West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for MBBS and BDS seats in West Bengal. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) conducts this counselling for the 85% state quota seats in government, private, and minority medical and dental colleges. The counselling has not started yet. It will begin only after the National Testing Agency (NTA) declares the NEET UG 2026 result, which is expected after the Re-NEET 2026 exam scheduled on 21 June 2026.
- Re-NEET 2026 Result: The NEET UG 2026 result is expected in late June or early July 2026, after the re-exam on 21 June 2026. WB NEET Counselling 2026 will start only after this result is out.
- WBMCC Registration: WB NEET Counselling 2026 registration is expected in the last week of July 2026. Last year, Round 1 registration began on 31 July 2025.
- Seats: More than 4,800 MBBS and around 550 BDS state quota seats are filled through WBMCC counselling. Around 85% of seats go through state counselling and 15% through the All India Quota.
- Registration Fee: The counselling fee is expected to stay at INR 2,000 for General and INR 1,500 for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates, as in 2025.
What is West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026?
West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026 is the online admission process for MBBS and BDS courses in West Bengal. It is conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC). The committee works under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal.
The counselling is held for the 85% state quota seats in government medical colleges. It also covers state quota, management, and NRI quota seats in private and minority medical and dental colleges. The remaining 15% seats in government colleges are filled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) through the All India Quota (AIQ).
To join this counselling, you must qualify NEET UG 2026 conducted by NTA. You also need to meet the West Bengal domicile and eligibility rules. The whole process is online through the official website wbmcc.nic.in. You register, fill choices, and get a seat based on your NEET rank, category, and choices.
The counselling is held in multiple rounds. These include Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up round, and a Stray Vacancy round. Around 4,875 MBBS and 550 BDS seats were filled through WBMCC counselling in 2025. Similar numbers are expected in 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026 (WB NEET UG Counselling) |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) |
| Courses | MBBS and BDS |
| Quota | 85% State Quota (Government), State/Management/NRI Quota (Private) |
| Eligibility Exam | NEET UG 2026 |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Number of Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy |
| Official Website | wbmcc.nic.in |
Source: wbmcc.nic.in
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Important Dates
The WB NEET Counselling 2026 dates have not been released yet. The counselling depends fully on the NEET UG 2026 result. The original NEET UG 2026 exam held on 3 May 2026 was cancelled by NTA. A Re-NEET 2026 is now scheduled on 21 June 2026. The result will come after this re-exam.
So WBMCC counselling is expected in the last week of July 2026. Last year, the West Bengal NEET counselling Round 1 registration started on 31 July 2025. The table below shows the expected timeline. Upcoming events are listed first.
| Event | Expected Date (2026) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Re-NEET 2026 Admit Card Download | 14 June 2026 | Upcoming |
| Re-NEET UG 2026 Exam | 21 June 2026 | Upcoming |
| NEET UG 2026 Result Declaration | Late June / Early July 2026 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| WB NEET Counselling 2026 Notification | Third Week of July 2026 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| Round 1 Registration and Choice Filling | Last Week of July 2026 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | First Week of August 2026 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| Round 1 Reporting and Admission | August 2026 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds | August - October 2026 (Expected) | Upcoming |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam (Original, Cancelled) | 3 May 2026 (Cancelled) | Over |
You should keep checking the official website wbmcc.nic.in for the final dates. The counselling can start only after the NEET UG 2026 result is declared.
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria
You must meet the WB NEET Counselling 2026 eligibility rules to take part. The rules cover your NEET result, age, education, and domicile. If you do not meet these, your seat can be cancelled at verification.
- NEET Qualification: You must qualify NEET UG 2026 with the minimum percentile set by NTA. The General category needs the 50th percentile. SC/ST/OBC need the 40th percentile. PwD candidates need the 45th percentile.
- Age: You must be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2026.
- Education: You must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Biotechnology. English must be one of the subjects.
- Domicile: For the 85% state quota, you or your parents must hold a valid West Bengal domicile certificate.
- Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen. NRI and OCI candidates can apply for NRI seats in private colleges.
Candidates from other states can also apply. But they are eligible only for management or NRI quota seats in private medical and dental colleges. They cannot get government college seats under the state quota.
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Domicile Criteria
The WB NEET Counselling domicile rule is the most important part for state quota seats. You must submit one of three domicile proformas. You can download these proformas from the official website wbmcc.nic.in. The right proforma depends on your residence and where you studied.
| Proforma | Who Should Use It |
|---|---|
| Proforma A1 | For candidates living in West Bengal continuously for at least 10 years. |
| Proforma A2 | For candidates living in West Bengal for at least 10 years who also passed Class 12 from a West Bengal institution. |
| Proforma B | For candidates not living in West Bengal for 10 years, but whose parents are permanent residents of West Bengal for at least 10 years. |
If you use Proforma B, you must also submit your parents’ ID proof showing a West Bengal address. You can use any two of Voter Card, Aadhaar Card, or Passport. You can also use the domicile certificate from the West Bengal e-District website where allowed.
Without a valid domicile certificate, you cannot get an 85% state quota seat in any government medical college in West Bengal.
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Process
The WB NEET Counselling 2026 registration is a fully online process. You need to register on the WBMCC website after the counselling starts. You should keep your NEET 2026 details and documents ready before you start. Here are the steps you need to follow.
- Step 1: Visit the official website wbmcc.nic.in and click on the UG Medical and Dental Counselling link.
- Step 2: Register using your NEET UG 2026 roll number, application number, and other details.
- Step 3: Create your login ID and password. Note them down for later rounds.
- Step 4: Fill in your personal, academic, and category details.
- Step 5: Upload the required documents, including your domicile certificate proforma.
- Step 6: Pay the counselling registration fee online.
- Step 7: Fill and lock your college and course choices in order of preference.
- Step 8: Submit the form and download the acknowledgement slip for your record.
You should fill choices carefully. The seat allotment is based on your NEET rank, category, choices, and seat availability. Once choices are locked, you cannot change them in that round.
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Fee
You must pay the WB NEET Counselling 2026 registration fee to take part. The fee is paid online during registration. The fee for 2026 is expected to be the same as 2025. The table below shows the expected fee by category.
| Category | Expected Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | INR 2,000 |
| SC / ST / OBC / PWD | INR 1,500 |
The registration fee is non-refundable. This fee is different from the security deposit and college admission fee. For private and NRI seats, you may need to pay a separate security deposit. The exact fee will be confirmed in the official information bulletin for 2026.
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Documents Required
You must keep all WB NEET Counselling 2026 documents ready before reporting. You need the original documents and self-attested photocopies. If any document is missing or wrong, your seat can be cancelled. Here is the list of documents you need.
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and NEET UG 2026 Rank Card / Scorecard
- Acknowledgement slip generated online after registration
- Domicile certificate in Proforma A1, A2, or B, or from the e-District website
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate for proof of age
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Parents’ ID proof (any two of Voter Card, Aadhaar, Passport) for Proforma B
- Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates, as applicable
- EWS certificate for EWS category candidates
- PwD certificate from the notified medical board, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs
You should carry the age proof showing that you are 17 years old by 31 December 2026. You should also bring extra photocopies of all documents to the reporting centre.
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Seat Matrix
The WB NEET Counselling 2026 seat matrix shows the total seats in each college and category. WBMCC releases a fresh seat matrix before every round. The seat matrix is updated based on seats left after each round.
In 2025, around 4,875 MBBS seats and 550 BDS seats were filled through state counselling. West Bengal has more than 4,100 government MBBS seats and around 1,800 private MBBS seats in total. Around 85% of these seats are filled through WBMCC counselling.
| Course | Approx. State Quota Seats (2025 Reference) |
|---|---|
| MBBS (Government + Private State Quota) | Around 4,875 |
| BDS (Government + Private State Quota) | Around 550 |
The seat matrix for 2026 will be released on wbmcc.nic.in before Round 1. The exact numbers may change based on new colleges and seat additions approved by the NMC.
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Choice Filling and Seat Allotment
Choice filling is a key step in WB NEET Counselling 2026. After registration, you fill your college and course choices in order of preference. The seat allotment is based on a software that uses your NEET rank, category, and choices.
You should list your most wanted college first. The system checks your rank against the choices and seat availability. If a seat is available at your first choice, you get it. If not, it moves to your next choice, and so on.
- Choice Filling: Add as many choices as you can to improve your chances. Lock the choices before the deadline.
- Seat Allotment: WBMCC releases the seat allotment result online for each round.
- Allotment Letter: You can download the allotment letter and report to the allotted college.
- Upgradation: You can choose to upgrade your seat in the next round if you want a better college.
After seat allotment, you must report to the college for document verification and admission. If you do not report in time, your seat will be cancelled.
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Rounds of Counselling
WB NEET Counselling 2026 will be held in multiple rounds. Each round has fresh registration or choice filling for the seats left. The number of rounds depends on the seats available and candidate participation. Here are the rounds you can expect.
| Round | Details |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | First round with registration, choice filling, and seat allotment for all eligible candidates. |
| Round 2 | Second round for left-over seats and candidates who want to upgrade or join fresh. |
| Mop-Up Round | Held for seats that stay vacant after Round 2. Fresh candidates can also join. |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Final round to fill the last vacant seats, mostly in private colleges. |
You should take part in every round you are eligible for if you want a better seat. In the mop-up and stray vacancy rounds, leaving a seat may lead to a penalty. So you should read the rules of each round carefully.
WBMCC fills 85% state quota seats, while the All India Quota 15% seats are filled by MCC in a separate counselling. You can take part in both as per your eligibility.
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Reservation and Seat Distribution
WB NEET Counselling 2026 follows the West Bengal state reservation policy for state quota seats. The reservation is given to candidates of West Bengal as per government rules. The category certificate must be valid and from a West Bengal authority.
| Category | Reservation (State Quota) |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 22% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6% |
| OBC-A | 10% |
| OBC-B | 7% |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 5% (horizontal) |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | As per state norms |
The reservation is only for candidates who hold a valid West Bengal category certificate. Candidates with central OBC certificates may not get state OBC benefit. So you should get the correct state-issued certificate before counselling.
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Cutoff for Top Colleges
The WB NEET Counselling 2026 cutoff is the closing rank at which the last seat is filled in a college. The cutoff is released after each round of seat allotment. The cutoff is different from the NEET qualifying percentile set by NTA.
The cutoff depends on the number of candidates, seats, and the paper difficulty. The table below shows the 2025 closing ranks for some top colleges as a reference. You can use this to plan your choices for 2026.
| College | Category | 2025 Closing Rank (Reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College, Kolkata | General (AIQ) | 3,581 |
| Medical College, Kolkata | OBC | 8,754 |
| Calcutta National Medical College | General (AIQ) | 21,457 |
| Calcutta National Medical College | OBC | 26,755 |
You should aim for a NEET score of 620 or above in the General category for a good chance at the top West Bengal colleges. The state quota cutoff is usually higher in rank value than the All India Quota cutoff. The final 2026 cutoff will be known only after counselling.
Source: wbmcc.nic.in
Top Medical Colleges in West Bengal
West Bengal has many top government and private medical colleges. These colleges take admission through WB NEET Counselling 2026 for state quota seats. The top colleges have a higher cutoff because of strong demand. Here are some of the well-known medical colleges in the state.
- Medical College, Kolkata - one of the oldest and most reputed government medical colleges in India.
- Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata - a leading government college with high demand.
- R. G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata - a top government medical college in the state.
- Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata - a well-known government college with MBBS seats.
- Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan - a major government college outside Kolkata.
- North Bengal Medical College, Darjeeling - serves the northern region of West Bengal.
- IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata - a top institute for medical education.
You can apply to any of these colleges through choice filling. The seat you get depends on your NEET rank, category, and the cutoff of that round.
WB NEET Counselling 2026: Reporting and Document Verification
Reporting is the final step in WB NEET Counselling 2026. After seat allotment, you must report to the allotted college within the given dates. The college checks your original documents and confirms your admission.
You should reach the college on time with all original documents and photocopies. The document verification is done at the college level for UG counselling. If your documents are correct, your admission is confirmed.
- Carry Originals: Bring all original documents and self-attested copies.
- Verification: The college checks your domicile, category, and NEET details.
- Fee Payment: You pay the admission fee at the college after verification.
- Deadline: Report within the dates given in the allotment letter. Late reporting can cancel your seat.
If you fail to report within the deadline, your allotted seat will be cancelled and given to the next candidate.
FAQs
Ques. Has West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026 started?
Ans. No, WB NEET Counselling 2026 has not started yet. It will begin only after the NEET UG 2026 result is declared. The result is expected after the Re-NEET 2026 exam on 21 June 2026. The counselling is expected in the last week of July 2026.
Ques. Who conducts West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) conducts the counselling. It works under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal. The official website is wbmcc.nic.in.
Ques. What is the registration fee for WB NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. The registration fee is expected to be INR 2,000 for General candidates and INR 1,500 for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates. This is based on the 2025 fee. The fee is non-refundable and paid online during registration.
Ques. Is a domicile certificate needed for WB NEET Counselling?
Ans. Yes, a West Bengal domicile certificate is needed for the 85% state quota seats. You must submit Proforma A1, A2, or B based on your residence and schooling. Without a valid domicile certificate, you cannot get a state quota government seat.
Ques. Can students from other states apply for WB NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. Yes, but with limits. Students from other states can apply only for management or NRI quota seats in private colleges. They cannot get government college seats under the 85% state quota.
Ques. How many seats are filled through WB NEET Counselling?
Ans. Around 4,875 MBBS seats and 550 BDS seats were filled through WBMCC counselling in 2025. Similar numbers are expected in 2026. The final seat matrix will be released before Round 1.
Ques. How many rounds are there in WB NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. The counselling is held in multiple rounds. These are Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up round, and Stray Vacancy round. The number of rounds depends on the seats left and candidate participation.
Ques. What documents are required for WB NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. You need the NEET UG 2026 admit card and rank card, domicile certificate, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, caste or EWS certificate, parents’ ID proof, and the acknowledgement slip. You must carry originals and photocopies at reporting.
Ques. What NEET score is good for West Bengal government medical colleges?
Ans. You should aim for a NEET score of 620 or above in the General category. This gives a good chance at the top government colleges in West Bengal. The exact cutoff depends on the round and category.
Ques. What is the difference between WBMCC and MCC counselling?
Ans. WBMCC conducts counselling for the 85% state quota seats in West Bengal. MCC conducts counselling for the 15% All India Quota seats. You can take part in both based on your eligibility and domicile.
Disclaimer: The dates and details given above are based on official sources and previous year trends. WB NEET Counselling 2026 has not started yet and is subject to the NEET UG 2026 result. Please check the official website wbmcc.nic.in for the latest updates.
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