West Bengal NEET Stray Round 2026: Seat Matrix Out, Choice Filling Till October 18, Result on October 23
Published 18 Oct 20262 min read8 Views
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the seat matrix for the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round. Online choice filling and locking opened on October 17, 2026, and runs till October 18, 2026 [VERIFY: reported window is 6 PM on October 17 to 10 AM on October 18]. The seat allotment result is scheduled by 12 noon on October 23, 2026. Candidates can fill choices at wbmcc.nic.in.
West Bengal NEET Stray Round 2026: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting authority | West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) |
| Round | Stray vacancy round, NEET UG 2026 counselling |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| Choice filling and locking | October 17 to 18, 2026 |
| Result | By 12 noon, October 23, 2026 |
| Official website | wbmcc.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Document verification | October 17, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Verified candidates’ list and seat matrix | October 17, 2026, after 5 PM |
| Online choice filling and locking | October 17 to 18, 2026 [VERIFY: 6 PM on October 17 to 10 AM on October 18] |
| Seat allotment result | October 23, 2026, by 12 noon |
| Physical reporting and admission | October 23, 24 and 26, 2026 |
How to Fill West Bengal NEET Stray Round Choices
- Visit wbmcc.nic.in.
- Open the UG Medical and Dental Counselling section.
- Open the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round candidate login.
- Log in with your credentials.
- Check the available MBBS and BDS seats.
- Select your preferred colleges and courses.
- Review your choices and lock them.
Stray Round Seat Matrix
The seat matrix lists the MBBS and BDS seats available in participating medical and dental colleges. Availability varies by institution, course, and quota, so candidates should check it before filling choices. The seat matrix and merit list PDFs are on the WBMCC portal.
What Happens Next
After the window closes, WBMCC will process the submitted choices under its merit, eligibility, and seat-allocation rules. Candidates allotted a seat must report to the institution on October 23, 24, or 26, 2026 and complete admission formalities.
Official Website
All updates are published at wbmcc.nic.in.