If you're a NEET UG aspirant hoping to get into an MBBS or BDS seat in West Bengal, the state's counselling body has just put out the timeline you've been waiting for. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has published a tentative Round 1 schedule covering State quota, Private Management quota, and NRI quota seats — the three main routes through which most West Bengal medical and dental seats are filled outside the central All India Quota. This matters because missing a registration or document-verification window in state counselling almost always means losing that round's seat, with no easy way to catch up later. Here's what the dates mean in practice and what you need to do before each deadline.
Registration for WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling opens August 13 and closes August 16, 2026 — mark this window immediately, since allotment results follow just over a week later on August 25.
What WBMCC counselling covers
WBMCC conducts counselling for MBBS and BDS seats in West Bengal that fall under State quota (seats reserved for domicile students in government colleges), Private Management quota (seats filled directly by private medical/dental colleges as per state rules), and NRI quota (seats reserved for Non-Resident Indian category candidates, usually at a different fee structure). This is separate from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) process that handles the All India Quota and central institutes like AIIMS.
Every NEET UG qualified candidate wanting a state-quota, management-quota, or NRI-quota MBBS/BDS seat in West Bengal must register separately on the WBMCC portal — clearing NEET alone does not automatically enrol you into this counselling.
Round 1 timeline at a glance
The schedule below is tentative, meaning WBMCC can revise dates, but it gives a working plan for candidates to prepare documents and funds in advance.
- Notice cum Information Bulletin published: August 11, 2026
- Online registration: 11 AM, August 13 to 6 PM, August 16, 2026
- Online fee payment: alongside registration, till midnight of the last day
- Document verification at designated colleges/slots: August 14, 17 and 18, 2026 (not applicable to NRI candidates in the same way — check the official notice)
- Publication of verified candidate list and seat matrix: after 12 noon, August 19, 2026
- Choice filling and locking: 4 PM August 19 to 4 PM August 21, 2026
- Round 1 allotment result: from 4 PM, August 25, 2026
- Reporting and admission at allotted institute with original documents and fees: August 26 to 28, 2026
- Seat surrender window (for those who wish to opt out): 11 AM to 4 PM, September 3, 2026
Why the verification step matters
One detail aspirants often overlook: after registering and paying the fee, candidates must get physically or digitally verified at an assigned college and time slot before they're allowed to fill choices. Only candidates who complete this verification appear on the list published on August 19, and only they can proceed to choice filling.
Skipping or missing your allotted verification slot effectively removes you from Round 1 even if you registered on time — so treat the verification date as equally important as the registration deadline.
What happens at admission stage
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 must report between August 26 and 28, 2026 with original documents, requisite college fees, and any bond required by the institute. WBMCC has clarified that admission for private medical colleges will be processed through designated government medical colleges in Kolkata, while private dental college admissions will be handled at Dr. R Ahmed Dental College — so the reporting venue may not be the college you're actually joining.
Candidates should watch the WBMCC website closely around this period, since separate notices specifying exact reporting centres for private medical colleges are expected.
Practical checklist before Round 1 opens
Given the tight turnaround — registration to allotment result is roughly 12 days — aspirants should have paperwork ready well before August 13.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
- Domicile/residence certificate for State quota eligibility
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) if applicable, issued by competent authority
- NRI-related documents (sponsor's passport, relationship proof, embassy certificate) for NRI quota candidates
- Passport-size photographs and a valid ID proof for verification
- Funds arranged for registration fee, seat acceptance fee, and college-level tuition/bond payments due at reporting stage
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
When does WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 registration start?
Registration opens at 11 AM on August 13, 2026 and closes at 6 PM on August 16, 2026, according to the tentative schedule released by WBMCC.
Is this schedule final or can it change?
WBMCC has explicitly termed it tentative, so dates for verification, choice filling, or allotment could shift. Aspirants should keep checking wbmcc.nic.in for updates rather than relying solely on this timeline.
Do I need to register separately for State, Private Management and NRI quota?
This counselling round is being conducted together for all three quotas under one registration and choice-filling process on the WBMCC portal, but eligibility documents required differ by quota, especially for NRI quota candidates.
When will I know if I got a seat in Round 1?
The allotment result for Round 1 is scheduled to be published from 4 PM on August 25, 2026.
Where do I report after getting allotted a seat?
Reporting for private medical college allotments will happen at designated government medical colleges in Kolkata, and private dental college allotments will be processed at Dr. R Ahmed Dental College, with reporting due between August 26 and 28, 2026.
What if I want to give up my allotted seat?
WBMCC has scheduled a seat surrender window on September 3, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM, for candidates who wish to withdraw from their allotted college after Round 1.
Is this the same as MCC's All India Quota counselling?
No. WBMCC handles West Bengal's State quota, Private Management quota, and NRI quota seats, which is separate from the central MCC process that allots All India Quota and institutes like AIIMS.
West Bengal aspirants should treat August 13-16 as a hard deadline to register and pay fees, and should not underestimate the verification step that follows immediately after. Keep checking wbmcc.nic.in daily through late August, since even tentative schedules in state counselling tend to move fast once they begin.
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