WBJEE 2026 Defence Quota Counselling on August 18; 105 Candidates Shortlisted for 13 Seats

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the schedule for the WBJEE 2026 defense quota counseling for the academic year 2026-27. According to the official notice dated August 10, 2026, the counselling will be held on August 18, 2026, at 12:30 PM. This counselling is for WBJEE 2026 candidates who are on the merit list and are interested in getting admission to four-year Engineering and Technology courses under the Defence Quota at universities and government engineering colleges in West Bengal.

WBJEE 2026 Defence Quota Counselling Date and Venue

The defense quota counseling will take place physically at the office of the WBJEE Board.

The details are as follows:

• Date: August 18, 2026
• Time: 12:30 PM
• Venue: Office of the WBJEE Board, RUPANNA, DB-118, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700064
• Landmark: Near DB Park, opposite Bidhannagar College

Candidates shortlisted for the defense quota counseling must be physically present at the venue on the given date. They are advised to bring all necessary documents to complete the counselling and seat allotment process.

105 Candidates Shortlisted for Defence Quota Counselling

According to the WBJEEB notice, a total of 105 candidates have been selected to participate in the Defence Quota counselling. The list was provided by the Rajya Sainik Board, Home Department, Government of West Bengal. The candidate list is attached to the official WBJEEB notice and includes details like names, WBJEE roll numbers, dates of birth, and General Merit Ranks (GMRs). Candidates should check the official list to confirm if their name is on it.

13 Seats Reserved Under Defence Quota

The WBJEEB has stated that 13 seats are reserved under the Defence Quota for admission into Engineering and Technology courses.

Of these:

• 11 seats are allocated across different branches in government Engineering and Technology colleges in West Bengal.
• 2 seats are allocated at Jadavpur University.

For Jadavpur University, the specific branches or streams are not decided beforehand. The final branch allotment will be decided by the university authorities.

Candidates Will Be Called According to GMR

The counselling will take place based on the candidates' WBJEE General Merit Rank (GMR). Candidates will be called in the order of their GMR. Since more candidates than seats are called, their rank will be important for the seat allotment. Candidates must physically attend when their turn comes. The WBJEEB has clearly stated that they must bring all required documents to be considered for seat allotment.

Documents Required for WBJEE Defence Quota Counselling

Candidates attending the counselling on August 18 should bring the following documents:

• WBJEE 2026 Rank Card (downloaded from the official website), along with a photocopy.
• Original proof of date of birth and one photocopy.
• Original Class 10+2 marksheet and one photocopy.
• One recent passport-size coloured photograph.
• WBJEE 2026 Centralized e-Counselling Seat Allotment Letter, if applicable.
• Candidates should make sure all original documents and photocopies are ready before arriving at the venue.

Rs. 500 Counselling Fee for Certain Candidates

Candidates who did not participate in the online centralized counselling of WBJEE 2026 will have to pay a Rs. 500 counselling fee in cash during the Defence Quota counselling. Therefore, these candidates should bring the required amount with them.

Domicile Not Mandatory for Defence Quota

The official notice highlights that domicile is not required for candidates seeking admission under the Defence Quota in government Engineering and Technology colleges and Jadavpur University. This applies specifically to admissions through the Defence Quota as mentioned in the WBJEEB notice.

Physical Presence Mandatory for Seat Allotment

Unlike regular online counselling, candidates called under the Defence Quota must physically attend the counselling. The WBJEEB has advised that candidates must be present on August 18 with all necessary documents. Physical attendance is required to get a seat under the Defence Quota.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates on the Defence Quota counselling list should first check their name, roll number, and GMR in the official list released by WBJEEB. They should prepare all original documents and their photocopies for verification. Those who have already received a seat through the WBJEE 2026 centralized e-counselling should also bring their seat allotment letter as instructed. Since only 13 defense quota seats are available for 105 candidates, candidates should arrive on time and follow all instructions from the WBJEE Board. The official notice confirms that the WBJEE 2026 Defence Quota Counselling will take place on August 18, 2026, at 12:30 PM at the WBJEE Board office in Salt Lake, Kolkata. Official notice: WBJEEB Defence Quota Counselling 2026 Notice.