The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has instructed eligible candidates of the Joint Entrance for Computer Applications (JECA) 2026 to submit their Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates to avail reservation benefits during admission to Master of Computer Applications (MCA) courses. Candidates can upload their OBC certificates through the official JECA website until June 19, 2026. To submit the document, applicants must log in using their application credentials on the portal provided by the board.
Valid OBC Certificate Required
According to WBJEEB, candidates must submit an OBC certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format and in accordance with the existing government rules. The certificate will also be verified during the counselling and document verification process. The board has clearly stated that no request for declaration, modification, or inclusion under the OBC category will be accepted after the portal closes. Candidates have been advised to complete the process before the deadline to avoid any issues during admission.
Only OBC-NCL Candidates Eligible for Reservation
The board has reiterated that reservation benefits will be available only to candidates belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) category who submit a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued by the competent authority. As per an earlier government notification available on the JECA website, candidates cannot claim reservation benefits on the basis of a paternal OBC certificate alone. Submission of a valid OBC-NCL certificate in the candidate's own name is mandatory.
JECA 2026 Examination
The JECA 2026 entrance examination was conducted on June 14 across West Bengal. The examination is held by WBJEEB for admission to MCA programmes offered by various institutions in the state for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates seeking OBC reservation during the admission process should ensure that they upload the required certificate before June 19 and verify that all details are correct before final submission.
