West Bengal BArch Admission 2023: Dates, Eligibility, Entrance Exams, Admission Process, Colleges

West Bengal BArch Admission 2023 - West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) conducts the WBJEE 2023 exam to offer admission to Architecture, Engineering & Technology, and Pharmacy courses in West Bengal. Admission to Architecture courses in West Bengal is done on the basis of an entrance exam. Some popular entrance exams are WBJEE/ NATA/JEE Main. Candidates who wish to take admission to BArch courses in West Bengal are required to pass class 10+2 from a recognized institute with at least 50% marks and qualified scores in NATA.

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In this article, we will discuss the West Bengal BArch Admission Dates 2023, West Bengal BArch Entrance Exams, West Bengal BArch Process, and West Bengal BArch Colleges.

West Bengal B Arch Admission 2023 - Highlights

Before proceeding with the other details of the admission process, candidates should check the highlights of West Bengal BArch Admission 2023. 

West Bengal BArch Admission Dates 2023

Candidates who are willing to take admission in West Bengal into BArch courses are advised to check the dates based on the entrance exams.

WBJEE 2023 BArch Admission Dates

The WBJEE 2023 BArch Admission Dates have been listed in the table below.

JEE Main 2023 BArch Admission Dates

The JEE Main 2023 BArch Admission Dates have been listed in the table below.

NATA 2023 BArch Admission Dates

The NATA 2023 BArch Admission Dates have been listed in the table below.

West Bengal 2023 BArch Entrance Exam

Admission to BArch courses in West Bengal is done through entrance exams such as WBJEE, NATA, and JEE Main. 

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE)

WBJEEB will conduct the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) for various undergraduate courses. Candidates clearing the WBJEE 2023 Exam successfully will be further called for WBJEE counselling 2023 for granting admissions at WBJEE participating colleges 2023.

Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main)

JEE Main 2023 is conducted by NTA paper 1 for admission to BE/BTech courses offered at NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs, recognized by state governments. JEE Main 2023 paper 2 is conducted for admission to B.Arch/B.Plan courses. IIT JEE Main 2023 exam also acts as an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, which is conducted for admission to IITs.

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)

NATA or National Aptitude Test in Architecture is a national-level undergraduate exam conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA) for admission to 5-year BArch and BPlanning courses.

West Bengal BArch Admission 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for West Bengal BArch Admission 2023,  candidates must check the eligibility criteria. The West Bengal BArch Admission Eligibility Criteria has been listed in the following pointers.

• Candidates willing to apply for West Bengal BArch Admission 2023, should have passed class 10+2 with at least 45% marks in aggregate from a recognized institution
• They should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
• They should be a national citizen of India
• Candidates must have a valid score on the entrance exam

West Bengal BArch Admission Application Form 2023

West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) releases the WBJEE 2023 Application Form on the official website. Candidates who wish to take admission into the WBJEE participating Colleges 2023, can visit the official website and register themselves. Check the steps below to fill out the application form of WBJEE 2023.

• Visit the official website wbjee.nic.in.
• Enter personal details such as Name, Date of birth Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Mobile number, email address
• Enter academic details such as Income, Nationality, Address, Choice of examination centers, Religion, etc.
• Click on submit button
• After the application/registration number is generated, an SMS will be sent to the registered mobile number 
• Click 'Continue to Next Step'
• Pay the WBJEE 2023 application fee as given below

Documents Required to Fill West Bengal BArch Application Form 2023

1. Personal details such as Name, Phone Number, Email Id, 
2. Academic details such as mark sheet, admit card, passing certificate, and more
3. Category certificate
4. Net banking/credit card/debit card details
5. Scanned photograph and signature

The following specifications have to be followed while uploading the scanned documents

West Bengal BArch Admission Process 2023

The admission process for West Bengal BArch courses can be done through JEE Main, WBJEE, and NATA, while some institutes offer admission without any entrance exams. We will discuss both procedures here in brief.

West Bengal BArch Admission Process Through Entrance Exams 

• Candidates have to visit the official website of the respective institute and open the admission portal available on the official website wbjee.nic.in.
• After registration, candidates should use their valid username and password to apply for any other program of their choice
• It is advised to fill out the application form with the required details and upload the prescribed documents
• Pay the application fee and submit it on the official portal
• It is advisable for the candidates to take a printout of the application form for future references

West Bengal BArch Admission Process Without Entrance Exam

Admission to BArch courses in West Bengal is done through management quota. For that, candidates have to qualify for certain requirements that include - Candidates have to be citizens of India and have completed their class 12 from a recognized university with at least 45% marks in aggregate. It is to be noted that a relaxation of 5% is given to the candidates who belong to the reserved category.  They should also have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. To apply for West Bengal BArch Admission 2023 without any entrance exams, candidates can follow the following steps mentioned below.

1. Fill up the Common Application Form 
2. Click on the Register button and Register Yourself through the Registration Form
3. Enter the college of choice along with the other important details as asked in the form
4. Candidates will be mandated to submit the fee for the BArch course to the respective institution. 
5. After the admission fee is paid, candidates will be taken back to the page before completing the application process for direct West Bengal BArch Admission

West Bengal BArch Counselling Process 2023

WBJEEB will commence the West Bengal BArch Counselling Process 2023 soon on the official website wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates who want to take admission through entrance examinations such as NATA, JEE Main, and WBJEE will be able to by following the following steps. 

• Candidates will be mandated to register and fill the choice of seats from the official website wbjee.nic.in.
• After the preference and choices are filled in by the candidate, the process of document verification will be initiated 
• The seats will be allotted to the candidates on the basis of merit, and the choice the candidate makes
• Candidates will get an admission slip which they are required to download and keep till the fee is paid
• Payment of Fee is required once admission is done by the candidate

The authorities have revised the WBJEE counselling 2023 rules. 

Rule 1. Candidates who have a valid score or rank in JEE Main or NATA other than WBJEE will have to register for the counselling by paying a counselling fee of INR 500.

Rule 2. Candidates who appeared in  WBJEE 2023 exam will be able to appear for 3 subsequent rounds while the ones who appeared in JEE Main or NATA will be eligible to appear for one round only.

Rule 3. The registration for West Bengal BArch Counselling Process 2023 can be done only in Phase 1.

Rule 4. The bank details of the candidates have to be entered in the first step only so that any refunds in the process can be initiated without any hassle.

Rule 5. Candidates will have to upload their documents in PDF format.

Rule 6. No cost will be charged for assistance from Common Service Centres 

Rule 7. The verification of documents will be done in online method only through Virtual Reporting Centre.

Top West Bengal BArch Colleges 2023

The table below highlights the WBJEE 2023 participating colleges for BArch courses. 

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