If you're a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat in West Bengal, take note: the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has revised its round 1 counselling timeline. The registration window, which was closed earlier, has been reopened, and every downstream date — verification, seat matrix, allotment result and reporting — has shifted along with it. Missing even one of these steps can cost a candidate their seat for the round, so a clear grasp of the new dates matters more than usual this year. This piece lays out exactly what has changed and what an aspirant or parent should do next.
West Bengal NEET UG 2026 candidates now have until August 23 (midnight) to register and pay fees for round 1 counselling, with seat allotment expected on August 31 and reporting from September 1 to 5.
What exactly changed
WBMCC, functioning under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), West Bengal, reopened online registration for round 1 of NEET UG 2026 counselling on August 20, 2026. Candidates who had missed the earlier window, or who are registering for the first time in this round, can now do so through August 23, 2026, before midnight.
Every subsequent stage of the process — verification, seat matrix release, allotment, and reporting — has been adjusted to follow from this new registration deadline. Candidates should treat August 23 as a hard cut-off, since late registration in state counselling rounds is rarely entertained once the window closes.
Revised Round 1 schedule at a glance
Here is the updated timeline as released by WBMCC for round 1 of NEET UG 2026 counselling in West Bengal.
| Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration by NEET UG 2026 qualifiers | August 20 to August 23, 2026 (till midnight) |
| Online fee payment | August 20 to August 23, 2026 |
| Verification of registered candidates at designated college/time slot (not applicable for NRI candidates) | August 21 to August 24, 2026 (11 AM to 4 PM) |
| Publication of list of verified candidates and Round 1 seat matrix | August 25, 2026 |
| Publication of Round 1 allotment result | August 31, 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted college | September 1 to September 5, 2026 (expected to close around September 4) |
How to register on wbmcc.nic.in
The registration process itself hasn't changed — only the dates have. Candidates need to complete the following steps on the official WBMCC website.
- Visit wbmcc.nic.in and click on the UG Medical and Dental Counselling link
- Select 'New Registration'
- Enter your NEET roll number, application number, date of birth and set a password
- Upload scanned copies of personal, academic and domicile documents as specified
- Pay the counselling fee online and submit the form
Documents to keep ready for verification
Verification happens at a designated college and time slot assigned by the software (this step doesn't apply to NRI candidates, who follow a separate process). Since verification runs on a tight window — August 21 to 24, between 11 AM and 4 PM — candidates should have all documents scanned and physical copies organised in advance to avoid last-minute delays.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard
- NEET UG 2026 admit card
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- West Bengal domicile certificate, if applicable
- Category certificate, if applicable
- EWS or PwD certificate, if applicable
- Medical fitness certificate
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Valid identity proof
- Printout of counselling registration details
What this means for your counselling strategy
State counselling rounds often see date revisions like this because verification and seat-matrix preparation take longer than initially planned, especially when registration numbers are high. For a candidate, the practical takeaway is to stop relying on the first schedule you saw and always check the WBMCC portal directly before each stage.
Since the seat matrix for round 1 is being published on the same day as the verification deadline (August 25), candidates should use the days before that to shortlist colleges and courses realistically, based on their NEET rank and category, rather than scrambling once the matrix is out. Choice filling and locking typically has to be completed quickly once the matrix appears, so preparation beforehand saves time and reduces errors.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for WB NEET UG 2026 round 1 counselling?
Registration and fee payment are open till August 23, 2026 (midnight), as per the revised WBMCC schedule.
When will the West Bengal NEET UG 2026 seat matrix for round 1 be released?
The seat matrix and the list of verified candidates for round 1 are scheduled for publication on August 25, 2026.
When is the round 1 seat allotment result expected?
WBMCC has scheduled the round 1 allotment result for August 31, 2026.
By when do allotted candidates need to report to their college?
Reporting is scheduled from September 1 to September 5, 2026, with the window expected to close around September 4.
Does the verification step apply to NRI candidates too?
No. The software-based verification at a designated college and time slot does not apply to NRI candidates, who follow a separate process.
Where should candidates register and check updates?
All registration, choice filling and result publication happens on the official WBMCC website, wbmcc.nic.in. Candidates should rely only on this portal for the latest dates.
With dates shifting mid-process, the safest approach for West Bengal NEET UG 2026 candidates is to check wbmcc.nic.in directly rather than trusting any single date once and moving on. Complete registration and document verification well before the deadlines, and keep choices ready so you can act quickly once the seat matrix and allotment result are out.
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