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West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026: Registration, Dates, Eligibility, Seat Matrix & Cutoff

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Samrat Ray • 11 Mins read • 7 Aug 26
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Latest Updates 

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee is expected to release the Round 1 schedule and start the counselling soon through its official website. Check here
The West Bengal NEET UG counselling round 1 is expected to be held from 13 August to 22 August 2026.
The West Bengal NEET UG counselling round 2 is expected to be held from 31 August to 8 September 2026.
The MCC NEET counselling round 1 for AIQ seats in West Bengal is ongoing through the MCC official website. Check here


The West Bengal NEET counselling 2026 offers a total of around 4,000 to 4,500 MBBS seats across government and private colleges in the state. In the case of BDS, there are around 500 to 700 seats across government and private dental colleges in West Bengal. The WB NEET counselling is conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) for the 15% State quota (SQ) seats across medical colleges in West Bengal. You can apply for the WBMCC counselling in 2026 online through the WBMCC official website with the steps given in this blog. For the 85% All India Quota seats, you must apply for and participate in the MCC Counselling 2026

The college you will get through the West Bengal NEET counselling depends on the category-specific cutoff requirements and your NEET rank. Check the NEET Rank Predictor to predict your NEET rank based on the expected score. You can also check the re-NEET UG 2026 exam analysis to get helpful insights relevant to the counselling process and the requirements. 

In this blog, we will look at the details of the West Bengal NEET counselling, including the eligibility criteria, documents required, admission process, intake, cutoff, etc. 


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West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026: Overview 

Check the essential details about the West Bengal NEET UG counselling from the table below. 

Features

Specifications

Name of the counselling process

West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026

Conducted by 

West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC)

Course available 

MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS

Type of seats 

State quota (85%)

Entrance exam

NEET UG Exam

Domicile requirement 

West Bengal domicile required 

Number of MBBS Seats

4,000 - 4,500

Number of BDS Seats

500 - 700

Official Website

West Bengal NEET Counselling official website


West Bengal NEET Counselling: Important/Tentative Dates 2026

The West Bengal NEET counselling process for 2026 will begin after the NEET UG 2026 results. Check the following table for expected dates related to the counselling process

Events 

Tentative Dates 

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Round 1

13 August - 22 August 2026

Last Date of Joining (Round 1)

28 August 2026

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Round 2

31 August - 8 September 2026

Last Date of Joining (Round 2)

14 September 2026

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Round 3

16 September - 26 September 2026

Last Date of Joining (Round 3)

1 October 2026

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Stray Vacancy Round

3 October - 5 October 2026

Last Date of Joining (Stray Vacancy Round)

10 October 2026


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West Bengal NEET Counselling: Eligibility Criteria 2026

The following are the eligibility criteria to participate in the West Bengal NEET UG counselling process. 

Particulars

Details

Conducting authority

West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) 

Applicable courses

MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS

Entrance exam

NEET UG

Minimum age

At least 17 years as on 31 December 2026 

Academic qualification

Must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English

Minimum marks

General category: 50% aggregate in PCB; reserved categories: 40% 

State quota eligibility

West Bengal domicile is required for 85% state quota seats 

Domicile proof

Valid domicile certificate in Proforma A1, A2, or B as applicable 

Outside state candidates

Not eligible for 85% West Bengal state quota seats; they may only be considered under other applicable quotas like AIQ or private-seat rules 

Counselling mode

Online counselling only

Seat coverage

85% state quota seats are allotted through WBMCC; remaining 15% AIQ seats are handled through MCC


West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026: Documents Required 

The following documents are required during the West Bengal NEET UG counselling process for MBBS and BDS admissions:

  • NEET UG 2026 admit card
  • NEET UG 2026 rank card
  • Class 10 certificate/mark sheet for age proof
  • Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Domicile certificate, if applying for West Bengal state quota
  • Category certificate, if applicable, such as SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/EWS
  • PwD certificate, if applicable
  • Candidate profile letter/registration printout
  • Payment receipt / counselling fee receipt
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Valid photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, or passport
  • Medical fitness certificate


West Bengal NEET Counselling: Application Process 2026

Take the steps provided in the table below to apply for the West Bengal NEET counselling process in 2026. 

Step

Details

Online registration

Register on the WBMCC counselling portal using your NEET UG details.

Fill application form

Enter personal, academic, and NEET score details carefully.

Upload/verify documents

Keep required documents ready for verification, including NEET admit card, rank card, mark sheets, domicile certificate, and category certificate if applicable.

Pay counselling fee

Complete the online fee payment to confirm registration.

Choice filling

Select preferred colleges and courses during the choice-filling window.

Seat allotment

Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, category, domicile status, and choices filled.

Download allotment letter

Download the seat allotment result/letter after allotment.

Report to allotted college

Visit the allotted institute with original documents and complete admission formalities 


West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Fee

Applicants must pay the category-specific registration fees for the West Bengal NEET counselling. Below are the specific registration fees for various categories. 

Category

Registration Fee

General/Unreserved

₹2,000 + transaction charges

Reserved and PWD

₹1,500 + transaction charges


West Bengal NEET Counselling Process 2026

The illustration below shows the key details of the West Bengal NEET UG counselling process for MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses. 

WB NEET UG Counselling Process 2026


West Bengal NEET Counselling Process 2026: Expected College-Wise MBBS Seat Intake 2026

Check the following table for the college-wise seat intake for MBBS through the West Bengal NEET counselling. 

Name of the Institute

Number of seats available

Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura

150

Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan

150

Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata

200

College of Medicine and JNM Hospital, Kalyani, Nadia

100

College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata

100

ESIC Medical College, Joka, Kolkata

100

Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata

150

KPC Medical College, Jadavpur, Kolkata

150

Malda Medical College & Hospital, Malda

100

Medical College, Kolkata

250

Midnapore Medical College, Midnapore

100

Murshidabad Medical College & Hospitals, Murshidabad

100

Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata

250

North Bengal Medical College, Darjeeling

100

RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata

200

 

West Bengal NEET Counselling Process 2026: Expected College-Wise BDS Seat Intake 2026

The following are the college-wise expected BDS seat intakes at various dental colleges in West Bengal. 

Name of the Institute

Number of seats available

Burdwan Dental College & Hospital, Burdwan

100

Dr R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata

96

Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science And Research Panihati

100

Haldia Institute of Dental Science And Research

100

Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College and Hospital

100

North Bengal Dental College, Sushrutnagar

50


West Bengal NEET Counselling: Expected MBBS Cutoff Ranks in NEET UG 2026

Check the expected MBBS cutoff rank range for MBBS colleges in West Bengal from the following table. 

College

Expected NEET UG 2026 General Cutoff

Bankura Sammilani Medical College

26000 - 27000

Barasat Government Medical College and Hospital

27000 - 28000

Burdwan Medical College

21000 - 22000

Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata

16000 - 17000

College of Medicine and JNM Hospital, Nadia - The West Bengal University of Health Sciences

25000 - 26000

College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital

19000 - 21000

Deben Mahata Government Medical College and Hospital

37000 - 40000

Diamond Harbour Government Medical College

29000 - 31000

ESI-PGIMSR Medical College and Hospital, Joka

23000 - 25000

Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital

55000 - 56000

IQ City Medical College

50000 - 52000

ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

47000 - 49000

Shri Ramkrishna Institute of Medical Sciences and Sanaka Hospitals

60000 - 62000

 

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West Bengal NEET Counselling: Expected BDS Cutoff Ranks in NEET UG 2026

The BDS cutoff ranks in the NEET UG exam for West Bengal NEET counselling are presented in the table below. 

College

Expected NEET UG 2026 General Cutoff

Burdwan Dental College And Hospital

56000 - 57000

Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital

47000 - 48000

Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science and Research, JIS Group

102000 - 105000

Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research

125000 - 130000

Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College and Hospital

11100 - 111300

North Bengal Dental College

59000 - 62000

 

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Madhya Pradesh NEET UG counselling 

Assam NEET UG counselling 

Tripura NEET UG counselling

Meghalaya NEET UG counselling 

Sikkim NEET UG counselling 


Conclusion

West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026 can be an easy process if you stay informed and up to date about the important information. Candidates should keep their eyes on official announcements and follow the NEET guidelines carefully. Remember, this is an important step towards your future in the medical field, and with the right preparation, you can make it successful. For further updates, keep checking the official website.


West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026: FAQs


Ques: Who conducts the NEET UG counselling in West Bengal?

Ans: The NEET UG counselling in West Bengal is conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal. Thus, you must apply through the WBMCC official website for the state-level NEET UG counselling process. You can also get the latest updates regarding the state-level counselling process from WBMCC’s official website. 


Ques: What percentage of seats are available under the state quota?

Ans: A total of 85% of MBBS and BDS seats in West Bengal are reserved under the state quota, while the remaining 15% seats are filled through the All India Quota (AIQ). This distribution is similarly applied across all states in India for the NEET UG counselling. While only domiciles of West Bengal can apply for the SW seats, students from all states can apply for the AIQ seats through the MCC NEET UG counselling. 


Ques: Can candidates from other states apply for West Bengal NEET counselling?

Ans: Yes, candidates from other states can apply, but only for management or NRI quota seats in private medical and dental colleges. They are not eligible for government college seats under the state quota. You can also apply for the 15% AIQ seats at government colleges as a student from another state.  


Ques: What are the domicile requirements for West Bengal NEET counselling?

Ans: Candidates must have a valid West Bengal domicile certificate in the prescribed format (Proforma A1, A2, or B). They also need to provide supporting address proof such as a voter ID, Aadhaar card, or passport of their parents showing residence in West Bengal. You must also check the latest domicile requirements from the WBMCC official website before proceeding with the registration.


Ques: Can I participate in Round 2 or Round 3 if I miss Round 1 registration?

Ans: Yes. Candidates who miss Round 1 can register afresh in Round 2 or Round 3 if the registration window is reopened by WBMCC. They must complete registration and fee payment within the specified schedule. Therefore, you need not worry if you fail to register for the first round of counselling. 


Ques: Is West Bengal domicile mandatory for West Bengal NEET counselling?

Ans: Students who want to apply for SQ seats at government medical colleges in West Bengal must be domiciles of West Bengal to be eligible. However, a West Bengal domicile status is mandatory only for SQ seats in government colleges. AIQ seats in government colleges or Management quota seats in private colleges are available to non-domicile candidates. 


Ques: How much is the West Bengal NEET counselling registration fee?

Ans: The General registration fee for the West Bengal NEET counselling is ₹2,000, and transaction charges will be added to this amount. For reserved categories and PwD students, the registration fee includes ₹1,5000 and transaction costs. These amounts must be paid during the online registration process for the counselling. Make sure to check the final registration cost during the application. 


Ques: What are the mandatory documents required during reporting?

Ans: During your reporting to the allotted seat, you must provide the following documents for verification at the college:

  • NEET UG Admit Card & Rank Card
  • Class 10th and 12th Marksheets & Certificates
  • Domicile Certificate (Proforma a1, a2, or b)
  • Category/Income Certificate (if applicable, must be issued by WB authorities)
  • Medical Fitness Certificate
  • Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport)


Ques: What is the website of WB NEET Counselling?

Ans: The registration for the West Bengal NEET counselling can be completed through the WBMCC official website, wbmcc.nic.in. You can also find the latest updates and notifications related to the counselling through this website. Apart from that, you can also find the seat allotment results by visiting the portal. You must submit your application through this website within the registration deadline. 


Ques: Can I get MBBS with 500 marks in NEET in West Bengal?

Ans: Depending on the college, you can get an MBBS seat with a NEET score of 500 in West Bengal. In order to check your chances of getting the preferred college, you must consider their cutoff trends and upcoming expected cutoffs. You must then compare the cutoff requirements with the NEET rank you have achieved. If required, you can try out the NEET college predictor to estimate the colleges you can get.