The Government of West Bengal has launched the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP), marking a major reform in the undergraduate admission process across the state. Officially operational at 2:00 PM on June 18, 2025, via wbcap.in, this platform offers a single-window, merit-based admission system for over 900,000 undergraduate seats in 460 state-run and state-aided colleges under 17 public universities.
Key Admission Dates
- Portal Activation: June 17, 2025
- Online Registration Begins: June 18, 2:00 PM
- Registration Deadline: July 1, 2025
- First Merit List & Admission Round:
- Merit List Release: July 6
- Admissions: July 6–12
- Upgrade Round:
- Merit List: July 17
- Admissions: July 17–20
- Physical Document Verification: July 24–31
- Academic Session Commences: August 1, 2025
- Mop-Up Round:
- Merit List: August 14
- Admissions: August 14–17
- Final Verification: August 28–September 1
Application Highlights
- No application fee for any student
- Up to 25 program preferences can be selected per applicant
- Centralized merit-based admission, eliminating the need to apply to multiple colleges separately
- Live chatbot “Bina” is integrated for real-time support during the application process
- Assistance available at all Bangla Sahayata Kendras across the state
Why WBCAP Matters
WBCAP introduces a simplified, transparent, and student-friendly admission system. By eliminating the need for separate applications to individual colleges, it significantly reduces the stress and confusion often associated with UG admissions. The centralized merit list ensures fair seat allocation while reducing administrative delays for institutions.
With digital support systems and accessible help centers, WBCAP represents a major step forward in improving equity, efficiency, and transparency in the higher education landscape of West Bengal.
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