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.

WBJEE B.Arch 2026 West Bengal: Jadavpur Cutoff, JEE P2 + NATA

WBJEE B.Arch Counselling 2026 (West Bengal)

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

VERIFIEDLast verified 8 May 2026 against wbjeeb.nic.in

WBJEE 2026 confirmed for May 24Live

WBJEE 2026 exam date is May 24, results expected late June. B.Arch counselling typically opens July. Expected: July 2026 (post WBJEE results)Note: Based on WBJEE 2025 cycle. Round structure was revised to 2 main + mop-up in 2025.

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).

Important dates

Done: WBJEE 2026
May 24, 2026
Upcoming: WBJEE result
June 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: B.Arch counselling registration
July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 1 allotment
July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 2 allotment
August 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Mop-up round
August 2026 (TBD)

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 qualification10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% reserved).
Entrance acceptedJEE Main Paper 2 score or NATA score. WBJEE itself does NOT have an Architecture paper. Submitting either is sufficient.

Frequently asked questions

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