Calcutta University has started the online application process for the first round of decentralised counselling to fill vacant seats in its four-year BTech programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. Eligible candidates domiciled in West Bengal can apply online through the official admission portal until October 27, 2026, at 2 pm.
- 148 vacant seats available across 14 engineering branches
- Applications open from October 14 to October 27, 2026
- Selection based on WBJEE 2026 ranks only
- Physical counselling scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2026
- 5% seats reserved for candidates with disabilities
What are the important dates for Calcutta University BTech counselling 2026?
The university has announced the following key dates for the decentralised counselling process:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application begins | October 14, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | October 27, 2026, by 2 pm |
| Publication of applicant list | October 28, 2026 |
| Detailed physical counselling call-up notice | October 27, 2026 |
| Physical counselling | October 30 and 31, 2026 |
Candidates must attend the physical counselling in person at the Technology Campus, JD-2, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. The university will publish the rank-wise counselling schedule and individual call-up notices on its website.
Which BTech branches have vacant seats and how many?
The university has 148 vacant seats distributed across 14 engineering and technology branches. The seats are divided among various categories including Unreserved (UR), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Below is the branch-wise seat availability:
| Branch | UR | SC | ST | OBC | TFW | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Optics and Optoelectronics (OOE) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IE) | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| Chemical Engineering (CE) | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Polymer Science and Technology (PST) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Jute and Fibre Technology (JFT) | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 31 |
| Chemical Technology of Coal and Related Materials (CTCRE) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Chemical Technology of Oils and Paints (CTOT) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Chemical Technology of Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemicals (CTPE) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Chemical Technology of Plastics and Polymer Engineering (CTPFC) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical Engineering and VLSI Design (EEVLSI) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 72 | 32 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 148 |
Additionally, 5% of the seats are horizontally reserved for candidates with disabilities (PwD). The number of vacant seats may increase during counselling.
Who is eligible to apply for the decentralised counselling?
To participate in the Calcutta University BTech decentralised counselling 2026, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be domiciled in West Bengal
- Have a valid WBJEE 2026 rank
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board through regular classroom study
- Studied Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects
- Secured at least 60% aggregate marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (55% for reserved categories including SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and EWS)
- Passed each subject individually, including theory and practical exams where applicable
- Obtained a minimum of 30% marks in English in the qualifying exam
Note that JEE Main scores are not accepted for this counselling process.
What documents are required for the application and counselling?
Applicants must upload scanned copies of the following documents while applying online:
- Recent self-attested passport-size photograph (up to 50 KB)
- Candidate’s signature (up to 30 KB)
- Class 12 marksheet (up to 200 KB)
- Class 10 admit card or certificate as proof of age (up to 200 KB)
- Valid SC, ST, OBC, or EWS certificate if applicable (up to 200 KB)
- PwD certificate if applicable (up to 200 KB)
- WBJEE 2026 rank card (up to 200 KB)
- West Bengal domicile certificate (up to 200 KB)
- APAAR ID or ABC ID (up to 200 KB)
During physical counselling, candidates must bring:
- Copy of the decentralised counselling application form
- Self-attested copies of all marksheets from Class 10 onwards
- Class 10 admit card or certificate as proof of date of birth
- Valid category certificates (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD) if applicable
- Copy of Aadhaar card
- West Bengal domicile certificate
- WBJEE 2026 rank card
- Copy of APAAR ID or ABC ID
How can candidates submit their applications if they cannot apply online?
Candidates unable to submit the application online can submit the prescribed physical application form at the Secretary, UCSTA Office, University of Calcutta, Rajabazar Science College Campus, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata – 700009 by October 27, 2026, 2 pm. Applications may also be sent to the university's helpdesk email address.
What happens after seat allotment?
Candidates who receive seat allotment must complete the university’s online admission application and pay the required fee through the admission portal. Students already admitted to a BTech programme at Calcutta University in the current academic session must complete the course-transfer process and pay the applicable transfer fee.
