West Bengal NEET UG Stray Vacancy Seats: Oct 23 Allotment & Reporting Guide

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee released provisional seat allotment results for the stray vacancy round of NEET UG counselling on October 23, 2026. This round offers remaining seats across MBBS and BDS colleges in West Bengal to candidates who were eligible but did not secure a seat in earlier counselling phases. If you participated in the stray vacancy round and received an allotment, you must report to your assigned college within a strict timeframe with all required documents to confirm your admission.

What is the stray vacancy round and who is eligible?

The stray vacancy round is the final phase of NEET UG counselling in West Bengal. It fills seats that remain unfilled after the main and supplementary counselling rounds. These vacancies arise when candidates decline their allotted seats, fail to report, or withdraw from the process.

To participate in the stray vacancy round, you must have been declared eligible by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee. The committee released the list of eligible candidates before the choice-submission window opened. If your name appeared on that list and you submitted your college and course preferences, your allotment in this round is based on your NEET rank and the availability of seats at your chosen institutions.

When and where to download your allotment result

The provisional allotment result was made available on October 23, 2026, by 12 PM on the official West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee website (wbmcc.nic.in). You can download your allotment letter in PDF format by visiting the portal and navigating to the stray vacancy provisional allotment result section.

To access your result, visit the official website, select the UG NEET counselling option, click on the stray vacancy provisional allotment result link, and download the PDF. Keep multiple copies of this letter—you will need the original and photocopies when you report to your college.

• Official website: wbmcc.nic.in
• Result release date: October 23, 2026
• Result availability: By 12 PM on the release date
• Format: PDF download

College reporting schedule and deadlines

If you have been allotted a seat, reporting to your assigned college is mandatory. The reporting window spans three days with specific time slots. You must report in person with all original documents and the allotment letter.

The reporting schedule is as follows: October 23 and 24, 2026, from 2 PM to 6 PM, and October 26, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM. If you fail to report within this window, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next eligible candidate. Plan your travel and document collection accordingly to meet these deadlines.

• October 23–24: 2 PM to 6 PM
• October 26: 10 AM to 4 PM
• Reporting is mandatory for seat confirmation
• Late reporting will result in seat cancellation

Essential documents you must carry to college

When you report to your allotted college, bring both original and photocopied versions of all required documents. The college will verify your originals and retain the photocopies for your admission file. Missing or incomplete documentation can delay your admission or result in rejection.

Prepare your documents well in advance. If any certificate is still pending (such as a final mark sheet or domicile certificate), contact your school or local authority immediately to obtain it before your reporting date. Some colleges may accept provisional certificates with an undertaking to submit the original later, but this varies by institution—confirm with your college in advance.

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and rank card
• Class 10 certificate or official proof of date of birth
• Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Provisional seat allotment letter (original and photocopy)
• Valid government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, or voter ID)
• Domicile certificate (if applicable to your state or category)
• Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of payment of the prescribed admission fee
• Passport-size photographs (typically 4–6 copies)
• Any additional documents required by your specific college or quota

How the stray vacancy round differs from earlier counselling phases

The stray vacancy round is the last opportunity to secure a seat in West Bengal's NEET UG counselling. Unlike the main and supplementary rounds, which follow a fixed merit-based order and allow multiple rounds of upgradation, the stray vacancy round typically operates on a first-come, first-served basis once allotments are announced.

In this round, you compete only for the specific seats that remain vacant. Your rank and category determine your eligibility, but the number of available seats is limited. This makes the stray vacancy round both a final chance and a more competitive phase, as fewer seats are available and the pool of eligible candidates may be large.

What happens after you report to college?

Once you report to your allotted college with all documents, the college will verify your credentials, confirm your eligibility, and process your admission. You will be issued an admission confirmation letter and enrolled as a student of that institution.

After admission confirmation, you will be required to pay the full admission fee and any other charges as per the college's fee structure. The college will provide you with details about hostel accommodation (if applicable), course commencement date, and orientation schedules. Ensure you complete all formalities and fee payment within the timeframe specified by the college to avoid cancellation of your admission.

What if you don't get an allotment in the stray vacancy round?

If your name does not appear in the stray vacancy allotment result, it means no seat matching your preferences and eligibility was available in this round. This does not mean you cannot pursue MBBS or BDS; it means you will not secure a seat through West Bengal's NEET UG counselling this year.

You may explore alternative pathways: apply for management quota seats (if your college offers them and you meet their criteria), consider private medical colleges in other states, or prepare to appear for NEET UG again in the next cycle. Some candidates also opt for BDS if they were aiming for MBBS, as BDS seats may still be available in the stray round or through other counselling processes.

Common mistakes to avoid during reporting

Many candidates lose their seats due to preventable errors. The most common mistake is missing the reporting deadline. Even if you are delayed by a few hours, your seat may be forfeited. Plan to arrive at the college well before the deadline, accounting for travel delays.

Another frequent error is arriving without all required documents. Colleges will not admit you if documents are incomplete or missing. Do not assume you can submit documents later; most colleges require everything on the day of reporting. Finally, do not ignore the allotment letter or assume you are automatically admitted—you must physically report and complete the admission process.

• Arrive early; do not rely on the deadline
• Carry originals and photocopies of every document
• Do not assume provisional certificates will be accepted without confirmation
• Bring sufficient passport-size photographs
• Confirm the exact reporting location and time with the college in advance

Frequently asked questions

If you have been allotted a seat in West Bengal's stray vacancy round, act immediately: download your allotment letter, gather all required documents, and plan to report to your college within the specified dates. Missing the deadline will result in permanent loss of your seat. For candidates who did not receive an allotment, explore alternative pathways such as management quota seats or private institutions.