West Bengal's Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has announced a one-time opportunity for candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 2 of NEET UG 2026 counselling and could not pay the required security deposit. These candidates can now request re-registration and rejoin the counselling process from Round 3 onwards. This is a limited-time facility available only in Round 2 as an exceptional measure. Candidates must send an email request by 18 September 2026 midnight to be eligible. This notice affects candidates seeking MBBS and BDS seats in West Bengal government and private colleges.
Non-allotted candidates from Round 2 who couldn't pay the security deposit can re-register by emailing westbengalcounselingcell@gmail.com between 10 am on 16.09.2026 and 12 midnight on 18.09.2026 to participate from Round 3 onwards.
Who is eligible for re-registration?
This re-registration facility is open only to candidates who meet both of these conditions: (1) they remained non-allotted (did not receive a seat) till the end of Round 2 of NEET UG Medical Dental Counselling process 2026, AND (2) they could not pay the security deposit amount required at that time.
The eligible candidates are those who wish to fill choices in Private Medical and Dental Colleges State Quota seats OR OR Management Quota seats (also called ORManagement Quota category of seats). If you were allotted a seat in Round 2, or if you already paid the security deposit, you do not need to use this facility.
This is explicitly a one-time measure for Round 2 only and will not be repeated in future rounds. The notice states this facility is available 'only in Round 2 as onetime measure without any precedence.' Once you re-register, you will participate in the counselling process from Round 3 onwards.
- Remained non-allotted till end of Round 2
- Could not pay security deposit of Rs. 2,00,000/- (for Private College State Quota) or Rs. 5,00,000/- (for OR Management Quota)
- Wish to fill choices in Private College State Quota or OR Management Quota seats
Important dates: when to send your request
The email request window is very narrow and you must act immediately. Requests will be accepted from 10 am on 16 September 2026 until 12 midnight on 18 September 2026 only. Any request sent before 10 am on 16.09.2026 or after 12 midnight on 18.09.2026 will not be accepted.
Mark these dates clearly: the window opens on 16.09.2026 morning and closes on 18.09.2026 at midnight. Do not delay — this is a hard deadline and there is no extension mentioned in the notice.
- Request window opens: 10 am on 16.09.2026
- Request window closes: 12 midnight on 18.09.2026
- Send requests only during this window
How to send your re-registration request
You must send an email request from your registered email ID (the email address you used when registering for NEET). The email must be sent to the official WBMCC counselling email address: westbengalcounselingcell@gmail.com. Do not send requests from any other email address or through any other method — only email requests from your registered NEET email ID will be considered.
In your email, you must clearly request 'initialization of your candidature.' This phrase is important — use it in your subject line or body so the WBMCC team understands you are requesting re-registration. Keep your email simple and include your NEET roll number and name for identification.
- Send email FROM your registered NEET email ID only
- Send TO: westbengalcounselingcell@gmail.com
- Request subject: ask for 'initialization of candidature'
- Include your NEET roll number and name
- Send only during 10 am 16.09.2026 to 12 midnight 18.09.2026
What happens after you send your request?
Once WBMCC receives and approves your re-registration request, you will be made eligible to re-register your candidature details and pay the registration fee and security deposit money afresh. This means you will get a fresh start — your earlier registration will be reset, and you will pay the fees again from Round 3 onwards.
You will then be able to participate in Round 3 and all subsequent rounds of counselling. The notice emphasizes that from Round 3 onwards, admission becomes mandatory — once you are allotted a seat, you cannot surrender it. This is different from earlier rounds where seat surrender was allowed.
- Your candidature will be re-initialized
- You will re-register your details afresh
- You will pay registration fee and security deposit again
- You become eligible from Round 3 onwards
- From Round 3 onwards, admission is mandatory — no seat surrender allowed
Security deposit and fees: what you must pay
When you re-register, you will need to pay the security deposit amount again. The notice mentions two amounts: Rs. 2,00,000/- for Private College State Quota seats, and Rs. 5,00,000/- for OR Management Quota seats. You will also need to pay a registration fee, though the exact amount is not specified in this notice — check the counselling portal or contact WBMCC for the registration fee amount.
Important: if you had already paid a security deposit of Rs. 2,00,000/- for Private College State Quota seats in Round 2, you will get that money back, but only after the entire counselling process is complete. The registration fee you paid earlier will be forfeited (you will not get it back). When you re-register, you will pay both amounts again.
- Private College State Quota: security deposit Rs. 2,00,000/-
- OR Management Quota: security deposit Rs. 5,00,000/-
- Registration fee: amount not specified in this notice
- Earlier security deposit will be refunded after counselling ends
- Earlier registration fee will be forfeited
Critical rule: admission is mandatory from Round 3 onwards
This is a crucial point that changes the nature of counselling from Round 3 onwards. Once you are allotted a seat in any Medical or Dental College in Round 3 or later, you MUST accept it — no seat surrender is allowed. This is different from Rounds 1 and 2, where candidates could surrender seats.
What this means: if you get allotted a seat in Round 3, you cannot later decide to skip it and wait for a better college in Round 4. You must join the college you are allotted. Plan your choices carefully, because once you are allotted, admission is final and mandatory.
- From Round 3 onwards, seat surrender is NOT allowed
- Admission becomes mandatory once you are allotted
- You cannot skip an allotment to wait for a better round
- Choose your colleges carefully before Round 3
Private college fees: WBMCC is not responsible
The notice includes an important disclaimer: once you are allotted a seat in a private medical or dental college, WBMCC will not be responsible for any fee-related issues between you and the college. This means if the college demands additional fees, changes fee structure, or there is any dispute about fees, you must contact the college directly — WBMCC cannot help.
The notice specifically states: 'WBMCC shall not be held responsible for Private College fees related issues.' Before you choose a private college, verify all fee details directly with the college. Do not assume WBMCC will intervene if there is a fee dispute later.
- WBMCC is not responsible for private college fee disputes
- Contact the college directly for all fee-related issues
- Verify all fees with the college before accepting allotment
- WBMCC cannot help with private college fee problems
Why this facility is being offered
The notice states that this re-registration facility has been decided 'in view of representations received from various stakeholders and after careful consideration' by the competent authority. In other words, candidates and others had requested this opportunity, and the government has granted it as an exceptional measure.
The notice emphasizes that this is a one-time facility for Round 2 only and sets no precedent for future rounds. This means you should not expect this opportunity to be repeated in future counselling seasons or rounds.
- Offered in response to candidate requests
- One-time measure for Round 2 only
- No precedent for future rounds
- Exceptional measure by competent authority
Common mistakes that will get your request rejected
Do not send your email from any email address other than your registered NEET email ID. If you send from a different email (like a parent's email, a friend's email, or a new email you created), your request will be rejected. WBMCC will only accept requests from the email ID that matches your NEET registration data.
Do not send your request outside the specified time window. If you send before 10 am on 16.09.2026 or after 12 midnight on 18.09.2026, it will not be accepted. There is no grace period or extension mentioned.
Do not send your request to any other email address. The only correct email is westbengalcounselingcell@gmail.com. If you send to a different address, WBMCC will not receive it.
Do not assume you are eligible if you were allotted a seat in Round 2 or if you already paid the security deposit. This facility is only for candidates who were NOT allotted and could NOT pay the deposit.
- ❌ Sending from an email other than your registered NEET email
- ❌ Sending before 10 am on 16.09.2026 or after 12 midnight on 18.09.2026
- ❌ Sending to any email address other than westbengalcounselingcell@gmail.com
- ❌ Applying if you were already allotted or already paid the deposit
- ❌ Sending via WhatsApp, phone call, or any method other than email
What seats are available through this re-registration?
Through this re-registration, you can fill choices for two types of seats: (1) Private Medical and Dental Colleges State Quota seats, and (2) OR Management Quota seats (also called ORManagement Quota category of seats). These are seats in private colleges that are reserved for state-level counselling or management discretion.
You cannot use this facility to get government college seats. If you want government college seats, you would have needed to participate in earlier rounds. This re-registration is specifically for private college seats only.
- Private Medical and Dental Colleges State Quota seats
- OR Management Quota seats (private colleges)
- NOT for government college seats
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I was not allotted a seat in Round 2 and couldn't pay the security deposit. Can I rejoin counselling?
Yes. If you meet both conditions — you were non-allotted till the end of Round 2 AND you could not pay the security deposit — you can request re-registration by emailing westbengalcounselingcell@gmail.com between 10 am on 16.09.2026 and 12 midnight on 18.09.2026. Once approved, you will re-register and pay the fees afresh to participate from Round 3 onwards.
What is the deadline to send my re-registration request?
The deadline is 12 midnight on 18 September 2026. Requests must be sent from 10 am on 16.09.2026 onwards. Any request sent before 10 am on 16.09.2026 or after 12 midnight on 18.09.2026 will not be accepted. This is a hard deadline with no extension.
Which email address should I send my request to?
Send your request to westbengalcounselingcell@gmail.com only. You must send the email FROM your registered NEET email ID. Requests from any other email address will not be accepted.
I already paid the security deposit in Round 2. Can I use this re-registration facility?
No. This facility is only for candidates who could NOT pay the security deposit. If you already paid Rs. 2,00,000/- for Private College State Quota seats, you will get that money back after the entire counselling process ends, but you cannot use this re-registration facility. Your earlier registration fee will be forfeited.
What happens if I am allotted a seat in Round 3?
From Round 3 onwards, admission is mandatory. Once you are allotted a seat, you cannot surrender it or skip it to wait for a better round. You must join the college you are allotted. Choose your colleges carefully before Round 3 because this is a final decision.
How much security deposit will I need to pay when I re-register?
The security deposit depends on the type of seat you want: Rs. 2,00,000/- for Private College State Quota seats, or Rs. 5,00,000/- for OR Management Quota seats. You will also need to pay a registration fee, though the exact amount is not specified in this notice — check the counselling portal for details.
Can I get government college seats through this re-registration?
No. This re-registration facility is only for Private Medical and Dental Colleges State Quota seats and OR Management Quota seats. Government college seats are not available through this process.
If there is a fee dispute with a private college, will WBMCC help me?
No. WBMCC has stated it will not be responsible for any private college fee-related issues. If you have a fee dispute with a private college, you must contact the college directly. Verify all fee details with the college before accepting your allotment.
Will this re-registration facility be available in future rounds or counselling seasons?
No. The notice explicitly states this is a one-time measure for Round 2 only and sets no precedent for future rounds. You should not expect this opportunity to be repeated.
What should I write in my email request?
Send an email from your registered NEET email ID to westbengalcounselingcell@gmail.com. In the email, request 'initialization of your candidature.' Include your NEET roll number and name for identification. Keep it simple and clear.
I was allotted a seat in Round 2. Can I use this facility to get a different seat?
No. This facility is only for candidates who were NOT allotted in Round 2. If you received an allotment in Round 2, you cannot use this re-registration facility.
When will I know if my re-registration request has been approved?
The notice does not specify when WBMCC will confirm approval or when you will be able to re-register and pay fees. Contact WBMCC or check the counselling portal after 18.09.2026 for updates on your request status.
If you were non-allotted in Round 2 and could not pay the security deposit, act now: send your re-registration request email from your registered NEET email ID to westbengalcounselingcell@gmail.com between 10 am on 16 September 2026 and 12 midnight on 18 September 2026. Include your NEET roll number and request 'initialization of candidature.' Once approved, you will re-register, pay fees afresh, and participate from Round 3 onwards — but remember, from Round 3 onwards, admission is mandatory and no seat surrender is allowed. Do not miss this deadline.
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