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West Bengal College Admissions Increase Significantly in 2026
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News18•11-10-2026, 21:20
West Bengal College Admissions Increase Significantly in 2026
- •Admissions to higher education through counseling in West Bengal increased in 2026 compared to the previous year.
- •Admissions through WBJEE saw a significant 75.4 percent increase, with a total of 27,599 students admitted.
- •Admissions through WBCAP and WBDAP grew by 49.9 percent, with nearly 3.92 lakh students securing admission.
- •The undergraduate admission process for government and government-aided colleges is successfully managed through WBCAP and WBDAP.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, higher education admissions through counseling in West Bengal increased significantly compared to 2025. WBJEE admissions rose by 75.4% to reach 27,599 students, while admissions through WBCAP and WBDAP grew by 49.9% to total 3,92,227 students.
The undergraduate admission process in government and government-aided degree colleges under the state's Higher Education Department is conducted through WBCAP and WBDAP.
Out of the 27,599 students admitted through WBJEE in 2026, 16,409 students were admitted through centralized counseling and 11,190 students through decentralized counseling.
