The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has started the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 choice filling and choice locking process for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in West Bengal. As per the latest revised counselling schedule, eligible candidates can submit and lock their college and course preferences from August 25 to August 27, 2026. The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on August 31, 2026.
The counselling is being conducted by WBMCC for admission to 85% State Quota seats in government medical and dental colleges, along with applicable seats in private institutions under the State counselling process. Candidates must carefully arrange their preferences because seat allotment will be based on NEET UG 2026 merit, eligibility, category, seat availability and the choices submitted by candidates.
West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Begins
WBMCC has activated the Round 1 choice-filling facility on its official counselling portal. According to the latest update, choice filling and locking began on August 25 and will remain available until August 27, 2026. Candidates included in the revised list of eligible candidates can participate in this stage.
The counselling authority has also published a revised provisional candidate list and revised Round 1 seat matrix. The revised merit list is important because only candidates included in the eligible list can proceed with choice filling. Recent reports indicate that 10,085 candidates have been included in the revised list for Round 1 choice filling.
Candidates should therefore check their names, NEET rank, category and other details in the revised list before submitting preferences.
WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Important Dates
| Counselling Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Registration | August 13–16, 2026 |
| Document Verification | August 14–17, 2026 |
| Revised Seat Matrix | August 25, 2026 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | August 25–27, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 31, 2026 |
How to Fill West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Choices
Candidates should follow these steps to submit their preferences:
- Visit the official WBMCC website.
- Open the UG Medical & Dental Counselling section.
- Log in through the candidate registration/login facility.
- Enter the required login credentials.
- Open the Round 1 choice-filling option.
- Select preferred MBBS and/or BDS colleges and courses.
- Arrange the choices in the exact order of preference.
- Review all selected choices carefully.
- Lock the choices before the deadline.
- Download or save the confirmation page for future reference.
Revised Merit List and Seat Matrix Released
One of the major updates in the current counselling process is the publication of the revised provisional merit list and revised seat matrix. WBMCC’s official counselling page currently lists both documents among the latest Round 1 updates.
The revised seat matrix gives candidates an updated picture of the seats available for the current round. Candidates should check the latest matrix before finalising their choices because changes in seat availability can affect allotment.
When Will WB NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Be Released?
The West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for August 31, 2026. Candidates who submit their choices within the prescribed window will be considered for allotment.
The allotment will depend on factors including the candidate’s NEET UG 2026 merit position, category, applicable eligibility conditions, available seats and the preference order submitted during choice filling.
After the result is released, candidates allotted seats will have to follow the reporting, document verification, fee payment and admission instructions issued by WBMCC. Candidates should not wait until the last moment to check the result or complete the subsequent admission formalities.
What Candidates Should Do Now
With Round 1 choice filling underway, eligible candidates should first check the revised provisional merit list and revised seat matrix, then prepare their preference list and complete choice locking before August 27, 2026. The next major milestone will be the Round 1 seat allotment result on August 31, 2026.
Candidates are advised to rely primarily on WBMCC’s official notices for any last-minute changes to dates, reporting instructions or admission requirements.
Official Website & Links
- WBMCC Official Website: wbmcc.nic.in
- UG Medical & Dental Counselling: WBMCC UG Medical & Dental Counselling
- Candidate Registration/Login: Available through the official WBMCC UG Medical & Dental counselling portal.
