WBJEE 2026 Counselling: Who is Eligible for Round 2 & 3?
West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam 2026 ( WBJEE )
WBJEE 2026 counselling registration - Round 2
13 Jul '26 - 17 Jul '26
WBJEE 2026 Round 2 & 3 counselling is held to help candidates secure an allotment in their preferred choices and to fill vacant seats available in each institute. To be eligible for WBJEE Round 2 & 3 counselling, candidates will have to meet certain eligiblity requirements. Fresh registration and choice filling will be accepted for both Round 2 and 3 of WBJEE counselling 2026. Read to know more about WBJEE 2026 counselling.
WBJEE 2026 Round 2 & 3 Counselling: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is conducting WBJEE counselling 2026 in three rounds. While Round 1 is open for all registered candidates with a valid WBJEE score or JEE Main rank, students are often confused about what are the eligibility requirements for the next rounds. For the current academic year, WBJEEB has introduced fresh registration and choice filling for all rounds of WBJEE 2026 counselling. With the introduction of fresh registrations for each round, this article will help to simplify the details on who can or cannot apply for WBJEE 2026 Round 2 and 3 counselling.
- WBJEE 2026 Counselling Dates (Rounds 2 & 3)
- WBJEE 2026 Round 2 Counselling (Upgradation)
- Who are eligible for WBJEE 2026 Round 2 counselling?
- WBJEE 2026 Upgradation Round: What are the possible outcomes?
- WBJEE 2026 Round 3 Counselling
- WBJEE 2026 Counselling Withdrawal Process
WBJEE 2026 Counselling Dates (Rounds 2 & 3)
Candidates can check WBJEE counselling dates 2026 for Rounds 2 and 3 below.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Fresh registration and choice filling - Round 2 |
13-Jul-2026 to 17-Jul-2026 |
| Seat allotment - Round 2 |
21-Jul-2026 |
| Payment of seat acceptance fee |
21-Jul-2026 to 23-Jul-2026 |
| Fresh registration and choice filling - Round 3 |
24-Jul-2026 to 26-Jul-2026 |
| Seat allotment - Round 3 |
28-Jul-2026 |
| Payment of seat acceptance fee |
28-Jul-2026 to 30-Jul-2026 |
Commonly asked questions
WBJEE 2026 counselling has commenced. The qualified candidates will have to participate in the three rounds of counselling to be eligible for admissions. WBJEE 2026 counselling registration is open online. Seat allotment result will be declared for all participating candidates.
WBJEE seat allotment result is declared online. To check allotment result, students have to select their type of registration and log in using their roll number and password. Students will not be informed about their allotment in any other mode.
The second round of WBJEE counselling is held to upgrade the registered candidates or freshly allot the ones who were not allotted in the first round. Fresh registrations will be accepted for Round 2.
The WBJEE seat acceptance fee is INR 5000 (refundable). To download the seat allotment letter, the students will have to pay the fee online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. If the fee is not paid, then they students will not be able to move forward with the admission confirmation process.
WBJEE 2026 Round 2 Counselling (Upgradation)
WBJEEB conducts WBJEE Round 2 counselling to provide opportunities for upgradation to eligible candidates and to accommodate their preferences. This process also helps to fill vacant seats after Round 1. Since fresh registrations are accepted, eligible candidates who missed their chance in Round 1 can also apply for admissions into the remaining seats.
Who are eligible for WBJEE 2026 Round 2 counselling?
The following categories will be eligible for Round 2 of WBJEE counselling 2026.
| Category |
Details |
|---|---|
| Type A |
Candidates who have accepted allotment in Round 1 and are eligible for their higher preferred choices through their existing locked choice list. |
| Type B |
Candidates who were not allotted any seat in Round 1 and wish to continue with their existing choice list. These candidates will be automatically considered for Round 2 and will not have to submit fresh choices. |
| Type C |
Allotted candidates who want to participate through fresh choice filling after not confirming their allotment in Round 1 |
| Type D |
Candidates who surrender their earlier choice list and opt to participate with a completely fresh choice list. |
| Fresh Registrations |
Candidates who are registering afresh for Round 2 will have to meet the deadline and pay required counselling fee. |
WBJEE 2026 Upgradation Round: What are the possible outcomes?
Candidates participating in Round 2 of WBJEE 2026 counselling may experience one of the following outcomes:
- Upgradation to higher preferred choice.
- Retention of previously allotted choice without upgradation.
- Fresh allotment against a vacant seat.
- Cancellation of allotment due to ineligibility, failure of document verification, etc.
- No allotment.
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Commonly asked questions
Previous years' WBJEE cutoff is available at official website. Students can check previous years' cutoffs to know rank range that they need to score for higher chances of admission into their preferences.
There is no minimum passing mark for WBJEE. However, for admission, candidates should have score minimum 45% marks in 12th qualifying examination (40% for reserved categories).
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WBJEE 2026 Round 3 Counselling
WBJEE Round 3 counselling will be held to allot preferred choices to those candidates who are still not satisfied with their allotment. During Round 3 counselling, vacant seats will also be filled by fresh candidates and those looking for upgradation. However, not all candidates will be eligible for WBJEE 2026 Round 3 counselling.
Candidates can check eligibility criteria for WBJEE Round 3 counselling below.
| Category |
Details |
|---|---|
| Type J |
Fresh Registrations |
| Type G |
Allotted candidates who want to wait and fill out fresh choices in Round 3 |
| Type H |
Allotted but non-responsive candidates who may opt for fresh choice filling in Round 3 |
| Type I |
Non allotted candidates who may wait against the existing choice fill up |
WBJEE 2026 Counselling Withdrawal Process
Candidates will be able to withdraw from WBJEE counselling 2026 only during the withdrawal period as per the official dates. Once withdrawal is successful, candidates will not be eligible for WBJEE 2026 seat allotment in any subsequent rounds. WBJEE 2026 seat acceptance fee will be refunded, wherever applicable, and will be governed by the refund policy prescribed by the Board.
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