West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026: Round 3 Registrations Begin, Round Wise Seat Allotment and Cutoff

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes through state-level counselling. The Round 3 counselling registration has started on September 28, 2026, and candidates can register online through the official WBMCC website until September 30, 2026, up to 6 PM.

• Round 3 Registration: WB NEET UG 2026 Round 3 registration is open from September 28 to September 30, 2026. Candidates can register online at wbmcc.nic.in using their NEET UG credentials.

• Registration Deadline: Candidates must complete the Round 3 registration by September 30, 2026, up to 6 PM.

• Courses Covered: The counselling process covers admission to MBBS and BDS programmes through West Bengal UG Medical and Dental Counselling.

• Choice Filling: Registered and verified candidates will be able to fill and lock their choices as per the Round 3 counselling schedule.

• Seat Allotment: The Round 3 seat allotment result will be released after the choice-filling process.

What is West Bengal NEET Counselling 2027?

West Bengal NEET Counselling is the state-level admission process for filling MBBS and BDS seats under the 85% state quota in West Bengal. It is conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), which functions under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal. The entire process — registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and college reporting — is done online through the official portal at wbmcc.nic.in.

West Bengal is a closed state for NEET counselling. This means only candidates who hold West Bengal domicile are eligible to participate in WBMCC state quota counselling. Candidates from other states cannot apply for these seats. The remaining 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats are separately managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at the central level and are open to all qualified NEET candidates across India.

West Bengal has 41 NMC-approved medical colleges with approximately 6,474 MBBS seats and 6 dental colleges with 613 BDS seats available through state quota. WBMCC typically conducts four rounds of counselling — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round (Round 3), and Stray Vacancy Round — to fill all available seats for the year.

Source: WBMCC Official Website

WB NEET Counselling 2027: Important Dates

WBMCC has not released the official schedule for West Bengal NEET Counselling 2027 yet. The dates below are expected based on the 2026 counselling cycle. WBMCC typically announces the counselling calendar on wbmcc.nic.in after NEET UG results are declared — in 2026, results came in June and Round 1 registration opened in August. Check the official portal regularly from June 2027 onwards for the confirmed schedule.

All 2027 dates are tentative and will be confirmed once WBMCC releases the official notification. The 2026 reference column is for planning guidance only.

Source: WBMCC Official Website

Eligibility Criteria for WB NEET Counselling 2027

You must meet all the eligibility conditions set by WBMCC before registering for West Bengal NEET Counselling 2027. Missing even one condition can lead to cancellation of your allotment, even after you have been assigned a seat. Review the full eligibility checklist in the official WBMCC 2027 information bulletin once it is released.

Academic Eligibility

• You must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as subjects.
• For General and EWS candidates: minimum 50% marks in PCB combined.
• For SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates: minimum 40% marks in PCB combined.
• For PwD (Locomotor Disability) candidates: minimum 45% marks in PCB combined.

Age Eligibility

• You must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2027.
• The upper age limit for NEET UG has been removed by NTA per the latest guidelines. However, check the official WBMCC 2027 bulletin for any state-specific age rules before applying.

NEET UG 2027 Qualification

• You must have a valid NEET UG 2027 scorecard with the minimum qualifying percentile set by NTA: 50th percentile for General/EWS and 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC.
• Only the 2027 NEET UG score is valid for 2027 WB counselling. Scores from previous years are not accepted.

Domicile Eligibility

• You must be a domicile of West Bengal to apply for the 85% state quota seats in WBMCC counselling.
• Domicile is established through Proforma A1, A2, or Proforma B as prescribed by WBMCC (see the Reservation and Domicile section for full details).
• Candidates without valid WB domicile are not eligible for state quota seats — no exceptions are granted.

If you have accepted a seat through MCC AIQ counselling, you cannot simultaneously participate in WBMCC state quota counselling for the same admission year.

How to Register for WB NEET Counselling 2027

Registration for West Bengal NEET Counselling 2027 will be done entirely online through wbmcc.nic.in. Each counselling round has a separate registration window — in 2026, Round 2 registration was only 3 days long. You must act quickly once a round opens. Follow these steps to complete your registration:

1. Go to wbmcc.nic.in and click on the active round’s registration link.
2. Enter your NEET UG 2027 credentials — roll number, date of birth, and other required details — to create your WBMCC login.
3. Fill in the application form with your personal information, academic details, category, and domicile type.
4. Upload all required documents in the correct format and file size specified by WBMCC (see the Documents section).
5. Pay the registration fee online. Based on the 2026 structure: Rs. 2,000 for General/EWS and Rs. 1,500 for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD. Accepted modes include debit card, credit card, net banking, and UPI.
6. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt. Save your transaction ID as payment proof.
7. Wait for document verification by WBMCC. If any document is incomplete or invalid, your application may be rejected without the chance to re-upload in the same round.

Keep all your documents ready in scanned (digital) format before the registration window opens. A 3-day window leaves no time to gather documents after registration starts.

The WB NEET Counselling registration fee is non-refundable. Verify all details — name, category, domicile type, and NEET roll number — before final submission.

Documents Required for WB NEET Counselling 2027

You need to upload scanned copies of all documents during online registration and carry the originals at the time of college reporting. Missing documents at either stage can result in cancellation of your admission. Prepare your complete document set before the registration window opens.

Mandatory Documents for All Candidates

• NEET UG 2027 Scorecard — downloaded from the NTA official portal
• Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate — for date of birth proof
• Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate — showing PCB subjects and marks obtained
• West Bengal Domicile Certificate — in Proforma A1, A2, or B format, signed by an authorised government official
• Passport-size Photographs — recent, white background, matching your NEET UG application photo
• Signature Scan — on white paper in black ink
• Aadhaar Card — for identity and address verification

Additional Documents for Reserved Category Candidates

• SC/ST Certificate — in the West Bengal government-prescribed format, issued by a competent WB authority. Central government format certificates are not accepted for WB state quota seats.
• OBC-A or OBC-B Certificate — in WB format, plus a Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate also issued by a WB authority.
• EWS Income Certificate — issued by the prescribed authority in WB format.
• PwD Certificate — from a government hospital, in the format prescribed by NMC/WBMCC guidelines.

Category certificates must be in the West Bengal government-prescribed format issued by a WB competent authority. Certificates in the central government format will NOT be accepted for WB state quota reservation claims.

Three Types of Domicile Certificate (Proforma)

• Proforma A1: For candidates with 10+ years of continuous WB residency (as of December 31 of the counselling year) who passed both Class 10 and 12 from a WB-affiliated institution.
• Proforma A2: Same continuous residency criteria, specifically for candidates who pass Class 12 in 2027 from a WB school.
• Proforma B: For candidates who may live outside WB but have a parent who is a permanent resident of West Bengal with a documented permanent address in the state.

Domicile certificates must be signed by: District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Commissioner of Police, or Judicial Magistrate. Certificates from MLAs, MPs, or municipal councillors are not valid.

Choice Filling and Locking in WB NEET Counselling 2027

Choice filling is one of the most decisive steps in West Bengal NEET Counselling. After your documents are verified by WBMCC, you log in to the portal and enter your preferred colleges in priority order. Your seat allotment depends entirely on your NEET rank and the colleges you list. Strategic choice filling can mean getting a government seat versus a private one.

• You can list as many colleges and courses (MBBS or BDS) as you want, in your preferred order. There is no restriction on the number of choices.
• The WBMCC algorithm allots seats by rank: if your rank qualifies you for your top choice, you get it. If not, it checks the next available choice, and so on down your list.
• Once you have finalised your list, you must lock your choices before the deadline. If you forget to lock, the system automatically locks your choices at the end of the window.
• You cannot change or add choices after locking — review your complete list carefully before you submit.
• For Round 2 and Round 3, include rank-realistic choices alongside your preferred ones. If you aim only for top colleges in later rounds without practical alternatives, you risk getting no allotment.

In 2026, the Round 2 choice-filling window was open only from September 12 to 14 — just 3 days. Watch for WBMCC notifications in 2027 so you do not miss this tight window.

Seat Allotment and College Reporting Process

After choice filling closes, WBMCC runs the allotment algorithm and publishes the seat allotment result on wbmcc.nic.in. Log in with your credentials to check your result. Here is what to do after your allotment is out:

1. Check your allotment result on wbmcc.nic.in using your login credentials.
2. Choose your response:
   • Accept the seat — report to the allotted college within the reporting window.
   • Upgrade option (available in some rounds) — keep your current seat and try for a better choice in the next round. If no better seat comes up in Round 2 or Round 3, your current allotment stays.
   • Reject the seat — you exit the process and forfeit the registration fee. Only do this if you have a confirmed seat elsewhere.
3. Pay the seat acceptance fee online within the deadline, if applicable.
4. Report to the allotted college within the dates specified by WBMCC, carrying all original documents for physical verification.
5. Complete college-level admission — the college verifies your documents and confirms your admission after fee payment.

If you miss the college reporting deadline, your seat is automatically cancelled with no extensions. The seat moves to the next round’s available pool. Report on time, every time.

Participating Colleges and Seat Matrix 2027

West Bengal has 41 NMC-approved medical colleges participating in WBMCC state quota counselling with approximately 6,474 MBBS seats. Around 15–17 of these are government medical colleges, which together offer more than 2,000 government MBBS seats. The remaining seats are in private and self-financed colleges. There are also 6 dental colleges offering 613 BDS seats through WBMCC.

Government medical colleges in West Bengal are considerably cheaper than private ones — annual fees at government colleges are far lower than at private institutions. The top Kolkata government colleges (Medical College Kolkata, NRS, SSKM) are the most competitive, requiring scores of 620 or above in the General category. Private colleges have higher fees but lower rank cutoffs, making them accessible for candidates whose scores fall in the 490–530 range.

Top Government Medical Colleges in West Bengal (State Quota — WBMCC 2027)

Exact 2027 seat figures will be published in the official WBMCC 2027 seat matrix. Numbers above are approximate, based on the 2026 seat matrix.

Reservation and Domicile Rules in West Bengal

West Bengal has specific domicile and reservation rules for state quota NEET counselling that differ from many other states. Understanding these rules before you apply is important because incorrect or improperly issued documents will lead to rejection, even at the college reporting stage.

Domicile — Three Proforma Types

• Proforma A1: For candidates who have lived in West Bengal continuously for 10 or more years (as of December 31 of the counselling year), with both Class 10 and Class 12 passed from a WB-affiliated school/board.
• Proforma A2: Same continuous residency requirement, for candidates who pass Class 12 in 2027 from a WB school specifically.
• Proforma B: For candidates who may not personally reside in WB but have a parent who is a permanent resident of West Bengal, with a permanent home address documented in the state.

All domicile certificates must be signed by authorised government officials: District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Commissioner of Police, or Judicial Magistrate. Certificates from MLAs, MPs, Gram Panchayat members, or municipal councillors are not accepted by WBMCC and will result in disqualification.

Category-wise Reservation in WB State Quota

All category certificates must be in the West Bengal government-prescribed format, issued by a competent WB authority. Central government format category certificates are NOT accepted for WB state quota reservation. OBC-A and OBC-B candidates must also carry a Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate issued by a WB authority.

Tips to Prepare for WB NEET Counselling 2027

Most students prepare hard for NEET but treat counselling as a formality. In West Bengal, where domicile rules are strict, registration windows are only 3–5 days, and category certificates must be in the WB format, poor counselling preparation can cost you a seat your NEET score deserved. Here is what you should do at each stage.

Right After NEET UG 2027 Results (Expected June 2027)

• Start your domicile paperwork immediately. The WB domicile certificate (Proforma A1, A2, or B) must be obtained from a District Magistrate’s office or equivalent authority. This can take days or weeks depending on your location. Do not wait until registration opens.
• Check your category certificate validity. For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, verify that your certificate is in the WB government format and has not expired. If it is in central government format or has lapsed, get a fresh one from a WB authority immediately.
• Download and read the WBMCC 2027 information bulletin as soon as WBMCC releases it. This document has the exact eligibility rules, domicile proforma, document format requirements, and fee details for 2027.

Before and During Choice Filling

• Research all colleges within your realistic rank range. Check location, hostel availability, attached hospital size, clinical exposure, and annual fees. A district government college with strong hospital attachment may be better for your career than a well-known private college in Kolkata.
• List more choices, not fewer. There is no penalty for listing 30–40 colleges in priority order. More choices = more safety in the allotment algorithm.
• Lock your choices on time. Set calendar reminders as soon as WBMCC announces dates. A 3-day window leaves almost no room for delays. Locking on the last day risks technical glitches.

After Seat Allotment

• Think carefully before using the upgrade option. Upgrading means you retain your current seat while competing for a better one in the next round. But if the next round does not give you a better seat, you are still in your current one. Only upgrade if the target college is genuinely worth the uncertainty.
• Report to the college on time with originals. Carry original documents and self-attested photocopies of everything you uploaded during registration. Do not assume the college has your files from the online portal.