WBJEE 2026 fees Structure for General, SC/ST/OBS Candidate
The WBJEE Fees 2026 include the official application form fees and admission-related charges that candidates must pay during the exam and counselling process. Understanding the complete WBJEE 2026 fee structure is important before filling out the form, especially because the fees vary for General, OBC, SC, ST, and female candidates. Here will find the full WBJEE 2026 form fees, category-wise fee breakdown, B.Tech admission fees, and mop-up round charges (if applicable).
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WBJEE 2026 fees overview
WBJEE 2026 application fee is charged once at the time of online form submission and is non‑refundable in almost all cases. Separate fees are charged later for counselling registration, seat acceptance, mop‑up round and college admission.
WBJEE 2026 form fees (category‑wise)
For recent sessions, the Board has followed a differential fee structure by gender and category, and the same structure is expected for WBJEE 2026 unless officially changed. The latest pattern is:
- General male candidates: INR 500.
- General female candidates: INR 400.
- SC/ST/OBC‑A/OBC‑B/EWS/TFW male candidates: INR 400.
- SC/ST/OBC‑A/OBC‑B/EWS/TFW female candidates: INR 300.
- General third‑gender candidates: INR 300.
- SC/ST/OBC‑A/OBC‑B/EWS/TFW third‑gender candidates: INR 200.
Always cross‑check the final fee in the official WBJEE 2026 information bulletin before payment.
WBJEE 2026 fees for main categories
- General category: Most general category candidates will pay around INR 500 (male) or INR 400 (female) as application fee.
- OBC category: OBC‑A and OBC‑B candidates usually pay INR 400 (male) and INR 300 (female) as per recent sessions.
- SC/ST category: SC and ST candidates also fall in the same reduced slab of INR 400 for male and INR 300 for female applicants.
- PwD/EWS/TFW: Many recent notices club these categories with SC/ST/OBC fee slabs, generally INR 400 (male), INR 300 (female) and INR 200 (third gender).
WBJEE 2026 fees for female candidates
Female candidates from the general category usually get a reduced form fee of INR 400 instead of INR 500. Female candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/TFW categories generally pay INR 300 as application fee. This concession makes the exam more accessible for girl students from all categories.
WBJEE B.Tech admission fee structure 2026
B.Tech admission through WBJEE has three fee layers: application fee, counselling/seat acceptance fee and institute admission fee. While the first two are fixed by WBJEEB, the actual B.Tech tuition fee and semester charges depend on the allotted college (government, aided or private) and can vary widely.
Typical ranges seen in recent years for first‑year B.Tech tuition are:
- Government/University departments: roughly INR 10,000 – 40,000 per year (excluding hostel and other charges).
- Private engineering colleges: roughly INR 70,000 – 1,50,000 per year, depending on branch and institute.
Candidates must check the individual college website or counselling brochure for the exact fee breakup (tuition, hostel, caution money, exam fee, etc.).
WBJEE counselling and mop‑up round fees 2026
WBJEE counselling charges are separate from the application fee and must be paid online to participate in seat allotment. Recent counselling sessions followed this pattern:
- Counselling registration fee: INR 500 (non‑refundable) for all categories.
- Seat acceptance/provisional admission fee (after allotment): commonly around INR 5,000 (exact value may vary with policy).
If a mop‑up round is conducted to fill vacant seats, extra fees apply:
- Mop‑up round registration fee: around INR 1,000 for fresh candidates in some recent cycles.
- Mop‑up round participation/additional fee: about INR 200 as per recent WBJEE counselling notifications.
The presence and exact fee of the mop‑up round for 2026 will be confirmed only in the official counselling notification.
How to pay WBJEE 2026 fees online
Candidates can pay the application fee only in online mode; no offline challan is accepted in recent patterns.
Basic payment steps:
- Complete registration and fill all personal, academic and contact details in the online form on the WBJEE website.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature as per size and format instructions.
- Proceed to “Fee Payment” page and choose any one mode:
- Confirm payment; do not refresh or close the window until the transaction is marked successful.
- Download and print the confirmation page / payment receipt for future reference and counselling.
If the transaction fails and money is debited, the amount is usually auto‑refunded by the bank gateway, but the Board does not treat it as a valid fee payment unless status is “paid” in the application.
Important instructions about WBJEE 2026 fee payment
- Pay the fee only through the official WBJEE portal or direct link provided there; avoid third‑party links to prevent fraud.
- Application is treated as incomplete until the fee payment status is successful; such forms are rejected without further notice.
- Application fee is non‑refundable and non‑transferable under normal circumstances, even if the candidate does not appear in the exam.
- Cross‑verify category, gender and domicile details before paying; wrong data may lead to wrong fee, loss of reservation benefits and cancellation at counselling.
- Keep multiple copies (print or PDF) of the confirmation page and transaction proof for use during counselling and admission.
WBJEE 2026 fees FAQs
Q1. What is the WBJEE 2026 application fee for general category?
Ans. It is expected to be around INR 500 for general male candidates and INR 400 for general female candidates, based on recent sessions.