If you are a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat in West Bengal, the state counselling body has just given you the single most important document of Round 1: the seat matrix. WBMCC (West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee) put this list on wbmcc.nic.in on August 19, 2026, alongside the verified candidate list, and choice filling opened the same afternoon. This matrix tells you exactly how many MBBS and BDS seats exist in each government and private college, broken down by category and quota, before you lock your preferences. Getting this reading right matters more than most students realise — a rushed or badly ordered choice list is one of the most common reasons capable candidates end up with a seat they didn't actually want.
Study the WBMCC Round 1 seat matrix college-by-college and quota-by-quota before you fill or lock choices, since unlocked preferences will be auto-locked by the system when the window closes on August 21 at 4 PM.
What the seat matrix actually tells you
The seat matrix is a detailed count of available MBBS and BDS seats across West Bengal's medical and dental colleges for this specific round. It is not the same as a merit list or an allotment result — it simply shows the supply of seats before candidates make their choices.
Because seats are split by category (general, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD and so on) and by quota, the number that matters to you is not the total seat count of a college but the specific slice you are eligible for. Two candidates applying to the same college can be looking at very different real chances depending on their category and quota eligibility.
Key dates for WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1
The counselling timeline moved quickly this year, so it is worth keeping the full sequence in view even if some dates have already passed.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online registration window | August 13 (11:00 AM) to August 16, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | August 16, 2026 (midnight) |
| Verified candidate list and seat matrix released | August 19, 2026 (after 12:00 noon) |
| Choice filling and locking window | August 19 (4:00 PM) to August 21, 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Round 1 activity closes by | August 22, 2026 |
The four quotas covered in this round
WBMCC's Round 1 seat matrix marks every seat by quota, and understanding which quota you can access is as important as understanding your rank.
- State Quota seats in government medical and dental colleges
- State Quota seats in private medical and dental colleges
- Management Quota seats in private medical and dental colleges
- NRI (Non Resident Indian) Quota seats in private medical and dental colleges
How to check the matrix and fill choices
The process is straightforward, but candidates should not treat it casually since a locked list cannot be changed once the window shuts.
- Visit wbmcc.nic.in and open the Round 1 Seat Matrix notice for UG Medical and Dental 2026
- Download or note the college-wise, category-wise seat count relevant to your category and quota
- Log in to the WBMCC candidate portal with your registration credentials
- Open the choice filling tab and add every college-course combination you are willing to accept, in order of genuine preference
- Use the reorder option to rank choices — put your most preferred combination first, not the one you think is 'safest'
- Lock the final list before 4:00 PM on August 21, 2026; choices left unlocked will be auto-locked by the system at the deadline
Practical tips for ordering your choices
Only candidates who registered, paid fees and appear on the verified list can proceed to choice filling, so first confirm you are on that list. Beyond that, the order in which you rank colleges genuinely affects your outcome, because allotment engines generally try to give you the highest-ranked choice your rank and category permit.
Do not leave out a college just because you think you won't get it — a longer, honestly ordered list protects you against ending up with no seat at all in this round. At the same time, do not place a college you would refuse to join above one you would actually accept, since allotment is based strictly on your stated order.
- Add more choices than you think you need — it costs nothing extra to list them
- Rank strictly by genuine preference, not by perceived 'safety'
- Cross-check category and quota-specific seat numbers, not the college's total seat count
- Save a screenshot or PDF of your locked choice list for your own record
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What is the WBMCC Round 1 seat matrix and why does it matter?
It is the official list of MBBS and BDS seats available in Round 1, shown college-wise and category-wise. It matters because it is the information you use to decide which colleges to add to your choice list before the counselling engine allots seats.
Who can fill choices in WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1?
Only candidates who completed online registration, paid the required fee by the deadline, and appear on WBMCC's verified candidate list are eligible to proceed to choice filling.
What happens if I don't lock my choices before the deadline?
Any choices you have entered but not manually locked will be automatically locked by the system at 4:00 PM on August 21, 2026. Review your list well before the closing hour to avoid an unintended final list.
What quotas are covered in this round?
State Quota seats in both government and private medical/dental colleges, Management Quota seats in private colleges, and NRI Quota seats in private colleges.
Where do I find the seat matrix and choice filling portal?
Both are on the official WBMCC website, wbmcc.nic.in. The seat matrix is available as a downloadable notice, and choice filling is done after logging into the candidate dashboard with your registration credentials.
When will Round 1 allotment results come out?
The source notice does not give an exact allotment date, but it indicates Round 1 activity closes by August 22, 2026, after which the provisional seat allotment result and reporting instructions are expected to follow.
If you're in the WB NEET UG 2026 pool, don't wait until the last hour of the choice filling window — download the seat matrix now, match it against your category and quota, and build a long, honestly ranked list. Keep checking wbmcc.nic.in for the Round 1 allotment result and reporting instructions once the choice filling window closes on August 21.
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