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WBJEE B.Arch Counselling 2026 (West Bengal)

West Bengal B.Arch via JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA. WBJEE itself has no Architecture paper.

WBJEEB coordinates B.Arch counselling for West Bengal using JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA score (WBJEE itself has no separate Architecture paper). Jadavpur University B.Arch (40 seats) is the flagship and notably the cheapest premier B.Arch in India at ₹26,050 total for 5 years. IIEST Shibpur does NOT offer B.Arch (B.Tech only). 2025 saw 2 main rounds plus mop-up (revised from 3).

Official portal: wbjeeb.nic.in
WBJEE 2026 confirmed for May 24
Live

WBJEE 2026 exam date is May 24, results expected late June. B.Arch counselling typically opens July.

Expected: July 2026 (post WBJEE results)
Last verified8 May 2026
Note: Based on WBJEE 2025 cycle. Round structure was revised to 2 main + mop-up in 2025.

At a glance

WBJEE 2026 exam

May 24, 2026

Entrance

JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA

WBJEE B.Arch paper?

No

Counselling rounds

2 main + mop-up

Jadavpur University fees

₹26,050 total (5 years)

IIEST Shibpur B.Arch?

No

Eligibility

Academic qualification

10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% reserved).

Entrance accepted

JEE Main Paper 2 score or NATA score. WBJEE itself does NOT have an Architecture paper. Submitting either is sufficient.

Important dates

Next milestone: WBJEE 2026

May 24, 2026 (5 days away)

MilestoneDateStatusNotes
WBJEE 2026May 24, 2026
Confirmed
WBJEE resultJune 2026 (TBD)
Expected
B.Arch counselling registrationJuly 2026 (TBD)
TBD
Round 1 allotmentJuly 2026 (TBD)
TBD
Round 2 allotmentAugust 2026 (TBD)
TBD
Mop-up roundAugust 2026 (TBD)
TBD
WBJEE 2026

May 24, 2026

Confirmed
WBJEE result

June 2026 (TBD)

Expected
B.Arch counselling registration

July 2026 (TBD)

TBD
Round 1 allotment

July 2026 (TBD)

TBD
Round 2 allotment

August 2026 (TBD)

TBD
Mop-up round

August 2026 (TBD)

TBD

Frequently asked questions

Does WBJEE have an Architecture paper?
No. WBJEE has no separate Architecture paper. B.Arch admissions use JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA scores, coordinated through WBJEEB counselling.
Is IIEST Shibpur B.Arch in WBJEE counselling?
IIEST Shibpur does NOT offer B.Arch at all. It runs B.Tech only and admits via JoSAA. Many candidates assume IIEST has B.Arch and waste a preference, it does not.
What is the cheapest B.Arch college in WBJEE?
Jadavpur University B.Arch is approximately ₹26,050 total for 5 years (around ₹5,200/year) which is among the cheapest premier B.Arch options in India. NIRF Architecture rank 16.
How many counselling rounds does WBJEE B.Arch have?
In 2025, the round structure was revised to 2 main rounds plus a mop-up round (down from 3 in earlier years). Verify in 2026 brochure.
Is West Bengal domicile required?
A portion of seats are state quota requiring West Bengal domicile or qualifying examination from a WB board. Outside-state candidates compete in the all-India quota share.
Are JEE Advanced or AAT used?
No. WBJEE B.Arch counselling does not use JEE Advanced or AAT. JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA is sufficient.

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Information curated from official sources. Always verify against wbjeeb.nic.in before applying.