The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the provisional merit list for NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling on its official portal. Candidates whose names appear on this list are now eligible to participate in the seat allotment process. The critical next step is to fill and lock your college and course preferences—a window that closes at midnight on November 1, 2026. Missing this deadline will result in automatic exclusion from Round 1 processing, regardless of your rank or eligibility. Understanding the timeline and the choice-filling process is essential to secure your postgraduate medical seat in West Bengal.
If your name is on the WB NEET PG 2026 Round 1 merit list, you must log in to wbmcc.nic.in and lock your college and course choices by November 1 midnight, or you will be dropped from Round 1 allotment.
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Unlock My College ListMerit List Released: Check Your Eligibility Now
The WBMCC has published the Round 1 provisional merit list on wbmcc.nic.in, containing the names of all candidates who have successfully completed document verification and registration. This list determines who is eligible to participate in the Round 1 seat allotment process. Your first action should be to visit the portal and confirm that your name appears on this list.
Eligibility for Round 1 is not automatic—it depends on your NEET PG score, your rank, and successful completion of the verification process. If your name is missing, contact the WBMCC helpdesk immediately to clarify your status. Do not assume you are ineligible; verification delays or portal errors can occur, and early intervention may resolve the issue.
Choice Filling Window: October 30 to November 1 Midnight
Online choice filling opened on October 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM and will remain open until November 1, 2026 at 12:00 midnight. This is a hard deadline—no extensions will be granted under any circumstances. During this window, you must log in to your candidate account, review the Round 1 seat matrix, and enter your college and course preferences in order of priority.
The choice-filling portal accepts preferences only during the active window. Once you submit your choices, you must explicitly lock them to make them valid for seat allotment. Unlocked choices are not processed, meaning even if you fill preferences, they will not count toward your allotment if you do not lock them. After locking, log out safely and save a screenshot or PDF of your locked choice list as proof.
How to Fill and Lock Your Choices: Step-by-Step
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The process is straightforward but requires careful attention. Visit wbmcc.nic.in and click the candidate login link. Enter your registration number and password. Once logged in, navigate to the choice-filling tab and begin adding colleges and courses in your preferred order. The seat matrix, released alongside the merit list, shows all available seats across government, government-aided, and private medical colleges in West Bengal.
Review your entire preference list carefully before locking. Check that specialisations are correctly matched to colleges, that your category and domicile tags are accurate on the portal, and that your choices reflect your genuine priorities. Once satisfied, click 'lock choices' and save the confirmation page. This confirmation is your proof that you have completed the step. Do not rely on memory or assume the system has saved your choices—always lock and verify.
- Visit wbmcc.nic.in and log in with your registration number and password
- Open the choice-filling tab and add colleges and courses in preference order
- Review the Round 1 seat matrix to understand available seats and specialisations
- Cross-check your category, domicile, and specialisation tags on the portal
- Click 'lock choices' and save the confirmation page for your records
- Log out safely after locking to avoid session errors
Seat Matrix: Understanding What Is Available
The Round 1 seat matrix shows the total number of postgraduate seats available across all eligible medical colleges in West Bengal. These seats are distributed across government, government-aided, and private institutions and cover various MD and MS specialisations as well as PG Diploma and DNB (Diplomate of National Board) courses. The matrix is your roadmap for identifying which colleges offer which specialisations and how many seats are available in each.
State quota reservation rules apply as per West Bengal policy. This means certain seats are reserved for candidates from specific categories (SC, ST, OBC) and for domicile candidates. Before filling choices, understand which seats you are eligible for based on your category and domicile status. The portal will display this information; use it to make informed decisions about which colleges and specialisations to prioritise.
Why Locking Choices Is Non-Negotiable
Many candidates fill their preferences but forget to lock them, assuming the system will automatically process their choices. This is a critical mistake. Unlocked choices are not valid for seat allotment. If you do not lock your choices by November 1 midnight, you will be dropped from Round 1 processing entirely, and you will have to wait for subsequent rounds or counselling cycles.
A strong NEET PG rank is worthless without locked choices. The allotment algorithm can only work with preferences that have been explicitly locked. This is a deliberate safeguard to ensure that candidates have reviewed their choices and confirmed their intentions. Treat choice locking as the final, irreversible step that converts your rank into a seat allotment opportunity.
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Round 1 Seat Allotment: Timeline and Reporting
The Round 1 provisional seat allotment result will be declared on November 4, 2026. On that date, log in to the portal to check whether you have been allotted a seat and, if so, which college and specialisation. The result will also include reporting instructions and the designated reporting dates.
Allotted candidates must report to their designated college for document verification and admission on one of the following dates: November 4, 5, 6, or 10, 2026. Failure to report within this window will result in forfeiture of your allotted seat. Bring all original documents (MBBS degree, NEET PG scorecard, category certificate, domicile certificate, and any other documents specified by the college) to the reporting centre. Do not delay; missing the reporting window is irreversible.
- Round 1 seat allotment result declared: November 4, 2026
- Reporting dates: November 4, 5, 6, or 10, 2026
- Bring original documents for verification and admission
- Failure to report within the window forfeits your seat
Key Dates at a Glance
Keep these dates marked on your calendar. Missing any of them can jeopardise your admission.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Merit list and seat matrix release | October 30, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking window | October 30 (4:00 PM) to November 1 (12:00 midnight) |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | November 4, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted college | November 4, 5, 6, or 10, 2026 |
Action Checklist for Candidates
Use this checklist to ensure you do not miss any critical step in the Round 1 process.
- Verify your name on the Round 1 merit list at wbmcc.nic.in immediately
- Download and review the Round 1 seat matrix to identify target colleges and specialisations
- Plan your preference order based on your rank, specialisation interest, and college preference
- Log in to the portal and fill your choices during the October 30 to November 1 window
- Lock your choices before November 1 midnight and save the confirmation page
- Check the portal on November 4, 2026 for your Round 1 seat allotment result
- If allotted, gather all original documents and report to your designated college on or before November 10, 2026
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
How do I check if my name is on the WB NEET PG 2026 Round 1 merit list?
Visit wbmcc.nic.in and log in with your registration number and password. The portal will display the Round 1 verified merit list. Search for your name or registration number. If your name appears, you are eligible for Round 1 seat allotment. If it does not appear, contact the WBMCC helpdesk to clarify your status.
What happens if I fill my choices but forget to lock them?
Unlocked choices are not valid for seat allotment. If you do not lock your choices by November 1 midnight, you will be dropped from Round 1 processing, and you will not receive a seat in this round. Locking is mandatory and non-negotiable. Always lock your choices and save the confirmation page as proof.
Can I change my locked choices after November 1?
No. Once you lock your choices, they cannot be changed. The choice-filling window closes at November 1 midnight, and no modifications are permitted after that. Review your preferences carefully before locking. If you make a mistake, you will have to wait for subsequent rounds or counselling cycles.
What is the Round 1 seat matrix, and how do I use it?
The seat matrix is a document released by WBMCC that shows all available postgraduate seats across government, government-aided, and private medical colleges in West Bengal. It lists the number of seats available for each specialisation (MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB) at each college. Use it to identify which colleges offer your preferred specialisation and how many seats are available. This helps you plan your preference order strategically.
When will the Round 1 seat allotment result be declared?
The Round 1 provisional seat allotment result will be declared on November 4, 2026. Log in to wbmcc.nic.in on that date to check whether you have been allotted a seat. The result will also include reporting instructions and the designated reporting dates.
What documents do I need to bring when I report to my allotted college?
Bring all original documents, including your MBBS degree, NEET PG scorecard, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (if applicable), and any other documents specified by the college in the reporting instructions. Do not bring photocopies; originals are required for verification and admission.
What happens if I do not report to my allotted college within the reporting window?
If you do not report by November 10, 2026, your allotted seat will be forfeited. You will not be able to claim it later, and you will have to wait for subsequent rounds or counselling cycles. Reporting is mandatory and time-bound.
Are there any extensions to the choice-filling deadline?
No. The choice-filling window closes at November 1 midnight, and no extensions will be granted under any circumstances. Plan ahead and complete your choice filling well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues or delays.
Your next immediate action is to verify your name on the merit list and begin planning your preference order based on the seat matrix. Do not delay choice filling until the last moment—log in early, review your options carefully, and lock your choices well before November 1 midnight. Missing this deadline will exclude you from Round 1 allotment, so treat it as your highest priority.
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