WB NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round Registration Begins; Check Important Dates, Eligibility and Counselling Process

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has started the West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round registration process on its official website, wbmcc.nic.in . Eligible candidates can complete online registration and pay the counselling fee from November 2 to November 4, 2026. The latest counselling window covers MBBS admissions under the Special Stray Vacancy Round, along with BDS and BSc Nursing admissions under Round 5 of West Bengal counselling. According to the revised schedule, the registration and fee payment facility will remain available until 3:00 PM on November 4, 2026. Candidates will also have to complete online choice filling and locking by 11:00 AM on November 5, 2026. This is the final counselling opportunity for MBBS admission in West Bengal for the 2026 admission cycle. However, candidates should note that fresh registration is not permitted for the MBBS Special Stray Vacancy Round. Only eligible candidates who registered during earlier WBMCC counselling rounds can participate. The counselling fee paid for this round is non-refundable. Therefore, applicants should carefully verify their eligibility before making the payment.

WB NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round: Important Highlights

Here are the important details of the latest WBMCC counselling notification.

WB NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round Revised Schedule

WBMCC has announced the following schedule for the MBBS Special Stray Vacancy Round.

Candidates should complete registration, payment and choice locking within the specified timelines. Missing any deadline may result in disqualification from the counselling round.

Who Is Eligible for WB NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round?

The MBBS Special Stray Vacancy Round has specific eligibility restrictions. Unlike regular counselling rounds, fresh registration is not allowed for MBBS admissions at this stage.

Candidates must fulfil the following conditions:

1. Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
2. Must have registered for earlier WBMCC NEET UG counselling rounds.
3. Must remain eligible under the applicable counselling rules.
4. Must have attained a minimum age of 17 years by December 31, 2026.
5. Must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
6. Must fulfil the applicable domicile and reservation requirements, wherever required.

Candidates who were allotted seats in earlier rounds and joined but failed to resign within the permitted period are not eligible to participate. Similarly, candidates who did not participate in any previous counselling round cannot apply for the MBBS Special Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates who remain unallotted or have been excluded from earlier rounds may participate, subject to the eligibility conditions mentioned in the official WBMCC notification.

How to Register for WB NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round?

Eligible candidates must complete the counselling process through the official WBMCC portal using their existing registration credentials.

Follow these steps to participate:

1. Visit the official WBMCC website at wbmcc.nic.in .
2. Open the NEET UG 2026 counselling section.
3. Click on the Special Stray Vacancy Round registration link.
4. Log in using your existing WBMCC candidate credentials.
5. Verify your personal, academic and NEET UG details.
6. Pay the applicable non-refundable counselling fee through the online payment facility.
7. Open the choice-filling section.
8. Select your preferred colleges and courses according to the available seat matrix.
9. Review your choices carefully.
10. Lock your choices before November 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
11. Candidates should download the payment receipt and preserve their choice-filling confirmation for future reference.

Counselling Fee and Important Payment Instructions

WBMCC has clarified that the counselling fee for the Special Stray Vacancy Round is non-refundable.

Candidates should therefore verify their eligibility before proceeding with payment.

The important payment instructions include:

1. Complete fee payment before November 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
2. Use the online payment facility available on the official portal.
3. Verify payment status after completing the transaction.
4. Save the payment receipt for future reference.
5. Avoid making duplicate payments unless instructed by the counselling authority.
6. The applicable fee amount should be checked in the official WBMCC notification.

WB NEET UG Round 5 for BDS and BSc Nursing

1. Alongside the MBBS Special Stray Vacancy Round, WBMCC has also opened Round 5 counselling for BDS and BSc Nursing seats in West Bengal.
2. The registration window for these courses runs from November 2 to November 4, 2026.
3. Unlike the MBBS Special Stray Round, fresh registration may be permitted for BDS and BSc Nursing candidates, subject to the eligibility conditions and instructions specified by WBMCC.
4. Candidates interested in these programmes should carefully check the stream-wise registration requirements before paying the counselling fee.
5. Applicants should also ensure that they select the correct course-specific counselling option while completing the online process.

WB NEET UG Round 6 Counselling Dates for BDS and BSc Nursing

WBMCC has also announced the schedule for Round 6 counselling for BDS and BSc Nursing admissions.

The important dates are as follows:

Candidates seeking admission to BDS and BSc Nursing courses should keep track of the Round 6 schedule and regularly check the official website for further instructions.

Documents Required for WB NEET UG 2026 Counselling

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for counselling verification and admission reporting:

1. NEET UG 2026 admit card.
2. NEET UG 2026 scorecard and rank details.
3. Class 10 marksheet and certificate.
4. Class 12 marksheet and certificate.
5. WBMCC registration details.
6. Domicile certificate, wherever applicable.
7. Caste or category certificate, if applicable.
8. Valid photo identity proof.
9. Recent passport-size photographs.
10. Seat allotment letter, after allotment.

Candidates should carry original certificates and the required photocopies during reporting at the allotted institution.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Before participating in the WB NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round, candidates should remember these important points:

1. Fresh MBBS registration is not permitted in this round.
2. Previous WBMCC registration is mandatory for MBBS candidates.
3. The counselling fee is non-refundable.
4. Registration and payment close on November 4 at 3:00 PM.
5. Choice filling and locking close on November 5 at 11:00 AM.
6. Candidates who joined an earlier allotted seat and did not resign within the permitted window are ineligible.
7. Candidates who skipped all earlier rounds cannot participate in the MBBS Special Stray Round.
8. BDS and BSc Nursing candidates should check their separate eligibility conditions.

What Should Candidates Do Next?

1. Candidates interested in MBBS admission through the WB NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round should first verify their eligibility using the latest WBMCC notification.
2. Eligible applicants must log in with their existing credentials, pay the non-refundable counselling fee before November 4 and complete choice filling and locking before November 5.
3. Candidates applying for BDS and BSc Nursing seats should separately check the Round 5 registration requirements and prepare for the subsequent Round 6 schedule.
4. The MBBS seat allotment result is scheduled for November 7, 2026. 
5. Candidates should regularly visit the official WBMCC portal for result announcements and further admission instructions.

Conclusion

• WBMCC has opened the WB NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round registration for MBBS admissions, along with Round 5 counselling for BDS and BSc Nursing courses.
• The registration and fee payment window will remain open from November 2 to November 4, 2026, while choice filling and locking will continue until November 5 at 11:00 AM.
• Since fresh registration is not allowed for MBBS candidates and the counselling fee is non-refundable, applicants should carefully check the eligibility requirements before applying.
• For the latest counselling notifications, registration links and seat allotment updates, visit the official WBMCC website at wbmcc.nic.in .