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Centralized Online Admission for Undergraduate Courses in West Bengal (2024-2025)

The Government of West Bengal has introduced a Centralized Online Admission System for undergraduate courses in 461 Government and Government-aided General Degree Colleges and Higher Education Institutions, including Universities, for the academic session 2024-2025.

Objectives of the Online Admission System

  • To streamline the process for students to select their preferred course and institution through a single platform.
  • To prevent multiple admissions by a single student at various institutions, ensuring efficient use of available seats.

Application Process

  • Eligibility: Indian students who have completed (10+2) or an equivalent examination from any recognized Board or Council within India are eligible to apply.
  • Application Fee: No application fee is required.
  • Application Portals:
  • Banglar Uchcha Shiksha
  • WBSCHE
  • Directly via WBCAP

Guidelines for the Online Admission Process

  • Applicants can apply to a maximum of 25 programs/courses across multiple institutions.
  • Free assistance for filling out the application form is available at ‘Bangla Sahayata Kendras.’
  • The admission process is merit-based.
  • No physical counseling or document verification is required; the entire process is online.
  • There are no charges for scanning or uploading documents via ‘Bangla Sahayata Kendras.’
  • Notifications will be sent via SMS and email, and applicants can track their status through their dashboard.
  • Fee payment for admission should be completed only through the centralized portal.

Institutions Excluded from Centralized Online Admission

The following institutions and programs are not included in the Centralized Online Admission System:

  • Presidency University
  • Jadavpur University
  • Autonomous Colleges
  • Minority Educational Institutions/Colleges
  • Training Colleges
  • Law Colleges
  • Institutions offering Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Crafts, Dance, Music
  • Colleges offering Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, or Medical courses
  • Self-financing/Private Colleges

Special Instructions for Open University/Training Institutes

  • Netaji Subhas Open University: Adheres to the Open Distance Learning guidelines, similar to the previous year.
  • Teachers’ Training Courses: This advisory does not apply to B.Ed, B.P.Ed, M.Ed, or M.P.Ed courses. A separate notification will be issued for these programs.
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FAQs

Q: Which institutions are included in the Centralised Online Admission System for undergraduate courses in West Bengal for the academic session 2024-2025?

ANS: The system includes 461 Government and Government-aided General Degree Colleges/Higher Education Institutions, including Universities across the State of West Bengal.

Q: Which colleges are excluded from the Centralised Online Admission System?

Ans: The following institutions and courses are excluded:

  • Presidency University
  • Jadavpur University
  • Autonomous Colleges
  • Minority Educational Institutes/Colleges
  • Training Colleges
  • Law Colleges
  • Colleges/Universities offering courses in Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Crafts, Dance, Music
  • Colleges offering Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Courses
  • Self-financing/Private Colleges

Q: What are the main objectives of introducing the Centralised Online Admission System?

Ans: Students will get the opportunity to choose their college through a single platform. They will not need to apply to each college individually.

This process will also prevent multiple admissions by a single student across various colleges, universities, ensuring maximum seat occupancy.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the Online Admission System?

Ans: Any Indian student who has qualified (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognized Board/Council/ Equivalent body within the country, can apply for admission to the Undergraduate courses.

Q: How many courses can a student apply for through the Online Admission System?

Ans: An applicant can apply for a maximum of 25 programmes/courses in one or multiple Higher Educational Institutions across the State. An applicant can create a Preference List, Institution-wise and course-wise.

Q: What is the application fee for applying through the Centralised Online Admission System?

Ans: There is no application fees.

Q: What is the official portal for Graduation online admission?

Ans: Students can apply directly via official website of- WBCAP

Q: What is the process for document verification and counseling?

Ans: The process of admission is completely online. Students should not be called for counseling or document verification.

Q: How will students be notified about their admission status?

Ans: Students will be notified directly through the portal via SMS and email at each step. They can also see their individual status through their login own dashboard.

Q: Does centralised online admission process apply to Netaji Subhas Open University?

Ans: No, Netaji Subhas Open University will follow the time schedule as per guidelines of Open Distance education, similar to last year.

Q: Does centralised admission process apply to Teachers’ Training courses?

Ans: No, this advisory does not apply to Teachers’ Training courses such as B.Ed, B.P.Ed, M.Ed, or M.P.Ed, for which a separate notification will be issued.

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