West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling: Schedule & Key Dates

West Bengal's Medical Counselling Committee has released the official schedule for Round 2 of NEET UG 2026 counselling for MBBS and BDS seats. This round covers State Quota, Private Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats. The entire process — from online registration through final reporting — runs from 7 September to 18 September 2026. If you qualified in NEET UG 2026 and did not get a seat in Round 1, or if you are upgrading from Round 1, you must follow this schedule carefully. Missing any deadline will result in loss of your seat.

What is Round 2 Counselling?

Round 2 is the second phase of seat allotment in West Bengal's NEET UG 2026 counselling process. It is open to all candidates who qualified in NEET UG 2026 and either did not participate in Round 1, were not allotted a seat in Round 1, or wish to upgrade to a better college or course. Round 2 covers State Quota seats (filled by West Bengal), Private Management Quota seats (filled by private medical and dental colleges), and NRI Quota seats (reserved for Non-Resident Indian candidates).

This is a critical opportunity to secure an MBBS or BDS seat if you missed Round 1 or want to improve your allocation. The schedule is tight — you have just 12 days to complete all steps from registration to final reporting at your college.

Important Dates: Complete Timeline

Below is the full schedule for Round 2 counselling. All times are in Indian Standard Time (server time). Mark these dates in your calendar and set reminders — even one missed deadline can cost you your seat.

Step 1: Online Registration (7–9 September)

Registration opens on 7 September 2026 at 1 pm and closes on 9 September 2026 at 6 pm. You must register online on the official West Bengal counselling portal using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and other credentials. Registration is mandatory to participate in Round 2. Do not wait until the last day — the portal may experience heavy traffic, and you risk missing the deadline.

During registration, you will be asked to provide your personal details, NEET score, category, and other required information. Ensure all details are accurate, as errors may lead to rejection during verification. Keep your NEET admit card and other documents handy while registering.

• Registration window: 7 Sept 1 pm to 9 Sept 6 pm
• Register on the official West Bengal counselling portal
• Use your NEET UG 2026 roll number and credentials
• Double-check all information before submitting

Step 2: Online Fee Payment (7–9 September)

After registration, you must pay the counselling fee online. The fee payment window is 7 September 2026 at 1 pm to 9 September 2026 at 12 midnight — note that this closes 6 hours after registration closes. Payment must be completed online; cash or cheque payments are not accepted. The exact fee amount is not specified in this notice — check the official portal or contact the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee for the fee details.

Keep your fee payment receipt and transaction ID safe. You will need to produce proof of payment during document verification. If payment fails, try again immediately; do not assume the transaction went through without confirmation.

• Fee payment window: 7 Sept 1 pm to 9 Sept 12 midnight
• Payment must be made online only
• Save your payment receipt and transaction ID
• Failure to pay will result in rejection of your registration

Step 3: Document Verification at Your Designated College (8–10 September)

After successful registration and fee payment, you must appear for document verification at the college designated for you by the counselling software. Verification happens on 8, 9, or 10 September 2026 between 11 am and 4 pm. The exact date and time slot will be assigned by the software and communicated to you after registration. This is NOT optional — if you do not verify your documents, you will not be eligible for seat allotment.

During verification, the college will check your original documents against the information you provided during registration. You must bring all original documents listed below. Any discrepancy or missing document will result in rejection. NRI candidates have a separate verification process — refer to the separate notice published by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee for NRI-specific instructions.

• Verification dates: 8, 9 & 10 Sept 2026, 11 am to 4 pm
• Attend the college and time slot assigned to you by the software
• Bring all original documents for verification
• NRI candidates: follow the separate NRI notice for verification details
• Failure to verify will disqualify you from Round 2 allotment

Documents Required for Verification

You must bring the following original documents to your designated college on your assigned verification date. The college will verify each document against your registration details. Any missing or incorrect document will result in rejection. Do not assume you can submit documents later — verification is a one-time event.

Ensure all documents are valid, not expired, and issued by the competent authority. Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC) must clearly show your sub-category if applicable. Domicile certificates must be issued by the state government. If any document is missing or invalid, inform the verification officer immediately and ask if it can be corrected; do not leave without clarification.

• NEET UG 2026 admit card (original)
• NEET UG 2026 result/scorecard (original)
• Class 10 or 12 mark sheet or birth certificate (proof of date of birth)
• Class 12 pass certificate or equivalent
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable, issued by competent authority
• Domicile/residence certificate of West Bengal (if claiming West Bengal quota)
• Aadhar card or other government-issued ID
• Passport-size photographs (as per portal instructions)
• Any other document specified in the counselling prospectus

Step 4: Online Seat Surrender (11–12 September) — If You Have a Round 1 Seat

If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 and wish to participate in Round 2 to upgrade to a better college or course, you must surrender your Round 1 seat online. Seat surrender is available on 11 and 12 September 2026 from 10 am to 3 pm. You must do this at the college level — log in to the counselling portal and formally surrender your seat. If you do not surrender, you will retain your Round 1 seat and will not be eligible for Round 2 allotment.

Surrendering your Round 1 seat is a strategic decision. You are giving up a guaranteed seat to compete for a potentially better one in Round 2. If you are not allotted a seat in Round 2, you will lose your Round 1 seat and will have no seat. Proceed with caution and only if you are confident in your NEET score and category.

• Surrender window: 11 & 12 Sept 2026, 10 am to 3 pm
• Surrender must be done online at the college level
• Only applicable if you have a Round 1 seat
• Surrendering means you give up your Round 1 seat to compete in Round 2
• If not allotted in Round 2, you will have no seat

Step 5: Check Verified Candidates List & Seat Matrix (12 September)

On 12 September 2026 after 4 pm, the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee will publish the list of all successfully verified candidates and the seat matrix for Round 2. The seat matrix shows how many MBBS and BDS seats are available in each college under State Quota, Private Management Quota, and NRI Quota. Download and review this list to confirm you are listed as verified and to understand the seat availability for your category and choice of colleges.

The seat matrix is crucial for making informed choices in the next step. It tells you exactly how many seats are available in each college and course, which helps you prioritize your college preferences. If you are not on the verified candidates list, contact the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee immediately — there may be an error in verification that needs correction.

• Publication date: 12 Sept 2026, after 4 pm
• Check the verified candidates list to confirm your name
• Review the seat matrix to see available seats in each college
• Understand seat availability by college, course, and quota
• Contact WBMCC if your name is missing from the verified list

Step 6: Online Choice Filling & Locking (12–14 September)

After the verified candidates list and seat matrix are published, you must fill your college and course preferences online. The choice-filling window opens on 12 September 2026 at 6 pm and closes on 14 September 2026 at 10 am. You can rank colleges and courses in order of preference — the allotment algorithm will try to match you to the highest-ranked college for which you are eligible based on your NEET score and category.

This is your opportunity to express your preferences. You can fill as many choices as you wish, but rank them carefully. The algorithm allocates seats in order of merit and preference — if you are eligible for your first choice, you will be allotted there; if not, it moves to your second choice, and so on. Once you lock your choices at 10 am on 14 September, you cannot change them. Review your choices carefully before locking.

• Choice-filling window: 12 Sept 6 pm to 14 Sept 10 am
• Rank colleges and courses in order of preference
• You can fill multiple choices
• The allotment algorithm matches you to the highest-ranked eligible college
• Lock your choices before 10 am on 14 Sept — no changes allowed after locking
• Review all choices carefully before locking

Step 7: Allotment Result Publication (15 September)

The allotment result for Round 2 will be published on 15 September 2026 after 6 pm. Log in to the counselling portal using your credentials to view your allotment. The result will show the college and course you have been allotted, if any. If you are allotted a seat, note the college name, course (MBBS or BDS), and any special instructions for reporting. If you are not allotted, you will not have a seat in Round 2 — check if there is a Round 3 or if you can appeal.

The allotment is based on your NEET score, category, preferences, and seat availability. Even if you were verified, you may not be allotted if there are no seats available for your category and score range. Download and save your allotment letter immediately after publication.

• Result publication: 15 Sept 2026, after 6 pm
• Log in to the portal to view your allotment
• Note your allotted college, course, and reporting instructions
• If not allotted, check for further rounds or appeal options
• Save your allotment letter

Step 8: Reporting & Admission at Your Allotted College (16–18 September)

If you are allotted a seat, you must report to your allotted college between 16 and 18 September 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm. Reporting means physically visiting the college with all original documents and completing the admission formalities. For private medical colleges, the admission process will be conducted at the college itself. For private dental colleges, admission will be at Dr. R Ahmed Dental College. For government medical colleges in Kolkata, a separate notice has been published with specific reporting instructions — check the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee website for that notice.

During reporting, you will submit your original documents, pay the college fee, sign the admission form, and receive your admission confirmation. If you have upgraded from Round 1 to Round 2, you must first obtain a server-generated relieving letter from your previous college before reporting to your new college. Do not miss the reporting deadline — if you do not report by 18 September 4 pm, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next eligible candidate.

• Reporting dates: 16, 17 & 18 Sept 2026, 10 am to 4 pm
• Report to your allotted college with all original documents
• Private medical colleges: admission at the college
• Private dental colleges: admission at Dr. R Ahmed Dental College
• Government medical colleges in Kolkata: follow separate notice
• If upgraded from Round 1: obtain relieving letter from previous college before reporting
• Failure to report by 18 Sept 4 pm will result in seat cancellation

Special Instructions for NRI Candidates

NRI (Non-Resident Indian) candidates have a separate verification and counselling process. The notice states that NRI candidates should refer to a separate notice published by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee for detailed instructions on NRI-specific verification, choice filling, and reporting. Document verification for NRI candidates is NOT part of the general verification schedule (8–10 September) — you will have separate dates and procedures.

If you are an NRI candidate, do not follow the general verification schedule. Instead, check the official West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee website for the NRI-specific notice and follow those instructions carefully. Missing the NRI-specific deadlines will disqualify you from Round 2.

• NRI candidates have a separate counselling process
• Refer to the separate NRI notice published by WBMCC
• Do not follow the general verification schedule
• Check the WBMCC website for NRI-specific dates and instructions
• NRI quota seats are limited — act quickly

Critical Traps & Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many candidates lose their seats due to preventable mistakes. Below are the most common errors — avoid them at all costs.

**Missing a deadline:** Even one missed step (registration, fee payment, verification, choice locking, or reporting) will disqualify you. Set phone reminders for each deadline and complete each step well before the deadline, not on the last day.

**Not bringing original documents to verification:** The college will not accept photocopies or digital copies. If you forget even one document, you will be rejected. Prepare a checklist and verify you have everything before going to the college.

**Incorrect or expired category certificate:** If your SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate is expired, issued by the wrong authority, or does not show your sub-category, it will be rejected. Check your certificate now — do not wait until verification.

**Not surrendering your Round 1 seat if you want to upgrade:** If you have a Round 1 seat and want to participate in Round 2, you MUST surrender it online by 12 September 3 pm. If you do not surrender, you will keep your Round 1 seat and will not be eligible for Round 2 allotment.

**Not locking your choices:** If you fill choices but forget to lock them by 10 am on 14 September, your choices will not be saved and you will not be allotted a seat.

**Missing the reporting deadline:** If you are allotted a seat but do not report by 18 September 4 pm, your seat will be cancelled. There is no grace period.

**Upgrading without a relieving letter:** If you upgrade from Round 1 to Round 2 and are allotted a new college, you must obtain a relieving letter from your Round 1 college before reporting to the new college. Without this letter, the new college will not admit you.

Frequently asked questions

Round 2 counselling is your second chance to secure an MBBS or BDS seat in West Bengal. The schedule is tight — you have 12 days from 7 to 18 September 2026 to complete all steps. Start by registering on 7 September itself, prepare all original documents for verification, fill your choices thoughtfully, and report to your allotted college on time. Missing even one deadline will cost you your seat. For the latest updates and to access the counselling portal, visit the official West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee website. Good luck!