If you're a NEET UG 2026 qualifier hoping to secure an MBBS or BDS seat in West Bengal, take note: the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has given you a few extra days. The Round 1 registration and fee payment window, originally due to close on August 16, 2026, has now been extended to August 23, 2026, on the official portal wbmcc.nic.in. This affects seats under State Quota, Private Management Quota, and NRI Quota for MBBS and BDS courses across the state. Along with the extension, WBMCC has released a revised schedule for the remaining Round 1 steps — choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting — which every applicant should track closely.
West Bengal domicile NEET UG 2026 qualifiers now have until August 23 to register and pay fees for WBMCC Round 1 counselling, with choice locking on August 24 and allotment results due August 26.
What exactly changed
WBMCC's original Round 1 registration deadline of August 16, 2026 has been pushed back by a week to August 23, 2026. This is not a minor administrative tweak — it directly opens or reopens the registration window for anyone who missed the earlier date, and it gives already-registered candidates a chance to revisit their choices before locking them in.
Along with the extension, WBMCC issued a full revised timeline for every subsequent stage of Round 1, so candidates aren't just getting more time to register — every downstream date has shifted too.
Revised Round 1 schedule
Candidates should build their next ten days around this timeline and check the portal regularly, since counselling authorities sometimes make small further adjustments.
| Activity | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | Up to August 23, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | Up to August 24, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 26, 2026 |
| Reporting and document verification at allotted college | August 27 to August 30, 2026 |
Who can register, and what it costs
This counselling round is only open to candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and hold West Bengal domicile status. You'll need your NEET UG 2026 roll number and application details ready before starting registration.
The registration fee is Rs 2,000 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, with a lower fee for other reserved categories as specified in the WBMCC information bulletin — this fee is non-refundable, so double-check your eligibility and category proof before paying. Payment can be made online via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
If you're aiming for a seat under the Private Management Quota or NRI Quota, remember that an additional security deposit applies beyond the base registration fee, as laid out in the official bulletin.
Why the extra days matter for your strategy
An extended window isn't just a grace period for latecomers — it's a genuine opportunity for anyone already registered to reconsider their college and course preferences before the choice-locking deadline on August 24. Since WBMCC released the Round 1 seat matrix on August 19, 2026, candidates now have real data on seat availability by college and category to inform their choices, rather than filling preferences blind.
For a NEET aspirant, this is the moment to move from guesswork to strategy: compare last year's closing ranks for the colleges you're considering, check the seat matrix for how many MBBS versus BDS seats exist in each quota, and rank your choices in a realistic order rather than only listing 'dream' colleges at the top.
Documents to keep ready for reporting
If you receive a seat allotment on August 26, you'll need to report to the allotted college for document verification between August 27 and 30. Missing or incomplete documents can put your allotted seat at risk, so it's worth assembling this file now rather than waiting for the result.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- West Bengal domicile certificate
- Category certificate, where applicable
- PwD certificate, where applicable
- Medical fitness certificate
- Government-issued photo ID proof
- Recent passport-size photographs
A quick action plan
With less than a week between now and the extended deadline, here is a sensible order of operations for candidates and parents.
- Register and pay the fee on wbmcc.nic.in before August 23, 2026, and save the payment receipt
- Study the Round 1 seat matrix carefully before filling choices
- Fill and lock college and course preferences by August 24, 2026
- Prepare the full document set listed above well before allotment day
- Check the allotment result on August 26 and plan travel to the allotted college in advance
- Report and complete verification within the August 27–30 window without delay
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What is the new deadline for WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 registration?
WBMCC has extended the Round 1 registration and fee payment deadline from August 16, 2026 to August 23, 2026, on wbmcc.nic.in.
Can candidates who already registered edit their choices?
Yes. Already-registered candidates can revise their college and course choices during the extended window, and choice filling has also reopened for fresh registrants.
Who is eligible to register for this WBMCC round?
Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and hold West Bengal domicile status are eligible to register for this Round 1 counselling.
What is the registration fee?
The non-refundable registration fee is Rs 2,000 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates. Other reserved categories pay a lower amount as specified in the WBMCC information bulletin.
When will the Round 1 seat allotment result be declared?
WBMCC has scheduled the Round 1 seat allotment result for August 26, 2026, following choice locking on August 24.
When do allotted candidates need to report to their college?
Reporting and document verification at the allotted college must be completed between August 27 and August 30, 2026.
Is there an extra fee for Private or NRI quota seats?
Yes, candidates shortlisted for Private Management Quota or NRI Quota seats must additionally deposit the applicable security amount mentioned in the official information bulletin.
With the deadline now set at August 23, West Bengal NEET UG aspirants have a short but useful window to register or revise their choices using the newly released seat matrix. Keep wbmcc.nic.in bookmarked for the allotment result on August 26 and any further schedule updates, and have your documents ready well before reporting begins.
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