The WB JELET Round 3 Counselling 2026 online registration, choice filling, and choice locking process will officially close today, September 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM on the official portal of the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) at wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet. Diploma engineering, B.Sc graduates, and D.Pharm holders seeking lateral entry admission into the 2nd year (3rd semester) of 4-year B.Tech, B.E., and B.Pharm degree courses across West Bengal must finalize and lock their college choices before midnight.
Latest status — verified on September 20, 2026: WBJEEB is closing the Round 3 (Mop-Up Round) choice filling and locking window today, September 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The Round 3 Seat Allotment Result will be declared on September 22, 2026. Physical reporting and seat confirmation will take place from September 23 to September 25, 2026.
Round 3 serves as the final centralized online counselling round conducted by WBJEEB for lateral entry admissions. Candidates must note that if an upgraded seat is allotted in Round 3, their earlier Round 1 or Round 2 seat allotment is automatically cancelled and cannot be reclaimed under any circumstances.
Quick Facts: WB JELET Round 3 Counselling 2026
| Counselling Parameter | Official Detail / Status |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) |
| Admission Category | Lateral Entry into 2nd Year (3rd Semester) B.Tech, B.E., and B.Pharm |
| Current Stage | Round 3 (Mop-Up Round) Choice Filling and Locking |
| Choice Locking Deadline | September 20, 2026 (Until 11:59 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Result Date | September 22, 2026 |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment and Reporting | September 23, 2026 to September 25, 2026 |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Amount | ₹5,000 (Payable online for newly allotted candidates) |
| Official Portal | wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet |
| WBJEEB Helpdesk Number | 1800-1023-781 / 1800-3450-050 |
| Last Verified Date | September 20, 2026 |
Source: WBJEEB JELET Official Counselling Notification 2026
Step-by-Step Choice Locking Guide on wbjeeb.nic.in
To ensure your preferred engineering branches and colleges are submitted successfully before the system locks tonight, follow this exact procedure:
- Access the Official Portal: Open wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet on a computer browser.
- Candidate Login: Click on ‘JELET 2026 Counselling Registration and Choice Filling’. Enter your JELET Application Number, Password, and Security PIN.
- Review Available Seat Matrix: Check the vacant seat matrix for government and private engineering institutes to prioritize branches with active seats.
- Arrange Choices in Descending Preference: Place your dream colleges (such as Jadavpur University, Calcutta University, KGEC Kalyani, and JGEC Jalpaiguri) at the top of your list. We recommend selecting at least 20 to 30 choices to maximize allotment chances.
- Click ‘Save and Continue’: Save your preferences regularly so you do not lose entries if the session times out.
- Lock Choices: Click the ‘Lock Choices’ button. Enter your account password to confirm locking.
- Download Choice Slip: Print and save the PDF confirmation of your locked choices with the system timestamp.
If you want to review opening and closing rank trends from earlier rounds, check our analysis on the WB JELET Seat Allotment and College Cutoffs Guide.
Official WB JELET Round 3 Schedule 2026
The table below details the complete timeline for the final centralized round of JELET 2026 admissions:
| Counselling Event | Start Date | End Date / Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration, Fee Payment, and Choice Filling | September 18, 2026 | September 20, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Choice Locking | September 20, 2026 | September 20, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Declaration of Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | September 22, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
| Payment of Seat Acceptance Fee (₹5,000) and Allotment Letter Download | September 23, 2026 | September 25, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting at Allotted Institutes for Verification and Admission | September 23, 2026 (10:00 AM) | September 25, 2026 (04:00 PM) |
Source: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board Timetable 2026
Crucial Rules for WB JELET Round 3 (Mop-Up Round)
Candidates participating in Round 3 must understand the following vital guidelines:
- Automatic Cancellation of Previous Seat: If you were already admitted in Round 1 or Round 2 and get allotted a new seat in Round 3, your previous admission is cancelled automatically. The previous seat is allotted to another student, and you cannot get it back.
- Mandatory Institute Reporting: If you are allotted a new seat in Round 3, you must report in person to the newly allotted college between September 23 and September 25 with your original documents. If you do not report, your allotment is cancelled and you exit the counselling system.
- Seat Acceptance Fee Adjustment: Candidates who already paid the ₹5,000 seat acceptance fee in Round 1 or Round 2 do not need to pay it again. The fee will be automatically transferred to the newly allotted institution.
- Un-Allotted Candidates: If no seat is allotted in Round 3 and you did not hold a seat from earlier rounds, you can look out for Decentralized College-Level Spot Admissions conducted independently by universities.
List of Mandatory Documents for College Admission
Candidates allotted a seat on September 22 must carry original documents and two sets of self-attested copies to their assigned engineering college between September 23 and September 25, 2026:
- JELET 2026 Rank Card and Admit Card
- Provisional Seat Allotment Letter (downloaded from wbjeeb.nic.in)
- Seat Acceptance Fee Payment Receipt (₹5,000)
- Class 10 (Madhyamik) Admit Card / Birth Certificate for date of birth verification
- Class 10 and Class 12 Marksheets and Certificates
- Diploma in Engineering / Technology / Pharmacy Marksheets (All Semesters) and Provisional / Final Diploma Certificate
- B.Sc Degree Marksheets and Passing Certificate (for B.Sc stream candidates)
- West Bengal Domicile Certificate (Proforma a1, a2, or b) issued by a competent authority
- Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-A / OBC-B / EWS / PwD) issued by West Bengal Government authorities, if applicable
- Unique Allotment Verification PIN and 4 Recent Passport Size Photographs
- Tuition Fee demand draft or online transaction confirmation payable to the allotted institute
Top Participating Engineering Colleges in WB JELET 2026
| College / University Name | Institute Type | Location | Approx. Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur University (Faculty of Engineering and Technology) | State University | Kolkata | ₹2,400 – ₹5,000 (Highly Subsidized) |
| University of Calcutta (CU Technology Campus) | State University | Kolkata | ₹6,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Kalyani Government Engineering College (KGEC) | Government | Kalyani, Nadia | ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 |
| Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC) | Government | Jalpaiguri | ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 |
| Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology (GCECT) | Government | Kolkata | ₹14,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM) | Private (Autonomous) | Salt Lake, Kolkata | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
| Heritage Institute of Technology (HIT) | Private (Autonomous) | Anandapur, Kolkata | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,35,000 |
| Techno Main Salt Lake | Private | Kolkata | ₹95,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
Source: WBJEEB Participating Institutes and Fee Database 2026
WBJEEB Support and Helpline Contacts
For technical queries during choice filling or OTP confirmation, contact the WBJEEB helpdesk:
- Official Website: wbjeeb.nic.in / wbjeeb.in
- Toll-Free Numbers: 1800-1023-781, 1800-3450-050
- Helpdesk Email: [email protected]
- Office Address: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board, DB-118, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700064
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When is the last time to lock choices for WB JELET Round 3 Counselling 2026?
Answer: The choice filling and locking window for WB JELET Round 3 closes today, September 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Candidates must lock their choices before the portal automatically locks.
Q2: What happens if I forget to lock my choices before midnight today?
Answer: If you saved your choices but did not explicitly lock them, the system will automatically lock the last saved choices at 11:59 PM today. However, candidates are strongly advised to manually lock and print their choice confirmation slip.
Q3: When will WB JELET Round 3 seat allotment result be declared?
Answer: WBJEEB will declare the Round 3 Seat Allotment Result on September 22, 2026. Candidates can check their status by logging in to wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet.
Q4: Do I need to pay the ₹5,000 seat acceptance fee again if I was already allotted a seat in earlier rounds?
Answer: No. If you already deposited the ₹5,000 seat acceptance fee in Round 1 or Round 2, it will be automatically transferred to your new college if you get an upgraded seat in Round 3.
Q5: Can I keep my Round 2 seat if I do not like my Round 3 allotment?
Answer: No. If you are allotted a new seat in Round 3, your earlier Round 2 allotment is cancelled immediately and given to another candidate. You cannot return to your previous college.
Q6: What are the physical reporting dates for Round 3 allotted students?
Answer: Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 must physically report to their designated college between September 23, 2026, and September 25, 2026, for document verification and admission fee payment.
Q7: Is there any further centralized online round after Round 3 in JELET?
Answer: No. Round 3 is the final centralized online counselling round conducted by WBJEEB. Subsequent spot admissions, if any, are conducted as Decentralized Counselling directly by individual colleges.
Q8: Which domicile certificate is required for lateral entry admission in government colleges?
Answer: Candidates must submit a valid West Bengal Domicile Certificate (Proforma a1, a2, or b) issued on or before the cutoff date by a designated state revenue official or head of institution.
Q9: How many choices should I fill in WB JELET Round 3?
Answer: WBJEEB allows candidates to select an unlimited number of choices. We recommend entering at least 20 to 30 eligible branch and college combinations to maximize your chances of getting a seat.
Q10: Where can I check the official Round 3 notification PDF?
Answer: You can download the official counselling notification and seat matrix directly from the ‘Current Events’ section on the homepage at wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet.
Sources Checked and Editorial Verification
- West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) Official Portal (wbjeeb.nic.in)
- WBJEEB Candidate Services Board (wbjeeb.in)
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Lateral Entry Guidelines
Update Policy: This page will be revised immediately when WBJEEB publishes the Round 3 seat allotment results or decentralized counselling notices.