The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has not yet released the schedule for NEET UG medical and dental counselling 2026, even two weeks after the National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the Re-NEET UG 2026 results. Candidates seeking MBBS and BDS admissions under the state’s 85% quota seats are being asked to keep checking the official portal, wbmcc.nic.in, for the registration window. The expected registration window for WBMCC Counselling 2026 would be July – August 2026.
Key Highlights of WBMCC UG Medical Counselling 2026
- WBMCC has not announced UG medical counselling dates for 2026 as of July 30, 2026.
- The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is also yet to release the schedule for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) round, though officials say it is expected shortly.
- MCC has introduced new rules this year, including an online seat-upgrade option that removes the need to report physically to an allotted college, and an online resignation facility.
- WBMCC will handle 85% state quota seats in government medical and dental colleges, along with state quota, management quota, and NRI quota seats in private colleges.
- Candidates seeking state quota seats must meet West Bengal’s domicile requirements.
- Counselling is expected to be conducted in multiple rounds, followed by mop-up (round 3) and stray vacancy rounds, based on past cycles.
Why Is the Schedule Delayed?
Counselling for any academic year can begin only once results, the final merit list, and category-wise cutoffs are confirmed. All three were settled with the July 16 result declaration, but MCC has still not published its counselling calendar for 2026 as of July 29. Since state counselling authorities, including WBMCC, typically release their own schedules only after MCC opens its portal, West Bengal’s dates remain pending as well.
What Does WBMCC Counselling Cover?
WBMCC, functioning under the Directorate of Medical Education, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, conducts counselling for:
- 85% state quota seats in government medical and dental colleges
- State quota, management quota, and NRI quota seats in private medical and dental colleges
The remaining 15% of government college seats are filled separately through MCC’s All India Quota counselling.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates hoping to register for West Bengal NEET UG counselling once it opens will need to meet the following conditions:
- Qualify NEET UG 2026 with the minimum percentile prescribed for their category by NTA.
- Have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English as individual subjects.
- Hold a valid Medical Fitness Certificate in the format specified by WBMCC.
- Meet WBMCC’s domicile rule for state quota seats.
Domicile Rule for State Quota Seats
West Bengal’s domicile requirement is a key eligibility condition for the 85% state quota. Either the candidate or a parent must qualify as a domicile of West Bengal, established through a certificate issued by a competent authority such as the District Magistrate, Additional District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Officer, or Block Development Officer. WBMCC classifies domicile based on years of residence and where the candidate completed Class 10 and 12. Candidates applying for management quota or NRI quota seats in private colleges are not required to submit domicile proof.
Candidates should also note that reservation status under SC, ST, EWS, or PwD categories cannot be declared afresh at the WBMCC registration stage; it is carried forward from the candidate’s original NEET UG 2026 application with NTA.
Registration Process (Based on Past Cycles)
While the exact 2026 process will be confirmed once WBMCC issues its information bulletin, the counselling process in previous years has followed this pattern:
- Visit wbmcc.nic.in and select the UG Medical & Dental Counselling section
- Create a new candidate account
- Enter NEET roll number, application number, and date of birth
- Complete the application form with personal and academic details
- Upload required documents, including admit card, scorecard, and mark sheets
- Pay the counselling registration fee online
- Save the confirmation page for future reference
Note: In the previous cycle, the counselling fee was ₹2,000 for unreserved candidates and ₹1,500 for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates; these amounts are subject to confirmation in the new information bulletin.
Official Website and Important Links
- WBMCC official portal: wbmcc.nic.in
- UG Medical & Dental Counselling section: wbmcc.nic.in/ug-medical-dental-counselling
- NTA NEET UG portal: neet.nta.nic.in
- MCC counselling portal: mcc.nic.in
