Apply for WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling registration and choice selection:

1. Visit the official WBJEEB website at wbjeeb.nic.in.
2. Open the WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling registration link.
3. Click on ‘New Registration’ if participating in the process for the first time.
4. Enter the required basic details and complete the registration.
5. Log in to the counselling portal using the registered credentials.
6. Update the required candidate details in the profile section.
7. Select the eligible course and colleges from the available options.
8. Check the WBJEE 2026 vacant seat matrix before finalising the choices.
9. Pay the WBJEE decentralised counselling 2026 registration fee through the available online payment mode.
10. Review the submitted details and choices carefully.
11. Submit the application and save the confirmation page for future reference.

According to the registration instructions, candidates can select their preferred courses and colleges from the available options, but the preference order cannot be selected in this decentralised process.

WBJEE 2026 Admission and Document Verification

After seat allocation, candidates have to complete the WBJEE 2026 admission process by paying the seat acceptance fee and obtaining the system-generated provisional admission receipt, wherever applicable.

Candidates must subsequently report to the allotted institute for physical document verification and admission confirmation. They should carry their original documents along with the required photocopies for verification.

The WBJEEB has advised candidates to regularly check the official counselling notification, seat matrix and revised schedule for the latest WBJEE counselling 2026 updates.

WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling: Key Points

The WBJEE decentralised counselling 2026 is particularly important for candidates looking for vacant BTech, engineering, architecture and pharmacy seats after the regular counselling rounds. Candidates should not wait until the last few hours to complete registration.

The WBJEE 2026 Phase 1 registration last date is September 8 at 11:59 PM. Candidates should also check the vacant seat matrix before selecting colleges and courses because the available seats may vary across institutes and programmes.

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