If you're a West Bengal NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping for a state quota MBBS or BDS seat, this week matters a lot: the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has put out the Round 1 provisional merit list and seat matrix on wbmcc.nic.in. Choice filling — where you list and rank the colleges and courses you're willing to accept — opened on August 19, 2026 and closes on August 22, 2026. Since WBMCC handles 85% of MBBS and BDS seats in the state (the rest go through the central All India Quota process), this round decides the bulk of who gets into government and private medical/dental colleges in West Bengal this year. Missing the deadline or filling choices carelessly can cost you a seat you were otherwise eligible for.
West Bengal domicile candidates must log in to wbmcc.nic.in and lock their Round 1 choices by August 22, 2026, because any choices left unlocked at the deadline get auto-locked in whatever order they were left in.
What WBMCC has released and when
WBMCC opened registration and fee payment for Round 1 on August 13, 2026. It then released the provisional merit list along with the Round 1 seat matrix (the list of available MBBS and BDS seats by college and category) on August 19, 2026, the same day choice filling began.
The choice filling window stays open till August 22, 2026, and the Round 1 seat allotment result is expected within that same day.
- Aug 13, 2026 — Registration and fee payment opened
- Aug 19, 2026 — Merit list and seat matrix released; choice filling begins
- Aug 22, 2026 — Choice filling window closes
- Within Aug 22, 2026 — Round 1 allotment result expected
Who can actually fill choices in this round
Only candidates who cleared NEET UG 2026 and have completed WBMCC registration and fee payment are allowed into the choice filling tab. For the 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats specifically, you also need a valid West Bengal domicile, proved through Proforma A1, A2 or B as specified in the counselling bulletin.
If you don't hold West Bengal domicile, you cannot compete for these state quota seats. Your alternative route in this state is the Management or NRI quota seats offered by private colleges, which run through separate processes with their own eligibility and fee structures.
How to fill and lock your choices
The process is entirely online through the WBMCC portal, and it's worth doing carefully rather than in a rush near the deadline, since server load typically spikes on the last day.
- Go to wbmcc.nic.in and open the UG Medical and Dental link
- Log in with your registered NEET UG 2026 roll number and password
- Open the Choice Filling and Locking tab on your dashboard
- Pick colleges and courses from the published seat matrix based on your eligibility
- Arrange your selections strictly in the order you'd actually accept them
- Lock your final list and download the confirmation slip for your records
Why choice order matters more than people think
Seat allotment works against your merit rank and the order of your locked preferences — not the other way around. If you rank a less-preferred college higher just because you think it's 'safer', you could end up allotted there even though a better option was available to your rank. Conversely, ranking only your dream colleges without any realistic backups can mean no allotment at all in Round 1, pushing you into later rounds with fewer seats left.
A practical approach is to list every college-course combination you're genuinely willing to join, in true order of preference, from most to least preferred — including 'acceptable but not ideal' options — rather than a short list of only top choices.
What happens if you don't lock in time
According to the counselling bulletin, any choices you've filled but not manually locked will be automatically locked in whatever sequence they're in once the window closes on August 22, 2026. Once locked — whether by you or automatically — choices cannot be edited during Round 1. This makes it important to finalise your order well before the deadline rather than leaving it to the last few hours.
After the allotment result is out, allotted candidates will need to complete document verification and report physically to their assigned college within the timeline WBMCC specifies. Missing this step can risk forfeiting the allotted seat.
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Who is eligible to fill choices in WBMCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1?
Only NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who have completed WBMCC registration and fee payment can fill choices. For the 85% state quota MBBS/BDS seats, you also need a valid West Bengal domicile certificate under Proforma A1, A2 or B.
What if I don't have West Bengal domicile?
You cannot access the 85% state quota seats through WBMCC. You may instead apply for Management or NRI quota seats offered by private colleges in the state, or rely on the separate All India Quota (15%) process run by the MCC.
What is the last date to lock choices in Round 1?
The choice filling window closes on August 22, 2026. Any choices not manually locked by then will be automatically locked in their existing order.
Can I change my choices after locking them?
No. Once choices are locked — either by you or automatically at the deadline — they cannot be edited during Round 1.
When will the Round 1 allotment result be announced?
WBMCC expects to declare the Round 1 seat allotment result within August 22, 2026, on wbmcc.nic.in.
What should I do after getting allotted a seat?
Allotted candidates need to complete document verification and report physically to the assigned college within the schedule WBMCC issues, in order to confirm the seat.
If you're eligible for West Bengal's state quota counselling, don't wait for the last hour on August 22 — check the seat matrix against your rank, arrange your preferences realistically, and lock them well before the deadline. Watch wbmcc.nic.in for the Round 1 result and the follow-up document verification and reporting schedule.
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