Overview
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the schedule for WB NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 for admission to undergraduate medical and dental programmes. The process covers state-quota and eligible institutional seats in MBBS and BDS courses; this is an admission exercise, so there are no recruitment posts, and the total seats will be specified in the official seat matrix.
Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 must complete online registration, fee payment, document verification and choice filling within the prescribed timeline. Applicants should download the detailed schedule and regularly monitor the counselling portal for revisions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) |
| Post Name | WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling for MBBS/BDS Admission |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; course-wise seats will be listed in the seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online registration and choice filling |
| Official Website | wbmcc.nic.in |
Important Dates
The precise date and time for each counselling activity must be confirmed from the Round 1 schedule available on the official portal. Candidates should not wait until the final hours to register or lock choices.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | August 2026; exact date as per official schedule |
| Last Date | TBA in the detailed counselling timetable |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 examination date: TBA |
| Result Date | Round 1 seat allotment result: TBA |
| Document Verification | As per Round 1 schedule |
| Choice Filling and Locking | As per Round 1 schedule |
| Institute Reporting | After publication of the Round 1 allotment result |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and secured the applicable minimum percentile prescribed for their category.
- Candidates seeking West Bengal state-quota seats must meet the applicable domicile or residency conditions and produce the required certificate.
- Academic marks, category eligibility and course-specific requirements will be governed by the prevailing medical education and counselling regulations.
- Candidates must possess valid original documents, including the NEET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, identity proof and applicable category certificates.
Age Limit
- The candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition will be applied in accordance with the rules in force for NEET UG 2026 admissions.
- Date of birth entered during counselling must match the candidate’s official academic and identity documents.
Fees
- Candidates must pay the applicable online counselling or registration fee displayed on the WBMCC portal.
- The fee may differ depending on candidate category or the type of institution selected.
- A security deposit may be applicable under the notified counselling rules.
- Applicants should save the payment receipt and verify that the transaction status shows successful before proceeding.
Selection Process
- NEET UG Merit and Registration: Only NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who successfully register and pay the prescribed fee will be considered for counselling.
- Verification and Choice Filling: Candidate credentials and documents will be verified, after which eligible applicants can select and prioritize available MBBS and BDS colleges.
- Seat Allotment and Reporting: Seats will be allotted based on NEET rank, category, applicable reservation rules, seat availability and locked preferences. Selected candidates must report to the allotted institute within the deadline.
How to Apply
- Visit the official counselling website at wbmcc.nic.in.
- Open the UG Medical and Dental Counselling section and select the link for NEET UG 2026 Round 1 registration.
- Read the schedule, information bulletin, eligibility requirements and seat matrix before creating an account.
- Register using the required NEET UG details, mobile number, email address and personal information. Ensure that all entries match the NEET application records.
- Complete the application form and upload documents in the prescribed format, where required.
- Pay the counselling fee through the available online payment facility and download the confirmation page.
- Attend online or physical document verification, depending on the procedure specified in the schedule.
- Log in during the choice-filling period, arrange colleges in genuine order of preference and lock the choices before the deadline.
- Download the Round 1 allotment letter if selected and report to the assigned college with original documents, fees and required undertakings.
- Retain copies of the application form, payment receipt, choice list and allotment letter for future rounds.
Candidates should use an active phone number and email address throughout the admission process. Failure to complete verification, lock choices or report on time may lead to cancellation of candidature or the allotted seat.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Who can participate in WB NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1?
Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and satisfy the relevant academic, domicile, category and document requirements may register.
2. Is registration for Round 1 conducted online?
Yes. Registration, fee payment and choice filling are conducted online through the official WBMCC counselling portal.
3. How will MBBS and BDS seats be allotted?
Allotment will be based on NEET UG rank, category, reservation policy, candidate preferences and the av
