WB NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1 Registration Begins August 13
Published 12 Aug 20266 min read
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the Round 1 counselling schedule for West Bengal NEET UG 2026 admissions. Candidates can check the detailed counselling information on the official website, wbmcc.nic.in. The Round 1 registration process will begin on August 13 and continue until August 16, 2026. The counselling process will be conducted for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses under the West Bengal state counselling system. It covers seats in government and private medical and dental colleges. A total of 7,200 seats are available through the counselling process this year. The counselling includes state quota seats in government medical and dental colleges, along with management quota and NRI seats in private institutions.
WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice-cum-Information Bulletin and Schedule | 11 August 2026 |
| Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates | 13 August 2026 (11:00 AM) to 16 August 2026 (6:00 PM) (as per server time) |
| Online Fee Payment | 13 August 2026 (11:00 AM) to 16 August 2026 (11:59 PM) (as per server time) |
| Verification of candidates after successful registration and fee payment (for candidates already designated a college and time slot by the software) | 14 August 2026 to 17 August 2026 (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM) (as per server time) |
| Publication of Successfully Verified Candidates List & Round 1 Seat Matrix | 19 August 2026 (After 12:00 Noon) |
| Online Choice Filling & Choice Locking by Verified Candidates | 19 August 2026 (4:00 PM) to 21 August 2026 (4:00 PM) (as per server time) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | 25 August 2026 (After 4:00 PM) |
| Reporting & Admission of Allotted Candidates to Allotted Institutes | 26 August 2026 to 28 August 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) (as per server time) |
| Online Seat Surrender at the Allotted College with Original Documents | 3 September 2026 (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM) (as per server time) |
Source: wbmcc.nic.in
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Candidates must have qualified for the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates must fulfil the required West Bengal domicile criteria. Candidates must satisfy the applicable category and other eligibility requirements mentioned in the WBMCC Information Bulletin.
Documents Required for Registration
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and rank letter
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Birth certificate as proof of age
- Domicile certificate in the prescribed WBMCC format
- Medical fitness certificate in the WBMCC format
- EWS certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable
- SC, ST, or OBC category certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
How to Register for WB NEET UG 2026 Counselling?
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:
- Visit the official WBMCC website at wbmcc.nic.in.
- Click on the Round 1 registration link available on the homepage.
- Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number and other required personal details.
- Upload the required documents and category certificates.
- Pay the ₹2,000 non-refundable counselling fee through the online payment facility.
- Select your preferred colleges and courses.
- Review and lock your choices before the deadline.
Action Plan for Candidates
Candidates participating in WB NEET UG 2026 counselling should:
- Visit wbmcc.nic.in and carefully read the Information Bulletin.
- Keep the NEET UG 2026 scorecard and all required documents ready.
- Complete the Round 1 registration between August 13 and August 16, 2026.
- Pay the ₹2,000 counselling fee before the deadline.
- Carefully fill and lock college and course preferences before August 16.