The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the verified candidates list and seat matrix for Round 3 of the NEET UG 2026 counselling process. If you cleared document verification between September 29 and October 1, you are now eligible to participate in choice filling. This is a critical window—you have until October 4 at 10 am to select and lock your preferred MBBS and BDS colleges. Missing this deadline means you cannot proceed to the seat allotment stage or the later stray vacancy round.
Verified candidates must fill and lock their college choices by October 4, 10 am on wbmcc.nic.in, or they will be excluded from Round 3 seat allotment and all subsequent rounds.
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Unlock My College ListWhat Happened: Round 3 Merit List and Seat Matrix Released
WBMCC published the Round 3 merit list on October 1 after 5 pm, containing the names of all candidates whose documents were successfully verified during the verification window (September 29 to October 1, 11 am to 4 pm). Alongside the merit list, the seat matrix showing live vacancies across government and private medical and dental colleges in West Bengal was also made available.
Only candidates whose names appear on this verified list are eligible to participate in Round 3 choice filling. If your name is not on the list, it means your documents were either not submitted, rejected, or still under review. In such cases, you may be eligible for the stray vacancy round scheduled later.
Choice Filling Window: How Much Time Do You Have?
The choice filling portal opened on October 1 at 6 pm and will close on October 4 at 10 am. This gives verified candidates approximately 3 days and 16 hours to log in, review available seats, and lock their preferences. After 10 am on October 4, the system will automatically lock any unlocked choices, and no further changes will be allowed.
This is not a casual exercise. The choices you lock determine which colleges and courses you are eligible for in the allotment. If you do not fill choices at all, you will not receive any seat in Round 3, and you will forfeit your chance to participate in the stray vacancy round as well.
How to Fill Your Choices: Step-by-Step Process
Log in to the WBMCC portal at wbmcc.nic.in using your registered application number and password. Once logged in, you will see the Round 3 candidate dashboard with access to the live seat matrix. The seat matrix lists all available MBBS and BDS seats across government and private colleges, along with the category-wise vacancy status.
Review the seat matrix carefully. Note which colleges have vacancies in your category (general, SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, or PwD). Then, prepare a priority list of your preferred colleges and courses in order of your choice. Add these preferences to your choice list on the portal, arrange them in priority order, and save them. Finally, lock your choices before the 10 am deadline on October 4. Once locked, download and save a copy for your records.
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- Visit wbmcc.nic.in and click the Round 3 candidate login link
- Enter your application number and password
- View the live seat matrix for all colleges and courses
- Add preferred MBBS and BDS seats in order of priority
- Save and lock your choices before 10 am on October 4
- Download the final locked choice list for your records
Key Dates: From Choice Filling to Reporting
After you lock your choices, the next major milestone is the seat allotment result, which will be declared on October 8 after 4 pm. This result will show which college and course you have been allotted based on your choices, merit rank, and category. You must check this result promptly to know where you have been allotted.
If you receive an allotment, you must report to the allotted college between October 12 and 14 (10 am to 4 pm) with all required original documents and self-attested copies. Reporting is mandatory to confirm your admission. If you do not report within this window, your seat will be cancelled, and you will not be eligible for the stray vacancy round.
- October 4, 10 am: Choice filling deadline
- October 8, after 4 pm: Round 3 seat allotment result
- October 12–14, 10 am–4 pm: Reporting and admission at allotted college
- October 15–16: Stray vacancy round registration (if applicable)
Documents You Must Carry for Reporting
When you report to your allotted college, bring both original documents and self-attested copies. The college will verify these before confirming your admission. Missing or incomplete documents can delay or jeopardize your admission, so prepare them well in advance.
Essential documents include your NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates, birth certificate, West Bengal domicile certificate, caste or category certificate (if applicable), valid photo ID (Aadhaar or passport), and recent passport-size photographs matching your application form.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Birth certificate (proof of date of birth)
- West Bengal domicile certificate
- Caste or category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, PwD)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar or passport)
- Recent passport-size photographs matching your application
Counselling Fee: What You Paid and Why
During the Round 3 registration window (September 28–30), you were required to pay a counselling fee. The fee amount depends on your category. General (unreserved) candidates paid ₹2,000, while SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, and PwD candidates paid ₹1,500. This fee was non-refundable and could be paid online via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
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If you did not pay the fee during registration, you would not have been eligible for document verification and would not appear on the verified candidates list. If you are on the list, your fee payment has already been processed.
| Category | Counselling Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 2,000 |
| SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, PwD | 1,500 |
Why Round 3 Is Your Last Chance Before Stray Vacancy
Round 3 is the final regular counselling round with physical reporting. After Round 3 reporting ends on October 14, WBMCC will conduct the stray vacancy round to fill any remaining seats. However, only candidates who participated in Round 3 (i.e., filled choices and received an allotment, even if they did not report) are eligible for the stray vacancy round.
If you skip Round 3 choice filling entirely, you will be ineligible for the stray vacancy round as well. This means if you do not get a seat in Round 3, you will have no further opportunity to secure an MBBS or BDS seat in West Bengal through WBMCC counselling. Therefore, filling choices in Round 3 is critical, even if you are unsure about your options.
Stray Vacancy Round: Timeline and Eligibility
The stray vacancy round will open on October 15 at 11 am for registration and close on October 16 at 6 pm. Fee payment will be accepted until midnight on October 16. The stray vacancy allotment result will be declared by noon on October 23. This round is for candidates who either did not participate in Round 3 or did not report to their allotted college in Round 3.
To be eligible for the stray vacancy round, you must have filled choices in Round 3 (even if you did not report). If you skipped Round 3 choice filling, you cannot register for stray vacancy. Plan your Round 3 participation carefully with this in mind.
Practical Action Plan for the Next 48 Hours
Do not delay. Log in to wbmcc.nic.in immediately to confirm your name is on the verified candidates list. If it is, download the seat matrix and study it thoroughly. Identify colleges and courses where seats are available in your category. Prepare a ranked list of your top 10–15 preferences based on college reputation, location, course, and your own priorities.
Fill your choices on the portal, arrange them in priority order, and lock them well before the October 4, 10 am deadline. Do not wait until the last moment—server congestion or technical issues could prevent you from locking in time. Once locked, download and save your choice list. Then, mark October 8 on your calendar to check the allotment result, and prepare your documents for reporting on October 12–14.
- Check if your name is on the verified candidates list at wbmcc.nic.in
- Download and review the Round 3 seat matrix
- Prepare a ranked list of 10–15 preferred colleges and courses
- Fill and lock your choices by October 4, 10 am
- Download and save your locked choice list
- Check the allotment result on October 8 after 4 pm
- Prepare all required documents for reporting
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What does it mean if my name is not on the Round 3 verified candidates list?
If your name is not on the list, it means your documents were either not submitted during the verification window (September 29–October 1), were rejected due to incompleteness or discrepancies, or are still under review. Contact WBMCC immediately to clarify your status. If your documents were rejected, you may be eligible for the stray vacancy round if you resubmit and get verified. If they are still under review, you may be added to a supplementary list.
What happens if I do not fill choices by October 4, 10 am?
If you do not fill and lock your choices by the deadline, you will not receive any seat in Round 3. Additionally, you will be ineligible for the stray vacancy round, as participation in Round 3 choice filling is a prerequisite. You will have no further opportunity to secure an MBBS or BDS seat through WBMCC counselling in 2026.
Can I change my locked choices after October 4?
No. Once you lock your choices at or before the October 4, 10 am deadline, they cannot be changed. The system will auto-lock any unlocked choices after the deadline. Plan your preferences carefully before locking.
When will I know which college and course I have been allotted?
The Round 3 seat allotment result will be declared on October 8 after 4 pm on wbmcc.nic.in. Log in with your credentials to view your allotment. The allotment is based on your merit rank, category, and the priority order of your locked choices.
What if I do not report to my allotted college by October 14?
If you do not report within the October 12–14 window, your seat will be cancelled. You will then be ineligible for the stray vacancy round. Reporting is mandatory to confirm your admission.
Can I participate in the stray vacancy round if I did not get a seat in Round 3?
You can participate in the stray vacancy round only if you filled choices in Round 3, even if you did not receive an allotment or did not report. If you skipped Round 3 choice filling entirely, you are ineligible for stray vacancy.
What documents do I need to bring when I report to my allotted college?
Bring both original documents and self-attested copies: NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates, birth certificate, West Bengal domicile certificate, caste or category certificate (if applicable), valid photo ID (Aadhaar or passport), and recent passport-size photographs matching your application form.
Is the counselling fee refundable if I do not get a seat?
No. The counselling fee paid during Round 3 registration is non-refundable, regardless of whether you receive a seat or not.
If your name is on the verified candidates list, act now: log in to wbmcc.nic.in, review the seat matrix, prepare your choice list, and lock your preferences by October 4 at 10 am. Missing this deadline will exclude you from Round 3 and the stray vacancy round. Check the allotment result on October 8 and prepare to report on October 12–14 with all required documents.
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