West Bengal NEET PG Round-3 Allotment Processing Underway After Choice Lock

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has officially transitioned into the data evaluation phase for the NEET PG 2025 Round-3 counseling. As of February 18, 2026, the administrative evaluation is being conducted following the successful conclusion of the choice-filling and locking period that ended at midnight on February 12. This third round, which was significantly restructured following the revision of the national qualifying percentile, aims to fill the remaining state quota and private management quota seats in West Bengal's medical institutions. Thousands of medical aspirants across the state are currently awaiting the publication of the allotment list, which will determine their residency placements for the 2025-26 academic session.

1. Final Choice Locking and Data Synchronization

The closure of the choice-locking window marks the beginning of a complex backend evaluation where candidates' NEET PG ranks are matched against their institutional preferences. This process is being managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) software to ensure absolute transparency and merit-based seat distribution.

• Closing of Options: The portal for Choice Filling and Locking was officially deactivated after the extended deadline of February 12, 2026.
• Merit-Preference Analysis: The WBMCC is currently running the evaluation algorithm, which cross-references state-level domicile ranks with the latest seat matrix released earlier this month.
• In-Service Scrutiny: A dedicated section of the backend processing is focused on the "In-Service" candidates to ensure that the 40% reservation in state-sponsored degree seats is accurately implemented.
• Server Verification: Technical teams are performing a final round of server-side checks to prevent any discrepancies in the allotment data before the public release scheduled for later this week.

2. Timeline for Allotment Result and Reporting

According to the latest Tentative Revised Schedule, the committee is working toward a strict reporting deadline to align with the national medical session. The publication of the results will trigger an immediate reporting phase for all successful candidates.

• Provisional Allotment Letters: Once the publication of results is finalized, candidates must download their individual allotment letters from the Candidate Login portal.
• Physical Verification: Successful students are required to report to their assigned institutes between February 17 and February 19, 2026, with original documents and requisite bonds.
• Upgrade Procedures: Those who have been upgraded in Round 3 from their previous Round 2 seats must obtain a server-generated "Relieving Letter" before moving to the new college.
• Private College Admissions: Candidates allotted seats in private medical colleges are reminded that the admission process often takes place at designated government kiosks in Kolkata for centralized verification.

3. Conclusion

The current phase of the West Bengal NEET PG counseling highlights the critical nature of the 2025-26 admission cycle. As the WBMCC nears the final publication of the Round-3 data on February 18, 2026, the focus remains on ensuring that no seat is left vacant. Aspirants are advised to keep their NEET PG 2025 Scorecards and domicile certificates ready for the impending physical reporting phase. Following the conclusion of this round on February 19, the committee is expected to announce the final "Stray Vacancy Round" schedule to address any remaining slots. This rigorous evaluation process serves as the final gateway for West Bengal's medical professionals to embark on their postgraduate journeys.

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