WBJEE 2026 admission depends on eligibility, domicile, reservation rules, TFW scheme, counselling registration and document verification. This guide explains the key rules students must know before WBJEE counselling.
WBJEE 2026 Eligibility and Counselling Guide
WBJEE admission is not based only on rank.
A student must also satisfy:
Academic eligibility Age rule Course-specific subject requirements Domicile rule, wherever applicable Category and reservation rules, if claimed Document verification rules Counselling and seat allotment rules
That is why students should read the official rules carefully before counselling.
Official websites:
Basic Eligibility for WBJEE 2026
As per the WBJEE 2026 Information Bulletin, candidates must generally satisfy the following conditions:
Candidate must be an Indian citizen or OCI, subject to approval of the competent authority. Candidate must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination before 2026, or must be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2026. Lower age limit is 17 years as on 31 December 2026. Candidate should have been born on or before 31 December 2009. There is no upper age limit for appearing in WBJEE. For Marine Engineering, the upper age limit is 25 years as on 31 December 2026.
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Students should remember that eligibility for appearing in the exam and eligibility for final admission may not be exactly the same.
Eligibility for Engineering and Technology Courses
For Engineering and Technology admission, students generally need Class 12 or equivalent qualification with permitted subject combinations as per AICTE rules.
Students must generally have:
Required science/technical subjects as per course rules At least 45% marks in the required three subjects taken together 40% marks for reserved category candidates, wherever applicable English passed in Class 12 with at least 30% marks Pass marks in theory and practical/project papers wherever applicable
Some universities and courses may have higher requirements. Students must check the official counselling notice and college-specific criteria.
Eligibility for Pharmacy Courses
For Pharmacy admission, students generally need:
Physics Chemistry Mathematics or Biology Individual pass marks in all three subjects At least 45% marks in the above three subjects taken together 40% marks for reserved category candidates, wherever applicable English passed in Class 12 with at least 30% marks Recognised board of qualifying examination
Students applying for Pharm.D. may also be eligible, subject to official availability and further notification.
Eligibility for Architecture Courses
For five-year Architecture degree courses, students generally need:
50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics taken together Individual pass marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics 50% marks in aggregate at Class 12 level Qualification in NATA or other valid aptitude requirement as per latest official rules
Architecture students must check the latest official counselling rules before choice filling.
Special Courses: Marine and Mining Engineering
For Marine Engineering, students generally need:
60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics taken together Individual pass marks in the required subjects At least 50% marks in English in Class 10 or Class 12 Upper age limit of 25 years as on 31 December 2026
For Mining Engineering, the general Engineering eligibility applies, but the candidate must not have colour blindness or uniocularity.
Domicile Requirement in WBJEE
Domicile is very important in WBJEE counselling.
West Bengal domicile is required for:
Any seat, including general category seats, in government-aided Engineering, Technology or Pharmacy colleges B.Tech Dairy Technology seats in West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences 90% of general category seats in Jadavpur University Any reserved category seat in any institute Aliah University admission, as it is a State Government University
Students should arrange domicile documents before counselling.
Who is Treated as West Bengal Domicile?
A candidate may be treated as domicile of West Bengal if:
The candidate has been residing in West Bengal continuously for at least 10 years as on 31 December 2025.
OR
The candidate’s parent or parents are permanent residents of West Bengal with a permanent address in the state.
Students must use the proper domicile certificate proforma as mentioned by WBJEEB.
Important Domicile Warning
Domicile certificates issued by elected representatives such as municipal councillor, panchayat member, MLA or MP are not acceptable.
Students should get certificates only from competent authorities as per official rules.
Wrong or invalid domicile documents may affect category, seat claim or admission.
Reservation and Category Rules
Reservation may be available for eligible students under categories such as:
SC ST OBC-A OBC-B EWS PwD TFW
However, reserved category benefits are generally linked with valid certificates and West Bengal domicile where applicable.
Students must produce valid certificates during verification.
If the certificate is invalid or the student cannot produce proper proof, the claim may be cancelled or modified.
What is TFW in WBJEE?
TFW means Tuition Fee Waiver.
It is meant for meritorious and economically backward students.
For TFW:
Student must be domiciled in West Bengal. Total annual family income from all sources must be below Rs. 2.50 lakh. The waiver applies only to tuition fee. Other fees must still be paid by the student. Valid income certificate is required.
Income certificates issued by elected representatives are not acceptable.
Seat Matrix and Counselling
The official course-wise and institute-wise seat matrix for 2026-27 will be published before counselling.
Students should remember:
The 2026-27 seat matrix will decide available seats. Previous year seat matrix may be published for reference. Some institutes may have seats not offered through WBJEEB e-counselling. Those seats may not appear in the official WBJEEB seat matrix.
So students should not depend only on old data. They should check the latest official seat matrix before choice filling.
Counselling Notification After Result
A separate counselling notification will be published after the result.
The counselling notification will explain:
Registration process Counselling fee, if applicable Choice filling Choice locking Seat allotment Reporting process Document verification Admission process Upgradation rules Important dates
Students should follow only official WBJEEB counselling updates.
Documents Students Should Keep Ready
Students should keep these documents ready before counselling:
WBJEE 2026 Rank Card WBJEE Admit Card Confirmation Page Class 10 marksheet Class 12 marksheet Date of birth proof Domicile certificate, if applicable Category certificate, if applicable EWS certificate, if applicable PwD certificate, if applicable TFW income certificate, if applicable Photo ID proof Passport-size photographs Other documents mentioned in the official counselling notice
Students should keep both original documents and photocopies ready.
Important Student Advice
Do not make these mistakes:
Do not ignore domicile rules. Do not claim a category without valid certificate. Do not fill choices randomly. Do not depend on unofficial YouTube or WhatsApp lists. Do not wait until the last day for counselling registration. Do not forget to download and save rank card. Do not assume that getting rank means guaranteed admission.
Final admission depends on rank, eligibility, documents, seat availability and counselling rules.
Need Help in WBJEE Counselling?
If you need help in understanding eligibility, domicile, TFW, reservation, rank analysis, college options or choice filling, contact ILMALINK MEDIGO.
Final Words
WBJEE counselling is a serious process. Students should not focus only on result and rank.
Eligibility, domicile, reservation, TFW, documents and choice filling are equally important.
A careful counselling strategy can help a student secure a better college and branch.
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