West Bengal B.Tech Admission 2025: Application Form, Admit Card (April 17), Result, Counselling, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment, Fee, Colleges

West Bengal B Tech Admission 2025: West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board completed the WBJEE 2025 registration process on February 23, 2025. The WBJEE 2025 exam will be held on April 27, 2025. West Bengal B.Tech admission 2025 is completely based on the JEE Main 2025 and WBJEE 2025 exam results. If you qualify for both these exams or any one of the exams, you will be eligible for B.Tech admission in the state of West Bengal. Engineering colleges in West Bengal offer B.Tech courses in different specializations, and you can choose any B.Tech. Tech specialization if you meet the eligibility criteria of the particular specialization. To take admission, you will have to register yourself for the counselling process and complete the choice filling for your preferred course and college. Post counselling registration and choice filling, the authorities release the seat allotment result, and you have to report to the allotted institute on the dates mentioned by the authorities. If you are looking forward to West Bengal B.Tech admissions 2025 can check this article to have a detailed understanding.

Also Read: WBJEE 2025 Admit Card

West Bengal B Tech Admission 2025: Highlights

The following are some of the important points for B.Tech admissions in West Bengal 2025:

West Bengal B.Tech Admission 2025: Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the West Bengal B.Tech admission process are prescribed by the respective exam authorities. WBJEE 2025 eligibility criteria are provided by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board. As per the general criteria, you are required to have completed 12th standard with a minimum of 45% in subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. On the other hand, JEE Main Eligibility is detailed by NTA, as per the criteria, you are required to have completed 12 exam. The exam authority doesn’t provide any specific qualification mark requirements for the JEE Mains 2025 exam.  Check the detailed Eligibility criteria below:

West Bengal B.Tech Admission Process 2025 

The B.Tech admission process of West Bengal involves different stages. The admission process involves the preparation of a merit list, allocation of ranks, etc. As mentioned earlier, students with a valid WBJEE and JEE Main score are eligible for the B.Tech admission procedure of West Bengal. More details are elaborated below.

Preparation of GMR (General Merit Rank)

WBJEEB prepares GMR (General Merit Rank) for B.Tech admissions based on the following factors –

1. GMR is prepared based on the score obtained in Paper 1 & 2 of the WBJEE examination

2. WBJEEB shall do the ranking of the participants in the descending order of total marks scored in all the subjects of the WBJEE examination.

3. The counselling process and seat allotment for West Bengal B.Tech courses are done based on GMR only

4. For reserved categories, there will be a separate indication of merit and rank in GMR5. A special indication of merit is also made for JEE Main qualifiers who applied for B.Tech admission in West Bengal

Tie-Breaking Methodology in Determination of Merit Rank for GMR

In case of a tie between two or more students, while preparing GMR for West Bengal B.Tech admissions, the issue is resolved as follows –

• Less negative marks scored in group subjects such as Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics will be taken together
• More positive marks scored in Physics and Mathematics will be taken together
• If the tie still persists, more positive marks in Chemistry and Mathematics will be taken together
• If the tie still persists, less negative marks scores in Mathematics and Physics are taken into consideration
• Less negative marks scored in Mathematics and Chemistry are considered if the tie still persists
• More positive marks in Mathematics will be considered only for 2 mark questions
• The above rule applies to Physics and Chemistry subjects if the tie still persists

After the preparation of GMR, WBJEEB issues a notification for the West Bengal B.Tech counselling process.

West Bengal B Tech Admission Reservation Policy 2025

Before having a look at the counselling process for West Bengal B.Tech admissions, you must have a glance at the reservation policy for B.Tech admissions in West Bengal –

Reservation of Seats for PwD/ OBC-B/ OBC-A/ ST/ SC

The reservation policy for B.Tech admission in West Bengal depends on the category of participating institutes. Reservation for PwD, OBC-B, OBC-A, ST and SC is applicable as per the following norms –

The above reservation policies for West Bengal engineering admissions are applicable for West Bengal domicile/ resident students.

West Bengal B.Tech Admission Fee 2025

You are required to pay an application fee at the time of the WBJEE 2025 registration process. The fee for the WBJEE exam is different for different categories. Check the detailed admission form fee below: 

West Bengal B Tech Counselling Process 2025

WBJEEB conducts an online E-Counselling process for B.Tech courses in West Bengal. The online counselling process involves different stages. WBJEEB conducts three rounds of WBJEE 2025 counselling for B.Tech courses, followed by a Mock-Up round. The detailed West Bengal B.Tech counselling process is elaborated below.

Who is Eligible for the E-Counselling Process?

All the participants who have been featured in the WBJEE GMR (General Merit Rank) list are eligible to take part in the West Bengal B.Tech counselling process. Students with a valid JEE Main AIR (All India Rank) can also register for the e-counselling process.

Registration for E-Counselling Process:

The students who are featured in the General Merit Rank list must visit the official website of WBJEE to register for the e-counseling process. During the registration process, the students will be asked to create an identification code and password. Now, you can generate the login credits and fill in the necessary details in the online counselling form for B.Tech courses. The students must enter the Roll Number or Hall Ticket Number of WBJEE/ JEE Main in the application form. Upload the prescribed documents and proceed to the next stage.

Payment of E-Counselling Fee:

The applicants will have to pay the E-Counselling fee of Rs. 500 after registration. The e-counselling fee can be paid by using a debit/ credit card/ internet banking.

Online Option Entry Process:

Now, the student must log in to the official website by using the identification code and password. Click on the relevant link that indicates Option Entry/ Choice Filling. The option entry will be displayed along with the list of colleges and courses. You can choose a maximum number of colleges and courses in the option entry form. If you are sure about the option entry, save the options and lock them.

The primary counselling process is completed with option entry, and seat allotment follows next.

West Bengal B Tech Selection Process 2025

The selection for West Bengal B.Tech admission is purely based on the GMR (General Merit Rank) list. You will be allotted seats as per your merit, rank, and reservation policies. Refer admission procedure section above for more details.

West Bengal B.Tech Seat Allotment 2025

You can check the seat allotment by submitting your roll number and password. Those who secure the seat must follow the steps below –

Payment of Provisional Admission Fee:

Students who secure a seat must pay the provisional admission fee by using a credit/ debit card/ internet banking. The provisional admission fee for all categories is Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 3,000 for the TFW category.

Physical Reporting at the Reporting Centres:

After the payment of the provisional seat allotment fee for B.Tech admission, you must visit the nearest Reporting Centre for document verification and admission confirmation. Here, you can accept the admission or opt for ‘Upgradation of Seat’ so that they become eligible for subsequent rounds of the admission process. If you choose ‘No Upgrade’, your existing allotment will be confirmed, and RC will issue a seat allotment letter.

Reporting to the Institute:

Students who confirm their admission at RC must report to the institute with all the relevant documents/ certificates and seat allotment letters within the specified date. You will have to deposit the remaining fees (first-year B.Tech fee) at the college.

The seat allotment process for West Bengal B.Tech admissions will be completed upon reporting to the allotted institute.

Documents Required for B Tech Admissions in West Bengal 2025

After the seat allotment, you must report to the Reporting Centres (RCs) with the following documents –

• WBJEE/ JEE Main Rank Card

• Provisional Seat Allotment Letter

• WBJEE Confirmation Page

• Class 10 and Class 12 Certificate or Mark Sheet

• Caste Certificate (Applicable only for Reserved Categories)

• Income Certificate (Only for TFW Category)

• Domicile Certificate

• Printout of Option Entry Form

Popular B Tech Colleges in West Bengal 2025

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