ANM/GNM 2026 Round 3 Registration Starts Today: Fresh Choice Filling, Eligibility, Last Date & Result

31 August 2026 min read

The WBJEEB ANM(R) & GNM 2026 Round 3 Counselling process starts today, 31 August 2026, according to the official counselling schedule issued by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board.

Round 3 registration and choice filling will remain available through:

1 September 2026

The Round 3 Seat Allotment Result is scheduled for:

3 September 2026

Candidates receiving a fresh allotment must complete the applicable seat-acceptance payment, physical document verification and admission between:

3 September and 6 September 2026

Round 3 is particularly important because WBJEEB has declared it the final round of the Online Centralised Counselling process for ANM(R) & GNM 2026.

ANM/GNM Round 3 Counselling 2026: Highlights

The official counselling schedule states that Round 3 registration and choice filling run from 31 August to 1 September 2026.

Is ANM/GNM Round 3 Registration Open Today?

According to the official WBJEEB schedule:

Yes — Round 3 starts today, 31 August 2026.

Candidates should use only the official WBJEEB ANM/GNM counselling portal.

If the separate Round 3 activity button is not yet visible when you check the website, do not use unofficial links circulated on WhatsApp, Telegram or Facebook.

WBJEEB may activate/update the counselling activity through the registered-candidate portal during the scheduled period.

Who Can Register Freshly in Round 3?

WBJEEB permits fresh registration in every counselling round for candidates who satisfy the eligibility requirements and hold a valid ANM/GNM 2026 General Merit Rank.

A candidate registering for counselling for the first time in Round 3 must complete:

Counselling registration
Required academic details
Registration-fee payment
Choice filling
Choice saving/locking

The official counselling notification prescribes a:

₹500 one-time, non-refundable registration fee

for counselling registration.

Candidates who have already paid the counselling registration fee in an earlier round do not normally pay the same registration fee again merely because Round 3 has started.

Who Is Eligible for Fresh Choice Filling in Round 3?

This is the most important part of Round 3.

WBJEEB has specifically listed the following groups as eligible for fresh choice filling in Round 3:

Candidates registering freshly in Round 3

Candidates who did not register in Round 1 or Round 2 but are otherwise eligible can register and submit a new choice list.

Candidates who received no seat in Round 1 and Round 2

These candidates are automatically eligible for Round 3 with their existing choices.

They may also choose to submit a fresh choice list.

Candidates whose Round 2 allotment was cancelled during Document Verification

These candidates may participate according to their revised eligibility/category status.

Candidates allotted their 2nd or later preference in Round 2 but who were non-responsive

This includes candidates who:

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

subject to the counselling rules.

Certain candidates already holding a Round 1 seat

Candidates who:

Received a 2nd or later preference in Round 1,
Completed Document Verification,
Selected YES Upgradation,
And either retained the seat in Round 2 or upgraded to another 2nd/later preference,

are also listed as eligible for fresh choices in Round 3.

BIG WARNING: Fresh Choice Filling Can Cancel Your Existing Seat

This is the most important warning for candidates who already hold an allotment.

WBJEEB states that if an existing eligible candidate chooses 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 compete for a new Round 3 allotment using the new choice list.

Example

Suppose you currently hold College A from Round 1 or Round 2.

You are eligible for fresh choice filling in Round 3.

You choose Fresh Choice and submit a completely new list.

Your existing College A allotment can be cancelled.

If Round 3 later gives you no seat, you should not assume College A will automatically return.

Therefore:

Do not select Fresh Choice Filling just to rearrange a few colleges unless you understand the risk.

This is particularly important because Round 3 is the final scheduled centralised round.

I Got My First Seat in Round 2 and Selected YES Upgradation — What Should I Do?

This group has a different rule.

Suppose:

You received no seat in Round 1.
You received your first allotment in Round 2.
It was your 2nd or later preference.
You completed verification.
You selected YES Upgradation.

WBJEEB says such candidates are:

Automatically eligible for Round 3 with their existing choices.

But they are:

Not eligible for fresh choice filling in the immediately following round.

So if this describes your case, you generally do not need to create a completely new choice list for Round 3.

Your existing higher preferences continue to be considered.

I Got No Seat in Round 1 or Round 2 — What Should I Do Today?

If you received no allotment in both previous rounds, you have two possible routes:

Option 1 — Continue With Existing Choices

Your existing preference list can continue into Round 3.

Option 2 — Fill Fresh Choices

You may create a completely new list.

For candidates with no existing seat, fresh choices can be useful if:

Your previous list was too short
You selected only highly competitive government colleges
You missed suitable district colleges
You want to add private/self-financing options
Your preference order was poor

Because you do not currently hold a seat, the risk of cancelling an existing allotment does not apply in the same way.

Should You Fill Fresh Choices If You Already Have a Government Seat?

Usually, be cautious.

Round 3 can provide an upgrade, but it is also the last centralised round.

If you already hold an acceptable government college, surrendering that seat solely because you hope for a slightly better college is a real risk.

Expected cut-offs and previous OR-CR data are not guarantees.

Before choosing Fresh Choice, ask:

Is my present college acceptable?
Which colleges would genuinely be better for me?
Are those seats actually likely to be vacant?
Am I comfortable losing my current allotment if Round 3 gives me nothing?

If the answer to the last question is no, do not take the risk casually.

How to Register for ANM/GNM Round 3

Eligible candidates should follow these steps:

Visit the official WBJEEB ANM & GNM page.
Open the ANM(R) & GNM 2026 counselling portal.
Choose Registered Candidate Sign-in or the Round 3 activity when available.
Log in using your official counselling credentials.
Check the Round 3 eligibility/status shown in your account.
Complete fresh registration if you are registering for counselling for the first time.
Enter the required Class 12 and personal information carefully.
Pay the applicable counselling registration fee where required.
Open the choice-filling section.
Select eligible institutes/courses.
Arrange them in your real preference order.
Save your choices.
Review the complete list.
Lock the choices before the deadline.
Download/print the locked-choice statement.

WBJEEB warns that candidates should enter registration details accurately because no correction opportunity is available after final submission of certain counselling information.

How Many Choices Should You Fill?

WBJEEB advises candidates to select the maximum possible number of eligible colleges/courses.

The counselling notification specifically recommends:

At least 20 choices

where possible.

This improves the possibility of allotment.

A candidate who submits no choices receives no allotment for that round.

Best Round 3 Choice-Filling Strategy

Do not arrange colleges based purely on predicted cut-offs.

Arrange them according to which college you genuinely prefer.

A practical list can have three sections:

Dream Choices

Colleges you strongly want even if your rank is slightly outside the previous closing-rank range.

Realistic Choices

Colleges where your GMR/category is reasonably close to Round 1 or Round 2 OR-CR data.

Backup Choices

Acceptable institutions with comparatively more realistic chances.

The allotment algorithm itself checks your rank and seat availability.

Putting an ambitious college first does not reduce your chance of receiving a lower-preference college if the higher one is unavailable.

Don't Make a Kolkata-Only List at Borderline Rank

If securing a government seat matters more than location, candidates with borderline ranks should consider district government institutions as well.

Depending on your eligible course/category, broaden the list across:

Kolkata
Howrah
Hooghly
North 24 Parganas
South 24 Parganas
Purba Medinipur
Paschim Medinipur
Murshidabad
Malda
Birbhum
Purba Bardhaman
Paschim Bardhaman
Cooch Behar
Jalpaiguri
Darjeeling
Kalimpong
Other available districts

Only select institutes where you are genuinely willing to study if allotted.

Round 3 Allotment Will Depend On Remaining Vacancies

Round 3 will not start with the original full seat matrix.

WBJEEB states that the final round will be conducted against:

Vacancies remaining after completion of Round 2.

So Round 3 availability depends on seats created through factors such as:

Round 2 withdrawals
Non-reporting
Admission cancellation
Document-verification rejection
Upgradation movement
Unfilled seats

This means a college available in Round 1 or Round 2 may have zero vacancy in your category in Round 3.

At the same time, a seat can unexpectedly become available due to candidate movement.

No De-Reservation of Reserved Seats

General/Open candidates should understand this rule.

WBJEEB says vacant seats in reserved categories such as:

SC
ST
OBC
EWS
PwD
Civil Defence
Orphan/Destitute Home categories

will not be converted to General/Unreserved seats during counselling.

Therefore, an empty reserved-category seat should not automatically be counted as a possible Open seat.

ANM and GNM Gender Eligibility

ANM

Only female candidates are eligible for ANM(R).

GNM

Both male and female candidates can be eligible, but:

Male candidates can take GNM only in eligible male institutes.
Female candidates are eligible for GNM courses except male-only institutes.

WBJEEB notes that there are only two government institutions for male candidates, along with some private options.

Candidates should therefore rely on the colleges displayed as eligible in their counselling login.

ANM/GNM Round 3 Result Date

The official schedule gives:

3 September 2026

as the Round 3 Seat Allotment Result date.

Candidates will need to log in to the counselling portal to:

Check allotment status
View allotted institute/course
Download the allotment letter
Complete applicable Seat Acceptance Fee payment
Follow reporting instructions

Round 3 Reporting Dates

Candidates receiving an allotment must complete required formalities between:

3 September and 6 September 2026

This includes, where applicable:

Seat Acceptance Fee
Allotment-letter download
Physical reporting
Original document verification
Admission fee
Final admission procedure

Candidates should contact their allotted college or check its official website for exact reporting hours and institute-specific requirements.

Round 3 Seat Acceptance Fee: Important Notice

WBJEEB's counselling notification contains an apparent drafting inconsistency in the Seat Acceptance Fee line: the numerical amount and the amount written in words do not match.

Therefore candidates should:

Pay only the amount actually displayed in their official WBJEEB counselling login/payment page.

Do not rely on WhatsApp screenshots or unofficial payment links.

A candidate who has already paid the applicable registration/seat-acceptance fee in an earlier round generally does not need an additional fee merely to participate in a subsequent eligible round, subject to the official rules.

Documents Required After Round 3 Allotment

Physical Document Verification at the allotted institute is mandatory.

WBJEEB specifically requires documents such as:

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 ready, 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 certificate
Civil Defence or other special-category certificate, where applicable

WBJEEB states that official counselling documents must be printed/generated from the counselling portal. Screenshots or manually reproduced copies should not be treated as valid substitutes.

OBC Candidates: Updated NCL Certificate

OBC candidates seeking reservation must satisfy the applicable Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) requirements.

WBJEEB requires eligible OBC candidates to produce an:

Updated NCL Certificate

during counselling/admission.

If a category certificate is rejected during verification, the allotment can be affected according to the counselling rules.

Candidates should therefore verify certificate validity before reporting.

What Happens If You Get a Seat in Round 3?

Round 3 is different because there is ordinarily:

No further upgradation after Round 3.

WBJEEB states that Round 3 is the final centralised counselling round.

So if you receive an allotment:

Check it carefully
Pay applicable fee
Report within the deadline
Complete Document Verification
Complete admission if you want the seat

There is no normal Round 4 upgradation to wait for.

What If You Don't Report After Round 3 Allotment?

WBJEEB states that a candidate who fails to complete prescribed Round 3 admission formalities within the stipulated period will:

Forfeit the claim to the allotted seat.

Because this is the final scheduled centralised round, candidates should not assume another automatic counselling opportunity will follow.

Is There a Round 4?

No Round 4 is currently scheduled.

WBJEEB specifically describes:

Round 3 as the final round of Online Centralised Counselling.

If any mop-up, decentralised or special counselling is announced later, that would require a separate official notification.

Do not plan your current choices assuming such a round will definitely happen.

ANM/GNM Round 3 Important Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

Has ANM/GNM Round 3 registration started?

According to WBJEEB's official schedule, Round 3 registration and choice filling begin today, 31 August 2026.

Candidates should monitor the official counselling portal for activation of their applicable Round 3 activity.

What is the last date?

1 September 2026

is the scheduled last date for Round 3 registration and choice filling.

When is the Round 3 result?

3 September 2026

When is reporting?

3–6 September 2026

Can a candidate register for counselling for the first time in Round 3?

Yes. Candidates with a valid ANM/GNM 2026 GMR and applicable eligibility can register freshly in Round 3 according to WBJEEB's rules.

What is the registration fee?

The one-time counselling registration fee is:

₹500

and is non-refundable.

I got no seat in Round 1 and Round 2. Can I fill fresh choices?

Yes.

You can continue with the existing list or opt for fresh choices.

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

Certain candidate categories are eligible, but this is risky because 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. Can I fill new choices now?

WBJEEB says candidates first allotted their 2nd/later preference in Round 2 who selected YES Upgradation proceed automatically with their existing choices and are not eligible for fresh choices in the very next round.

Is Round 3 the final round?

Yes.

It is the final scheduled Online Centralised Counselling round.

Will there be further upgradation?

Ordinarily no. WBJEEB states that no further upgradation/change of allotted seat will be permitted after the final Round 3.

What Candidates Should Do Today

Candidates should first determine which Round 3 category they fall into rather than blindly clicking Fresh Choice.

If you never registered:

Complete fresh registration, pay the applicable ₹500 fee and fill choices.

If you got no seat:

Review your existing list and consider fresh choices if your earlier strategy was poor.

If you already hold a seat:

Do not select fresh choice filling until you understand that your current allotment can be cancelled.

If you received your first seat in Round 2 and selected YES:

Your existing higher choices normally continue automatically.

For everyone:

Fill enough colleges, arrange them by genuine preference and complete everything before 1 September 2026.

Conclusion

The ANM/GNM 2026 Round 3 counselling process starts today, 31 August, and candidates have only until 1 September to complete the applicable registration and choice-filling process.

The Round 3 result is scheduled for 3 September, followed by final reporting and admission from 3–6 September 2026.

The single biggest mistake candidates must avoid is choosing Fresh Choice Filling without understanding its consequences. For an existing eligible candidate, WBJEEB clearly states that fresh choices can cancel the previous choice list as well as the existing allotment.

Since Round 3 is the final scheduled centralised counselling round, candidates should choose colleges based on genuine preference, broaden their list where appropriate and avoid taking unnecessary risks with an already acceptable seat.

Always use the official WBJEEB counselling portal and follow the exact status shown in your individual candidate login.

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