WB NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Registration Begins; Check Last Date to Apply

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has opened the West Bengal NEET Undergraduate (WB NEET UG) 2026 Round 1 counselling registration. Candidates can register on the official portal at wbmcc.nic.in from August 13, 2026. The registration window closes on August 16, 2026 at 6 PM.

The counselling covers MBBS and BDS admissions across West Bengal. It includes state quota, management quota and NRI quota seats. Fee payment stays open until midnight on August 16.

Candidate verification will be held on August 14, 16 and 18. The verification desk opens from 11 AM to 4 PM on each date. NRI candidates are excluded from this in-person verification round.

The verified candidate list and seat matrix will be published on August 19 at 12 PM. Choice filling and locking runs from August 19 to August 21. The Round 1 seat allotment result will be declared on August 25 after 4 PM.

WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Important Dates

Who Can Apply for WB NEET UG 2026 Counselling?

Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 to be eligible. They must also meet the West Bengal domicile rules set by WBMCC. Applicants have to select their domicile category during registration.

WBMCC recognises three domicile types for this round. Category A1 covers candidates whose schooling was entirely in West Bengal. Category A2 covers those with partial schooling in the state, and Category B applies to management and NRI quota aspirants.

Which Seats Are Covered in Round 1?

Round 1 covers MBBS and BDS seats under multiple quotas. These include the 85 percent state quota in government medical and dental colleges. Management quota and NRI quota seats in private colleges are also included in this round.

How to Register for WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling?

Candidates should visit the official portal at wbmcc.nic.in. Click on the New Registration link on the homepage. Enter the NEET UG 2026 roll number, application number and date of birth.

Complete the profile with personal, academic and communication details. Select the applicable domicile type from A1, A2 or B. Upload the required documents in the specified format.

Pay the registration fee online using net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Where to Report After Seat Allotment?

Allotted candidates must report between August 26 and August 28. Reporting time is 10 AM to 4 PM on each day. MBBS candidates report at designated government medical colleges in Kolkata.

Dental (BDS) candidates must report at Dr. R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital. Candidates must carry all original documents and pay the applicable college fees at reporting.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit wbmcc.nic.in and complete the New Registration by August 16 at 6 PM.
2. Keep the NEET UG 2026 roll number, application number and date of birth ready.
3. Upload scanned documents in the format specified by WBMCC.
4. Pay the registration fee online before midnight on August 16.
5. Attend document verification on August 14, 16 or 18 as notified.
6. Fill and lock choices on the portal between August 19 and August 21.

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