West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board
— Department of Higher Education, West Bengal
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has officially commenced the online registration and choice filling process for the WB JELET 2026 Round 1 counselling. Candidates who qualified in the Joint Entrance Examination for Lateral Entry (JELET) 2026 can now submit their preferences for colleges and courses on the official website.
WB JELET 2026 Counselling: Overview
WB JELET is conducted for lateral entry admissions into the second year (3rd semester) of Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) courses. These courses are offered across government colleges, self-financing institutions, and state universities in West Bengal.
| Counselling Event |
Details |
| Conducting Authority |
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) |
| Academic Session |
2026-2027 |
| Counselling Phase |
Round 1 |
| Counselling Mode |
Online only |
| Official Portal |
wbjeeb.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event Activity |
Schedule Date |
| Commencement of Registration and Choice Filling |
September 2, 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration, Fee Payment, and Choice Locking |
September 6, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for Counselling
To participate in the online lateral entry counselling process, candidates must meet the following parameters:
- Must have secured a valid rank in the WB JELET 2026 examination.
- Must possess a Diploma in Engineering, Technology, or Pharmacy from an AICTE-approved institution with the minimum required qualifying marks.
- B.Sc degree holders must have cleared Mathematics as a subject in the 10+2 standard.
Step-by-Step Online Registration & Choice Filling Process
Candidates should follow these steps to secure their choices accurately:
- Go to the official WBJEEB website at wbjeeb.nic.in.
- Select the JELET counselling tab and click on the Round 1 Registration link.
- Log in using your JELET 2026 Application Number and Roll Number.
- Provide necessary personal, academic, and bank account details for possible refund processes.
- Pay the requisite non-refundable counselling registration fee through secure online payment modes.
- Access the choice filling module and select your preferred combination of institutes and branches. Arrange them in descending order of preference.
- Review the filled choices, make corrections if necessary, and lock the choices before September 6, 2026. Keep a printed copy of the locked choices for verification.
Crucial Instructions for Candidates
- Choice Locking: Choice locking is mandatory. If a candidate fails to lock their choices by the deadline, the last saved preferences will be locked automatically by the system.
- Data Entry: Ensure all academic data (percentage of marks, board, category details) matches your original certificates. Discrepancies found during physical reporting will lead to instant rejection of candidature.
- Domicile proof: Keep the appropriate domicile certificate ready as per the guidelines prescribed by the Board.
Eligible candidates must visit wbjeeb.nic.in, log in using their application details, pay the registration fee, fill college preferences, and lock their choices before September 6, 2026.
