West Bengal College Admission 2026-27 – Apply Online via Single Portal

Admission Name : West Bengal College Admission

Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, has released a highly anticipated notification regarding the Centralised Online Admission System for Undergraduate (UG) courses for the academic session 2026-27. This year, the state has introduced a single-window Centralised Admission Portal, allowing students to apply to 460 Government and Government-aided General Degree Colleges and Universities across West Bengal through one platform. This system eliminates the need for students to apply separately to multiple colleges. Below is the complete, detailed information regarding the application schedule, merit list publication, and institutions excluded from this portal.

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West Bengal College Admission 2026-27

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Important Dates (Phase-1 Admission)

• Portal Goes Live & Online Application Starts: 18/05/2026
• Closure of Online Application: 01/06/2026
• Publication of Merit List & Allocation List: 09/06/2026
• Admission against 1st Round Seat Allotment: 09/06/2026 to 15/06/2026
• Admission against Upgrade Round: 20/06/2026 to 23/06/2026
• Physical Verification of Documents at Institutions: 27/06/2026 to 04/07/2026 (Except 28/05/2026, Sunday)
• Commencement of Classes for New Session (2026-27): 06/07/2026
• Publication of Vacancy List for Phase 2: 07/07/2026

Important Dates (Phase-2 / Mop-Up Round)

• Applications for Mop-Up Phase: 07/07/2026 to 16/07/2026
• Publication of Mop-Up Merit & Allocation List: 19/07/2026
• Admission against Mop-Up Round: 19/07/2026 to 22/07/2026
• Publication of Seat Allotment in Upgrade Round (Phase 2): 26/07/2026
• Admission against Upgrade Round (Phase 2): 26/07/2026 to 29/07/2026
• Physical Verification of Documents: 02/08/2026 to 05/08/2026

Institutions Excluded from the Centralised Portal

Please note that admissions to the following institutions/courses will NOT be conducted through this centralized portal. Students must visit their respective websites to apply:

• Presidency University & Jadavpur University.
• Autonomous Colleges and Minority Educational Institutes/Colleges.
• Training Colleges, Law Colleges/Universities.
• Colleges offering Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Crafts, Dance, and Music.
• Colleges offering Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Medical Courses.
• All Self-financing / Private Colleges.

Key Benefits of the Centralised Admission Portal

• Single Window Platform: Students can choose their desired courses across multiple colleges without registering on dozens of different websites.
• Prevents Multiple Blocking: The system prevents a single student from taking admission in multiple colleges simultaneously, thereby ensuring seats are not unnecessarily blocked and are available to other deserving candidates.
• Streamlined Upgrades: An automated upgrade system allows students to seamlessly move to a higher-preference college if seats become available.

How to Apply Online for West Bengal College Admission 2026

• Step 1: Visit the official West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (link will be activated on 18th May 2026).
• Step 2: Register using a valid mobile number and email ID.
• Step 3: Fill in your academic details (Class 12 marks) and upload the required scanned documents (Photo, Signature, Marksheets, Caste Certificate if applicable).
• Step 4: Select your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
• Step 5: Submit the form and keep a printout of the final application for document verification.

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