25 Aug 2025 — The WB CAP 2025 timetable has been updated on wbcap.in. The upgrade-round seat allotment will be released on August 31, 2025. See details below.
The West Bengal Department of Higher Education has launched the Centralised Admission portal for the 2025–26 academic session. Counselling dates and related information are available at wbcap.in. The WB CAP 2025 Phase‑1 upgrade-round seat allotment is scheduled for release on August 31, 2025 (after 5 PM).
WB CAP 2025 handles undergraduate admissions across 16 universities and 461 government and government‑aided colleges through a single online portal. To take part in the counselling, applicants must have passed the 10+2 or an equivalent exam from a recognized board.
Prospective students must register on the WB CAP portal, create their profile, and upload required documents to enter the counselling process. The portal will generate merit lists by institution and course. Seats are allotted based on rank, preferences, and availability, and candidates may be allowed to upgrade to higher preferences if vacancies arise.
The UG counselling for general degree courses in 2025–26 will be held in two main phases. After these rounds, remaining vacancies will be filled by individual colleges directly in a standalone mode.
Table of Contents
WBCAP 2025 Key Dates
What is WB CAP 2025?
UG Eligibility Requirements (WB) 2025
How to Register for UG Admission 2025
Important Counselling Instructions — WB CAP 2025
WB CAP Merit Lists 2025
University-wise Merit Lists (WB CAP)
WB CAP Cutoffs 2025
How Many Students Applied via WB CAP 2025?
Note: Dates and events may change if required by administrative needs.
Bratya Basu, the Education Minister of West Bengal, announced a unified admission system for undergraduate programs through the WB CAP portal (wbcap.in) from June 17, 2025. This centralized process allows students to apply for admission to 461 colleges and 16 universities across the state.
The minister explained that the new system aims to prevent high‑scoring students from holding multiple seats at different colleges. Each applicant can apply to up to 25 undergraduate courses from the pool of 7,217 courses listed on the portal.
Details
Particular
Conducting Authority
West Bengal Council of Higher Education
Admission Process
West Bengal Centralised Admission
Total Number of Round
2 Phases
1 Phase
1 Mop Up Round
Courses Offered
Bachelor programmes
Number of Participating Colleges
461 colleges and 16 universities
Official Website
wbcap.in
The Department of Higher Education has specified eligibility rules for WB UG admissions 2025. Requirements may vary by college, but there are common minimum criteria that apply to all applicants. Reviewing these rules helps candidates confirm their eligibility for the WB UG admission process. Overview below:
Course Name
Eligibility Criteria
B.A. (Hons.)
Applicants should have secured at least 50% aggregate in Class 12 from a recognized state or central board.
Merit is calculated using one language plus the three best elective subjects.
Candidates must have studied and passed the relevant subject in the qualifying exam to apply for a specific B.A. (Honours) subject.
B.A. (General)
A minimum of 50% in the qualifying examination is required for general B.A. admissions.
For B.Com. (Hons.), applicants should have studied Mathematics or Business Mathematics at the qualifying level.
Selection is based on marks in the qualifying exam, considering one language and the three best subjects.
To qualify, candidates generally need an aggregate of 45% or more across English/Bengali plus the best three subjects (for commerce stream subjects such as Mathematics, Accountancy, Economics, Business Studies/Commerce).
For B.Sc. (Hons.), applicants must have studied and passed relevant subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology in the qualifying exam.
Selection relies on marks in the qualifying exam — one language and the three best subjects are considered.
Eligibility typically requires at least 50% aggregate in English/Bengali plus the best three subjects, including combinations like Mathematics, Physics, and Biology.
Candidates should have a minimum of 60% in the subject they wish to pursue as an honours specialization (where applicable).
To register for WB UG 2025 admissions, apply through the WB CAP portal by following the steps below. You will be asked to enter personal and academic details during registration.
Go to the official portal at wbcap.in
Click the registration link
Enter your mobile number and email address
Complete the application form with personal and academic information
Upload the required documents and list your course preferences
Submit the form and save a copy for your records
Required documents include:
Class 10 (Madhyamik) marksheet
Class 10 certificate
Class 12 marksheet
Class 12 certificate
Migration certificate (if applicable)
Passport-size photograph
Copy of WB UG merit list (if required)
Candidates who participated in counselling should download the WBCAP 2025 merit list from the portal. Use your application number and password to access the document.
West Bengal Merit Lists — 2025
Merit List — Links
AJC Bose College — Merit List 2025
Ashutosh College — Merit List 2025
Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College — Merit List 2025
Berhampore College — Merit List 2025
Bethune College — Merit List 2025
Barasat Government College — Merit List 2025
Goenka College of Commerce & Business Administration — Merit List 2025
Maulana Azad College — Merit List 2025
Rabindra Bharati University — Merit List 2025
Sister Nibedita Government General Degree College — Merit List 2025
Victoria Institution College — Merit List 2025
Vivekananda College — Merit List 2025
Women’s College, Calcutta — Merit List 2025
Bidhan Chandra College — Merit List 2025
City College — Merit List 2025
Darjeeling Government College — Merit List 2025
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College — Merit List 2025
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College — Merit List 2025
Dum Dum Motijheel Rabindra Mahavidyalaya — Merit List 2025
Hooghly Mohsin College — Merit List 2025
K.K. Das College — Merit List 2025
Sarojini Naidu College for Women — Merit List 2025
Ramsaday College — Merit List 2025
Surendranath College — Merit List 2025
Siliguri College — Merit List 2025
West Bengal Merit Lists — 2025
Merit List — Links
West Bengal State University — Merit List 2025
Vidyasagar University — Merit List 2025
University of Calcutta — Merit List 2025
University of Burdwan — Merit List 2025
The Sanskrit College and University — Merit List 2025
Sidho Kanho Birsha University — Merit List 2025
Rabindra Bharati University — Merit List 2025
Raiganj University — Merit List 2025
North Bengal University — Merit List 2025
Murshidabad University — Merit List 2025
Kazi Nazrul University — Merit List 2025
Kalyani University — Merit List 2025
Gour Banga University — Merit List 2025
Diamond Harbour Women’s University — Merit List 2025
Coochbehar Panchanan Barma University — Merit List 2025
Bankura University — Merit List 2025
Each institution will publish its own WB CAP Cutoff 2025 for individual courses. Candidates should consult the official websites to view specific cutoffs.
Over 500,000 students applied through the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal in 2025. Approximately 400,000 of these applicants secured admission across roughly 477 institutions in Kolkata, leaving about 100,000 students without a placement in their preferred colleges. In response, the DHE, West Bengal has authorized admissions for general courses to continue until September 30, 2025. Interested candidates should check the websites of their chosen colleges for information on applying for remaining vacant seats.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 17 June 2025 | Portal launched for the 2025–26 cycle by Bratya Basu, Hon'ble Minister‑in‑Charge, Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal at 2:00 PM |
| Phase – 1 | |
| 30 July 2025 (till 11:59 PM) | Last date for registration |
| 22 August 2025 (After 5 PM) | Publication of college‑ and course‑wise merit lists and seat allotment |
| 22–25 August 2025 | Admission against allotted seats |
| 23, 25–27 August 2025 | In‑person document verification at institution level |
| 29 August 2025 | Commencement of classes for the 2025–26 session |
| 31 August 2025 (After 5 PM) | Publication of institution‑ and course‑wise seat allotment for the upgrade round |
| 31 August – 03 September 2025 | Admission against upgrade‑round allotment |
| 4, 6, 8 & 9 September 2025 | Physical verification of admitted candidates at institutional level |
| Phase – 2 (Mop‑Up) | |
| 10 September 2025 | Publication of institute‑ and course‑wise vacancy lists after Phase‑1 |
| 10–13 September 2025 | Applications open in mop‑up phase for: (1) new applicants and (2) Phase‑1 applicants who (a) were not allotted a seat, (b) cancelled admission, or (c) did not join after allotment |
| 16 September 2025 (After 4 PM) | Publication of merit and allocation lists for mop‑up |
| 16–17 September 2025 | Admission against mop‑up round allotment |
| 21 September 2025 | Publication of institution‑ and course‑wise allotment in the upgrade round |
| 21–23 September 2025 | Admission against upgrade‑round allotment |
| 23–25 September 2025 | Physical verification of admitted candidates after mop‑up and joining of classes |
| Details | Particular |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | West Bengal Council of Higher Education |
| Admission Process | West Bengal Centralised Admission |
| Total Number of Round | 2 Phases
|
| Courses Offered | Bachelor programmes |
| Number of Participating Colleges | 461 colleges and 16 universities |
| Official Website | wbcap.in |
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| B.A. (Hons.) |
|
| B.A. (General) | A minimum of 50% in the qualifying examination is required for admission to the general B.A. course. |
| West Bengal Merit Lists — 2025 | Merit List — Link |
|---|---|
| AJC Bose College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Ashutosh College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Berhampore College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Bethune College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Barasat Government College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Goenka College of Commerce & Business Administration — Merit List 2025 | |
| Maulana Azad College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Rabindra Bharati University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Sister Nibedita Government General Degree College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Victoria Institution College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Vivekananda College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Women’s College, Calcutta — Merit List 2025 | |
| Bidhan Chandra College — Merit List 2025 | |
| City College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Darjeeling Government College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Dum Dum Motijheel Rabindra Mahavidyalaya — Merit List 2025 | |
| Hooghly Mohsin College — Merit List 2025 | |
| K.K. Das College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Sarojini Naidu College for Women — Merit List 2025 | |
| Ramsaday College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Surendranath College — Merit List 2025 | |
| Siliguri College — Merit List 2025 |
| West Bengal Merit Lists — 2025 | Merit List — Link |
|---|---|
| West Bengal State University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Vidyasagar University — Merit List 2025 | |
| University of Calcutta — Merit List 2025 | |
| University of Burdwan — Merit List 2025 | |
| The Sanskrit College and University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Sidho Kanho Birsha University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Rabindra Bharati University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Raiganj University — Merit List 2025 | |
| North Bengal University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Murshidabad University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Kazi Nazrul University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Kalyani University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Gour Banga University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Diamond Harbour Women’s University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Coochbehar Panchanan Barma University — Merit List 2025 | |
| Bankura University — Merit List 2025 |
