West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Expected August, Seat Allotment and Cutoff

West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) for admission to MBBS, BDS, and Ayush courses in government and private medical colleges across the state. WBMCC manages the 85% state quota seats covering around 4,875 MBBS and 550 BDS seats in more than 30 institutions. As of June 18, 2026, the NEET UG 2026 re-exam is scheduled for June 21, 2026 — the original May 3, 2026 exam was cancelled by NTA following paper leak allegations and a CBI investigation — and West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026 registration is expected to open in the last week of July 2026 once the result is declared.

• Re-NEET 2026 Exam (June 21, 2026): The NEET UG 2026 re-exam is scheduled this Sunday, June 21, 2026. NTA cancelled the original May 3, 2026 exam due to paper leak allegations. No fresh registration is needed — all 22+ lakh registered candidates can appear using fresh admit cards released on June 14, 2026.
• NEET UG 2026 Result (July 2026 Expected): After the June 21 re-exam, the result is expected in July 2026. In 2025, NTA declared the NEET UG result approximately 6 weeks after the exam (May 4 exam → June 14 result). The same window puts the 2026 result around early-to-mid August 2026.
• WBMCC 2026 Registration (Last Week of July – August Expected): WBMCC is expected to open counselling registration at wbmcc.nic.in approximately 2–3 weeks after the NEET UG 2026 result. In 2025, Round 1 registration opened on July 31 — about 6–7 weeks after the June 14 result. A similar gap in 2026 places registration in August 2026.
• Seats Available (2026): West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026 will fill approximately 4,875 MBBS and 550 BDS state quota seats across government and private colleges. Top institutions include Medical College Kolkata (est. 1835), NRS Medical College, RG Kar Medical College, and SSKM (IPGMER).

What is West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026?

West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026 is the official state-level admission process for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSMS courses in West Bengal. It is conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), which works under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal. WBMCC fills the 85% state quota seats in all government and private medical, dental, and Ayush colleges across the state.

The remaining 15% of MBBS and BDS seats in government and government-aided colleges go to the All India Quota (AIQ), managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. West Bengal domicile candidates can register for both MCC counselling (AIQ) and WBMCC counselling (state quota) at the same time.

Counselling is entirely based on NEET UG 2026 scores. Candidates who qualify NEET UG with the minimum required percentile and hold a valid West Bengal domicile certificate are eligible to register for state quota seats through WBMCC.

Source: wbmcc.nic.in

State Quota vs. All India Quota: Key Difference

West Bengal candidates qualifying NEET UG can access two separate streams of seats:

• All India Quota (AIQ) — 15%: Seats in government medical colleges across all states, filled by MCC. No domicile restriction — open to all India candidates.
• State Quota (WBMCC) — 85%: Seats in all government and private medical colleges in West Bengal, filled by WBMCC. Open only to West Bengal domicile candidates and a few other eligible categories.

You can register for both MCC and WBMCC counselling at the same time. If you receive a seat through MCC’s AIQ, you can choose to continue with it — or withdraw and pursue a better option through WBMCC if the WB state quota offers a higher-preference college or course.

NEET UG 2026 Cancellation and Re-Exam: Impact on WB Counselling

The NEET UG 2026 exam, originally held on May 3, 2026, was cancelled by NTA and the Government of India after serious paper leak allegations emerged. This has directly shifted the entire West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026 timeline by approximately 8–10 weeks compared to previous years. West Bengal candidates must factor this delay into their preparation and document-gathering timeline.

What Happened with NEET UG 2026?

• NEET UG 2026 was conducted on May 3, 2026 for more than 22 lakh registered candidates across India.
• After the exam, allegations emerged that a question paper — including a guess paper circulated through coaching centre networks — closely matched the actual exam questions, with an overlap reportedly involving a large number of questions.
• The Government of India ordered a CBI investigation. Multiple arrests were made, including individuals linked to NTA processes.
• NTA officially cancelled the May 3, 2026 exam with government approval and opened a full fee refund portal for all registered candidates.
• The Re-NEET 2026 was officially confirmed for June 21, 2026 (Sunday). No fresh registration is required. Fresh admit cards were released on June 14, 2026.

The Re-NEET 2026 exam is scheduled on June 21, 2026. The admit card released on June 14, 2026 is valid for the re-exam. All candidates who registered for NEET UG 2026 are eligible to appear. No fresh registration or fee payment is required.

How This Shifts the WB Counselling 2026 Timeline

There is also a Supreme Court hearing pending on a plea challenging the Re-NEET, scheduled for July 2026. Any further judicial or administrative development could additionally affect the counselling calendar. Candidates must keep monitoring wbmcc.nic.in and NTA notifications for any changes.

WB NEET Counselling 2026: Important Dates

WBMCC has not released the official 2026 counselling schedule yet. All counselling dates depend on when NTA declares the NEET UG 2026 re-exam result. The expected dates in the table below are based on the 2025 schedule and adjusted for the re-exam delay. Upcoming events are listed first in chronological order; past events are listed at the bottom.

Keep checking wbmcc.nic.in regularly. The official schedule will be released only after the NEET UG 2026 result is declared.

WB NEET Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria

To participate in West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026, you must meet all eligibility conditions set by WBMCC. These cover your NEET UG qualification, West Bengal domicile status, academic qualifications, and age. Missing any one condition makes you ineligible for state quota seats.

NEET UG 2026 Qualification Requirement

You must have qualified NEET UG 2026 (re-exam on June 21, 2026) with the minimum qualifying percentile as declared by NTA. For reference, the 2025 qualifying thresholds were:

Just qualifying NEET is not enough for a seat in government medical colleges in West Bengal. The actual admission cutoff for top government colleges starts from 550+ marks in the General category.

West Bengal Domicile Requirement

This is the most important eligibility condition specific to WBMCC state quota counselling. You or your parents must hold a valid West Bengal domicile to participate. WBMCC accepts three proformas for domicile proof:

You can download the correct proforma from wbmcc.nic.in once the 2026 counselling notification is released. A domicile certificate from the West Bengal e-District website is also accepted in some cases.

Without a valid West Bengal domicile certificate in the correct proforma, you cannot claim any state quota seat — in government or private medical colleges — through WBMCC counselling.

Academic Qualification

• You must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as main subjects. English must also be one of the subjects.
• General category: minimum 50% aggregate in PCB subjects.
• SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B: minimum 40% aggregate in PCB.
• General category PwD: minimum 45% aggregate in PCB.

Age Requirement

• You must be at least 17 years old as on December 31, 2026.
• There is no upper age limit for NEET UG 2026 or WB NEET Counselling 2026, following the Supreme Court ruling that removed the earlier upper age cap.

Candidacy Type

• Indian Nationals with WB Domicile: Eligible for 85% state quota seats through WBMCC.
• Non-WB Domicile Indian Nationals: Eligible only for the 15% AIQ seats through MCC counselling. Cannot claim WB state quota seats.
• OCI / NRI / Foreign Nationals: Eligible only for NRI quota seats in private medical colleges — not eligible for state quota seats.

Documents Required for WB NEET Counselling 2026

You must bring all original documents and self-attested photocopies to the WBMCC document verification centre. Verification is conducted in person at designated venues in Kolkata and is mandatory before you can participate in choice filling. A missing document can prevent you from being verified for the current round entirely.

Mandatory Documents for All Candidates

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card (re-exam admit card released June 14, 2026) — original and photocopy
• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Card — original and photocopy (available after result)
• WBMCC Registration Acknowledgment Slip — printed from the portal after registration
• Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet — for date of birth proof
• Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet — original and photocopy
• West Bengal Domicile Certificate — in Proforma A1, A2, or B; or from the WB e-District website
• Parents’ ID Proof (any two of Voter Card, Aadhaar, Passport with WB address) — required for candidates using Proforma B
• Aadhaar Card — original and photocopy
• Recent Passport Size Photographs — 8 to 10 copies (matching the photo uploaded during registration)

Additional Documents for Reserved Category Candidates

• SC or ST Certificate: Must be issued by a West Bengal government authority (District Magistrate or competent officer). SC/ST certificates from other states are generally not accepted for WB state quota seats.
• OBC-A or OBC-B Certificate: Must be issued in the correct format by the West Bengal government. West Bengal uses OBC-A and OBC-B — central OBC-NCL certificates are not valid for WB state quota.
• EWS Certificate: Issued by a gazetted officer or competent authority for the financial year 2025–26. Annual family income must be below Rs 8 lakh and the candidate must meet other non-exclusion criteria.
• PwD Certificate: Issued by a government medical board, showing benchmark disability of 40% or more.

Documents for NRI / OCI Candidates (Private College NRI Quota Only)

• Passport and relevant visa documents
• OCI card (if applicable)
• Sponsorship affidavit from the NRI parent or guardian

Carry at least 3 sets of self-attested photocopies of all documents. Originals are returned after checking; photocopies are retained. Start collecting your domicile and category certificates well before counselling opens — government offices can take 7–15 days to issue these.

WB NEET Counselling 2026: State Merit List

WBMCC prepares a West Bengal State Merit List based on the NEET UG 2026 scores of all registered, document-verified, and eligible candidates. Your position in this state merit list — not your All India NEET rank — determines when you fill choices and which seats you can access through WBMCC counselling.

How the WB State Merit List is Prepared

• Merit is based on your NEET UG 2026 score out of 720.
• Only candidates who completed registration and cleared document verification are included.
• WBMCC prepares separate category-wise merit lists for General, SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, and PwD candidates.
• For tied NEET scores, WBMCC’s tie-breaking order is: Biology marks first, then Chemistry marks, then Physics marks, then age (older candidate takes precedence).

Provisional Merit List vs. Final Merit List

WBMCC first publishes a Provisional Merit List, which candidates can review and raise objections against if their data appears incorrect. After resolving all valid objections, the Final Merit List is published. Choice filling opens only after the Final Merit List.

You should check your position, name spelling, and category on the Provisional Merit List carefully. Corrections are not accepted once the Final Merit List is locked.

WB State Merit List vs. NEET All India Rank

WB NEET Counselling 2026: Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

Choice filling is the most critical step in West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026. The colleges and courses you add to your preference list — and the order in which you add them — directly determine your allotment outcome. Research colleges before the window opens so you can lock confidently.

How to Fill Your Choices

• Log in to wbmcc.nic.in with your registration credentials after the choice filling window opens for your round.
• Browse available colleges and courses — MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS — in both government and private colleges.
• Add all preferred options to the preference list in descending order of priority: most preferred at the top, least preferred at the bottom.
• You can add, remove, or rearrange choices freely during the open window. There is no fixed limit on the number of choices you can add — add as many as possible to maximise your chances.
• Before the window closes, you must lock your choices. Once locked, no further changes are allowed for that round.

Always lock your choices before the deadline. WBMCC does not process unlocked choice forms. If you forget to lock, your choices are treated as not submitted and you miss the round entirely.

How the Seat Allotment Algorithm Works

After the window closes, WBMCC runs the seat allotment algorithm through every candidate in state merit rank order — highest scorer first within each category. For each candidate, it checks their preference list from top to bottom and assigns the highest-priority seat available for their rank and category. You will always get the best option your rank can reach among your listed choices.

Reporting After Seat Allotment

• Download your allotment letter from the WBMCC portal after results are published.
• Report to the allotted college in person within the deadline, with all original documents and the allotment letter.
• Pay the initial admission fee at the college as per its fee structure.
• If you do not report within the deadline, your seat is automatically cancelled and moved to the next round’s pool.

Tips for Effective Choice Filling

• Add all government colleges first, ordered by preference, before listing private colleges.
• Do not leave your list too short — add every college and course that is even slightly acceptable to you.
• Use the previous year’s closing scores (given in the Cutoff section) to judge which options are realistic for your expected rank.
• Include colleges that seem "below your range" — lower choices act as safety nets if the expected cutoff shifts upward.

Top Medical Colleges Under WB NEET Counselling 2026

West Bengal has some of India’s oldest and most prestigious government medical colleges. Admission to all of these through state quota is through WB NEET Counselling 2026. Cutoff scores at the top colleges are among the highest in the state.

Government Medical Colleges in West Bengal

Private Medical Colleges Under WB NEET Counselling 2026

Seat count per college for 2026 is subject to confirmation by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and WBMCC. Government college seats carry heavily subsidised tuition; private college fees can range from Rs 12 to Rs 25 lakh per year.

WB NEET Counselling 2026: Seat Intake

West Bengal has a large pool of medical and dental seats available through WBMCC state quota counselling. In 2025, approximately 4,875 MBBS and 550 BDS seats were filled through WB NEET Counselling. Similar numbers are expected in 2026, subject to NMC approvals and any new college additions.

Course-Wise Seat Intake (State Quota — 2025 Reference)

The exact 2026 seat matrix will be published by WBMCC in the official information bulletin before Round 1. Figures above are based on 2025 reference data and may change with new NMC approvals.

Fee Structure: Government vs. Private Colleges

The difference in annual fees between government and private medical colleges in West Bengal is very significant:

• Government Medical Colleges (State Quota): Annual tuition is typically Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000. Total MBBS course cost over 5.5 years (including hostel) is usually under Rs 5 lakh.
• Private Medical Colleges (State Quota Seats): Annual fees range from Rs 12 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. Total MBBS fees over the full course can reach Rs 65–100 lakh.
• Private Colleges (NRI Quota): Fees are charged in USD — typically USD 40,000 to USD 80,000 per year depending on the college.

If your NEET 2026 rank gives you access to a government college seat in West Bengal, that should be your top priority during choice filling — both for the quality of education and the very significant difference in total cost.

WB NEET Counselling 2026: Reservation Policy

West Bengal uses a state-specific reservation policy that differs from central government rules. Categories, percentages, and certificate requirements are all defined by West Bengal state policy. You must hold the correct West Bengal-issued certificate for your category to benefit from reservation in state quota seats.

Key Points on WB Reservation Policy

• OBC-A and OBC-B: West Bengal uses its own OBC sub-classification — OBC-A (10%) and OBC-B (7%) — which are different from the central government’s OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) category used for AIQ seats through MCC. Candidates must verify whether their caste is listed under WB OBC-A or OBC-B and must hold a WB-issued certificate in the correct sub-category.
• SC / ST Certificates: Must be issued by a West Bengal government authority — such as the District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Officer. SC/ST certificates from other states are generally not accepted for WB state quota seats.
• EWS Certificate: Must be issued for the financial year 2025–26. Annual family income must be below Rs 8 lakh and all other non-exclusion criteria (land holding, house size, etc.) must be satisfied. The EWS quota applies within the unreserved General pool.
• PwD (Horizontal Reservation): PwD seats are distributed within each category’s allocated share. The benchmark disability must be 40% or more as certified by a government medical board. A PwD candidate in the General category competes within the PwD portion of the General seats only — not across all categories combined.
• Inter-category mobility: Reserved category candidates with high enough NEET scores can compete for unreserved (General) seats. This does not exhaust their category benefit — if they do not secure a General seat, they remain eligible for their category’s reserved seats.

Always use WB-government-issued category certificates. Certificates from other states or central government authorities may be rejected during WBMCC document verification. Apply for your domicile and category certificates well before counselling registration opens.