WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling revised schedule out: check dates by 25 September
In short
- The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) released a revised schedule for WBJEE-2026 Decentralised Counselling today, 23 September 2026.
- The counselling, for 33,857 vacant undergraduate seats, will be conducted in two phases, each with two allocation rounds.
- The revised schedule covers remaining Phase 1 activities and the complete Phase 2, with physical document verification for Phase 2 concluding by 25 September 2026.
- Candidates with valid WBJEE ranks, JEE Main ranks, or Class 12 marks for eligible institutes can participate.
- The Decentralised Phase-2/Round-2 allotment result has been published today, 23 September 2026.
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) today, 23 September 2026, published a revised schedule for the Decentralised Counselling of WBJEE-2026. This updated schedule outlines the remaining activities for Phase 1 and the complete schedule for Phase 2 of the counselling process.
The counselling is for admission to undergraduate courses in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, and Pharmacy across West Bengal. There are 33,857 vacant seats available for counselling. The revised schedule was released due to unavoidable circumstances, including technical issues encountered during registration.
Revised Schedule for Decentralised Counselling
The WBJEEB has detailed the revised timeline for both phases of the decentralised counselling. Phase 1 Round 2 activities commenced on 13 September 2026. The revised schedule now provides clarity on the subsequent steps, including the publication of new allocation lists and physical document verification.
Candidates with valid WBJEE ranks are eligible to participate. In addition, JEE Main ranks and Class 12 marks are accepted for admission to eligible institutes. The counselling process involves online registration, choice filling, payment of a seat acceptance fee, and mandatory physical document verification at the allotted institutes.
| Phase | Date & Time | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Phase – 1 | 06.09.2026 (7:00 pm) | Publication of vacant seat information across college/institute – stream/discipline |
| Phase – 1 | 07.09.2026 (10:00 am) – 08.09.2026 (11:59 pm) | Active Window for candidates’ Registration including payment of registration fee and complete ‘Profile Creation’ and ‘Choice Selection’ |
| Phase – 1 | 10.09.2026 (10:00 am) | Publication of Merit and Allocation List |
| Phase – 1 | 10.09.2026 (10:00 am) – 11.09.2026 (11:59 pm) | Provisional admission against allocated seat by payment of Seat Acceptance Fee and obtaining system generated ‘Provisional Admission Receipt’ |
| Phase – 1 | 10.09.2026 (10:30 am) – 12.09.2026 (6:00 pm) | Physical Document Verification & Admission/Withdrawal confirmation by the candidate at Institute |
| Phase – 1 | 13.09.2026 (5:00 pm) | Post Round 1 publication of New Allocation List |
| Phase – 1 | 13.09.2026 (5:00 pm) – 14.09.2026 (11:59 pm) | Provisional admission against allocated seat by payment of Seat Acceptance Fee and obtaining system generated ‘Provisional Admission Receipt’ |
| Phase – 1 | 14.09.2026 (10:00 am) – 15.09.2026 (4:00 pm) | Physical Document Verification & Admission/Withdrawal confirmation by the candidate at Institute |
| Phase – 1 | 15.09.2026 by 4:00 pm | If any candidate withdraws any seat of a college/institute has to confirm his/her admission cancellation in the portal by this time and vacant seat will be returned to the seat matrix. |
| Phase – 2 | 16.09.2026 (5:00 pm) | Publication of vacant seat information across college/institute – stream/discipline |
| Phase – 2 | 16.09.2026 (5:00 pm) – 18.09.2026 (11:59 pm) | Active Window for candidates’ Registration including payment of registration fee and complete ‘Profile Creation’ and ‘Choice Selection’ |
| Phase – 2 | 20.09.2026 (10:00 am) | Publication of Merit and Allocation List |
| Phase – 2 | 20.09.2026 (10:00 am) – 21.09.2026 (11:59 pm) | Provisional admission against allocated seat by payment of Seat Acceptance Fee and obtaining system generated ‘Provisional Admission Receipt’ |
| Phase – 2 | 20.09.2026 (2:00 pm) – 22.09.2026 (5:00 pm) | Physical Document Verification & Admission/Withdrawal confirmation by the candidate at Institute |
| Phase – 2 | 23.09.2026 (4:00 pm) | Post Round 1 publication of New Allocation List |
| Phase – 2 | 23.09.2026 (4:00 pm) – 24.09.2026 (11:59 pm) | Provisional admission against allocated seat by payment of Seat Acceptance Fee and obtaining system generated ‘Provisional Admission Receipt’ |
| Phase – 2 | 24.09.2026 (10:00 am) – 25.09.2026 (6:00 pm) | Physical Document Verification & Admission Confirmation at Institute |
Key Dates and Candidate Actions
The revised schedule indicates that the Decentralised Phase-2/Round-2 allotment result has been published today, 23 September 2026. Candidates who have been allocated seats in this round are required to complete provisional admission by paying the seat acceptance fee and obtaining a system-generated ‘Provisional Admission Receipt’ between 4:00 pm on 23 September 2026 and 11:59 pm on 24 September 2026.
Physical document verification and admission confirmation at the institute for Phase 2 are scheduled from 10:00 am on 24 September 2026 to 6:00 pm on 25 September 2026. A notice regarding the registration period for Phase 1 of the Decentralised Counselling of WBJEE-2026 has also been published by the WBJEEB.
Counselling Process Overview
The counselling process is structured into two phases, each comprising two allocation rounds. This multi-round approach aims to fill the 33,857 vacant seats. Candidates are advised by the WBJEEB to carefully review the revised schedule and ensure all required activities, including registration, choice filling, fee payment, and physical document verification, are completed within the specified dates and times.
The WBJEEB official portal, wbjeeb.nic.in, serves as the primary source for all updates and notifications related to the counselling. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the portal for any further announcements.
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