West Bengal's medical counselling authority (WBMCC) has announced that the revised Round 3 allotment result for NEET UG 2026 will be published on 12 October 2026 after 4 pm. This follows a national directive from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) issued on the same day. The notice also clarifies an important rule: all state counselling authorities must remove candidates who have already joined seats through All India Quota (AIQ) counselling before processing Round 3 state seats. This ensures no candidate gets allotted twice — once through AIQ and again through state counselling.
West Bengal Round 3 allotment result comes out on 12 October 2026 after 4 pm, and the state will filter out AIQ-joined candidates before allotting state seats.
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This is an urgent announcement from West Bengal's Directorate of Medical Education about the timing and process of Round 3 allotment for NEET UG 2026 counselling. The notice has two key parts: first, it tells candidates when the revised Round 3 allotment result will be published; second, it explains a mandatory filtering process that West Bengal (and all other states) must follow before allotting seats.
The notice is issued in response to a Supreme Court directive that was communicated by the national Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on the same day. The directive ensures fairness by preventing candidates who have already secured a seat through All India Quota counselling from being allotted a second seat through state counselling.
When will the Round 3 allotment result be published?
The revised Round 3 allotment result will be published on **12 October 2026 after 4 pm**. This is the exact date and time you should watch for. The result will be available on the official West Bengal medical counselling portal.
The notice also mentions that a revised schedule will be published soon. This revised schedule will contain all the remaining dates for Round 3 — such as the document verification deadline, the last date to accept or reject your allotted seat, and any other important milestones. Keep checking the official portal for this updated schedule.
- Allotment result publication: 12 October 2026, after 4 pm
- Revised schedule: to be published soon (watch the official portal)
What does 'filtering out AIQ candidates' mean for you?
Before West Bengal processes and allots Round 3 state seats, the state counselling authority must remove the names of all candidates who have already joined a seat through All India Quota (AIQ) counselling. AIQ is the national pool of seats managed by MCC; state counselling is the separate pool managed by each state. A candidate cannot hold two seats at the same time.
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If you joined an AIQ seat in an earlier round, your name will be automatically removed from the state counselling pool before Round 3 allotment. This means you will not be allotted a state seat even if your rank qualifies for one. This is a Supreme Court-mandated rule to prevent double allotments and ensure fair distribution of seats to other candidates.
If you have NOT joined any AIQ seat and are only participating in state counselling, this filtering does not affect you. You will be considered normally for Round 3 allotment based on your rank, category, and choices.
- Candidates who joined AIQ seats will be filtered out before state Round 3 allotment
- This prevents any candidate from holding two seats simultaneously
- If you only applied for state counselling, you are not affected
How does West Bengal get the list of AIQ-joined candidates?
The MCC (Medical Counselling Committee, the national body) maintains a data-sharing portal where all state counselling authorities can download the list of candidates who have joined AIQ seats. West Bengal's counselling authority will use this list to identify and remove those candidates from the state counselling pool before Round 3 seat processing.
This is an automated process managed by the authorities — you do not need to do anything. The filtering happens behind the scenes before the allotment result is generated.
- MCC provides the list of AIQ-joined candidates via its data-sharing portal
- West Bengal downloads this list and uses it to filter candidates
- No action required from candidates
What is the Supreme Court directive mentioned in the notice?
The notice references a Supreme Court order from Contempt Petition No. 289 of 2022 in the case Shubhankar Patnaik vs. K. Ramesh Reddy & Others. This order mandates that all state counselling authorities must filter out AIQ-joined candidates before conducting any stray vacancy round or state counselling round.
The purpose of this directive is to ensure that no candidate can secure two seats — one through AIQ and one through state counselling. This protects the integrity of the counselling process and ensures that seats are fairly distributed among all eligible candidates.
- Supreme Court order: Contempt Petition No. 289 of 2022
- Mandate: Filter AIQ-joined candidates before state counselling allotment
- Purpose: Prevent double allotments and ensure fair seat distribution
What should you do now?
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**Mark the date:** 12 October 2026, after 4 pm. This is when the Round 3 allotment result will be published. Have your registration number and password ready so you can log in immediately and check your result.
**Check the official portal regularly:** The notice states that a revised schedule will be published soon. This schedule will tell you the next steps — when to report for document verification, when to accept or reject your seat, and the joining deadline. Do not miss these dates.
**If you joined an AIQ seat:** You will not be allotted a state seat in Round 3. If you wish to participate in any further rounds of state counselling (if they are conducted), you will need to check the revised schedule for eligibility and deadlines.
**If you have not joined any seat yet:** Wait for the Round 3 result on 12 October. If you are allotted a seat, follow the revised schedule carefully to complete document verification and join within the deadline.
- Watch for the allotment result on 12 October 2026 after 4 pm
- Download and save the revised schedule when it is published
- Log in to the official portal with your registration number to check your result
- Follow all deadlines in the revised schedule strictly
Important dates at a glance
Here is a summary of the key date mentioned in this notice:
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Round 3 allotment result publication | 12 October 2026, after 4 pm |
| Revised schedule publication | Soon (to be announced) |
Common questions about filtering and double allotments
Many candidates are confused about how AIQ and state counselling interact. Here are the key points: AIQ seats are managed nationally by MCC and are filled first. State seats are managed by each state separately. A candidate's rank can qualify them for both AIQ and state seats, but they can only join one. Once a candidate joins an AIQ seat, they are locked into that seat and cannot be allotted a state seat. This filtering ensures that state seats go to candidates who have not already joined an AIQ seat.
If you participated in AIQ counselling but did not join any seat (you rejected it or did not report), you remain eligible for state counselling. The filtering only removes candidates who actually joined an AIQ seat.
- AIQ and state counselling are separate processes
- A candidate can only hold one seat at a time
- Joining an AIQ seat makes you ineligible for state allotment
- Not joining an AIQ seat keeps you eligible for state counselling
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When will the West Bengal Round 3 allotment result be published?
The revised Round 3 allotment result will be published on 12 October 2026 after 4 pm on the official West Bengal medical counselling portal. You will need your registration number and password to log in and check your result.
What does 'filtering out AIQ candidates' mean?
Before West Bengal allots Round 3 state seats, it will remove the names of all candidates who have already joined a seat through All India Quota (AIQ) counselling. This prevents any candidate from holding two seats simultaneously. If you joined an AIQ seat, you will not be allotted a state seat.
If I joined an AIQ seat, can I still get a state seat in Round 3?
No. Once you join an AIQ seat, you are automatically filtered out from state counselling. You cannot hold two seats at the same time. Your name will be removed from the state allotment pool before Round 3 processing.
If I rejected an AIQ seat or did not report, am I still eligible for state counselling?
Yes. The filtering only removes candidates who actually joined an AIQ seat. If you rejected an AIQ seat or did not report for it, you remain eligible for state counselling and can be allotted a state seat in Round 3.
Why is this filtering rule being enforced?
This is a Supreme Court-mandated rule to ensure fairness and prevent double allotments. It ensures that each candidate holds only one seat and that state seats are fairly distributed to candidates who have not already secured an AIQ seat.
When will the revised schedule for Round 3 be published?
The notice states that the revised schedule will be published soon. This schedule will contain all remaining dates for Round 3, including document verification deadlines, seat acceptance/rejection deadlines, and joining dates. Check the official portal regularly for this update.
What should I do if I don't see my result on 12 October after 4 pm?
First, wait a few minutes as the portal may take time to load all results. Then log in with your registration number and password. If you still cannot find your result, check the official portal's notice section for any updates or technical issues. Contact the West Bengal counselling authority if the problem persists.
Is this notice only for West Bengal candidates?
This notice is issued by West Bengal's medical counselling authority and applies to all candidates participating in West Bengal's state counselling for NEET UG 2026. However, the filtering rule (removing AIQ-joined candidates) is a national directive that applies to all states.
What happens after the Round 3 allotment result is published?
After the result is published, the revised schedule will guide you through the next steps: document verification, seat acceptance/rejection, and joining. You must follow all deadlines strictly. Missing a deadline can result in forfeiture of your seat.
Can I participate in state counselling if I am not eligible for AIQ?
Yes. State counselling is open to all NEET UG 2026 candidates who meet the eligibility criteria set by West Bengal. AIQ eligibility is separate. You can participate in state counselling regardless of AIQ eligibility, as long as you have not already joined an AIQ seat.
The West Bengal Round 3 allotment result will be published on 12 October 2026 after 4 pm. Log in to the official portal with your registration number to check your result. Remember: if you have joined an AIQ seat, you will not be allotted a state seat. Watch for the revised schedule, which will be published soon and will contain all remaining deadlines for document verification, seat acceptance, and joining. Do not miss any deadline.
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