If you're a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping for a state quota MBBS or BDS seat in West Bengal, the counselling clock has started ticking. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has put out the Round 1 provisional merit list and seat matrix on its official portal, wbmcc.nic.in, and opened the choice-filling window. This is the stage where your NEET rank actually turns into a list of ranked college-course preferences, so getting it right matters more than almost any other step in the admission process. With the window closing on August 22, 2026, there is very little time to sit on the fence.
West Bengal domicile candidates must review the Round 1 merit list and seat matrix on wbmcc.nic.in and lock their college-course preferences by August 22, 2026, since any choices left unlocked will be auto-locked by the system as per the counselling bulletin.
What has WBMCC released, and when
WBMCC has released two documents that every registered candidate should check side by side: the provisional merit list (which shows where you stand relative to other applicants after NEET UG 2026 scores are converted into a state rank) and the seat matrix (the list of MBBS and BDS seats available in Round 1 across government and private colleges).
Registration and fee payment for Round 1 opened on August 13, 2026. The merit list and seat matrix went live on August 19, 2026, the same day choice filling began. The window to fill and lock preferences closes on August 22, 2026, and the seat allotment result is expected on or before that date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment opens | August 13, 2026 |
| Merit list and seat matrix released | August 19, 2026 |
| Choice filling begins | August 19, 2026 |
| Choice filling window closes | August 22, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | Within August 22, 2026 |
Who this counselling round is actually for
WBMCC manages the 85% state quota seats for MBBS and BDS courses in West Bengal's government and private medical/dental colleges. This is separate from the 15% All India Quota seats, which are allotted centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and follow their own schedule.
To fill choices in this round, a candidate must have qualified NEET UG 2026, completed WBMCC registration, paid the counselling fee, and be able to prove West Bengal domicile through Proforma A1, A2, or B as specified in the official bulletin. Candidates without West Bengal domicile are not eligible for these state quota seats, but they can still be considered for Management or NRI quota seats in private colleges, which follow a different, separate process.
How to fill and lock your choices
The process is entirely online and needs to be done carefully, since the order in which you rank your choices directly determines what you get allotted against your rank.
- Go to wbmcc.nic.in and open the UG Medical and Dental counselling link.
- Log in with your NEET UG 2026 roll number and registered password.
- Open the Choice Filling and Locking tab on your dashboard.
- Pick colleges and courses from the published seat matrix, based on what you are realistically eligible for at your rank.
- Arrange your selected choices in genuine order of preference — put what you want most at the top.
- Lock your choices and download the confirmation slip for your records.
Why the order of your choices matters this much
Counselling allotment works on a simple principle: the system goes down the merit list rank by rank, and for each candidate, tries to allot the highest-ranked choice on their list that still has a seat available. This means a candidate should never rank a 'safer' college above a more preferred one just out of caution — doing so can cost them a better seat they were actually eligible for.
Equally, it's unwise to list only a handful of 'dream' colleges and skip realistic backups. If none of your listed choices are available at your rank, you simply don't get a seat in that round, even if seats remain elsewhere in the matrix. A well-thought-out, sufficiently long preference list protects against both under-ambition and missing out entirely.
One detail worth flagging clearly: choices that remain unlocked when the window shuts on August 22 will be auto-locked by the system in whatever order they were left in. Once locked — whether by you or automatically — choices cannot be edited during this round. Don't leave this to the last hour.
What to do after the result comes out
The Round 1 seat allotment result is expected within August 22, 2026. Candidates who receive an allotment will need to move quickly into document verification and physical reporting at the allotted college, since missing reporting deadlines can lead to forfeiture of the seat depending on the bulletin's rules.
Candidates who are not allotted a seat, or who want a different college, will need to watch for the Round 2 schedule, which typically follows a similar pattern of a fresh or updated seat matrix, a choice-filling window, and an allotment result.
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Who is eligible to fill choices in WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling?
Only NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who have completed WBMCC registration, paid the counselling fee, and hold valid West Bengal domicile proof (Proforma A1, A2, or B) can fill choices for the 85% state quota MBBS/BDS seats.
What happens if I don't lock my choices before the deadline?
Any choices you have selected but not manually locked will be auto-locked by the system at the closing time on August 22, 2026, in the order you left them. So it's safer to arrange and lock them yourself rather than relying on auto-lock.
Can I edit my choices after locking them?
No. Once choices are locked — either by you or automatically at the deadline — they cannot be changed during Round 1.
What if I don't have West Bengal domicile?
You cannot compete for the state quota seats handled by WBMCC, but you may be eligible for Management or NRI quota seats in private colleges, which are governed by separate rules and timelines.
When will I know the Round 1 result?
WBMCC has indicated the Round 1 seat allotment result is expected within August 22, 2026, on wbmcc.nic.in, the same day the choice-filling window closes.
Is this the same as All India Quota counselling?
No. WBMCC handles the 85% state quota seats within West Bengal. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats are allotted separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on its own schedule.
If you're registered for WB NEET UG 2026 counselling, log in to wbmcc.nic.in today, study the seat matrix against your rank, and lock a realistic, well-ordered list of choices well before August 22. Keep checking the portal for the Round 1 result and the Round 2 schedule that typically follows soon after.
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