West Bengal NEET UG 2026 seat matrix covers approximately 3,826 MBBS seats in 26 government colleges, around 2,250 MBBS seats in 9 private colleges, and over 713 BDS seats across 7 dental colleges — all filled through WBMCC state counselling and MCC All India Quota.
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, conducts online counselling for 85% state quota seats in all government medical and dental colleges and 100% of seats in private institutions. Students who clear NEET UG 2026 and hold West Bengal domicile are eligible for state quota seats. The remaining 15% of seats in government colleges go to the All India Quota (AIQ) managed by MCC, New Delhi. The figures below are based on the 2025 WBMCC seat matrix and are expected to hold for 2026 until the official brochure is released.
- West Bengal has 26 government medical colleges with approximately 3,826 MBBS seats (85% state quota + 15% AIQ).
- Nine private medical colleges offer roughly 2,250 MBBS seats under state, management and NRI quotas.
- Three government dental colleges provide 313 BDS seats; four private dental colleges add approximately 400 BDS seats.
- Government MBBS fees are approximately ₹9,000 per year; private college fees range from ₹6.5 lakh to ₹25 lakh per year.
- The official 2026 seat matrix will be published on wbmcc.nic.in before counselling registration opens.
| Direct Link — WBMCC 2026 Official Website and Seat Matrix | wbmcc.nic.in |
Total MBBS and BDS Seats in West Bengal 2026
Based on 2025 WBMCC data, West Bengal offers over 6,700 combined MBBS and BDS seats across government and private institutions. The summary below shows the expected distribution by category:
| Category | Number of Colleges | Total Seats (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges (MBBS) | 26 | ~3,826 |
| Private Medical Colleges (MBBS) | 9 | ~2,250 |
| Government Dental Colleges (BDS) | 3 | 313 |
| Private Dental Colleges (BDS) | 4 | ~400 |
| Total | 42 | ~6,789 |
All figures are expected based on 2025 seat matrix trends. The official 2026 seat matrix will be released on wbmcc.nic.in before counselling begins.
Government MBBS Colleges Seat Matrix 2026
West Bengal’s 26 government medical colleges offer MBBS at heavily subsidised fees of approximately ₹9,000 per year. Of the total sanctioned seats, 15% go to the All India Quota counselled by MCC and 85% to the state quota managed by WBMCC. The college-wise expected seat intake is listed below:
| College Name | Location | MBBS Seats (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College Kolkata | Kolkata | 250 |
| R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital | Kolkata | 250 |
| Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital | Kolkata | 250 |
| Calcutta National Medical College | Kolkata | 200 |
| IPGME&R (SSKM Hospital) | Kolkata | 100 |
| College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital | North 24 Parganas | 150 |
| North Bengal Medical College | Darjeeling | 200 |
| Burdwan Medical College and Hospital | Purba Bardhaman | 200 |
| Midnapore Medical College and Hospital | Paschim Medinipur | 200 |
| Bankura Sammilani Medical College | Bankura | 150 |
| Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital | Murshidabad | 150 |
| Malda Medical College and Hospital | Malda | 150 |
| Coochbehar Government Medical College | Coochbehar | 100 |
| Diamond Harbour Medical College and Hospital | South 24 Parganas | 100 |
| Raiganj Government Medical College | Uttar Dinajpur | 100 |
| Purulia Government Medical College | Purulia | 100 |
| Jhargram Government Medical College | Jhargram | 100 |
| Birbhum Viswabharati Medical College and Hospital | Birbhum | 100 |
| Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital | Birbhum | 100 |
| Other Government Medical Colleges | Various districts | ~876 |
| Total (Government MBBS) | — | ~3,826 |
Seat counts are based on 2025 intake data. Students should verify the final 2026 figures on wbmcc.nic.in once the official brochure is published.
Private MBBS Colleges Seat Matrix 2026
West Bengal has 9 private medical colleges approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Private MBBS seats follow an 85:10:5 quota split — 85% state quota via WBMCC merit list, 10% management quota, and 5% NRI quota. Annual fees in private colleges range from approximately ₹6.5 lakh to ₹25 lakh. The expected college-wise seat intake is as follows:
| College Name | Location | MBBS Seats (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| IQ City Medical College and Hospital | Durgapur | 250 |
| Gauri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital | Durgapur | 200 |
| JIS School of Medical Science and Research | Hooghly | 150 |
| KPC Medical College and Hospital | Jadavpur, Kolkata | 150 |
| Shantiniketan Medical College | Bolpur, Birbhum | 150 |
| Medica Institute of Medical Sciences | Kolkata | 150 |
| ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | Haldia, Purba Medinipur | 150 |
| Suresh Chandra Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital | Howrah | 150 |
| Other Private College(s) | West Bengal | ~100 |
| Total (Private MBBS) | — | ~2,250 |
These figures are estimated based on 2025 seat data and may be revised in the official WBMCC 2026 information brochure published on wbmcc.nic.in.
BDS Seat Matrix 2026: Government and Private Dental Colleges
West Bengal has 7 dental colleges — 3 government and 4 private — offering approximately 713 BDS seats in total. WBMCC manages BDS counselling under the same quota structure as MBBS: 15% AIQ and 85% state quota for government colleges, and 85:10:5 for private dental colleges.
| College Name | Type | Location | BDS Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital | Government | Kolkata | 125 |
| Burdwan Dental College and Hospital | Government | Purba Bardhaman | 125 |
| North Bengal Dental College | Government | Darjeeling | 63 |
| Total Government BDS | — | — | 313 |
| Private Dental Colleges (4 colleges) | Private | Various | ~400 |
| Total BDS (All Colleges) | — | — | ~713 |
Government BDS seat figures (313 total) are consistent with past WBMCC data. Private BDS seat counts are estimated based on 2025 trends and may change per NMC approval.
Seat Quota and Reservation Distribution
All MBBS and BDS seats in West Bengal are split across defined quotas. Understanding which quota you fall under determines which counselling round and merit list applies to you.
| Quota Type | Applicable Colleges | Percentage of Seats | Counselling Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| All India Quota (AIQ) | Government only | 15% | MCC, New Delhi |
| State Quota | Government | 85% | WBMCC, Kolkata |
| State Quota (Private) | Private | 85% | WBMCC, Kolkata |
| Management Quota | Private only | 10% | Individual College |
| NRI Quota | Private only | 5% | Individual College |
Within the 85% state quota, seats are further divided as per the West Bengal reservation policy. SC students get 22% of state quota seats, ST students get 6%, OBC-A and OBC-B together get 17%, and EWS students get 10%. The remaining seats go to the General (UR) category. All category reservations apply only to West Bengal domicile students participating in WBMCC counselling.
West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total MBBS seats are available in West Bengal for NEET UG 2026?
Ans. West Bengal is expected to offer approximately 6,076 total MBBS seats — around 3,826 in 26 government medical colleges and about 2,250 in 9 private medical colleges. These figures are based on 2025 seat matrix trends and will be confirmed once WBMCC releases the official 2026 information brochure on wbmcc.nic.in.
Ques. Which are the top government MBBS colleges in West Bengal and how many seats do they offer?
Ans. The three largest government MBBS colleges in West Bengal are Medical College Kolkata, R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College — each offering 250 MBBS seats. Calcutta National Medical College follows with 200 seats. All charge approximately ₹9,000 per year in tuition fees and fill seats through WBMCC state quota and MCC All India Quota counselling.
Ques. What is the quota split for MBBS seats in West Bengal government colleges?
Ans. In West Bengal government medical colleges, 15% of MBBS seats are filled through All India Quota (AIQ) counselling by MCC, New Delhi. The remaining 85% are state quota seats filled by WBMCC for West Bengal domicile students, distributed further by category reservations (SC 22%, ST 6%, OBC 17%, EWS 10%).
Ques. How many BDS seats are there in West Bengal under WBMCC 2026?
Ans. West Bengal offers approximately 713 BDS seats across 7 dental colleges. The 3 government dental colleges — Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College, Burdwan Dental College, and North Bengal Dental College — together offer 313 confirmed BDS seats. The remaining approximately 400 BDS seats come from 4 private dental colleges.
Ques. What is the quota structure for private MBBS colleges in West Bengal?
Ans. Private MBBS colleges in West Bengal follow an 85:10:5 quota split. Of the total sanctioned seats, 85% go to the state quota filled via the WBMCC merit list for West Bengal domicile students, 10% go to management quota filled directly by the college, and 5% go to NRI quota.
Ques. When will the official WBMCC 2026 seat matrix be released?
Ans. The official West Bengal NEET UG 2026 seat matrix will be published on wbmcc.nic.in ahead of the counselling registration window. Students should bookmark the WBMCC portal and watch for the official notification and information brochure, which will carry the final confirmed seat counts for all government and private medical and dental colleges.
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