West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 will be conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical courses under the 85% State Quota. Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 can participate in the counselling process by registering online through the official WBMCC portal.
This year's counselling is expected to fill around 7,200 medical and dental seats across government, private, and dental colleges in West Bengal. The official information bulletin and detailed counselling schedule are expected to be released in the first week of August 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Authority | West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) |
| Counselling For | MBBS, BDS & Other Medical Courses |
| Admission Quota | 85% State Quota |
| Eligibility | Qualified NEET UG 2026 Candidates |
| Total Seats | Around 7,200 |
|
Counselling Mode |
Online + Physical Verification |
| Official Website | wbmcc.nic.in |
Candidates should keep track of the counselling schedule to avoid missing any important event.
| Event | Date |
| Information Bulletin Release | First Week of August 2026 |
| Round 1 Counselling | 13 August – 22 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Join (Round 1) | 28 August 2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling | 31 August – 8 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Join (Round 2) | 14 September 2026 |
| Round 3 Counselling | 16 September – 26 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Join (Round 3) | 1 October 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | 3 October – 5 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Join | 10 October 2026 |
Candidates can participate in the counselling process if they:
Have qualified NEET UG 2026.
Meet the eligibility conditions prescribed by WBMCC.
Complete the online registration within the specified deadline.
Successfully complete physical document verification before choice filling (except eligible NRI candidates).
The registration process will be conducted completely online through the WBMCC counselling portal.
Candidates must complete the registration before participating in seat allotment.
Follow these steps:
Visit the official WBMCC website.
Click on UG NEET Counselling 2026 Registration.
Enter:
NEET UG Roll Number
Application Number
Candidate's Name
Mother's Name
Date of Birth
Verify the details with the NEET database.
Complete online registration.
Pay the counselling registration fee.
Select your category, if applicable.
Submit the application.
Download the registration confirmation and fee receipt.
Note: Registration details can be edited only before the payment is completed. Once the fee is paid, modifications are not allowed.
The counselling process consists of several stages.
Candidates must complete registration using their NEET credentials.
Pay the prescribed counselling fee online.
A candidate profile letter will be generated after successful registration.
Candidates must report to the allotted verification centre with original documents.
This step is mandatory before choice filling for all eligible candidates except NRI applicants.
Candidates can select multiple colleges and courses according to their preferences.
Lock the final choices before the deadline.
Seats will be allotted based on:
NEET UG Rank
Reservation Policy
Candidate Preferences
Seat Availability
Candidates allotted seats must report to the allotted college within the specified deadline to confirm admission.
Choice filling is one of the most important stages of the counselling process.
Candidates can:
Select multiple colleges.
Choose MBBS, BDS, and other eligible courses.
Rearrange preferences before locking.
Lock choices before the deadline.
Once locked, preferences cannot be modified for that counselling round.
Seat allotment is carried out through an online software system based on:
NEET UG 2026 merit rank
State reservation rules
Candidate choices
Availability of seats
Candidates allotted a seat must complete admission formalities before the joining deadline.
Around 7,200 seats are expected to be filled through the counselling process.
These include seats in:
Government Medical Colleges
Private Medical Colleges
Government Dental Colleges
Private Dental Colleges
The detailed college-wise seat matrix will be published by WBMCC before the commencement of choice filling.
Candidates should carry original documents during physical verification.
The required documents generally include:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Score Card
Class 10 Mark Sheet
Class 12 Mark Sheet
Valid Photo ID
Domicile Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Migration Certificate (if applicable)
Medical Certificate (if required)
Passport-size Photographs
Final Verification Slip
PwD candidates should also carry:
Disability Certificate issued by the IPGMER Kolkata Medical Board
Original NEET Admit Card
Original educational certificates
Valid photo identity proof
The official counselling fee structure will be published in the information bulletin.
As per the latest counselling updates:
PwD and Reserved category candidates undergoing verification are required to pay ₹1,500 plus applicable transaction charges during registration wherever applicable under the counselling guidelines.
Candidates should refer to the official bulletin for category-wise fee details once released.
After completing counselling:
Candidates receive seat allotment.
They must report to the allotted college.
Original documents are verified again.
Admission is confirmed after fee payment.
Vacant seats move to the next counselling round.