Overview
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the revised schedule for WB NEET UG Counselling 2026, covering Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and the stray vacancy round. The counselling process will facilitate admission to available MBBS and BDS seats in participating medical and dental colleges; the final number of seats will be confirmed through the round-wise seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) |
| Post Name | MBBS and BDS Admission Seats |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced through the seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | wbmcc.nic.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should follow the revised round-wise timetable published on the counselling portal. The exact reporting deadlines may differ for each round and participating institution.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 date to be confirmed |
| Result Date | TBA |
| Round 1 Counselling | As per revised official schedule |
| Round 2 Counselling | As per revised official schedule |
| Round 3 Counselling | As per revised official schedule |
| Stray Vacancy Round | As per revised official schedule |
Candidates must verify the detailed notification for registration, choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment and college reporting dates. Missing a deadline may result in cancellation of candidature for that round.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the applicable category-wise qualifying percentile.
- Applicants must meet the academic eligibility requirements prescribed for MBBS or BDS admission.
- Candidates seeking West Bengal state quota seats must satisfy the applicable domicile and residency conditions.
- Reserved-category applicants must possess valid caste, category or disability certificates in the prescribed format.
- Eligibility will be checked during online verification and again at the allotted college.
Age Limit
- The candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- The applicable upper-age provisions, if any, will be governed by prevailing medical admission rules and court directions.
- Date of birth must match the details recorded in the candidate’s Class 10 certificate and NEET UG application.
Fees
- Candidates must pay the prescribed online counselling registration fee while completing the application.
- The fee may vary according to category, quota and counselling round.
- Security deposit or admission fee, wherever applicable, must be paid within the stipulated period.
- The exact amount and refund conditions should be checked in the revised notification before payment.
- Applicants should retain the payment receipt and transaction reference number for future use.
Selection Process
- Registration and verification: Eligible NEET UG candidates must register online, pay the counselling fee and submit the required personal, academic, category and domicile information. Documents will be verified under the notified process.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Registered candidates must select and lock their preferred colleges and courses. Allotment will be based on NEET UG rank, category, quota, choices submitted and seat availability.
- Reporting and admission: Allotted candidates must download the allotment letter, pay the required fee and report to the designated college with original documents. Unfilled seats will move to subsequent rounds, including Round 3 and the stray vacancy round.
How to Apply
- Visit the official counselling portal at wbmcc.nic.in and open the UG Medical and Dental Counselling 2026 section.
- Read the revised schedule, counselling rules, eligibility instructions and seat matrix before beginning registration.
- Select the new registration option and enter the NEET UG roll number, application number, date of birth and other requested details.
- Create login credentials and complete the application form using information that matches the NEET UG record and educational certificates.
- Upload or submit details of the required documents, including the NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 certificates, identity proof, domicile certificate and category certificate, where applicable.
- Pay the counselling fee through the available online payment method and download the confirmation page.
- After verification, log in during the choice-filling window and arrange preferred MBBS or BDS colleges in order of priority.
- Lock the choices before the deadline and save a copy of the submitted preference list.
- Check the allotment result, download the allotment letter and follow the reporting instructions within the notified period.
Candidates should not wait until the last day to register or lock choices, as payment failures and portal congestion may delay submission.
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FAQs
1. Who can participate in WB NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and meet the academic, age, domicile and category requirements can participate, subject to the applicable quota rules.
2. Is fresh registration required for every counselling round?
Fresh registration requirements can vary by round. Candidates should read the revised schedule and round-specific instructions before Round 2, Round 3 or the stray vacancy round.
3. How are MBBS and BDS seats allotted?
Seats are allotted on the basis of NEET UG merit, reservation category, quota, candidate preferences and seat availability during the relevant counselling round.
