WBCAP First Merit List 2024 Out Now - Direct Link to Check

The West Bengal Department of Higher Education has released the Round 1 Merit List for the West Bengal Centralised Admission Process (WBCAP) 2024 on July 12. This merit list serves as the primary basis for seat allocation into undergraduate programmes offered by participating colleges across West Bengal. Here’s what candidates need to know about the admission process:

Key Dates and Process Overview:

• Merit List Availability:

  • The Round 1 Merit List was issued on July 12, 2024, and can be accessed on the official website wbcap.in.

• Second Merit List:

  • The WBCAP second merit list for 2024 will be announced on July 23, providing another opportunity for seat allocation.

• Admission Procedure:

  • Candidates must log in to their student dashboards on the official WB CAP website to view their provisional seat allocation based on merit and preferences.

• Acceptance and Confirmation:

  • Upon receiving their seat allocation, candidates should thoroughly review the college and course details before proceeding with the online acceptance process.

• Further Rounds:

  • Candidates satisfied with their allocated seat should confirm their admission by paying the acceptance fee. Those preferring alternative options can decline the seat and participate in subsequent rounds of admissions.

• Participating Institutions:

  • The centralised admission process covers 16 state universities and 461 government and government-aided colleges offering a wide range of undergraduate courses.

• Exclusions:

  • Presidency University, Jadavpur University, and certain autonomous and minority colleges are exempt from the centralised process.

Advantages of Centralised Admission:

• Fair Allocation: The WBCAP aims to prevent multiple admissions by the same candidate across different institutions, thereby reducing vacancies and ensuring fairer distribution of seats.

• Streamlined Process: By offering each candidate only one seat at a time based on merit, the system optimises admissions and minimises administrative challenges.