WB NEET UG Special Stray Round Schedule 2026 Released: Check MBBS & BDS Round 5 Counselling Dates

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of West Bengal, has released the tentative schedule for the WB NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round for MBBS and Round 5 for BDS admissions. The notification was issued on November 2, 2026, under Memo No. HFW-23099/320/2026/M/3849.

The counselling process covers vacant seats under the West Bengal State Quota and Private Management Quota. NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can participate in the admission process through the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC).

Online registration started on November 3 and will close on November 4, 2026, at 6 PM. Candidates can complete the online fee payment until midnight on November 4. After registration and payment, eligible applicants must attend document verification at their designated college and assigned time slot.

For structured preparation, students can check the West Bengal Board online batches offered by Physics Wallah. Class 11 students can explore WBCHSE Class 12 study resources 

WB NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2026: Important Dates

The following table provides the tentative dates for the MBBS Special Stray Round and BDS Round 5 counselling in West Bengal.

Note: All timings are as per server time. The schedule is tentative, and candidates should check the official WBMCC portal for revised notices or additional instructions.

“Students planning to appear for engineering entrance exams in West Bengal can also check the latest WBJEE Notification 2027 for application dates, eligibility criteria, exam schedule, and other important updates.”

WB NEET UG Special Stray Round 2026: Registration and Verification

Candidates participating in the WB NEET UG MBBS Special Stray Round and BDS Round 5 must complete online registration and fee payment within the prescribed deadline.

The registration process started on November 3 and closes at 6 PM on November 4, 2026. The online fee payment facility will remain available until midnight on the same day.

After successful registration and payment, candidates must attend verification at the college and time slot assigned by the counselling software. The verification process is scheduled for November 4 and 5, 2026, between 11 AM and 4 PM.

WBMCC will publish the list of successfully verified candidates along with the available seat matrix on November 5, 2026, after 5 PM. Only candidates included in the verified list can proceed with online choice filling and locking.

WB NEET UG Choice Filling and Seat Allotment 2026

The online choice-filling and locking facility will open on November 5, 2026, at 6 PM and close on November 6 at 2 PM.

Only successfully verified candidates can fill and lock their preferred medical and dental colleges. Applicants should review the available seat matrix and arrange their choices carefully before submitting them.

The WB NEET UG Special Stray Round MBBS and BDS Round 5 seat allotment result is scheduled for November 12, 2026, after 2 PM. Candidates can check their allotment status through the official WBMCC portal once the result is published.

For updates on the previous West Bengal counselling stage, candidates can also refer to the West Bengal NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 Result Released

WB NEET UG Reporting and Admission Dates 2026

Candidates allotted seats through the MBBS Special Stray Round or BDS Round 5 must complete reporting and admission formalities within the notified dates.

The reporting schedule is November 13, 14 and 16, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Candidates must carry their original documents, applicable college admission fees and the required bond. Admission will be confirmed after the prescribed physical document verification and completion of the required formalities.

For private medical colleges, the admission process will take place at designated government medical colleges in Kolkata. For private dental colleges, admission will take place at Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College.

West Bengal Board Students: Balancing Board Exams and NEET Preparation

Students preparing for NEET UG alongside their West Bengal Board examinations need to manage their school syllabus and entrance examination preparation together. They can explore the PW West Bengal Board hub for academic resources, board updates and preparation support.

Students preparing for Higher Secondary examinations can also explore WBCHSE examination resources to stay informed about board-related updates.

Students should also keep track of the latest  WBCHSE Class 12 notifications 

How to Check WB NEET UG Special Stray Round Schedule 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to access the official counselling schedule:

1. Visit the official website at wbmcc.nic.in.

2. Open the UG Medical and Dental Counselling section.

3. Navigate to the eServices/Schedule section.

4. Find the notification titled "Schedule of Special Stray Round for MBBS and Round 5 for BDS".

5. Open the notification to check the complete counselling timetable.

6. Download the PDF and save it for future reference.

Candidates can also access the official WBMCC counselling schedule page directly.

WB NEET UG Special Stray Round 2026: Important Instructions

Candidates should keep the following instructions in mind while participating in the counselling process:

• Complete online registration by November 4, 2026, at 6 PM.

• Pay the applicable counselling fee by midnight on November 4.

• Attend document verification at the designated college and assigned time slot.

• Check the verified candidates list and seat matrix before choice filling.

• Complete choice filling and locking before November 6 at 2 PM.

• Check the allotment result on November 12 after 2 PM.

• Report to the allotted institute with original documents, applicable fees and the required bond.

• Regularly check the WBMCC website for revised notifications and admission instructions.

Candidates should also review the West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026: Registration to understand the previous vacancy round and its admission timeline.