The West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025, conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), plays a crucial role in ensuring a transparent and merit-based admission process for MBBS and BDS courses in both government and private medical institutions across the state. Through its well-structured online registration, document verification, and seat-allotment system, the counselling procedure upholds fairness and accessibility for all eligible NEET-qualified candidates.

By following each stage carefully — from registration to reporting — students can secure seats based on their merit, preferences, and category eligibility. The process not only streamlines medical admissions but also reinforces the state’s commitment to providing quality medical education under the supervision of the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal.

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025- Stray Round Important Date

Online Registration by candidates qualified through NEET UG 2025

11 am of 10.11.2025 till 6 pm of 11.11.2025 (as per server time)

Online Fee payment

11 am of 10.11.2025 till 12 midnight of 11.11.2025 (as per server time)

After successful Registration and Fee payment, Verification of Candidates in the already designated College and time slot by the software

(Not applicable for NRI Candidates, please see Notice point no 3, for further details)

11.11.2025 & 12.11.2025 (from 10 am to 4 pm) (as per server time)

Publication of List of successfully verified candidates & Publication of Seat Matrix for Online Stray vacancy Round

13.11.2025 after 12 noon

Online Choice Filling and Choice Locking by the successfully verified candidates

2 pm of 13.11.2025 till 12 midnight of 14.11.2025 (as per server time)

Publication of Result

17.11.2025 after 5 pm

The Reporting and Admission of allotted candidates to the allotted Institute (for All Private Medical Colleges the admission process will be in different Govt. Medical Colleges in Kolkata, related notice has been published in the website & for All Private Dental Colleges at Dr. R Ahmed Dental College) with requisite original document, college requisite fee and bond (Once successfully re-verified they can get admitted in the allotted seat)

18.11.2025, 19.11.2025 & 20.11.2025 (from 10 am to 5 pm) (as per server time)

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling Process

The counselling under WBMCC for MBBS/BDS in West Bengal follows an online + verification mode. Key steps:

Registration & Fee Payment
Candidates who have qualified NEET UG apply on the WBMCC portal for the state quota / private quota (as applicable).
Pay the registration/counselling fee online.
Document Verification
After registration, candidates present required original documents (and copies) at designated verification centres/colleges for eligibility, domicile, category, etc.
Publication of Seat Matrix & Verified List
After verification, the list of successfully verified candidates is published along with the “seat matrix” (i.e., available seats by category/college) to guide choice-filling.
Choice Filling & Locking
Candidates log in, fill their preferred colleges/institutes & courses (MBBS/BDS), arrange in order of preference, then lock their choices by the deadline.
Seat Allotment / Result Publication
Based on NEET rank/merit, choices, category, seat availability, candidates are allotted seats. Results published on portal.
Reporting & Admission to Allotted Institute
Allotted candidates must report to the college/institute with original documents, pay requisite fees, complete admission formalities by specified dates.
Stray Vacancy Round (if applicable)
If seats remain vacant after the main rounds, a “stray vacancy” or mop‐up round is organised by WBMCC to fill the leftover seats.

Important note: This is for the State Quota (85% seats) and also applies to Private/Management/NRI quotas in West Bengal as per WBMCC.

West Bengal NEET UG Eligibility Criteria

To participate in WBMCC’s NEET UG counselling in West Bengal, the key eligibility criteria include:

Must have qualified NEET UG for the relevant year
Domicile requirement: Candidate or parent must be a resident of West Bengal (various “Proforma A1/A2/B” domicile certificates accepted).
For example: Proforma A1: candidate residing in West Bengal for specified years. Proforma B: parent is permanent resident of WB.
Academic qualification: Typically, the candidate should have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Biotechnology) and English, with minimum marks as laid down by NEET eligibility (e.g., 50% for general category) though state counselling may follow same criteria
Minimum age: Usually, candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31 December of the year of admission (or as per NTA/NEET rules).
Reservation/category criteria: Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories must produce appropriate certificate. PwD candidates must also meet the medical disability criteria as per rules.
Specific quota conditions: For Management/NRI quota seats in private colleges, additional conditions (such as NRI sponsor, affidavit, etc) may apply.

West Bengal NEET UG Required Documents

During registration, verification and admission the following documents are commonly required (originals + self-attested photocopies) for WBMCC NEET UG counselling:

Common/State Quota Documents

NEET 2025 Admit Card
NEET 2025 Scorecard / Rank Card
10th (or equivalent) mark sheet & certificate — for age/proof of study & date of birth.
12th (or equivalent) mark sheet & certificate — for eligibility to apply.
Domicile certificate of West Bengal (Proforma A1/A2/B) or parent’s domicile certificate.
Photo ID proof: Aadhaar card / Voter ID / Passport / Parents’ ID in certain cases.
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applying under reserved category (issued by state of West Bengal).
PwD certificate (if applicable) from authorised medical board or as per WBMCC norms.
Recent passport-size photographs.

Additional Documents (for Management/NRI Quota where applicable)

Age proof (10th certificate or birth certificate) verifying candidate is at least eligible age.
Affidavit of sponsorship (in case of NRI candidate) stating sponsor relationship & undertaking payment of fees.
Documents proving NRI status of sponsor (valid passport, visa, utility bill, etc).
Medical fitness certificate from registered medical practitioner (sometimes required).

Additional Tips & Important Points

It’s essential to register early within the window specified by WBMCC — missing registration or fee payment may disqualify you from a round.
While filling choices, rank your preferred colleges/courses carefully — once you lock, changes may not be allowed. Manual for choice-filling is available
Keep all original documents handy for verification. If documents don’t match or are invalid, your candidature may be rejected.
For domicile proof: obtain the correct “Proforma” certificate (A1/A2/B) from prescribed competent authority as per WBMCC.
Check the seat matrix published by WBMCC to understand how many seats are available in your category & institution before filling choices.
After allotment, you must report to the allotted college by the deadline with all documents, pay fees and complete admission formalities — else the seat may be forfeited.
Stay updated with the official WBMCC website for any changes in schedule or notification.

Conclusion

In conclusion, candidates are advised to stay updated through the official website, wbmcc.nic.in, to avoid missing important deadlines and to ensure a smooth admission experience. Proper preparation, timely document verification, and informed choice-filling remain key to achieving successful admission in West Bengal’s esteemed medical and dental colleges.

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025

The process not only streamlines medical admissions but also reinforces the state’s commitment to providing quality medical education under the supervision.