UG admission in West Bengal Kicks off today June 17

UG admission in West Bengal Kicks off today June 17

West Bengal has launched a Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP) for undergraduate (UG) admissions in 2025, streamlining the process for students seeking admission to government and government-aided colleges and universities across the state.

Centralised Admission Process (WBCAP) 2025

The admission process west Bengal colleges is starting today 17 June at 2 PM. The admission will offered in 17 Universities and 460 Government and government aided college/higher education institutions

Overview

• Portal: wbcap.in
• Registration Start Date: June 19, 2025
• Last Date for Application: July 1, 2025 (Phase 1)
• Participating Institutions: 461 government and government-aided colleges/universities offering 7,271 UG courses/programmes

Colleges and Courses out of Central Admission Process

• Presidency University
  • Jadavpur University
  • Autonomous Colleges
  • Minority Educational Institute/colleges,
  • BED
  • Law
  • Fine Art and Performing art,
  • Crafts,
  • Dance,
  • Music college/Course
  • Engineering colleges
  • Pharmacy
  • Nursing
  • Medical Courses
  • Self Financing/Private college
• Eligibility: Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary or equivalent) from a recognized board
• Selection Criteria: Merit-based; admission is determined by marks obtained in the Higher Secondary (Class 12) or equivalent examination
• No Entrance Exam: Admissions are strictly on merit; no entrance test for general UG courses
• Application Fee: To be paid online (amount varies by institution and category)
• Courses Offered: B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, BCA, and various honours/general UG programmes

UG admission in West Bengal Kicks off today June 17

Admission Steps

1. Register Online:
   Visit wbcap.in and create an account starting June 17, 2025 at 2 PM
2. Fill Application Form:
   Enter personal, academic, and contact details.
3. Upload Documents:
   Upload scanned copies of required certificates and mark sheets.
4. Pay Application Fee:
   Payment via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking
5. Merit List Publication:
   The first merit list will be published in July 2025
6. Admission Confirmation:
   Shortlisted candidates must accept the offer and submit documents for physical verification at the allotted college.
7. Commencement of Classes:
   Dates to be announced after completion of admission rounds

Special Notes

• 4-Year UG Programmes: All government/aided HEIs in West Bengal now offer 4-year undergraduate programmes under the National Curriculum and Credit Framework (NCCF).
• Document Verification: Physical verification of documents is mandatory at the college after provisional admission
• Helpline: Centralized support is available via email, phone, and WhatsApp for admission-related queries

For 2025, West Bengal UG admissions are conducted through the WBCAP portal, with applications open from June 17 at 2 PM. Admission is merit-based (Class 12 marks), with no entrance exam, and covers hundreds of colleges and thousands of courses statewide. Visit wbcap.in to apply and for the latest updates