ANM/GNM 2026 Round 3 Counselling Starts August 31: Registration, Fresh Choice Filling, Eligibility & Result Date

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will begin the ANM(R) & GNM 2026 Round 3 Counselling on 31 August 2026.

Round 3 registration and choice filling will be available from:

31 August to 1 September 2026

The Round 3 Seat Allotment Result is scheduled to be published on:

3 September 2026

Freshly allotted candidates must complete the applicable seat acceptance fee payment, physical document verification and admission between 3 September and 6 September 2026.

Round 3 is particularly important because WBJEEB has designated it as the final round of the scheduled Online Centralised Counselling process for ANM/GNM 2026.

ANM/GNM Round 3 Counselling 2026: Highlights

Particular

Details

Examination

ANM(R) & GNM 2026

Counselling Authority

WBJEEB

Academic Session

2026–27

Round

Round 3

Registration Starts

31 August 2026

Registration Ends

1 September 2026

Choice Filling

31 Aug–1 Sept 2026

Round 3 Result

3 September 2026

Reporting Starts

3 September 2026

Reporting Ends

6 September 2026

Round 3 Status

Final scheduled centralised round

Counselling Mode

Online

Official Website

WBJEEB

WBJEEB has stated that the counselling schedule can be changed if unavoidable circumstances arise, so candidates should continue checking the official portal.

ANM/GNM 2026 Round 3 Complete Schedule

Activity

Date

Round 3 Registration & Choice Filling

31 August–1 September 2026

Round 3 Seat Allotment Result

3 September 2026

Seat Acceptance Fee for Fresh Allottees

3–6 September 2026

Physical Document Verification

3–6 September 2026

Admission at Allotted Institute

3–6 September 2026

Candidates receiving an allotment must contact the allotted institute or visit its official website to confirm its exact reporting time and admission requirements.

Who Can Participate in ANM/GNM Round 3?

Not every candidate has exactly the same Round 3 option.

WBJEEB has specifically identified the candidates who may participate with existing choices and those who may be eligible for fresh choice filling.

1. Candidates Registering for Counselling for the First Time

Candidates who have a valid ANM/GNM 2026 General Merit Rank but did not participate earlier can register during Round 3, subject to eligibility.

These candidates will have to:

Register for counselling

Pay the applicable registration fee

Enter required academic information

Fill college/course choices

Save and lock choices

The official counselling notification prescribes a one-time non-refundable counselling registration fee of ₹500.

1. Candidates Who Got No Seat in Round 1 and Round 2

This is one of the most important groups.

If you participated earlier but:

received no seat in either Round 1 or Round 2,

you are automatically eligible for Round 3 with your existing choice list.

WBJEEB also permits these candidates to opt for fresh choice filling in Round 3.

So you effectively have two possibilities:

Option A — Continue With Existing Choices

Your earlier preference list continues to be considered.

Option B — Fill Fresh Choices

You create a completely new preference list for Round 3.

But there is a major consequence of Option B, explained below.

VERY IMPORTANT: Fresh Choice Filling Can Cancel Your Previous Seat

This is probably the most important Round 3 rule candidates need to understand.

WBJEEB states that if an existing eligible candidate opts for fresh choice filling in Round 3:

Their previous choice list will be cancelled.

And:

Their previous allotment, if any, will also be cancelled.

The candidate must then submit a completely new choice list for possible Round 3 allotment.

Example

Suppose you currently hold College A from an earlier round.

You are eligible for fresh choice filling and decide to create a new list for Round 3.

Your existing College A allotment may be cancelled when you opt for the fresh-choice route.

There is no guarantee that you will receive another seat in Round 3.

Therefore:

Do not select Fresh Choice Filling casually if you already hold a seat.

This is different from ordinary upgradation where the existing accepted allotment may continue unless an upgrade actually occurs.

1. Candidates Whose Round 2 Seat Was Cancelled During Document Verification

Candidates whose allotment was cancelled during Round 2 document verification may be eligible for fresh choice filling in Round 3, according to the counselling rules.

Their category/eligibility status may change depending on the reason for cancellation.

For example, rejection of a category certificate can affect the category under which the candidate is considered.

1. Candidates Allotted 2nd or Later Choice in Round 2 but Did Not Respond

Candidates allotted a second or later preference in Round 2 who were non-responsive can also be eligible for Round 3.

This includes candidates who:

Paid the Seat Acceptance Fee but did not complete document verification, or

Did not pay the Seat Acceptance Fee

WBJEEB allows eligible candidates in this situation to continue according to the Round 3 rules and also lists them among candidates eligible for fresh choice filling.

1. Candidates Who Had a Seat From Round 1 and Chose YES Upgradation

There is an important special case.

Candidates who:

Received their 2nd or later choice in Round 1,

Completed document verification,

Selected YES Upgradation, and

Either retained that seat in Round 2 or received another 2nd/later preference in Round 2

are listed by WBJEEB as eligible for fresh choice filling in Round 3.

But remember:

Choosing fresh choices can cancel the previous allotment.

So candidates already holding a safe seat should carefully compare the risk before using this option.

First-Time Round 2 Allottee With YES Upgradation: Different Rule

This category needs separate explanation because many students confuse it with the previous case.

Suppose:

You received no seat in Round 1

You received a seat for the first time in Round 2

It was your 2nd or later preference

You completed verification and selected YES Upgradation

WBJEEB states that such candidates are automatically eligible for the next round with their existing choice list and are not eligible for fresh choice filling in the very next round.

So for this group:

Your existing preferences continue into Round 3.

You do not need to make a new choice list simply because Round 3 registration opens.

If You Selected YES Upgradation and Got No Upgrade in Round 2

If an eligible candidate did not receive an upgrade, WBJEEB's general rules state that the previously accepted allotment continues to be retained, subject to counselling conditions.

Therefore:

No upgrade does not automatically mean you lose your existing seat.

Who Cannot Continue to Round 3?

Certain candidates are no longer eligible for continued counselling.

Candidates Who Withdrew During Round 2

Candidates who formally withdrew from counselling during Round 2 exit the counselling process.

First-Choice Allottees Who Failed to Complete Admission

If a candidate was allotted their first preference in an earlier round but failed to complete document verification/admission, WBJEEB states that the candidate will be debarred from the counselling process.

Candidates Who Selected NO Upgradation but Did Not Complete Admission

A candidate selecting NO Upgradation after verification must complete the admission process.

Failure to do so can result in being debarred from subsequent counselling.

How to Register for ANM/GNM Round 3 Counselling

Eligible candidates should follow these steps once the Round 3 link becomes active:

Visit the official WBJEEB ANM & GNM page.

Open ANM(R) & GNM Counselling 2026.

Log in using your counselling/candidate credentials.

Check your Round 3 eligibility status.

Complete registration if required.

Pay the applicable counselling registration fee if registering for the first time.

Select existing choice continuation or fresh choice filling, depending on your eligibility.

Add eligible ANM/GNM colleges.

Arrange choices in genuine preference order.

Save your selections.

Review the complete list.

Lock choices within the deadline.

Save/print the locked-choice statement.

WBJEEB advises candidates to choose the maximum reasonable number of eligible institutes and recommends at least 20 choices to improve the chance of allotment.

How Should You Fill Choices in Round 3?

Round 3 is the final scheduled centralised round, so the priority order matters even more.

Put the College You Want Most at No. 1

Do not arrange colleges according to what you think your rank can get.

Arrange them according to:

Your true preference.

Seat allotment already takes your rank and vacancy position into account.

Add Enough Colleges

WBJEEB advises candidates to select the maximum possible number of eligible institutes and recommends at least 20 choices.

A very short choice list can reduce your chance of receiving an allotment.

Use Round 2 Closing Ranks as Guidance, Not a Guarantee

Round 2 opening/closing ranks can help estimate possibilities, but they cannot predict Round 3 exactly.

Round 3 seat availability depends on:

Seats vacant after Round 2

Candidate withdrawals

Non-reporting candidates

Upgradation movement

Category-wise vacancies

New Round 3 participants

Candidates changing to fresh choices

So a Round 2 closing rank should be treated as a reference point, not as a guaranteed Round 3 cut-off.

Round 3 Seat Allotment: How Will Seats Be Decided?

WBJEEB's counselling rules state that allotment depends on factors including:

General Merit Rank (GMR)

Candidate eligibility

Reservation/category status

Available seats

Institute/course eligibility

Order of choices submitted and locked

Therefore, simply registering earlier on 31 August does not give a candidate priority over someone registering later within the deadline.

Rank, eligibility, vacancy and preference order determine allotment.

ANM/GNM Round 3 Result Date

WBJEEB has scheduled the:

Round 3 Seat Allotment Result for 3 September 2026

Candidates will need to log in to the official counselling portal to check their allotment status and download the relevant allotment letter.

Got a Seat in Round 3? There Is No Further Normal Upgradation

This is a major difference from previous rounds.

WBJEEB states that:

Round 3 is the final round of Online Centralised Counselling.

Therefore, there is ordinarily:

No further upgradation or change of allotted seat after Round 3.

Candidates should therefore fill their preference list very carefully.

Round 3 Reporting Dates

Candidates receiving a Round 3 allotment must complete the required formalities between:

3 September and 6 September 2026

This may include:

Applicable Seat Acceptance Fee

Downloading allotment letter

Physical reporting

Original document verification

Admission fee payment

Final admission procedure

Candidates should contact the allotted college before visiting to confirm its reporting hours and institute-specific requirements.

What If I Do Not Report After Getting a Round 3 Seat?

WBJEEB states that candidates who fail to complete the prescribed admission formalities within the stipulated Round 3 period will forfeit their claim to the allotted seat.

Since Round 3 is the final scheduled centralised counselling round, candidates should not assume that another normal upgradation opportunity will follow.

Documents Required for Round 3 Admission

Physical document verification by the allotted institute is mandatory.

WBJEEB specifically lists documents including:

Printed Round 3 Allotment Letter

ANM/GNM 2026 Rank Card

Class 10 Admit Card/Certificate for Date of Birth

Class 12 Marksheet

West Bengal Domicile Certificate

Category Certificate, where applicable

Medical Fitness Certificate

Candidates should also keep available, depending on institute requirements:

ANM/GNM Admit Card

Counselling registration receipt

Seat Acceptance Fee receipt

Locked-choice statement

Aadhaar/valid photo ID

Passport-size photographs

Self-attested photocopies

SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD supporting certificates

Civil Defence/special-category documents, where applicable

Carry original documents along with adequate photocopies.

OBC Candidates: Updated NCL Certificate Required

WBJEEB states that OBC candidates claiming reservation must belong to the Non-Creamy Layer and produce an updated NCL certificate during counselling/admission.

Candidates should therefore ensure their certificate meets the applicable West Bengal Government requirements before Round 3 reporting.

Seat Acceptance Fee for Round 3 Fresh Allottees

Candidates receiving a seat for the first time in Round 3 must pay the applicable Seat Acceptance Fee through the official portal.

There is a typographical inconsistency in WBJEEB's counselling notification: the numerical amount shown and the amount written in words do not match.

Safest advice:

Pay only the amount actually displayed in your official WBJEEB counselling login/payment portal.

Do not pay anyone through private UPI numbers or unofficial links.

Candidates who already paid the applicable registration/Seat Acceptance Fee in an earlier round generally do not have to pay an additional participation fee merely to participate in a subsequent eligible round.

Does Round 3 Mean Counselling Is Completely Over?

Under the currently notified counselling process, Round 3 is the final Online Centralised Counselling round, and the centralised process concludes after Round 3 admissions.

Candidates should therefore not assume that a Round 4 will take place.

If WBJEEB or the competent authority later announces any separate mop-up, decentralised or special counselling process, that would require a new official notification.

Until such a notice exists, candidates should treat Round 3 as their final scheduled centralised opportunity.

Round 3 Strategy for Different Candidates

No Seat in Round 1 or Round 2

Consider expanding your choice list.

Add:

Preferred government institutes

Realistic options near your rank

Lower closing-rank possibilities

Suitable private institutes if acceptable to you

Do not fill only 3–5 highly competitive colleges.

Already Holding a Seat

Be extremely careful before opting for fresh choice filling, because doing so can cancel your existing allotment.

If your current seat is acceptable, taking unnecessary risk in the final round may not be sensible.

YES Upgradation Candidate

Check which rule applies to your exact counselling history.

A candidate who received their first seat only in Round 2 and selected YES Upgradation is different from a candidate who already held a Round 1 allotment.

Do not copy another student's counselling action unless their Round 1/Round 2 history is the same as yours.

Important Mistakes to Avoid in Round 3

Do not assume everyone has to register again.

Do not opt for fresh choices without understanding its effect.

Do not put a less-preferred college above a college you actually want more.

Do not submit only a few choices if you genuinely need a seat.

Do not depend solely on expected cut-offs.

Do not miss the 1 September deadline.

Do not assume a Round 4 will happen.

Do not rely on screenshots instead of official counselling documents.

Do not miss reporting between 3–6 September if allotted.

Do not use outdated category/NCL certificates.

WBJEEB states that counselling documents such as allotment letters and locked choices should be original documents generated from the portal; screenshots or manually reproduced copies are not accepted as substitutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does ANM/GNM Round 3 Counselling 2026 start?

Round 3 registration and choice filling start on:

31 August 2026

What is the last date for Round 3 choice filling?

1 September 2026

When will Round 3 result be released?

3 September 2026

When is Round 3 reporting?

3–6 September 2026

I received no seat in Round 1 and Round 2. Can I participate?

Yes. You are automatically eligible with your existing choices and may also opt for fresh choice filling.

I already have a college. Can I fill fresh choices?

Certain categories of existing candidates are eligible, but fresh choice filling cancels the previous choice list and previous allotment, if any.

I got my first seat in Round 2 and selected YES Upgradation. Do I need fresh choices?

According to the official rules, a candidate first allotted a second/later preference in Round 2 who selected YES Upgradation automatically proceeds with the existing choices and is not eligible for fresh choice filling in the immediately following round.

Is Round 3 the final round?

Yes. WBJEEB describes Round 3 as the final round of Online Centralised Counselling for the current process.

Can I upgrade after Round 3?

Ordinarily no. WBJEEB states there is no further upgradation or change of allotted seat after the final Round 3.

What happens if I don't report after Round 3 allotment?

You will forfeit your claim to the allotted seat if you fail to complete the prescribed admission formalities within the deadline.

Conclusion

The ANM/GNM 2026 Round 3 Counselling starts on 31 August 2026, with registration and choice filling available until 1 September.

The Round 3 allotment result will be released on 3 September, followed by reporting and admission from 3–6 September 2026.

Round 3 deserves extra attention because it is the final scheduled centralised counselling round.

Candidates who received no seat should use the final opportunity carefully and fill a sufficiently broad preference list.

Candidates who already hold an allotment should be much more cautious: opting for fresh choice filling can cancel the existing allotment.

Before making any choice, candidates should check their exact Round 1 and Round 2 history, understand whether they are continuing with existing choices or entering fresh choices, and follow only the instructions shown in their official WBJEEB counselling login.

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