WBJEE 2026: 27,599 admissions in Engineering & Pharmacy in Bengal; 49.9% rise in undergraduate admissions—see full data
WBJEE Admission 2026: West Bengal has witnessed a significant increase in admission figures for engineering, pharmacy, and undergraduate degree colleges during the 2026 academic year compared to the previous year. According to available data, the total number of admissions in engineering and pharmacy through WBJEEB stood at 27,599 in 2026, up from just 15,729 in 2025. This represents an increase of 11,870 admissions over the previous year.
WBJEE Admission 2026: In percentage terms, this marks a 75.4% increase compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the number of admissions in the state's undergraduate degree colleges—conducted through centralized and decentralized processes—reached 3,92,227 in 2026, compared to 2,61,692 in 2025. There were 1,30,535 additional admissions in 2026, reflecting a growth of 49.9%.
WBJEE Counselling 2026: State-level entrance exam conducted
A state-level entrance examination is conducted for admissions into engineering and pharmacy courses via WBJEE. This exam facilitates admission into undergraduate courses such as Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Bachelor of Technology (BTech), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm). A total of 27,599 admissions were recorded in these courses in 2026. Of these, 16,409 students secured admission through centralized counseling, while 11,190 admissions took place via decentralized counseling.
Delighted to share that West Bengal has achieved a historic milestone in Higher Education Admissions through transparent counselling in 2026. As compared to the previous year:- * WBJEE (Engineering & Pharmacy): Admissions surged by 75.4% (+11,870), rising from 15,729 to 27,599 (16,409 Centralised and 11,190 Decentralised). * UG Degree Colleges (WBCAP + WBDAP): Admissions jumped by 49.9% (+1,30,535), climbing from 2,61,692 to 3,92,227 (3,78,931 via WBCAP and 13,296 via WBDAP). This remarkable growth reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring transparent, accessible, and merit-based Higher Education for West Bengal’s Youth. Heartiest Congratulations and best wishes to all students embarking on their collegiate journeys, keep dreaming big and making West Bengal and the entire nation proud.
— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) October 11, 2026
West Bengal CM's Comment on WBJEE 2026: What did the Bengal CM say?
Sharing these figures on X, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed happiness in stating that West Bengal has achieved a historic milestone regarding admissions into higher education through transparent counseling in 2026. Highlighting the data, he remarked that this impressive increase reflects the state's persistent efforts to ensure transparent, accessible, and merit-based higher education for the youth of West Bengal. He also congratulated and extended best wishes to all students embarking on their college education, urging them to continue dreaming big and bringing laurels to West Bengal and the entire nation. West Bengal's Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay also shared these WBJEE 2026 figures on his X handle.
WBJEE Seat Upgradation 2026: How many students got the opportunity for seat upgradation?
According to the data, 2,156 students—who had already secured admission prior to the centralized counseling phase—received the opportunity to upgrade their seats during the decentralized counseling process. These students were part of the total 11,190 admissions recorded under decentralized counseling.
Meanwhile, the Higher Education Department conducted the admission process for undergraduate courses in government and government-aided degree colleges across West Bengal through two channels: the centralized admission portal WBCAP (West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal) and the decentralized admission process WBDAP (West Bengal Decentralised Admission Process).
WBJEE Admission Ratio 2026: What was the admission ratio between the centralized and decentralized processes?
Looking at the figures for 2026, 378,931 admissions took place through the centralized admission process, known as WBCAP. Meanwhile, 13,296 students secured admission under the decentralized admission process, WBDAP. Both processes were conducted under the aegis of the Higher Education Department of the Government of West Bengal.
