WBCAP stands for the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal, the centralized online gateway for undergraduate (UG) college admissions in West Bengal for the academic year 2025–26. Launched by the West Bengal Higher Education Department, it handles admissions centrally for government and government-aided colleges across 17 state universities.
Timeline: Key Dates of WBCAP 2025
| Phase | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Portal Launch | Portal activated & live at wbcap.in | 17 June 2025, ~2 PM |
| Phase‑1 Registration | Open for UG applicants | 18 June – 1 July 2025 (later extended to 25 July 2025) |
| Merit List & Allotment (Phase‑1) | First round seat allotment based on choices | 6 July 2025 |
| Phase‑1 Admission | Accept seats, pay acceptance fee | 6–12 July 2025 |
| Upgrade Round 1 | Revised allotment if you opt for upgradation | Allotment 17 July, admissions 17–20 July 2025 |
| Physical Verification | Document check after online admission | 24–31 July 2025 |
| Mop‑Up Round (Phase‑II) | For fresh or previously unallotted candidates | Application: 2–11 August, allotment: 14 August, admissions: 14–17 Aug, verification: 28 Aug–1 Sept |
| Academic Session Begins | Classes start | 1 August 2025 |
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility for WBCAP:
Completed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from recognized boards.
Must hold a valid WBJEE 2025 or JEE Main 2025 rank (depending on quota).
Minimum markup criteria: 45% (General) and 40% (SC/ST/OBC) in qualifying/passed PCM aggregate.
Domicile certificate required for state-quota seats if applying via WBJEE.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Go to wbcap.in.
Register with email/mobile OTP; no fee.
Upload required documents: class 10 & 12 mark sheets, WBJEE/JEE rank card, category/domicile certificate.
Fill and lock up to 25 course-college preferences.
Submit and save your acknowledgment receipt.
What Changed in 2025?
Admission system fully digital, first rollout of West Bengal’s centralized UG portal.
Transition to 4‑year undergraduate degrees under National Curriculum and Credit Framework (NCCF). Active use of major-minor structure and skill-enhancement modules.
Real-time admission status tracking via portal and integrated chatbot for streamlined user support.
FAQs at a Glance
Yes — you can list up to 25 programme-college preferences in a single application.
Prestigious/autonomous institutions like Presidency University, Jadavpur University, Loreto, St. Xavier’s, and Scottish Church follow independent admission systems outside WBCAP.
Yes — Phase‑II Mop‑Up Round opens 2 August 2025 for fresh or non‑allotted applicants.