West Bengal NEET UG Counselling: Registration Date, Fees & Choice Filling, College List, Required Documents

The West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026, conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, is the centralised admission process for MBBS and BDS seats across the state. It manages 85% of state quota seats in government and private medical colleges, while the remaining 15% of seats are allotted under the All India Quota (AIQ) through MCC. Candidates who qualify for NEET 2026 and fulfil the domicile requirements of West Bengal can register via the official counselling portal. The process includes registration, fee payment, document verification, and choice filling. Counselling is held in multiple rounds - Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy - providing fair opportunities for all eligible candidates, including NRI quota applicants.

Seat allotment is carried out based on NEET rank, candidate preferences, seat availability, and reservation criteria. Accuracy during the application process, timely submission of fees, and proper documentation are essential to secure admission without complications. By following the schedule carefully, students can maximise their chances of obtaining an MBBS or BDS seat in one of West Bengal’s leading medical colleges.

These key parameters outline the counselling process and guide candidates on how to participate effectively:

The West Bengal NEET UG 2026 counselling Round 1 schedule has been officially released by the Directorate of Medical Education, Govt. of West Bengal (Memo No. HFW-23099/320/2026/M/2055, dated 11.08.2026). Online registration for candidates qualified through NEET UG 2026 opened on 13th August 2026 (11:00 AM) and closes on 16th August 2026 (6:00 PM), with online fee payment allowed till 16th August 2026 (12 Midnight). Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official WBMCC website for the latest updates and notifications.

Eligibility Criteria of West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026

To participate, candidates must qualify for NEET UG 2026 and fulfil West Bengal domicile norms (except for NRI/management quota seats).

• Must qualify NEET UG 2026 with the required cutoff percentile.
• Must be a citizen of India and possess a valid West Bengal domicile certificate (except for NRI/management quota).
• Completion of Class 12 with PCB and English is mandatory.
• Minimum marks required:
  • General: 50%
  • OBC/SC/ST: 40%
  • PwD: 45%
• Candidate must be 17 years old by December 31, 2026.

Documents Required for West Bengal NEET 2026 Counselling

• Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates
• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
• Migration Certificate (if required)
• Recent Passport-size Photographs
• Valid Government-issued Photo ID
• Allotment Letter from the DGME portal

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round-wise Schedule

The counselling will be held in four major rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy. Each round has its own set of deadlines for registration, choice filling, allotment, and reporting. Round 1 dates below are official, as per the Directorate of Medical Education's notice (Memo No. HFW-23099/320/2026/M/2055, dated 11.08.2026). Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Round dates for 2026 have not been announced yet and the tables below show last year’s (2025) pattern for reference only.

Round 1 Schedule (Official – 2026)

Round 1 is the main round, during which most government and private college seats are allotted (State Quota, Private Management Quota and NRI Quota seats). Candidates can choose colleges, lock choices, and get seats based on their NEET rank.

Note: Round 1 schedule above is official (Tentative Schedule), as per Memo No. HFW-23099/320/2026/M/2055 dated 11.08.2026, issued by the Director of Medical Education & Chairman, West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee. For all Private Medical Colleges, admission will be processed at different Govt. Medical Colleges in Kolkata (separate notice to follow); for all Private Dental Colleges, admission will be at Dr. R Ahmed Dental College. Detailed programme for subsequent rounds will be announced later on the website.

Round 2 Schedule (2026 – To Be Announced)

In this round, candidates who didn’t get a seat or want to upgrade can apply. Fresh registrations are allowed for new users, and seat allotments are made based on fresh preferences and available seats. WBMCC has not yet released the Round 2 schedule for 2026; the table below shows last year’s (2025) pattern for reference only.

* Dates shown are from the 2025 counselling cycle and are for reference only. Official Round 2 (2026) dates awaited from WBMCC.

Mop-Up Round (2026 – To Be Announced)

The Mop-Up Round is for leftover seats after Round 2, mainly in private medical and dental colleges. This round is crucial for students who missed out earlier or didn’t join their allotted seats. 2026 dates are awaited; the table below shows last year’s (2025) pattern for reference only.

* Dates shown are from the 2025 counselling cycle and are for reference only. Official Mop-Up Round (2026) dates awaited from WBMCC.

Stray Vacancy Round (2026 – To Be Announced)

This is the final round where seats are filled at the college level. Only previously registered candidates who haven’t joined any seat can participate. No fresh registrations are accepted. 2026 dates are awaited; the table below shows last year’s (2025) pattern for reference only.

* Dates shown are from the 2025 counselling cycle and are for reference only. Official Stray Vacancy Round (2026) dates awaited from WBMCC.

West Bengal NEET Counselling Registration Fee

This is a mandatory, non-refundable fee that must be paid at the time of online registration for each round of counselling.

Note: Above fee is based on last year’s (2025) structure; official 2026 fee amounts to be verified against the WBMCC Information Bulletin at wbmcc.nic.in.

MBBS Paid Counselling Guidance for West Bengal NEET UG 2026

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