If you registered for West Bengal's state quota NEET UG counselling, there's a schedule change you can't afford to miss. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has replaced its earlier Round 1 merit list with a revised version, and the choice-filling window — where you pick your preferred MBBS or BDS college and course — has moved to August 25–27, 2026. This covers the 85 percent state quota seats in West Bengal's medical and dental colleges. A revised list usually means some candidates' ranks have shifted after verification, so your position and eligibility for certain colleges could be different from what you saw earlier.
Before locking your choices on the WBMCC portal, re-check your revised merit rank and category status — it may have changed from the earlier list, and you have only till August 27, 2026 to lock preferences.
What exactly changed
WBMCC had originally planned choice filling for August 19–21, 2026, with allotment results due on August 25. That plan was revised on August 20, and the committee has now released a fresh, corrected merit list on August 25, 2026, along with an updated seat matrix.
A 'revised' list typically follows document verification, correction of errors in earlier rank computation, or updates to category or reservation status of some candidates. Even a minor rank correction can change which government or private college a candidate is realistically eligible for, so this is not a step to skim past.
Revised Round 1 schedule at a glance
| Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Revised provisional merit list and seat matrix released | August 25, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking window | August 25 to 27, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 31, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted institute | September 1 to 5, 2026 |
Who this applies to
Only candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 and completed WBMCC registration between August 13 and 16, 2026 are part of this counselling round. Beyond that, applicants must meet West Bengal's domicile and category rules as laid out in the Notice cum Information Bulletin dated August 11, 2026.
If you did not register in that window, you are not part of this Round 1 cycle and should watch for any mop-up or subsequent round announcements instead of trying to fill choices now.
How to check your revised rank
The revised list carries category-wise ranks for Unreserved, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates, so make sure you're reading the correct category column for your case.
- Go to wbmcc.nic.in and open the link for the Revised Provisional List of Candidates for Round 1
- Log in with your NEET UG 2026 roll number and password
- Note your new state merit rank and confirm your category status is correctly reflected
- Download or screenshot the page for your own records
Filling and locking your choices correctly
Choice filling is where most avoidable mistakes happen in counselling. The order in which you arrange colleges and courses directly decides what you're offered — the system allots based on your rank and your preference order, not on what you 'wanted most' if it's listed lower down.
Once the window closes, any choices you left unlocked will be auto-locked by the system, and locked preferences cannot be edited afterward. So don't leave this to the last hour.
- Log in to the WBMCC candidate portal and open Choice Filling and Locking
- List both MBBS and BDS options across government, private, and minority institutions if you're open to either course
- Rank a wide list of choices — more options reduce the risk of no allotment
- Arrange choices strictly in your true order of preference, not just 'safe' options at the top
- Lock all choices before 8 PM on August 27, 2026
What comes next
After choices are locked, WBMCC will process Round 1 seat allotment and declare results on August 31, 2026. Candidates who get an allotted seat must report to that institute between September 1 and 5, 2026 to confirm admission — missing this window can cost you the seat.
Keep both dates marked, and be ready with your original documents for verification at the reporting stage, since counselling authorities typically do not accept late reporting.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Why was the WBMCC Round 1 merit list revised?
A revision generally follows fresh checks on candidate data, category status, or ranking errors identified after the first list was published. WBMCC has not detailed the specific reason publicly beyond releasing the corrected list on August 25, 2026.
Do I need to re-register because of the revised list?
No. If you already registered for WBMCC counselling between August 13 and 16, 2026, you remain in the process. You only need to check your revised rank and then proceed to choice filling.
What is the last date to lock my choices?
The choice filling and locking window is open from August 25 to 27, 2026. Unlocked choices get auto-locked once the window closes, so it is safer to lock them yourself before the deadline.
When will I know my allotted college?
The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 31, 2026. If allotted, you must report to the institute between September 1 and 5, 2026.
Can I choose both MBBS and BDS colleges in the same list?
Yes. You can add both MBBS and BDS options, across government, private and minority colleges, in your single preference list — arrange them according to which you actually prefer more.
What if I don't get any seat in Round 1?
The source schedule covers only Round 1. If you are not allotted a seat this round, you should watch for WBMCC's announcements on subsequent rounds or mop-up rounds, which typically follow after reporting deadlines close.
West Bengal NEET aspirants should log in today, verify their revised rank, and build a long, honestly-ordered preference list rather than a short 'safe' one. Mark August 27 for locking choices, August 31 for the allotment result, and September 1–5 for reporting — missing any of these can mean losing the seat entirely.
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