West Bengal NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Schedule Out; Registration from October 22
Published 15 Oct 20265 min read6 Views
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the tentative Round 1 schedule for West Bengal NEET PG counselling 2026. Online registration will begin at 11 AM on October 22 and continue until 6 PM on October 28, 2026. Online fee payment will remain available until midnight on October 28. S3WaaS
The counselling covers eligible State Quota, Private Management Quota and NRI Quota seats for PG medical admissions in West Bengal. Candidates must qualify NEET PG 2026 and meet the applicable eligibility requirements prescribed by WBMCC; qualifying the entrance examination alone does not establish eligibility for every quota. S3WaaS
West Bengal NEET PG 2026 Round 1 dates
| Activity | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Online registration | October 22, 11 AM to October 28, 6 PM |
| Online fee payment | October 22, 11 AM to October 28, midnight |
| Physical document verification, except NRI candidates | October 26, 27, 28 and 29; 11 AM–4 PM |
| Verified candidate list and Round 1 seat matrix | October 30 after 2 PM |
| Choice filling and choice locking | October 30, 4 PM to November 1, midnight |
| Round 1 allotment result | November 4 after 4 PM |
| Reporting and admission | November 5, 6, 7 and 10; 10 AM–4 PM |
The timetable is marked as tentative, and candidates should follow server time wherever specified by WBMCC. S3WaaS
WBMCC NEET PG counselling fee
The WBMCC information bulletin specifies a ₹3,000 counselling fee, which is generally a one-time, non-refundable payment. Bank transaction charges, where applicable, are additional. Candidates should retain their transaction proof and Candidate Profile Letter after successful payment. S3WaaS
Candidates planning to exercise choices for private medical college seats should also carefully check the security-deposit rules.
For Private College State Quota seats, WBMCC specifies a ₹2 lakh security deposit. For Private Management Quota choices, the stipulated security deposit is ₹5 lakh, subject to the refund, adjustment and forfeiture provisions detailed in the bulletin. S3WaaS
Document verification and Candidate Profile Letter
After successful registration and payment, eligible non-NRI candidates must generate the Candidate Profile Letter. This document displays the candidate's assigned physical verification venue, date, and time slot. S3WaaS
Candidates must report at the assigned venue with their original credentials and one set of self-attested photocopies. WBMCC states that the Candidate Profile Letter itself must also be carried for verification. S3WaaS
According to the Round 1 schedule, physical verification for non-NRI candidates will take place on October 26, 27, 28 and 29, from 11 AM to 4 PM. S3WaaS
The successfully verified candidate list and Round 1 seat matrix are scheduled for publication on October 30 after 2 PM.
Different verification process for NRI candidates
NRI applicants follow a different verification process.
WBMCC's bulletin states that candidates opting for NRI quota seats cannot simultaneously opt for State Quota or Management Quota choices. There is also no pre-choice physical verification for NRI candidates. Their original NRI-related documents are checked at the admission stage after allotment. S3WaaS
Candidates should therefore select the NRI category only after reviewing all required supporting-document conditions. WBMCC warns that inadequate or invalid NRI documents detected after allotment can result in cancellation of candidature. S3WaaS
Choice filling starts October 30
Round 1 choice filling and locking will run from 4 PM on October 30 until midnight on November 1, 2026. S3WaaS
Candidates should arrange choices carefully in their genuine order of preference.
The information bulletin states that choices must first be saved and then locked. Once locked, they cannot be changed. Only locked choices are processed for allotment. If a candidate saves choices but does not manually lock them, the saved choices are automatically locked by the system after the choice-locking deadline. S3WaaS
West Bengal NEET PG Round 1 result on November 4
WBMCC has scheduled publication of the Round 1 allotment result for November 4 after 4 PM. S3WaaS
Allotment is based on the applicable candidate category, eligibility, available choices and inter-se merit under the counselling rules. WBMCC describes the allotment as provisional until the required final verification and admission formalities are completed. S3WaaS
Reporting and admission from November 5
Candidates allotted seats in Round 1 must complete reporting and admission on November 5, 6, 7 or 10 between 10 AM and 4 PM, as applicable. S3WaaS
Candidates should carry original documents and the required college fee.
For candidates allotted seats in private medical colleges, WBMCC states that the admission process will take place at designated government medical colleges in Kolkata. A separate notice identifying the relevant centres is expected to be published on the counselling website. S3WaaS
What candidates should do now
Candidates preparing for West Bengal NEET PG Round 1 should:
- Read the complete WBMCC information bulletin before registration.
- Confirm the quota and category for which they are actually eligible.
- Keep NEET PG and MBBS-related original documents ready.
- Complete payment early enough to generate the Candidate Profile Letter.
- Attend verification only at the venue, date, and time stated in the profile letter.
- Check the verified-candidate list and seat matrix on October 30.
- Arrange choices in true preference order and ensure they are saved and locked.
- Monitor the WBMCC website for changes because the published Round 1 schedule is tentative.
WBMCC's official PG Medical counselling page currently lists the Round 1 Counselling Schedule and the Notice cum Information Bulletin WB PG Medical 2026 as current updates. WBMCC