WB NEET UG Counselling 2026, Check Counselling Schedule, Download Provisional List & Seat Allotment

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), functioning under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, has officially initiated the WB NEET UG Counselling 2026. Candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG 2026) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) can participate in online counselling for 85% State Quota MBBS and BDS seats, 100% Management Quota seats, and NRI Quota seats across government and private medical/dental institutes in West Bengal.

WB NEET UG Counselling 2026 Latest Updates 

The official authority released the primary schedule and information bulletin for WB NEET UG Counselling 2026 on August 11, 2026. Online registration and fee payment for Round 1 ran from August 13, 2026, to August 16, 2026. Physical document verification for registered candidates took place across allotted medical colleges between August 14 and August 18, 2026.

According to the official notices published on the WBMCC portal (wbmcc.nic.in), two pivotal milestones are active today, August 19, 2026:

• WB NEET Provisional List of Candidates (Round 1): The list of verified and eligible candidates, alongside the Round 1 seat matrix, is released on August 19, 2026, after 12:00 PM.

• Choice Filling and Locking Window: Successfully verified candidates can fill and lock their college and course choices starting August 19, 2026 (4:00 PM) until August 21, 2026 (4:00 PM).

WB NEET UG Counselling 2026: Highlights

The schedule includes registration, fee payment, candidate verification, publication of the verified candidate list and seat matrix, choice filling and locking, Round 1 allotment, reporting and admission.

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates and Schedule

Candidates should carefully note the West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 dates, particularly the registration and choice-locking deadlines. The schedule mentions server time for several activities.

WB NEET Provisional List of Candidates

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the WB NEET UG 2026 provisional merit/rank list for candidates participating in the state counselling process. The list contains candidates name and is available in PDF format on the official WBMCC website. Click the link below to download.

WB NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Date

The West Bengal NEET UG Counselling registration 2026 for Round 1 has been done on August 13, 2026. Candidates had registered themselves until 6 PM on August 16.

Domicile Rules & Eligibility Criteria for WB NEET UG Counselling 2026

To claim a seat under the 85% State Quota, candidates must meet the specific domicile criteria set by the Government of West Bengal:

1. State Quota Domicile Requirements (Proforma A1, A2, or B)

• Proforma A1: Candidate has been residing continuously in West Bengal for at least 10 years as of December 31, 2025 (Issued by an authorized official such as BDO, SDO, District Magistrate, or Commissioner).

• Proforma A2: Candidate has resided in West Bengal for 10 years and passed 10+2 examination from a recognized school within West Bengal.

• Proforma B: Candidate does not reside in WB, but one parent is a permanent resident of West Bengal with a permanent address proof.

• e-District Certificate: Valid e-district domicile certificates issued online by WB authorities are also accepted.

2. Management Quota Seats (Private Medical/Dental Colleges)

• Domicile condition is not applicable for Management Quota seats. Candidates from any Indian state who have qualified NEET UG 2026 can participate.

Documents Required During WB NEET UG Counselling 2026 Verification

Candidates must present the original documents along with self-attested photocopies during physical reporting:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Official Scorecard/Rank Card

• WBMCC Online Registration Acknowledgment & Profile Letter

• Class 10 Passing Certificate/Admit Card (Proof of Age)

• Class 12 Marksheet and Pass Certificate

• Valid Domicile Certificate (Proforma A1, A2, B, or e-District certificate)

• Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS) issued by competent WB authority, where applicable

• Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate for OBC candidates (issued on or after April 1, 2026)

• Government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport)

• Medical Fitness Certificate in the prescribed format

Step-by-Step WB NEET UG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling Process

1. Access Portal: Visit wbmcc.nic.in and log in using your NEET UG Roll Number and Password.

2. Review Seat Matrix: Inspect the Round 1 seat matrix published on August 19, 2026, to check vacant seat distribution across colleges and categories.

3. Add Choices: Select preferred medical and dental colleges in sequential order. Always place top choices at the top of your list.

4. Lock Choices: Review your choices thoroughly and click "Lock Choices" before 4:00 PM on August 21, 2026. If not locked manually, system auto-locking will trigger at the deadline.

5. Print Submission: Download and save the final choice lock confirmation slip for future references.

West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Choice Filling and Locking

After the verified candidate list and seat matrix are published, eligible candidates can fill and lock their choices.

The West Bengal NEET UG choice filling 2026 window will remain open from 4 PM on August 19 to 4 PM on August 21.

Candidates should arrange their preferred colleges and courses carefully before locking their choices. Once the choice-locking deadline passes, changes may not be possible as per the counselling rules.

West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment

The West Bengal NEET UG Counselling Round 1 allotment result 2026 will be published on August 25 after 4 PM.

The allotment will determine the college and course offered to candidates based on the counselling process and submitted choices.

Candidates who receive an allotment should check the result and follow the instructions for reporting and admission within the prescribed dates.

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reporting and Admission

Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 will have to complete reporting and admission formalities on August 26, 27 or 28, 2026, between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Candidates should carry the required original documents and complete the college-level admission process within the specified window.

For private medical colleges in Kolkata and private dental colleges, the schedule notes that the admission process will be conducted at the concerned institutes, subject to the prescribed document and fee requirements.