Summary: West Bengal’s Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP) has published the 2026 mop-up merit and allocation list. Candidates allotted an undergraduate seat must complete admission through the portal from July 19 to July 22, 2026. The later upgrade and physical-verification stages continue into August.
Key highlights
- The mop-up merit list and allocation list were scheduled for July 19, 2026.
- Online admission against a mop-up allotment is open through July 22, 2026.
- Admission fees must be paid only through WBCAP; the official notification says no physical presence is required during the online admission stage.
- The upgrade-round allotment is scheduled for July 26, followed by admission through July 29.
- Physical verification after the mop-up phase is scheduled for August 2-5, 2026.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Mop-up merit and allocation list | July 19, 2026 |
| Admission against mop-up allotment | July 19-22, 2026 |
| Upgrade-round allotment | July 26, 2026 |
| Admission against upgrade-round allotment | July 26-29, 2026 |
| Physical verification and joining | August 2-5, 2026 |
Who is affected?
This update affects applicants who took part in the WBCAP 2026 mop-up phase and received an allocation. The mop-up application phase covered fresh applicants and eligible Phase I applicants who were not allotted a seat, cancelled their earlier admission, or did not take admission after an earlier allotment.
The centralised process covers undergraduate courses in 460 government and government-aided general degree colleges and higher-education institutions, including universities, listed by the Government of West Bengal. The official notification excludes several institution and course types, including autonomous and minority institutions, law, engineering, pharmacy, nursing and medical courses.
Required student action
Log in to the official WBCAP portal, check the applicant dashboard and allocation status, and complete the online admission and fee payment by July 22, 2026 if a seat has been allotted. Save the payment receipt and allotment details for the later verification stage.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the WBCAP applicant portal from a secure device.
- Sign in with the credentials used during the 2026 application.
- Check the dashboard for the mop-up merit position and allocated institution/programme.
- Read the allotment conditions before accepting the seat.
- Pay the admission fee only through the portal within the July 19-22 window.
- Download and save the allotment record, admission confirmation and fee receipt.
- Check the dashboard again on July 26 if eligible for the upgrade round.
- Keep original documents ready for physical verification between August 2 and August 5.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
A candidate who does not complete admission and portal payment within the prescribed mop-up window may lose the allotted seat. Do not rely only on SMS or email; the official notification also directs applicants to monitor their own dashboard.
Official sources
- Government of West Bengal WBCAP 2026 notification and schedule
- Government of West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal page
- WBCAP 2026 official portal
- Banglar Uchchashiksha official website
FAQ
Is physical reporting required before paying the mop-up admission fee?
No. The government notification says admission is online and the fee is paid through the portal. Physical verification is scheduled later, from August 2 to August 5.
When is the WBCAP upgrade-round allotment?
It is scheduled for July 26, 2026, with admission against that allotment from July 26 to July 29.
Last updated: July 20, 2026. EntranceAlert.com is an independent education information platform. Verify your individual status and final instructions on the official WBCAP portal.
