Calcutta University opens 148 BTech seats for decentralised counselling; apply by Oct 27
By TUF News Desk · Published 17 October 2026 · 4 min read
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West Bengal domicile holders with a WBJEE 2026 rank have until 2 pm on October 27, 2026, to apply for the University of Calcutta’s first round of decentralised BTech counselling. Applications opened on October 14. This round covers 148 vacant seats across 14 branches in the BTech programmes for the 2026-27 session, with selection on WBJEE rank. The form is on the official portal, caluniv-ucsta.net.
A second shot at a Calcutta University seat
This round covers seats left empty after the central WBJEE rounds. Each institute runs its own process on its own notice, and Calcutta University’s spans everything from Computer Science and Engineering to Jute and Fibre Technology and Polymer Science and Technology. The seat count could rise during counselling if more vacancies surface.
The notification lists 148 seats in 14 branches: 5 in CSE, 11 in Information Technology, 12 in Electronics and Communication, 14 in Electrical Engineering, 18 in Instrumentation Engineering, and 31 in Jute and Fibre Technology, with 5% horizontally reserved for persons with disabilities. Jadavpur University’s parallel counselling closes at 11 am on October 23; all institutes must finish admissions by October 31.
Who can apply, and what to watch for
Applicants must hold a West Bengal domicile and a valid WBJEE 2026 rank, and must have passed Class 12 through regular classroom study with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. The aggregate of those three subjects has to be at least 60%, lowered to 55% for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS candidates, with pass marks in each subject including theory and practicals where they apply, plus at least 30% in English. JEE Main scores are not accepted in this round.
Those who cannot apply online can submit the prescribed form at the Secretary, UCSTA office, Rajabazar Science College Campus, 92 A.P.C. Road, Kolkata 700009, by 2 pm on October 27, or send it to the helpdesk email the university has provided.
Upload size limits apply: a self-attested photograph up to 50 KB, the signature up to 30 KB, and the Class 12 marksheet, Class 10 admit card or certificate, domicile certificate, WBJEE rank card, APAAR or ABC ID, and any category or PwD certificate, each up to 200 KB. Our admission documents checklist explains what these portals usually ask for.
What happens after October 27
The applicant list and rank-wise schedule go up on October 28; the detailed call-up notice comes out on October 27. Physical counselling is tentatively set for October 30 and 31 at the Technology Campus, JD-2, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, in person.
Those called for counselling must carry the application form, self-attested copies of marksheets from Class 10 onward, the Class 10 admit card or certificate, category or PwD certificates where applicable, a copy of the Aadhaar card, the domicile certificate, the WBJEE rank card, and the APAAR or ABC ID. Those who receive a seat then complete the university’s online admission application and pay the fee through the admission portal. Students already admitted to a BTech programme at the University of Calcutta this session go through the course-transfer process and pay the transfer fee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for Calcutta University’s decentralised BTech counselling?
The online application closes at 2 pm on October 27, 2026, on the official portal caluniv-ucsta.net. Candidates who cannot apply online can submit the prescribed physical form at the UCSTA office in Rajabazar by the same deadline.
Who is eligible for the Calcutta University BTech decentralised counselling?
West Bengal domicile holders with a valid WBJEE 2026 rank who passed Class 12 through regular classroom study with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, scoring at least 60% aggregate in those three subjects (55% for reserved categories). JEE Main scores are not accepted for this round.
How many BTech seats are available in this round?
The university has announced 148 vacancies in 14 branches, from CSE and ECE to Jute and Fibre Technology, and says the number may rise during counselling.
When and where is the physical counselling?
Tentatively October 30 and 31, 2026, at the Technology Campus, JD-2, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata; the call-up notice comes out on October 27.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for Calcutta University's decentralised BTech counselling?
Applications close at 2 pm on October 27, 2026, on caluniv-ucsta.net. Candidates who cannot apply online can submit the physical form at the UCSTA office in Rajabazar by the same deadline.
Who is eligible for the Calcutta University BTech decentralised counselling?
West Bengal domicile holders with a valid WBJEE 2026 rank who passed Class 12 through regular classroom study with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, scoring at least 60% aggregate in those three subjects (55% for reserved categories).
How many BTech seats are available in this round?
The university has announced 148 vacancies across 14 engineering and technology branches, from CSE and ECE to specialised branches like Jute and Fibre Technology. The university says the number may go up at the time of counselling.
When and where is the physical counselling?
Physical counselling is tentatively scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2026, at the Technology Campus, JD-2, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. The detailed call-up notice will be published on October 27.
Sources: Careers360, The Telegraph Edugraph