WBJEE 2026 Decentralised Counselling: Seat Matrix and Phase 1 Guide

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the seat matrix for WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling. The matrix lists the colleges, courses and seats available through this process.

A total of 33,857 seats will be offered. This information can help candidates check seat availability before they register and submit their college and course choices.

Phase 1 registration starts on September 7

Phase 1 registration and choice selection begin on September 7, 2026. Candidates must complete the process through the official WBJEE website at wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee.

The last date to register and fill in choices is September 8, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The time window is short, so candidates should not wait until the final few hours. Websites can slow down when many students log in at the same time. Computers have a sense of drama too.

What the seat matrix shows

The official seat matrix gives candidates a clear view of the seats available in participating colleges and courses. It can help students:

• Check whether their preferred course is available.
• Compare seat numbers across colleges.
• Review options before filling in choices.
• Make a list of suitable institutions and courses.

Candidates should read the matrix with care. Seat availability may differ by college, course and category. Students should check the official document for the exact details instead of relying on old lists or messages shared on social media.

Who needs to register?

Candidates who have not taken part in WBJEE 2026 centralised counselling must visit the official counselling portal and complete registration for the decentralised counselling process.

Those who have already participated in centralised counselling do not need to register again. They can log in to the counselling portal and fill in their preferred college and course choices.

Students should use the same login details linked to their counselling record. Before starting, keep the required documents and login information ready. This can make the process faster and reduce the chance of errors.

Important rule about choice filling

The board has asked candidates to review the seat matrix before submitting their choices. Candidates can select their preferred colleges and courses. However, the order of preference cannot be decided by the candidates. Seat allocation will take place under the applicable counselling procedure.

This means students should not assume that placing one option first will control the final allocation. Read the official instructions before submitting the form, especially if the portal displays a choice list or an allocation rule.

No fresh choices for Phase 1 Round 2

WBJEEB has also stated that there will be no fresh registration or choice-filling facility for Phase 1 Round 2 of decentralised counselling.

Eligible candidates should therefore complete the required steps during the Phase 1 window. Missing the registration or choice-filling deadline may affect participation in the process.

Steps to complete Phase 1 counselling

1. Visit wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee.
2. Open the WBJEE 2026 decentralised counselling link.
3. Register if you did not join centralised counselling.
4. Log in with your counselling credentials if you already registered earlier.
5. Read the official seat matrix and counselling instructions.
6. Select suitable colleges and courses.
7. Review all details before submitting the choices.
8. Save or download the confirmation page for your records.

Keep a copy of the submitted details, registration record and any payment receipt, if applicable. Candidates should also check the official WBJEEB website for updates on seat allocation, document checks and later counselling stages.

Key dates: Phase 1 registration and choice filling begin on September 7, 2026, and close on September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The official seat matrix is available on the WBJEEB website.