WBCAP 2026 Phase 1 Merit List Released at wbcap.in; Check Direct Link and Admission Schedule

The Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, has released the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP) 2026 Phase 1 merit list and seat allotment on the official portal at wbcap.in. The list was published on June 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Allotted candidates must complete the admission process by June 15, 2026.

The merit list covers undergraduate admissions to government and government-aided colleges and state universities across West Bengal. Merit ranks have been prepared on the basis of marks secured in the last qualifying examination, which is the Higher Secondary or equivalent.

WBCAP 2026 Phase 1 Key Details

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WBCAP 2026 Complete Admission Schedule

The Department has notified the full timeline covering the upgradation rounds, the mop-up phase, and the physical verification windows. The schedule below carries every milestone candidates must track.

How to Check the WBCAP 2026 Phase 1 Merit List?

The merit list and personal allotment status are available through candidate login on the official portal. The Department has not released a downloadable institute-wise PDF. Candidates must sign in to view their result.

• Visit the official portal at wbcap.in.
• Click on the candidate or student login link on the homepage.
• Enter the registered application number and password.
• Open the Phase 1 merit list and seat allotment tab.
• Check the allotted college, course, and category rank.
• Download the allotment letter for records.

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How to Confirm Admission After Allotment?

Candidates who receive a seat in Phase 1 must accept it within the admission window. The full process is completed online through the portal. No physical visit to the college is required at this stage.

Allotted candidates need to pay the admission fee through e-payment or at designated banks. Colleges are not permitted to collect this fee directly. The Department has confirmed no charge is taken for document upload or scanning at any step.

What Are the Upgrade and Mop-Up Round Options?

The upgrade round on June 20 allows candidates to move to a higher-preference college. Those satisfied with the Phase 1 seat can lock their admission and skip the upgrade round. Upgrade allotments will be auto-processed based on the original preference list.

Candidates who do not secure a seat in Phase 1 can apply afresh in the mop-up round. The vacant seat list will be published on July 7, 2026. The mop-up application window stays open from July 7 to July 16, 2026.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in at wbcap.in and check your Phase 1 allotment status.
2. Download the seat allotment letter from the candidate dashboard.
3. Decide whether to accept the seat or wait for the upgrade round.
4. Keep Higher Secondary marksheet, ID proof, and category certificate ready.
5. Pay the admission fee online before June 15, 2026.
6. Save the admission confirmation slip for physical verification later.

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