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West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026

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Samrat Ray • 9 Mins read • 10 Sep 26
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The West Bengal NEET counselling mop-up round is held to fill the remaining vacancies after the West Bengal NEET counselling Round 2. It provides you with another opportunity to get a seat if you did not get one in the previous round. Candidates who surrender their Round 2 seat are usually not eligible for the mop-up round of the West Bengal NEET UG counselling

Candidates participating in the West Bengal NEET counselling mop-up round must complete fresh choice filling for the remaining seats in the West Bengal NEET seat matrix. You can apply for various top medical colleges in West Bengal in this round, depending on whether they have vacancies left. 

In this blog, you will find a detailed guide to the West Bengal NEET UG counselling mop-up round. You will find all the important information regarding this round given below, including the eligibility, choice-filling steps, and institute reporting steps, common mistakes to avoid, factors influencing seat allotment, etc. 


West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026 Highlights


West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: Important/Tentative Dates 2026

The latest available information regarding the West Bengal NEET counselling mop-up round is provided below. 

Event 

Date

WB NEET UG mop-up round choice-filling

To be announced 

WB NEET UG mop-up round seat allotment

To be announced 

WB NEET UG mop-up round institute reporting 

To be announced 


West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: Eligibility Criteria 2026

You must meet the following eligibility criteria to participate in the WB NEET counselling mop-up round. 

Eligibility criteria

Requirement

Academic qualification

12th pass in PCB 

Minimum PCB marks

50% for General/EWS; 40% for SC/ST/OBC and eligible PwD categories.

Entrance exam

NEET UG

Age

Minimum 17 years by December 31, 2026.

Domicile required 

Required for State Quota seats

Allotment status

Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 are not usually eligible. 


West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: Documents Required

The following are the important documents required in the mop-up round and all other rounds of the West Bengal NEET counselling: 

  • NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
  • NEET UG 2026 Scorecard/Result
  • Class 10 Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • Class 12 Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • Valid Photo ID Proof
  • West Bengal Domicile Certificate (for applicable State Quota candidates)
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B, if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Recent Passport-size Photographs
  • WBMCC Counselling Registration/Payment Receipt
  • Provisional Seat Allotment Letter (if applicable)
  • Migration/Transfer Certificate (if required by the college)
  • Medical Fitness Certificate (if required)
  • NRI Documents (for NRI quota candidates, if applicable)


West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: Official NEET 2026 Category-wise Qualifying Cutoff

The specific mop-up round cutoffs for various categories in the West Bengal NEET counselling will depend on the Round 2 cutoffs. Below are the fixed qualifying cutoffs for candidates to participate in the West Bengal NEET counselling mop-up round. 

Category 

Percentile 

Qualifying Marks 

General 

50th percentile 

715-213

OBC (NCL)

40th percentile 

212-177

SC

40th percentile 

212-177

ST

40th percentile 

212-177

General/UR-PwD

45th percentile 

212-189

OBC/SC/ST-PwD

40th percentile 

188-177


Is Registration Required for West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round 2026?

Registration is usually required only for Round 1 and Round 2, and candidates have to register once for the whole counselling process. Therefore, you need not register for the mop-up round if you have already registered for the WB NEET counselling 2026. Fresh registrations are usually not allowed for the WB NEET counselling mop-up round. 

If you have not registered in Round 1 or Round 2, you must check the WBMCC official website for the official guidelines regarding mop-up round registrations. 


West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: Choice Filling 

Follow the steps given below to submit fresh choice filling for the West Bengal NEET counselling mop-up round. 

Step

What to Do

Step 1: Visit WBMCC Website

Visit the WBMCC official counselling portal and log in. 

Step 2: Check Seat Matrix

Review the available MBBS/BDS seats before selecting choices.

Step 3: Open Choice Filling

Select the Choice Filling option after becoming eligible for the round.

Step 4: Select Colleges & Courses

Add preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.

Step 5: Arrange Choices

Keep the most preferred college/course at the top.

Step 6: Review Choices

Check the selected choices carefully before submission.

Step 7: Lock Choices

Lock the final choices within the specified deadline. WBMCC provides a dedicated choice-filling and locking process. 

Step 8: Save Confirmation

Download or print the choice-locking confirmation for future reference.


West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: Top 5 Factors Influencing Seat Allotment

Check the following table for the top influencing factors behind the seat allotment in the West Bengal NEET counseling mop-up round. 

Factor

Details

NEET Rank

Your NEET rank will be the most important factor behind your seat allotment result. 

State Merit Rank

The better your position in the WB NEET counselling merit list, the better chances you have of getting the preferred college. 

Category

Various reserved categories have seat reservations as per government policies and also have lower cutoff requirements.

Choice Preference

Seat allotments will be based on the colleges you choose and the order of preference you set for them. 

Seat Availability

The seat availability can determine the chances that applicants have of getting a specific college. 


West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: How to Download Seat Allotment Letter?

Once you are allotted a seat, you must download the seat allotment letter with the following steps: 

  • Step 1: Visit the WBMCC official website. 
  • Step 2:Go to the UG medical counselling notifications to find the seat allotment results link. 
  • Step 3: Check whether you have been allotted a seat and log in with your credentials to access the allotment letter. 
  • Step 4: Check the details on the seat allotment letter and download it. 

Make sure to print the seat allotment letter and carry it along with other documents for institute reporting. 


West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: What Happens After Seat Allotment? 

After seat allotment, you need to report to the institute within the specified deadline. Here are the steps you need to take after the seat allotment: 

  • Step 1: Report to the allotted institution within the deadline. 
  • Step 2: Get your documents verified and submit the required photocopies of original documents. 
  • Step 3: Pay the admission fee and related charges to complete the admission process and join the course. 


West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: Top 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Check the following common mistakes you need to avoid during the WB NEET counselling mop-up round, along with the ways to avoid them. 

Mistake

Details

Not checking the latest seat matrix

Check vacant seats and eligible colleges before filling choices.

Filling choices randomly

Arrange colleges according to your actual preference and chances of admission.

Forgetting to save/lock choices

Unsaved choices may not be considered; complete locking within the deadline.

Ignoring eligibility & category rules

Check your category, domicile, and quota eligibility before selecting seats. 

Missing important deadlines

Regularly check WBMCC notices for registration, choice filling, allotment, and reporting dates. 


West Bengal NEET Counselling Mop-Up Round: FAQs


Ques: Who is eligible for the West Bengal NEET Mop-Up Round 2026?

Ans: Candidates who meet the basic eligibility criteria for the counselling and have not been allotted seats in Round 2 are eligible for the mop-up round. On the other hand, candidates who have been allotted seats in the previous round are usually not eligible. Make sure to check the updates regarding the mop-up round through the WBMCC official website to know the latest eligibility requirements. 


Ques: Is fresh registration allowed in the West Bengal NEET counselling mop-up round?

Ans: No, fresh registration is usually not allowed for the WBMCC counselling mop-up round. Hence, you must have registered for Round 1 or Round 2 to be eligible for the mop-up round counselling. Moreover, you need not register again for any subsequent round if you have registered within the first two rounds. 


Ques: Can I fill fresh choices for the West Bengal NEET counselling mop-up round? 

Ans: Yes, you are required to fill fresh choices for the mop-up round since the seat matrix has changed. Check the latest seat matrix released by WBMCC before proceeding with the fresh choice filling. This will help you choose the seats where you have the best chances based on their cutoff requirements and your NEET rank. 


Ques: How to fill choices for West Bengal NEET Mop-Up Round 2026?

Ans: You must visit the WBMCC official portal and log in with your registered credentials to access the choice-filling portal once it opens for the mop-up round. Thereafter, you need to select choices from highest to lowest preference. The seat allotment will be conducted as per your references and therefore you must select choices accordingly. 


Ques: Can candidates who were not allotted a seat in earlier rounds participate in the West Bengal NEET counselling mop-up round?

Ans: Yes, the mop-up round is mainly conducted to allot the vacant seats to unallotted candidates from Round 2. Hence, you must participate in the mop-up round to get another chance if you did not get a seat in the previous round. 


Ques: Where can I check the West Bengal NEET mop-up round seat matrix?

Ans: You can find the latest West Bengal NEET UG counselling seat matrix through the WBMCC official website. The counselling authority will provide the link for the mop-up round counselling through the latest notifications. You must use this seat matrix to research colleges for choice filling. 


Ques: Where can I check the West Bengal NEET Mop-Up Round result?

Ans: The West Bengal NEET mop-up round counselling results and all other essential details related to the counselling process are available through the WBMCC official website. You must rely mainly on the official website to check the latest updates. The link for the seat allotment results will appear among the latest announcements once it is released. 


Ques: What if I do not get a seat in the West Bengal NEET counselling mop-up round? 

Ans: If you do not get a seat in the mop-up round and vacancies remain, you can get another opportunity in the stray vacancy round. Provided that there are seat vacancies after the mop-up round, the stray vacancy round will be the fourth and last round of the WB NEET counselling process. All unallotted candidates from the mop-up round will be considered for the stray vacancy round. 


Ques: What if I fail to report to the institute within the deadline after the West Bengal NEET counselling seat allotment? 

Ans: Failure to report on time at the allotted college will result in loss of the seat. Usually, there are no extensions to the deadline for institute reporting for candidates. Thus, you must stay u[dated regarding the institute reporting deadline by checking the WBMCC official website regularly. Moreover, you will not be considered eligible for the stray vacancy round if you fail to report to the institute within the deadline after the mop-up round.