The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the Round 2 provisional merit list for NEET UG 2026 on its official portal. If you registered between September 7 and 9 and your documents have been verified, today is your final chance to lock your college and course preferences—the choice filling window closes at 10 AM. Seat allotment results will be announced on September 15 after 6 PM, followed by a three-day reporting window. Missing today's deadline means you cannot participate in this round's allotment.
Lock your Round 2 college preferences on wbmcc.nic.in before 10 AM today, or you will be excluded from the September 15 seat allotment.
What Is Happening Today: Choice Filling Deadline
The choice filling window for West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 2 opened on September 12 at 6 PM and closes today (September 14) at 10 AM. This is a hard deadline—any choices not locked by 10 AM will be auto-locked by the system, but you will have no control over the final order. The merit list and seat matrix were published on September 12 after 4 PM, giving candidates two days to review available seats and make their selections.
Only candidates who registered during the September 7–9 window and whose documents have passed WBMCC verification are eligible to fill choices in this round. If you registered and verified your documents on time, you must log in to wbmcc.nic.in, select your preferred colleges and courses, arrange them in strict order of preference, and click the lock button before the 10 AM cutoff. Unlocked choices will be automatically locked at the deadline, but the system will not reorder them based on your actual preference—so locking manually is essential.
Who Can Participate in Round 2 Choice Filling
Round 2 is open to three groups of candidates. First, those who registered fresh between September 7 and 9 and have cleared document verification. Second, eligible NEET UG 2026 qualifiers who did not register or participate in Round 1. Third, candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but did not join their college—they can attempt an upgrade to a better college or course in Round 2.
Candidates who joined and locked their Round 1 seat cannot re-enter the counselling process. If you accepted a Round 1 allotment and reported to your college, you are locked into that seat and cannot participate in Round 2. Fresh registrations are not permitted at this stage; the registration window closed on September 9.
Step-by-Step Guide to Lock Your Choices Before 10 AM
To ensure your preferences are locked correctly, follow this process carefully. Visit wbmcc.nic.in and log in using your NEET UG roll number and password. Navigate to the Round 2 choice filling section on your dashboard. You will see the seat matrix showing all available MBBS and BDS seats across government, private state quota, management quota, and NRI quota categories.
Select your preferred colleges and courses from the available options. Once you have made your selections, reorder them in strict order of preference—the system will allot you the highest-ranked college on your list for which you are eligible by merit. After finalizing the order, click the lock button before 10 AM to confirm your choices. Download and save the choice locking confirmation slip for your records; you will need it during reporting.
- Log in to wbmcc.nic.in well before 10 AM to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- Review the seat matrix carefully to understand which colleges and courses are available in each quota.
- Arrange colleges in strict order of preference—your top choice should be listed first.
- Click lock before 10 AM; do not rely on auto-locking.
- Save and print your choice locking slip immediately after locking.
Seat Categories Available in Round 2
WBMCC has opened four distinct seat categories for Round 2 allotment, covering both government and private medical and dental colleges across West Bengal. Understanding which category you are eligible for is important, as your merit rank will be compared only within your eligible category.
Government quota seats are available in state medical and dental colleges and are typically the most competitive. Private state quota seats are in private medical and dental colleges and are reserved for West Bengal residents. Management quota seats in private institutions offer an alternative pathway but often come with higher fees. NRI quota seats are reserved for candidates with NRI status and follow separate eligibility criteria. Check your eligibility for each category before finalizing your choice list.
- Government quota: State medical and dental colleges
- Private state quota: Private medical and dental colleges
- Management quota: Private institutions
- NRI quota: For eligible NRI candidates
Important Dates and Timeline After Today
After today's 10 AM deadline, the next critical date is September 15, when WBMCC will declare the Round 2 seat allotment result after 6 PM. You must check the portal on that date to see if you have been allotted a seat. The allotment is based strictly on your merit rank and the locked preference order you submitted today.
Once allotment results are published, you will have a three-day reporting window from September 16 to 18, with reporting hours from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. During this window, you must visit your allotted college in person with your original documents and admission fee to confirm your seat. Failure to report within this window may result in forfeiture of your seat, and it may be offered to the next candidate on the merit list.
- September 14, 10 AM: Choice filling deadline (today)
- September 15, after 6 PM: Seat allotment result announcement
- September 16–18, 10 AM–4 PM: College reporting window
What Happens If You Miss the 10 AM Deadline
If you do not lock your choices by 10 AM today, you will not be eligible for the September 15 seat allotment. Any unlocked choices will be auto-locked by the system, but you will have no say in the order, and the allotment algorithm will process them in whatever order the system assigns. This significantly reduces your chances of getting a seat you actually want.
Candidates who miss this deadline will have to wait for the mop-up round, which typically occurs after Round 2 allotment and reporting are complete. Mop-up rounds have fewer seats available and are more competitive. To avoid this situation, log in to the portal immediately and lock your choices well before the 10 AM cutoff.
Preparing for Seat Allotment and Reporting
While you wait for the September 15 allotment result, use the time to prepare for reporting. Gather all original documents you will need: your NEET admit card, merit list printout, choice locking slip, 10th and 12th mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and any other documents specified by WBMCC. Arrange the admission fee in advance—check your allotted college's website for the exact amount and payment method.
On September 15 after 6 PM, check the portal immediately to see your allotment. Note the college name, course, and reporting instructions. Plan your travel to the college if it is in a different city. Arrive at the college during the reporting window (September 16–18, 10 AM–4 PM) with all documents and fees ready. Do not delay reporting; seats are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis during the reporting window.
- Gather original documents: NEET admit card, merit list, choice locking slip, mark sheets, certificates
- Confirm admission fee amount and payment method with your allotted college
- Check the allotment result on September 15 after 6 PM
- Plan travel if your college is in a different city
- Report to your college between September 16 and 18, 10 AM–4 PM
Why Round 2 Matters for Your MBBS or BDS Admission
Round 2 is the main opportunity to secure a seat in West Bengal's NEET UG counselling process. If you missed Round 1 or did not get your preferred college, Round 2 gives you a second chance. Many candidates who were waitlisted or did not participate in Round 1 now have the opportunity to enter the allotment pool. This round covers both government and private seats, offering a range of options across different quotas.
The seats available in Round 2 represent a significant portion of the total MBBS and BDS capacity in West Bengal. Missing today's deadline means you cannot access these seats in this round and will have to wait for the mop-up round, where fewer seats are available and competition is higher. Locking your choices today is a critical step toward securing your medical or dental education in the state.
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What is the exact deadline for locking choices in WB NEET UG 2026 Round 2?
The choice filling window closes today (September 14, 2026) at 10 AM. You must log in to wbmcc.nic.in and click the lock button before 10 AM to confirm your preferences. Any choices not locked by this time will be auto-locked by the system, but you will have no control over the final order.
Who is eligible to participate in Round 2 choice filling?
Only candidates who registered between September 7 and 9, 2026, and whose documents have been verified by WBMCC are eligible. Additionally, NEET UG 2026 qualifiers who missed Round 1 and candidates who were allotted in Round 1 but did not join can also participate. Candidates who joined and locked their Round 1 seat cannot re-enter.
When will the Round 2 seat allotment result be announced?
The seat allotment result will be declared on September 15, 2026, after 6 PM on the WBMCC portal at wbmcc.nic.in. You must check the portal on that date to see if you have been allotted a seat.
What is the reporting deadline after I receive my allotment?
You must report to your allotted college between September 16 and 18, 2026, during the hours 10 AM to 4 PM. Reporting is mandatory to confirm your seat. Failure to report within this window may result in forfeiture of your seat.
What documents do I need to bring when reporting to my college?
Bring your original NEET admit card, merit list printout, choice locking slip, 10th and 12th mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and any other documents specified by WBMCC. Also bring the admission fee in the amount and form specified by your college.
What happens if I do not lock my choices by 10 AM today?
If you do not lock your choices by 10 AM, the system will auto-lock any unlocked choices in whatever order it assigns. You will have no control over the preference order, which significantly reduces your chances of getting a seat you want. You will still be eligible for allotment, but your preferences may not be honored.
Can I change my locked choices after 10 AM today?
No. Once the choice filling window closes at 10 AM, you cannot modify your locked preferences. The allotment will be based strictly on the choices you locked before the deadline. This is why it is critical to finalize and lock your preferences carefully before 10 AM.
What seat categories are available in Round 2?
Four seat categories are available: government quota in state medical and dental colleges, private state quota in private medical and dental colleges, management quota in private institutions, and NRI quota for eligible candidates. Check your eligibility for each category before finalizing your choice list.
Lock your Round 2 choices on wbmcc.nic.in before 10 AM today—this is your final opportunity to participate in the September 15 allotment. After locking, monitor the portal on September 15 after 6 PM for your allotment result, and prepare to report to your college between September 16 and 18 with all required documents and fees.
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