After Schedule Review, WBMCC Pushes Back Key Dates

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has officially revised its schedule for NEET-UG counselling 2025 registration. Aspirants seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, and other allied medical courses under the state quota must note the new dates: December 10 to December 13, 2025. This rescheduling is a strategic move to ensure proper alignment with the central counselling process (MCC), a common practice to maintain synchronicity across different rounds. Candidates are strongly advised to check the official WBMCC website for the complete, updated timeline for choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification. This delay provides a final window for document preparation.

The admission process for medical and dental colleges across India, governed by the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), is a multi-layered procedure involving both central (MCC) and state-level counselling committees. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), responsible for allotting 85% of the State Quota seats for MBBS, BDS, and other allied medical courses in West Bengal's prestigious government and private institutions, has announced a crucial change in its timeline for the 2025-26 academic session.

​In a recent notification, the WBMCC confirmed the rescheduling of its NEET-UG registration window. Initially set for an earlier date, the registration process for eligible candidates will now commence from December 10, 2025, and conclude on December 13, 2025. This three-day window is critical for all NEET-UG qualified candidates who hold a West Bengal Domicile and are aiming for a seat in the state's medical and dental colleges, including the State Quota seats in both government and private colleges, as well as Management/NRI Quota seats in private institutions.

​The official rationale behind this delay is a comprehensive review of the schedule aimed at achieving better synchronization with the Medical Counselling Committee's (MCC) central schedule. Such adjustments are common in the highly dynamic environment of medical admissions, ensuring that candidates are not inconvenienced by clashing schedules between All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota rounds.

​Impact on NEET-UG Aspirants and Counselling Strategy

​The revised registration dates directly affect the immediate planning and strategic choices of thousands of NEET-UG 2025 qualified candidates. Understanding the implications of this delay is key to a smooth admission process.

• ​Extended Preparation Time: The short delay offers a crucial, unexpected window for aspirants to finalize their documentation and research their college preferences. This is especially important given the intense competition for government seats in West Bengal. 
  • ​Document Readiness: Candidates must use this time to meticulously arrange all required documents, including the NEET-UG 2025 Scorecard, Domicile Certificate (Proforma A1, A2, or B), Category Certificates (OBC-A/B, SC, ST, PwD), and Class 10th and 12th mark sheets. Any discrepancy in documents can lead to disqualification during the physical verification stage.
  • ​Domicile Certificate: Ensuring the correct format and timely issuance of the West Bengal Domicile Certificate is paramount for securing the 85% State Quota seats.
• ​Aligning with Central Counselling (AIQ): The main objective of the delay is to align the WBMCC schedule with the ongoing or upcoming rounds of the MCC's All India Quota (AIQ) counselling. This prevents a situation where a candidate accepts a State Quota seat only to have to surrender it later for an AIQ seat, which destabilizes the seat matrix. 
  • ​Candidates who are participating in the final rounds of AIQ counselling must keenly track both schedules to make an informed decision on seat retention or surrender.
• ​Refined Choice Filling Strategy: The gap allows aspirants more time to conduct a thorough analysis of the previous year's WBMCC Cut-offs and the current year's Seat Matrix (once released). A strategic choice-filling approach, prioritising colleges based on their NEET rank, institutional reputation, and location, is vital.

​The Revised Timeline and Subsequent Stages

​The WBMCC counselling process is an intricate series of steps following registration. While only the registration dates have been formally announced, the subsequent events will follow a revised, compressed timeline to meet the National Medical Commission's (NMC) deadline for the closure of admissions.

• ​Key Revised Dates: 
  • ​Online Registration and Fee Payment:December 10 to December 13, 2025. (Candidates must complete registration within this period to be considered for subsequent rounds).
  • ​Document Verification (Physical/Online): Typically scheduled immediately after registration, this process will follow the revised registration window, likely falling in the third week of December 2025. Successful verification is mandatory for inclusion in the final merit list and choice filling.
  • ​Publication of Verified Candidate List & Seat Matrix: This is expected to be released shortly after the document verification phase.
  • ​Choice Filling and Locking: The option to select preferred colleges and courses will open for verified candidates, an event that will also be pushed back to accommodate the new registration schedule.
  • ​Seat Allotment Result: The declaration of results for the first round will be delayed accordingly, potentially to late December 2025.

​Candidates are strongly advised to regularly visit the official WBMCC website, wbmcc.nic.in, for the full, updated schedule containing all dates for subsequent rounds like Round 2 and the Mop-Up/Stray Vacancy Rounds.

​Essential Steps for Candidates in the Extended Period

​The period between now and the registration date should be utilized constructively by all eligible aspirants.

• ​Consult the Information Bulletin: Candidates must re-read the WBMCC NEET-UG Information Bulletin for 2025-26. Any changes in eligibility criteria, reservation policies, or fee structures are detailed here.
• ​Fee Preparation: Ensure the requisite registration and security deposit fees are ready for online payment. The fee structure for Government Quota, Private Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats should be reviewed meticulously to understand the financial implications of choice-filling.
• ​Technical Readiness: Access the WBMCC portal well before the deadline to ensure the registration link is live and to avoid last-minute server overload issues on December 13, 2025.

​Conclusion: Stay Informed and Act Decisively

​The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee's decision to shift the NEET-UG 2025 registration to December 10-13, 2025, is a procedural adjustment that benefits candidates by ensuring smooth synchronicity with the national counselling calendar. While any delay can be unsettling, it ultimately ensures a more organized and fair allotment process. Aspirants must treat this announcement as a final call to action: verify every document, finalize your college preference list, and be ready to register promptly within the stipulated December window. Timeliness and accuracy are the two most crucial factors for securing a coveted MBBS or BDS seat in West Bengal.

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