If you registered for NEET UG 2026 and are hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat under the West Bengal state quota, the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) has just pushed out a revised timetable for Round 1 of counselling. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has reopened the registration window on its portal, wbmcc.nic.in, giving candidates a fresh set of dates to register, pay fees, get verified, and eventually see their seat allotment. Any change in a state counselling calendar matters because missing even one date in this sequence can cost you an entire round, so it is worth understanding exactly what has shifted and what stays the same.
West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 registration has reopened till August 23, 2026, with seat allotment now expected on August 31 and reporting to colleges between September 1 and 5, 2026.
What exactly changed in the schedule
WBMCC reopened the online registration window for Round 1 on August 20, 2026, giving eligible NEET UG 2026 qualifiers additional time to register on wbmcc.nic.in. This extension pushes every downstream step of Round 1 — verification, seat matrix publication, and allotment — by a corresponding margin.
The revised dates are now firm for the rest of Round 1, so candidates should treat August 23 as a hard cut-off for registration and fee payment rather than assume further extensions.
Revised WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 dates
The table below lists every stage of Round 1 as per the updated WBMCC schedule.
| Event | Date/Window |
|---|---|
| Online registration and fee payment | August 20 to August 23, 2026 (till midnight) |
| Verification of registered candidates at allotted college/time slot (not for NRI candidates) | August 21 to August 24, 2026 (11 AM to 4 PM) |
| Publication of verified candidates' list and Round 1 seat matrix | August 25, 2026 |
| Publication of Round 1 allotment result | August 31, 2026 |
| Reporting to allotted college | September 1 to September 5, 2026 (expected around September 4) |
How to register on wbmcc.nic.in
The registration process itself has not changed — only the dates have moved. Candidates need to complete this in one sitting once they have their NEET UG credentials and scanned documents ready.
- Visit the official WBMCC website, wbmcc.nic.in
- Click on the 'UG Medical and Dental Counselling' link
- Select 'New Registration' and enter your NEET roll number, application number, date of birth and a password
- Upload scanned copies of personal, academic and domicile documents as specified
- Pay the counselling fee online and submit the form before the deadline
Documents to keep ready for verification
Verification happens at your allotted college during the window mentioned above, except for NRI candidates who follow a separate process. Carrying incomplete documents is one of the most common — and avoidable — reasons candidates lose their allotted seat, so prepare originals and photocopies well in advance.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- West Bengal domicile certificate, where applicable
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), where applicable
- EWS or PwD certificate, where applicable
- Medical fitness certificate
- Recent passport-size photographs
- A valid photo identity proof
- Printed counselling registration details
What this means for your admission timeline
A shift of a few days in a state counselling calendar is routine and usually happens to accommodate technical corrections or to align with the central counselling schedule run separately for All India Quota seats. For a West Bengal candidate, the practical implication is that the reporting date to your allotted college — expected around September 4 — is now the anchor date for planning travel, fee arrangements, and any pending document collection.
Since Round 1 allotment and reporting decide whether you retain your seat or move into subsequent rounds, aspirants should track wbmcc.nic.in daily during this window rather than relying on the originally announced dates from earlier notifications.
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What is the last date to register for WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling?
Registration and fee payment must be completed by August 23, 2026, before midnight, on wbmcc.nic.in.
When will the WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result be declared?
As per the revised schedule, the Round 1 allotment result is expected on August 31, 2026.
Is physical verification compulsory for all candidates?
Yes, except NRI candidates, who follow a different verification process. All other registered candidates must get verified at their designated college between August 21 and August 24, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM.
What happens after the allotment result is out?
Allotted candidates must report to their allotted college for admission between September 1 and September 5, 2026, with reporting expected to peak around September 4.
Where can I check the WB NEET UG 2026 seat matrix?
The final seat matrix for Round 1 will be published on wbmcc.nic.in on August 25, 2026, alongside the list of successfully verified candidates.
Do I need my domicile certificate even if I am applying under an open category?
A West Bengal domicile certificate is required where applicable, typically for candidates claiming a state-quota or state-reserved-category seat; check the specific eligibility category you are applying under before your verification appointment.
West Bengal NEET aspirants should treat August 23 as the real deadline for Round 1 registration and keep every document on the checklist ready well before their verification slot. Watch wbmcc.nic.in closely through August 25 and 31 for the seat matrix and allotment result, since any further revision to this timeline will be posted there first.
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