If you are a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping to study MBBS or BDS in West Bengal, the state counselling body has just given you the exact list of seats you can compete for in the first round. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) put out its Round 1 seat matrix on August 19, 2026, showing college-wise and category-wise MBBS and BDS seats in government and private institutions. This document is not a formality — it is the single most important reference before you fill and lock your choices, because it tells you which seats actually exist to allot. With the choice-filling window open for a short span, candidates need to read the matrix carefully and act within the deadline rather than guessing which colleges to list.
Before locking any choices in WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1, download and study the official seat matrix on wbmcc.nic.in — filling choices without checking it can lead to a wasted or poor allotment.
What the seat matrix tells you
A seat matrix is simply the official inventory of available seats for a counselling round, broken down by college, course (MBBS or BDS), category, and quota. WBMCC released this matrix alongside the provisional list of verified Round 1 candidates on August 19, after 12 noon.
This means only candidates who registered, paid fees, and got verified for Round 1 will find their names on that list — and only they can proceed to choice filling. If your verification status is unclear, this is the moment to check it, not after the choice window closes.
Key WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 dates
The counselling calendar for this round is tight, so candidates should mark these dates clearly.
| Event | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online registration | August 13, 11:00 AM – August 16, 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Fee payment deadline | August 16, 2026, midnight |
| Verified list and seat matrix release | August 19, 2026, after 12:00 noon |
| Choice filling and locking | August 19, 4:00 PM – August 21, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Round 1 activity closes | By August 22, 2026 |
Which quotas are covered in this round
The Round 1 matrix marks seats separately by category and college type, so candidates can quickly identify what they are eligible for based on their domicile and category certificates.
- State Quota seats in government medical and dental colleges
- State Quota seats in private medical and dental colleges
- Management Quota seats in private medical and dental colleges
- NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Quota seats in private medical and dental colleges
How to check the matrix and fill choices correctly
The process is straightforward, but small mistakes — like leaving choices unlocked or ranking colleges without checking fee structures — can cost candidates a good allotment.
- Visit wbmcc.nic.in and open the notice for the Round 1 seat matrix.
- Download the PDF and note the seat count by college, course, category and quota relevant to you.
- Log in to the candidate portal and open the choice filling tab.
- Add colleges and courses to your list, then reorder them by genuine preference — not just by college reputation, but by realistic chances based on your rank.
- Lock the final list well before 4:00 PM on August 21, 2026, since choices not locked manually are auto-locked by the system at the deadline.
Why ordering your choice list matters
Counselling allotment software works strictly on the order you set. If a higher-preference seat is available for your rank and category, the system allots that seat and does not look further down your list. Placing a genuinely preferred but unlikely college at the top and a safer, likely college below it is fine — dropping a realistic option entirely, or listing colleges in a random order, is what usually leads to a weak result.
Candidates should cross-check each shortlisted college's total seats, quota-wise split, and — where available — previous year's closing ranks before finalising the order. This reduces surprises at the allotment stage and improves the odds of getting a seat that matches your preparation and location comfort.
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Where can I check the WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat matrix?
It is published on the official WBMCC portal, wbmcc.nic.in, under the Round 1 notice for UG Medical and Dental admissions.
Who can fill choices in this round?
Only candidates who completed registration, paid the fee by August 16, 2026, and appear on the verified candidate list released with the seat matrix.
What is the last date and time to lock choices?
Choice filling and locking closes at 4:00 PM on August 21, 2026.
What happens if I don't lock my choices manually?
The WBMCC system auto-locks whatever choices are saved in your list once the deadline passes, so it is safer to review and lock them yourself in advance.
What quotas are included in this seat matrix?
State Quota seats in government and private colleges, Management Quota seats in private colleges, and NRI Quota seats in private colleges.
When does Round 1 counselling activity conclude?
WBMCC has indicated Round 1 processes are expected to close by August 22, 2026, after which the provisional seat allotment result is expected.
Candidates in the WB NEET UG 2026 process should treat the next two days as decision-critical: pull up the seat matrix, match it against your rank and category, and lock a well-ordered choice list before the August 21 deadline. Keep checking wbmcc.nic.in for the Round 1 provisional allotment result and subsequent reporting instructions.
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