The expected WBMCC NEET UG 2026 minimum qualifying marks for SC and ST students is 113–143 marks (40th percentile out of 720), but top government medical colleges in West Bengal are likely to close at NEET scores of 550 and above for SC and 500 and above for ST under the 85% state quota.
West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) manages admissions to 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats across government and private medical colleges in the state. SC students hold a 22% reservation and ST students hold a 6% reservation under the state quota. With WBMCC NEET UG 2026 counselling expected to begin in late June 2026, SC and ST students can use the expected closing ranks below — based on 2024 and 2025 trends — to shortlist colleges and plan their choices.
- NEET UG 2026 qualifying marks for SC and ST: approximately 113–143 marks (40th percentile) out of a total of 720 marks.
- In 2025, the overall West Bengal ST closing rank extended to approximately AIR 11,73,585 — meaning virtually all qualifying ST students with a WB domicile secured a seat.
- SC students targeting premier Kolkata government colleges should aim for 550 or more marks in NEET UG 2026.
- West Bengal reserves 22% seats for SC and 6% seats for ST in each participating college under state quota.
- WBMCC 2026 counselling is expected from late June 2026 at wbmcc.nic.in.
| Direct Link to WBMCC NEET UG 2026 Counselling Registration (Awaited) — wbmcc.nic.in |
WBMCC NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Cutoff for SC and ST
There are two distinct cutoffs SC and ST students must understand for WBMCC 2026: the NTA qualifying cutoff (to participate in any counselling) and the actual state quota admission cutoff (to win a seat). The qualifying cutoff for SC and ST is the 40th percentile, expected to be around 113–143 marks out of 720 in NEET UG 2026, based on 2025 trends. Clearing the qualifying threshold only makes a student eligible to register for WBMCC counselling — it does not guarantee a seat in any government college.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Marks Range (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50th Percentile | ~164 marks |
| SC | 40th Percentile | ~113–143 marks |
| ST | 40th Percentile | ~113–143 marks |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | ~113–143 marks |
| UR-PwD | 45th Percentile | ~129 marks |
| SC/ST/OBC-PwD | 40th Percentile | ~113–143 marks |
To be eligible for WBMCC state quota counselling, students must also hold a valid West Bengal domicile certificate and a caste certificate issued by a West Bengal government authority. Certificates issued by another state are not accepted for reserved-category seats under WBMCC.
Expected SC Category Closing Ranks – Government Colleges (2026)
SC students in West Bengal benefit from 22% reserved seats in every government medical college participating in WBMCC counselling. Top Kolkata government colleges typically require 550 or more marks in NEET UG for SC students to secure a seat in the first counselling round under state quota. The expected closing ranks below are based on 2024–2025 WBMCC trends and are labelled as estimated figures.
| Medical College | Expected Min. NEET Marks (SC) | Expected Closing Rank (SC, State Quota) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College Kolkata | ~570–590 | ~18,000 – 35,000 |
| RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata | ~545–570 | ~30,000 – 55,000 |
| NRS Medical College, Kolkata | ~540–565 | ~35,000 – 65,000 |
| Calcutta National Medical College | ~515–545 | ~55,000 – 1,00,000 |
| Burdwan Medical College | ~500–530 | ~65,000 – 1,20,000 |
| North Bengal Medical College | ~495–525 | ~70,000 – 1,30,000 |
| Midnapore Medical College | ~480–515 | ~80,000 – 1,50,000 |
| Bankura Sammilani Medical College | ~465–500 | ~90,000 – 1,70,000 |
| Malda Medical College | ~450–490 | ~1,00,000 – 2,00,000 |
| Murshidabad Medical College | ~435–475 | ~1,10,000 – 2,20,000 |
| Coochbehar Govt. Medical College | ~420–465 | ~1,20,000 – 2,50,000 |
SC students with a NEET score above 550 marks and a West Bengal domicile have strong prospects for a government MBBS seat in Kolkata under WBMCC state quota. Students in the 450–550 marks band should target district colleges and fill multiple college choices to improve allotment chances across all rounds.
Expected ST Category Closing Ranks – Government Colleges (2026)
ST students represent a smaller share of NEET qualifiers in West Bengal. Based on 2025 data, the overall West Bengal ST closing rank extended to approximately AIR 11,73,585 — meaning virtually every ST student who qualified NEET and registered for WBMCC counselling secured a seat, often through mop-up or stray vacancy rounds. For competitive Kolkata colleges, the closing rank is still much tighter. The estimates below are based on 2025 trends.
| Medical College | Expected Min. NEET Marks (ST) | Expected Closing Rank (ST, State Quota) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College Kolkata | ~530–560 | ~35,000 – 80,000 |
| RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata | ~500–535 | ~65,000 – 1,30,000 |
| NRS Medical College, Kolkata | ~490–525 | ~75,000 – 1,50,000 |
| Calcutta National Medical College | ~465–500 | ~1,00,000 – 2,00,000 |
| Burdwan Medical College | ~440–480 | ~1,20,000 – 2,50,000 |
| North Bengal Medical College | ~420–465 | ~1,30,000 – 3,00,000 |
| Midnapore Medical College | ~400–445 | ~1,50,000 – 3,50,000 |
| Bankura Sammilani Medical College | ~380–425 | ~1,80,000 – 4,50,000 |
| Malda / Murshidabad Medical Colleges | ~300–390 | ~3,00,000 – 10,00,000+ |
Given the small ST candidate pool in West Bengal, any ST student who has qualified NEET UG 2026 with a valid West Bengal domicile and ST certificate should register for WBMCC counselling — a government seat is often available even in later rounds for scores near the qualifying threshold, particularly in district colleges.
Previous Year WBMCC Closing Rank Trends (2024–2025)
Reviewing previous year WBMCC closing ranks helps SC and ST students set realistic expectations. The table below summarises approximate closing rank trends for representative government colleges over the past two years. All figures are based on reported trends; official round-wise allotment data is published by WBMCC at wbmcc.nic.in after each counselling round.
| Year | Category | Medical College Kolkata | NRS Medical College | North Bengal Medical College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SC | ~22,000 – 30,000 | ~40,000 – 60,000 | ~75,000 – 1,20,000 |
| 2025 | ST | ~40,000 – 70,000 | ~80,000 – 1,40,000 | ~1,30,000 – 3,00,000 |
| 2024 | SC | ~18,000 – 28,000 | ~35,000 – 55,000 | ~65,000 – 1,10,000 |
| 2024 | ST | ~35,000 – 65,000 | ~70,000 – 1,25,000 | ~1,10,000 – 2,70,000 |
A gradual tightening is visible in the SC category as more SC students qualify NEET with stronger scores each year. For the ST category, closing ranks remain highly relaxed in district colleges — the overall WB ST closing rank is among the most accessible in the country for state quota MBBS seats.
Factors Affecting WBMCC 2026 SC and ST Cutoff
Several variables shape the final SC and ST closing ranks each counselling cycle:
- Total qualifying SC and ST students in West Bengal: A larger state-domicile pool in the reserved category increases competition for reserved seats and tightens closing ranks.
- MBBS seat intake: Any increase in NMC-approved seats — new colleges or enhanced intake — relaxes the cutoff. A reduction tightens it.
- Domicile and certificate verification outcomes: Students whose domicile or caste certificates are rejected are removed from the merit list, slightly relaxing closing ranks in later rounds.
- College preference patterns: Kolkata colleges attract disproportionately high first-choice demand, driving tighter closing ranks. District colleges have more relaxed cutoffs because fewer students list them as early preferences.
- Number of counselling rounds: WBMCC conducts multiple rounds including mop-up and stray vacancy rounds. Students who opted out or withdrew in earlier rounds open up seats, relaxing closing ranks further — especially for ST category.
- NEET UG 2026 overall difficulty: A harder paper produces a flatter score distribution and relaxes closing ranks; an easier paper raises the competitive bar across all categories.
WBMCC NEET UG 2026 SC ST Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the minimum NEET score for SC students to get a government MBBS seat in West Bengal under WBMCC state quota?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, SC students need approximately 570 or more marks in NEET UG to secure a seat in a top Kolkata government college such as Medical College Kolkata or NRS Medical College under WBMCC state quota. For district-level government colleges, a score of around 450 marks may be sufficient. These are expected figures and can vary in 2026.
Ques. What is the NEET UG qualifying cutoff for SC and ST students for WBMCC 2026?
Ans. The expected NEET UG 2026 qualifying cutoff for SC and ST students is the 40th percentile, corresponding to approximately 113–143 marks out of 720 total marks. This is the minimum threshold to be eligible for WBMCC counselling registration — clearing it does not guarantee a seat in any government college.
Ques. Can an ST student with just the qualifying NEET score get a government MBBS seat in West Bengal?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, where the overall WB ST closing rank extended to approximately AIR 11,73,585, most qualifying ST students with a valid West Bengal domicile did secure a seat — often in a district college through mop-up or stray vacancy rounds. ST students are strongly advised to register for WBMCC counselling regardless of rank and fill as many college choices as possible.
Ques. How many seats are reserved for SC and ST students in WBMCC MBBS counselling?
Ans. Under WBMCC state quota, SC students hold a 22% reservation and ST students hold a 6% reservation of total seats in each participating college. The exact number of reserved seats per college is published in the official WBMCC seat matrix before counselling begins each year.
Ques. Is West Bengal domicile mandatory to claim SC or ST quota in WBMCC counselling?
Ans. Yes. WBMCC state quota counselling is open only to West Bengal domicile students. SC and ST students must hold a caste certificate issued by a West Bengal government authority. Caste certificates issued by authorities in other states are not accepted for WBMCC state quota reserved seats.
Ques. When will the official WBMCC NEET UG 2026 cutoff be published?
Ans. WBMCC publishes the official round-wise closing ranks after each counselling round on wbmcc.nic.in. The 2026 counselling is expected to begin in late June 2026. Students can check the allotment result and closing rank PDF on the official portal after each round concludes.
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