The Government of West Bengal often comes out with various programme for the students of the state so that there is development in the education department, similarly the state government has launched the portal in the name of West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal. This portal has been launched for admission to undergraduate courses in state government colleges and universities. To avail the benefits under this program, interested candidates can go through the official website at wbcap.in. Further in this article we will provide you the detailed description about this portal including Key Highlights, Objectives, Benefits & Features, Eligibility Criteria, Required Documents, Application Procedure under Centralized Admission Portal, etc.
About West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal
Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, Department of Higher Education, West Bengal State Council of Higher Education has taken the initiative to launch Centralised Admission Portal. Taking into account the need of stability and transparency in the admission system in all colleges and Universities throughout the state government has launched this portal. The portal has been introduced for admission to 7,217 undergraduate courses in government and government-aided general degree colleges/ universities (16 universities, 461 colleges and few other higher education institutions across the West Bengal State. This portal will start accepting applications from June 24 onwards. The aim of the portal is to provide opportunities to the students, to choose their desired course in the desired colleges through single widow platform.
Key Highlights Of West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal
| Name of the Article | West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal |
| Launched By | The Government of West Bengal |
| Announced By | Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, Department of Higher Education, West Bengal State Council of Higher Education |
| Launch Date | 19th June 2024 |
| Objective | To provide opportunities to the students, to choose their desired course in the desired colleges through single widow platform |
| Beneficiaries | Those who have passed class XII |
| Benefits | This will maximise the number of seats that can be filled in all colleges and universities during each academic year |
| Year | 2024 |
| Hosting Site | NIC (National Informatics Center) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Form of Benefit | Single platform for admission in various courses across various colleges |
| State | West Bengal |
| Official Website | wbcap.in |
Objectives Of West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal
Objectives of the Portal are as follows:
- Taking into account the need of stability and transparency in the admission system in all colleges and Universities throughout the state government has launched this portal.
- The aim of the portal is to provide opportunities to the students, to choose their desired course in the desired colleges through single widow platform.
- The Portal aims to simplify the admission process smoothly and to make it convenient for the students to apply in the Higher Educational Institutions across the State.
Benefits & Features Of West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal
Here are some benefits & features of this Portal, which are as follows:
- Any student who has passed class XII or equivalent examination from any recognised Board/Council/Equivalent body can apply for admission to the Undergraduate Courses through this portal.
- An applicant can apply for a maximum of 25 courses in one or multiple Higher Educational Institutions.
- An applicant can create a Preference List, Institution-wise and Course-wise.
- Merit List will be system-generated, Institution and Course-wise.
- Candidates will be allotted seat based on their highest available (at that material point of time) preferences based on merit rank and availability of seats.
- An applicant will get the scope of upgrading to higher available preference.
- An applicant can register, create profile and upload relevant data and documents required for admission.
Eligibility Criteria
To avail the benefits under this portal, candidates should fulfill these following eligibility criteria:
- Candidates should be a citizen of West Bengal State.
- Those who have passed class XII are eligible for the program.
Note:Presidency University, Jadavpur University, Autonomous Colleges, Minority Colleges, B.Ed., Law, Fine Arts and Performing Arts, Crafts, Dance, Music Colleges/ Courses/ Programmes have been excluded from the Centralized Online Admission System.
Required Documents
To avail the benefits under this program, following scanned copy of the documents which should be less than or equal to 2MB in size are required:
- Aadhar Card
- Proof of Date Of Birth
- Class XII registration certificate
- Class X Mark sheet
- Class XII Mark sheet
- Relevant Social Category Certificate if applicable
- PWD Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Photograph of the candidate
- Signature of the candidate
- Bank passbook/crossed cheque/bank statement
- Valid photo ID proof
- District/State/National/International Level Sports certificate for candidates who possess such certificate
Application Procedure For West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal
To apply under this portal, follow the below mentioned steps:
- Visit the Official Website at wbcap.in.
- On homepage click on “Apply Here” option.
- Enter all the required details as asked in the application form.
- Attach all the relevant documents.
- Click on “Submit” button.
- Save the application form in PDF format for future use.
Contact Us
Office Address:
West Bengal State Council of Higher Education
Asanna, Plot No: DG-10/1,
Premises No.13-0327,
Action Area-ID, Rajarhat,
Newtown, Kolkata 700156
Phone Number:
1800-102-8014
9147052383 / 9147052384 / 9147052385
Email ID:
support[at]wbcap[dot]in
FAQ’s
Who is eligible to avail the benefit under West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal?
Those who have passed class XII and are a resident of West Bengal State are eligible to avail the benefit under this portal.
What is the official website for this portal?
Official website for this portal is wbcap.in.
What is the key objective of this program?
The aim of the portal is to provide opportunities to the students, to choose their desired course in the desired colleges through single widow platform.
What is the benefit of this program?
Any student who has passed class XII or equivalent examination from any recognised Board/Council/Equivalent body can apply for admission to the Undergraduate Courses through this portal.
Who launched this portal?
Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, Department of Higher Education, West Bengal State Council of Higher Education has taken the initiative to launch Centralised Admission Portal.