The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has opened its final counselling window for MBBS aspirants in the state for the 2026 admission cycle. This Special Stray Vacancy Round runs from November 2 to November 4, 2026, and represents the last opportunity to secure an MBBS seat through the state's counselling process. Candidates who participated in earlier WBMCC rounds but remain unallotted or were excluded can register during this window. The same period also hosts Round 5 counselling for BDS and BSc Nursing seats. After this round closes, any remaining seats cannot be filled through further counselling.
If you qualified NEET UG 2026 and registered in earlier West Bengal counselling rounds but haven't been allotted a seat, you must register and pay fees by 3 PM on November 4 to participate in this final MBBS round.
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Eligibility for this round is strictly limited. You must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and participated in at least one earlier WBMCC counselling round. Fresh registration—meaning applying for the first time—is not permitted for MBBS seats in this Special Stray Round. This is a critical distinction: if you did not register in any previous WBMCC round, you cannot enter this final window.
Additionally, you must meet the basic academic and age requirements: a minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026, and Class 12 qualification with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Candidates who were allotted a seat in an earlier round, joined the college, and did not resign within the permitted timeframe are barred from this round. Similarly, if you skipped all previous counselling rounds, you are ineligible now.
- Must have qualified NEET UG 2026
- Must have registered in an earlier WBMCC counselling round
- Must be unallotted or excluded from previous rounds
- Minimum age: 17 years as on December 31, 2026
- Class 12 pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English
- Cannot have joined a seat and failed to resign in time
- Cannot have skipped all previous rounds
Critical Dates and Deadlines for Registration and Choice Filling
The timeline for this round is compressed and non-negotiable. Online registration and fee payment open on November 2 and close at 3:00 PM on November 4, 2026. This is your window to log in, verify your details, and pay the counselling fee. The fee is non-refundable, so confirm your eligibility before proceeding.
Choice filling—the process of selecting colleges and courses in order of preference—runs from November 2 to 11:00 AM on November 5, 2026. This is a separate deadline from registration and payment. You must lock your choices by 11:00 AM on November 5 to be considered for seat allotment. Seat processing occurs on November 5–6, and results are published on November 7, 2026.
- Registration and fee payment: November 2–4, 2026 (until 3:00 PM)
- Choice filling and locking: November 2–5, 2026 (until 11:00 AM)
- Seat allotment processing: November 5–6, 2026
- Allotment result publication: November 7, 2026
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Fee Payment | November 2–4, 2026 (until 3:00 PM) |
| Online Choice Filling and Locking | November 2–5, 2026 (until 11:00 AM) |
| Seat Allotment Processing | November 5–6, 2026 |
| Allotment Result Publication | November 7, 2026 |
Step-by-Step Registration Process
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Registration is conducted entirely online through the WBMCC portal. Begin by visiting wbmcc.nic.in and locating the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round registration link. Log in using your existing WBMCC candidate credentials—the same username and password you used for earlier counselling rounds. Do not create a new account.
Once logged in, verify that your personal and academic details on the dashboard are correct. Any discrepancies should be flagged immediately, though corrections may not be possible at this late stage. Next, pay the non-refundable counselling fee online using the payment gateway. Ensure payment is completed before 3:00 PM on November 4. After payment confirmation, you can proceed to fill and lock your college and course choices. Remember: choices must be locked by 11:00 AM on November 5 to be valid.
- Visit wbmcc.nic.in
- Click the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round registration link
- Log in with your existing WBMCC credentials
- Verify personal and academic details
- Pay the counselling fee online (non-refundable)
- Fill college and course choices in order of preference
- Lock choices before 11:00 AM on November 5, 2026
What This Round Means for Your MBBS Admission
The Special Stray Round is explicitly the final counselling window for MBBS seats in West Bengal for the 2026 cycle. Any seats that remain unfilled after this round cannot be allotted through further counselling. This makes it a critical opportunity if you have been waiting for a seat. However, it is also a limited pool: only seats that were not filled in earlier rounds are available here.
Your chances depend on your NEET score, category, and the colleges and courses you choose. Since this is a stray round, competition may be less intense than in earlier rounds, but the choice of colleges and seats available will be narrower. Approach this round with realistic expectations about which colleges and courses are likely to be available at your score level.
- This is the final MBBS counselling round for West Bengal in 2026
- Only unfilled seats from earlier rounds are available
- No further counselling will occur after this round
- Seats left vacant after this round cannot be allotted
- Competition may be lower, but choice of colleges will be limited
BDS and BSc Nursing: Round 5 and Upcoming Round 6
The same registration window (November 2–4, 2026) also hosts Round 5 counselling for BDS and BSc Nursing seats in West Bengal. Unlike MBBS, fresh registration may be allowed for these two streams, subject to the official rules published on the WBMCC portal. If you are interested in BDS or BSc Nursing, confirm your stream-wise eligibility before paying the fee.
For BDS and BSc Nursing candidates, this is not the final round. WBMCC has announced that Round 6 counselling for these streams will begin on November 17, 2026, with results scheduled for November 20, 2026, and a reporting deadline of November 28, 2026. This provides additional opportunities if you are not allotted in Round 5.
- Round 5 for BDS and BSc Nursing: November 2–4, 2026
- Fresh registration may be allowed for BDS and BSc Nursing
- Round 6 for BDS and BSc Nursing: Registration begins November 17, 2026
- Round 6 result: November 20, 2026
- Round 6 reporting deadline: November 28, 2026
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Documents You Must Have Ready
Before you begin the registration process, gather all required documents. You will need your NEET UG 2026 scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 certificates, and proof of domicile (residence) in West Bengal. Having these documents scanned or photographed and easily accessible will speed up the process and prevent last-minute delays.
While the online portal may not require you to upload all documents during registration, you will need them for verification at the time of reporting to your allotted college. Ensure originals are also available for physical verification. Any discrepancies between your documents and the information in your WBMCC profile could delay or jeopardize your admission.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 certificate
- Domicile proof (West Bengal residence)
- Keep both scanned copies and originals ready
Common Mistakes to Avoid in This Final Round
Many candidates make preventable errors in stray rounds. The most common is missing the registration deadline. November 4 at 3:00 PM is a hard cutoff; late submissions are not accepted. Set a reminder well in advance and do not wait until the last day. Another frequent mistake is confusing the registration deadline (3:00 PM on November 4) with the choice-filling deadline (11:00 AM on November 5). These are different and both are critical.
A third error is failing to lock choices after filling them. Simply filling choices is not enough; you must explicitly lock them before 11:00 AM on November 5. Unlocked choices will not be considered for allotment. Additionally, some candidates register but do not fill any choices, assuming they will do so later—this leaves them with no seat. Finally, do not assume you are ineligible without checking the official notice. If you are unsure, contact WBMCC directly rather than missing the deadline.
- Do not miss the November 4, 3:00 PM registration deadline
- Do not confuse registration deadline with choice-filling deadline
- Do not forget to lock your choices by 11:00 AM on November 5
- Do not register without filling and locking choices
- Do not assume ineligibility without verifying against the official notice
- Do not pay the fee without confirming your eligibility first
What Happens After the Allotment Result?
Once the allotment result is published on November 7, 2026, check the WBMCC portal immediately to see if you have been allotted a seat. If you are allotted, note the college, course, and reporting instructions carefully. WBMCC will publish a reporting schedule after the result; you must report to your allotted college within the specified timeframe to confirm your admission. Failure to report on time may result in forfeiture of your seat.
If you are not allotted in this round, your options depend on your stream. For MBBS, this is the end of the counselling process in West Bengal for 2026; no further rounds will occur. For BDS and BSc Nursing, Round 6 begins on November 17, so you can participate if you wish. Some candidates may also explore options in other states or consider management quota seats if available, though these typically involve higher fees.
- Check allotment result on November 7, 2026
- Note college, course, and reporting instructions
- Report to your allotted college within the specified timeframe
- Failure to report forfeits your seat
- For MBBS: No further rounds after this stray round
- For BDS/BSc Nursing: Round 6 begins November 17, 2026
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Can I register in the Special Stray Round if I did not register in any earlier WBMCC counselling round?
No. Fresh registration is not permitted for MBBS in the Special Stray Round. You must have registered in at least one earlier WBMCC counselling round and remain unallotted or excluded to be eligible. If you did not register earlier, you cannot participate in this final round.
What is the last date to register and pay the counselling fee?
The last date to register and pay the counselling fee is November 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM. After this time, the registration portal will close and no further registrations or payments will be accepted. Do not wait until the last moment.
When must I fill and lock my college and course choices?
You must fill and lock your choices by 11:00 AM on November 5, 2026. This is a separate deadline from registration and payment. Simply filling choices is not enough; you must explicitly lock them before this time. Unlocked choices will not be considered for allotment.
Is the counselling fee refundable?
No. The counselling fee paid during the Special Stray Round is non-refundable. Confirm your eligibility before paying to avoid losing the fee.
When will the seat allotment result be published?
The seat allotment result will be published on November 7, 2026. Check the WBMCC portal on this date to see if you have been allotted a seat. Note the college, course, and reporting instructions carefully.
Is this the final MBBS counselling round in West Bengal for 2026?
Yes. The Special Stray Round is explicitly the final counselling window for MBBS seats in West Bengal for the 2026 cycle. Any seats that remain unfilled after this round cannot be allotted through further counselling. If you do not secure a seat in this round, no additional counselling rounds will occur for MBBS in the state.
Can I participate in this round if I was allotted a seat in an earlier round but did not join?
No. If you were allotted a seat in an earlier round and joined the college, you cannot participate in the Special Stray Round unless you resigned within the permitted window. Candidates who skipped all previous rounds are also barred from this round.
What documents do I need for this round?
You will need your NEET UG 2026 scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 certificates, and proof of domicile (West Bengal residence). While you may not need to upload all documents during online registration, you will require them for verification at the time of reporting to your allotted college. Keep both scanned copies and originals ready.
If you registered in an earlier WBMCC counselling round and remain unallotted, act immediately: verify your eligibility, register, pay the fee, and lock your choices by the November 5 deadline. This is your final opportunity for an MBBS seat in West Bengal in 2026. Check the allotment result on November 7 and report to your college within the specified timeframe to secure your admission.
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