WBJEE 2026 Seat Matrix

College-wise, branch-wise, and category-wise seat distribution for WBJEE 2026 counselling across Jadavpur University, IIEST Shibpur, and MAKAUT colleges.

The official WBJEE 2026 seat matrix will be published on wbjeeb.nic.in before counselling starts. Data below is based on WBJEE 2025 seat matrix and is indicative. Actual 2026 numbers may vary.

Category-wise Seat Reservation

Category	Reservation %	Applicable Institutions
General (UR)	~52%	All WB colleges
SC (Scheduled Caste)	~22%	All WB colleges (WB SC only)
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	~6%	All WB colleges (WB ST only)
OBC-A	~10%	MAKAUT colleges (WB OBC-A)
OBC-B	~7%	MAKAUT colleges (WB OBC-B)
EWS	~3%	Selected institutions
PwD (Horizontal)	3–5%	Applied within each category
Kashmiri Migrants	Fixed quota	Selected institutions

Top Colleges — Approximate Seats (2025 data)

College	Type	Total Seats	WBJEE Quota
Jadavpur University	State University	~1,700	~90%
IIEST Shibpur	Centrally Funded	~950	~60%
Heritage Institute of Technology	Private (MAKAUT)	~900	100%
Techno India University	Private (MAKAUT)	~1,200	100%
RCC Institute of Information Technology	Govt. Aided (MAKAUT)	~600	100%
Narula Institute of Technology	Private (MAKAUT)	~900	100%
JIS College of Engineering	Private (MAKAUT)	~750	100%
Budge Budge Institute of Technology	Private (MAKAUT)	~450	100%
Siliguri Institute of Technology	Private (MAKAUT)	~600	100%
Camellia School of Engineering	Private (MAKAUT)	~480	100%

* Approximate figures based on WBJEE 2025 seat matrix. Official 2026 numbers on wbjeeb.nic.in.

Jadavpur University — Branch-wise Seats

Computer Science & Engineering~60 (UR: ~30)

Electronics & Telecommunication Engg.~60 (UR: ~30)

Electrical Engineering~60 (UR: ~30)

Mechanical Engineering~60 (UR: ~30)

Civil Engineering~60 (UR: ~30)

Chemical Engineering~40 (UR: ~20)

Information Technology~60 (UR: ~30)

Construction Engineering~30 (UR: ~15)

* UR = Unreserved seats. Figures are approximate and subject to official notification.

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FAQs – WBJEE 2026 Seat Matrix

Common questions about WBJEE 2026 seat distribution

How many total seats are available in WBJEE 2026 counselling?

WBJEE 2026 counselling covers approximately 40,000–45,000 engineering seats across Jadavpur University, IIEST Shibpur, and 100+ MAKAUT-affiliated government and private colleges in West Bengal. The exact number is declared in the official WBJEE 2026 seat matrix on wbjeeb.nic.in.

How are seats distributed between categories in WBJEE 2026?

Seat distribution follows WB government reservation policy: General (unreserved) ~52%, SC ~22%, ST ~6%, OBC-A ~10%, OBC-B ~7%, EWS ~3%. PwD horizontal reservation of 3–5% is applied within each category. Exact percentages may vary by institution type.

How many seats does Jadavpur University have in WBJEE counselling?

Jadavpur University offers approximately 1,600–1,800 seats through WBJEE counselling across B.Tech programmes in CSE, ECE, EE, ME, CE, Chemical, IT, and other branches. JU also has some seats through JEE Main rank-based admission.

What is the difference between Home State and All India seats in WBJEE?

Home State seats are reserved for WB domicile candidates. All India seats (available at IIEST Shibpur and some MAKAUT colleges) are open to candidates from any state with a valid WBJEE or JEE Main rank. IIEST Shibpur is a centrally funded institution so most its seats are available to all India candidates.

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Total WB Engineering Seats~40,000+

Jadavpur University~1,700

IIEST Shibpur~950

MAKAUT Colleges~37,000+

Government Colleges~5,000

Private Colleges~32,000+

Disclaimer

Based on 2025 data. Official 2026 seat matrix will be published at wbjeeb.nic.in before counselling.