If you're a NEET UG 2026 qualified candidate hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat in West Bengal, the clock has started on your first real shot at a seat. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has published the Round 1 schedule for state counselling, and registration is open for only four days. This round decides allotment for the bulk of the state's 85% state-quota seats — roughly 7,200 MBBS and BDS seats across government and private colleges — so missing the window can mean waiting for later, thinner rounds with fewer good options. Here's a clear breakdown of what to do and by when.
Register and lock your choices between August 13 and 16, 2026 at wbmcc.nic.in — Round 1 offers the widest seat matrix of the entire WBMCC cycle, and delaying only narrows your options later.
What WBMCC has announced
WBMCC is the body that conducts state counselling for NEET UG-qualified candidates seeking MBBS and BDS seats in West Bengal's government and private medical and dental colleges. It manages the 85% state-quota seats, separate from the All India Quota handled centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
For 2026, WBMCC has released its Notice-cum-Information Bulletin along with the full Round 1 schedule. A total of 7,200 seats are on offer this cycle across state quota, management quota, and NRI quota categories in private colleges, alongside government college seats.
Round 1 schedule at a glance
The process moves fast once registration opens, so candidates should plan around these dates rather than waiting till the last day.
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Information bulletin published | 11 August 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 13 August 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Online registration closes | 16 August 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Fee payment window | 13 August (11:00 AM) to 16 August (11:59 PM) |
| Document verification | 14 to 17 August 2026, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Verified list & seat matrix published | 19 August 2026, after 12:00 noon |
| Choice filling & locking | 19 August (4:00 PM) to 21 August (4:00 PM) |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | 25 August 2026, after 4:00 PM |
| Reporting to allotted institute | 26 to 28 August 2026, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Seat surrender window | 3 September 2026, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM |
Who can apply and what it costs
Eligibility is straightforward: you must have qualified NEET UG 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), and meet West Bengal's domicile and category rules as detailed in the WBMCC bulletin. The counselling fee is Rs 2,000, payable online during the registration window, and it is non-refundable.
This round covers state quota MBBS and BDS seats in government colleges as well as management and NRI quota seats in private colleges — meaning both budget-conscious and higher-fee-paying applicants participate in the same registration and choice-filling cycle, though the seat pools and eligibility for management/NRI quota can differ from state quota.
Documents to keep ready before you log in
Registration involves uploads, so gather these before the portal opens rather than scrambling on day one:
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and rank letter
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Birth certificate for age proof
- Domicile certificate in the WBMCC proforma
- Medical fitness certificate in the WBMCC proforma
- EWS certificate in WBMCC proforma, if applicable
- SC/ST/OBC category certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
Why Round 1 matters more than later rounds
Round 1 typically has the largest and most complete seat matrix in any state counselling cycle — every seat that hasn't yet been filled is available for allotment. As rounds progress, seats already taken up in Round 1 drop out of the pool, and only vacancies from candidates who upgraded, didn't join, or surrendered seats remain. A candidate who registers, verifies, and locks choices carefully in Round 1 stands a better chance of getting a preferred college or course than someone waiting for Round 2 or a mop-up round.
That said, rushing through choice filling without ranking colleges sensibly by your realistic NEET rank can also backfire — allotment is rank-based, and a poorly ordered choice list can result in an allotment you didn't actually want but can't easily reverse without losing your place in the process.
Practical steps for the next four days
Given the compressed timeline, candidates and parents should treat this as a checklist, not a leisurely browse.
- Read the WBMCC Information Bulletin fully before registering — it contains category-wise and seat-wise eligibility details not covered in the basic notice.
- Register on wbmcc.nic.in as soon as the window opens on August 13 to leave time for corrections if any document is rejected during verification.
- Pay the Rs 2,000 fee promptly; delayed payment can cost you the verification slot.
- Complete verification within the 14–17 August window — this step assigns you a college and time slot before choice filling begins.
- Use the seat matrix published around August 19 to plan your choice list realistically against your NEET rank, then lock choices well before the 21 August deadline.
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What seats does WBMCC Round 1 cover?
It covers 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats in West Bengal's government and private medical and dental colleges, plus management and NRI quota seats in private colleges — about 7,200 seats in total this year.
What is the registration deadline for Round 1?
Online registration is open from 13 August 2026, 11:00 AM to 16 August 2026, 6:00 PM. Fee payment can be completed up to 11:59 PM on 16 August.
How much is the counselling fee?
Rs 2,000, paid online during registration. It is non-refundable, so pay only after you're sure you want to participate in this round.
When will the Round 1 seat allotment result be announced?
WBMCC is scheduled to publish the Round 1 allotment result after 4:00 PM on 25 August 2026, followed by reporting to allotted institutes from 26 to 28 August.
Do I need to be a West Bengal domicile to register?
Yes, WBMCC counselling requires candidates to meet the state's domicile and category rules alongside qualifying NEET UG 2026; the specifics are laid out in the official Information Bulletin.
What happens if I don't like my Round 1 allotment?
You can surrender your allotted seat during the seat surrender window on 3 September 2026 with original documents, but this typically means moving into subsequent rounds with a reduced seat matrix, so weigh this decision carefully.
Where do I check the exact document formats needed?
The domicile, medical fitness, and EWS certificates must follow the WBMCC proforma specified in the Information Bulletin — using a generic format risks rejection during verification.
With only a four-day registration window, West Bengal NEET UG 2026 candidates should prioritise getting documents, fee payment, and verification done early rather than waiting till the last hour. Once the seat matrix is out around 19 August, spend the choice-filling period ranking colleges realistically against your rank rather than rushing to lock a list — that decision shapes which of the state's 7,200 seats you actually get a shot at.
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