WB NEET 2025 Round 3: Choice Filling and Locking Process Begins

The crucial WB NEET UG 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling begins today, October 29, 2025, for all eligible candidates seeking admission under State Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats in West Bengal's MBBS/BDS colleges. Candidates must exercise their preferences and lock their choices on the official WBMCC website, wbmcc.nic.in, before the final deadline of November 3, 2025. This round is essential for securing remaining seats or upgrading existing ones. Failure to lock choices will result in disqualification from the seat allotment process. Act fast to secure your medical seat.

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has activated the online portal for Choice Filling for the WB NEET UG 2025 Round 3 of the state quota counselling process. This stage is paramount for all eligible candidates, including those previously verified, participating for the first time in this round, or seeking an upgrade from Rounds 1 or 2. Aspirants for State Quota (85%), Private Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats in Government and Private medical and dental colleges across West Bengal must now log in and strategically submit their preferences.

​This round is traditionally one of the final opportunities before the Mop-Up or Stray Vacancy rounds, making accurate and timely participation mandatory. The seat matrix detailing available seats will also be published today, giving candidates a clear picture of the vacancies.

• ​Key Dates for Choice Filling & Locking: 
  • ​Choice Filling Start Date: October 29, 2025 (Starting at 2:00 PM)
  • ​Choice Filling End Date: November 3, 2025 (Until 11:55 PM)
  • ​Choice Locking Window: November 3, 2025 (From 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM)
• ​Immediate Action Required:
  • ​Verify Eligibility: Only candidates who have successfully registered and completed the mandatory document verification, as per the WBMCC schedule, are eligible to participate in the choice filling. The list of verified candidates is available on the official website.
  • ​Strategic Planning: Do not fill choices randomly. Research the previous year's Round 3 cut-offs for both government and private colleges to maximize your chances of allotment based on your NEET-UG rank.
  • ​Official Portal: All activities must be conducted exclusively through the WBMCC official website, wbmcc.nic.in.

​The Strategic Art of Choice Filling and Locking

​Choice filling is not merely listing colleges; it is a strategic exercise that directly impacts your final seat allotment. The WBMCC software will process seats based strictly on your NEET-UG rank and the order of preferences you list. A minor error or oversight can lead to missing out on a better college or even non-allotment.

• ​Step-by-Step Choice Submission:
  • ​Login to the Portal: Access the 'Candidate Login' section on wbmcc.nic.in using your NEET Roll Number and Password.
  • ​Access Choice Filling: Click on the 'Choice Filling' link. The system will display the list of all available MBBS and BDS seats under various quotas for which you are eligible.
  • ​Prioritize Preferences: List your most desired colleges and courses (e.g., MBBS at Medical College Kolkata) at the top, regardless of rank prediction. Systematically list choices in descending order of preference. You are strongly advised to include the maximum number of choices available to you.
  • ​Save Frequently: The WBMCC portal allows candidates to save their choices multiple times. Do this regularly to prevent data loss due to technical issues or connectivity problems.
• ​The Non-Negotiable Choice Locking:
  • ​Mandatory Locking: After finalizing your list, you must click the 'Lock Choices' button within the specified window (November 3, 2025, 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM).
  • ​Disqualification Risk: The system explicitly states that candidates who fail to lock their choices by the deadline will have their preferences automatically voided and will be disqualified from the Round 3 seat allotment process.
  • ​Print Confirmation: After locking, download and print the 'Locked Choices' Confirmation Page. This serves as irrefutable proof of your participation and submitted choices.

​What Happens Next: Result and Reporting Details

​Successful completion of the choice filling and locking process paves the way for the final seat allotment result and subsequent admission formalities.

• ​Upcoming Schedule & Admission Steps:
  • ​Round 3 Result Publication: The seat allotment result is scheduled to be published shortly after the locking window closes. Candidates must be prepared to check their status on the WBMCC website immediately.
  • ​Reporting and Admission: Candidates allotted a seat in this round must adhere strictly to the reporting dates announced by WBMCC. This involves physically visiting the allotted college for document verification and completing the admission fee payment.
  • ​Preparation for Stray Vacancy Round: Candidates who do not receive an allotment in Round 3, or are not satisfied with their allotment and choose to participate further, must keep a close watch on the official schedule for the Online Stray Vacancy Round (if any remaining seats exist).
• ​Essential Documents to Prepare Now:
  • ​NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Rank Card.
  • ​Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates.
  • ​West Bengal Domicile Certificate (Proforma A1, A2, or B).
  • ​Category/Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable.
  • ​Provisional Allotment Letter (to be downloaded after the result).
  • ​Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID).
  • ​Locked Choices Confirmation Page.
  • ​Medical Fitness Certificate.

​Conclusion

​Today marks a critical deadline for every serious medical aspirant in West Bengal. The WB NEET UG 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling and Locking is not a formality; it is your final statement of preference to the counselling committee. Ensure your choices are well-researched, prioritized correctly, and, most importantly, locked before the deadline of November 3, 2025, at 11:55 PM. Successfully navigating this stage is the key to securing your admission and starting your journey in medicine. Do not delay—log in and complete your choices immediately!

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