WBJEE 2026 Phase 1 Decentralised Counselling Registration Deadline Approaches Amid Technical Concerns

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is scheduled to close the registration and choice-filling window for the Phase 1 decentralised counselling process today, September 8. Candidates intending to participate in this round must complete their online submissions by 11:59 PM to remain eligible for the upcoming seat allocation process.

The decentralised counselling process is a critical step for students seeking admission through the WBJEE 2026 examination. According to the board, failure to complete the registration and choice-filling requirements by the designated deadline will result in candidates being excluded from both rounds of seat allocation under the Phase 1 decentralised counselling framework.

Technical Challenges and Student Concerns

As the deadline approaches, a significant number of candidates have reported encountering technical difficulties while attempting to register on the official website, wbjeeb.co.in. The primary grievance raised by students involves the non-receipt of One-Time Passwords (OTP) on their registered mobile numbers. Because the OTP verification is a mandatory component of the registration workflow, many applicants have found themselves unable to proceed with their applications.

In response to these persistent technical hurdles, many students have expressed concerns regarding their ability to meet the cutoff time. There have been growing appeals from the student community for the WBJEEB to consider extending the registration deadline to account for these system-related delays. As of the current reporting, the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has not issued an official statement or notification addressing these technical issues or a potential extension of the timeline.

Registration and Choice Filling Guidelines

Candidates who have not yet completed their registration are advised to visit the official portal at wbjeeb.co.in. The process requires students to select their preferred colleges and courses online. It is important to note that while the selection of institutions and academic programs is part of the current phase, the board has specified that candidates are not required to submit their choices in a specific order of preference at this stage.

Before finalizing their choices, applicants are encouraged to review the category-wise availability of vacant seats to make informed decisions. As the deadline of 11:59 PM today remains the final official instruction, candidates are advised to monitor the official WBJEEB website for any last-minute updates or announcements regarding the status of the registration process.