All ArticlesWest Bengal NEET PG Counselling 2026: MD/MS Process, Eligibility and What to Check Before Applying
West Bengal NEET PG counselling decides who gets an MD, MS or PG Diploma seat in the state’s government and private medical colleges. The 2026 Round 1 is already under way. This guide explains how West Bengal NEET PG counselling works, who is eligible and what to check before you apply. Choice filling for Round 1 opens today, 30th October 2026, and closes at midnight on 1st November, so the timing matters.
What Is West Bengal NEET PG Counselling?
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) runs state-level PG medical admissions. It works under the state health authorities and uses the NEET PG 2026 score and rank from NBEMS. Admission is on merit and choice: your rank decides your priority, and the options you lock decide which seat you can get.
This is separate from the All India Quota counselling run by MCC. The All India Quota covers 50% of PG seats in government colleges. WBMCC fills the state-level seats, which are:
State Quota seats in government medical colleges.
State Quota seats in private medical colleges.
Management Quota seats in private colleges.
NRI Quota seats in private colleges.
You can take part in both counselling processes. Many candidates register for MCC and WBMCC and compare the results.
Courses Covered
West Bengal NEET PG counselling covers three kinds of courses:
MD (Doctor of Medicine), such as General Medicine, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis and Dermatology.
MS (Master of Surgery), such as General Surgery, Orthopaedics, OBG, ENT and Ophthalmology.
Seat numbers vary by year and college. WBMCC publishes the seat matrix before choice filling. For 2026 it is due after 2:00 PM on 30th October, so study it before locking choices. You can also compare courses in our course guide and browse institutions in our college database.
Eligibility Criteria
The full conditions are in the WBMCC Information Bulletin. These are the main points:
NEET PG 2026: You must have appeared and qualified in NEET PG 2026. Counselling is based on that score and rank.
MBBS degree: You need a recognised MBBS degree. The documents listed include the MBBS degree and final year mark sheets.
Internship: You must have completed the compulsory rotatory internship. The reported cut-off date for completion is 30th September 2026.
Medical registration: You need a permanent registration with the West Bengal Medical Council or NMC/MCI.
Category claims: If you claim SC, ST, OBC or EWS status, you need a valid certificate. The reported rule is that it must be issued on or after 1st April 2026.
Domicile and quota rules: State Quota seats come with residency and eligibility conditions. NRI Quota seats come with their own document rules. Read these sections of the bulletin closely.
Eligibility can vary by quota and category, so check the bulletin first.
How the Counselling Process Works
The process is online, with one physical step for document checks. The usual sequence is:
Registration. Register on wbmcc.nic with your NEET PG details. Fill in your personal, academic and category information.
Fee payment. Pay the counselling registration fee online. Private-college seekers also pay a security deposit.
Document verification. Report in person with your original documents. Only verified candidates move forward.
Verified list and seat matrix. WBMCC publishes the merit list of verified candidates and the seat matrix. You can now see the seats available to you.
Choice filling and locking. You list your course and college options in order of priority. You then lock them. Unlocked choices may be lost, and locked choices cannot be changed later.
Seat allotment. WBMCC allots seats by merit rank, category, quota and your choice order. The result is published online.
Reporting. You report to the allotted college with documents and fees. Missing the reporting window can mean losing the seat.
The notified rounds are Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy. Dates for later rounds usually come after Round 1 closes.
West Bengal NEET PG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Schedule
The dates below are the reported Round 1 schedule. Confirm them on the official website, as dates can change.
Online registration: 22nd October 2026 (11:00 AM) to 28th October 2026 (6:00 PM).
Fee payment: 22nd October 2026 (11:00 AM) to 28th October 2026 (midnight).
Physical document verification: 26th to 29th October 2026, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Verified list and seat matrix: 30th October 2026, after 2:00 PM.
Choice filling and locking: 30th October 2026 (4:00 PM) to 1st November 2026 (midnight).
Round 1 seat allotment result: 4th November 2026, after 4:00 PM.
Reporting and college admission: 5th, 6th, 7th and 10th November 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The registration and verification windows have closed. If you registered and were verified, you are now in the choice filling stage. If you missed registration, check with WBMCC whether a later round or stray vacancy round will allow you to join.
Fees and Security Deposit
The reported amounts for Round 1 are:
Counselling registration fee: ₹3,000, non-refundable, paid online.
Security deposit for Private College State Quota seats: ₹2 lakh.
Security deposit for Management Quota seats: ₹5 lakh.
Tuition and other fees depend on the college and quota. Private-college fees are far higher than government-college fees, and Management Quota fees are higher still. Check the college-wise fee structure in the bulletin before you choose. If cost is a concern, see our scholarship page. Also confirm the security deposit refund and forfeiture rules before you pay, since they change with each round.
Documents to Keep Ready
The reported list of originals for verification is:
NEET PG 2026 admit card and rank card.
Candidate profile letter downloaded from the WBMCC portal.
MBBS degree certificate and final year mark sheets.
Permanent medical registration certificate (WBMCC or NMC/MCI).
Caste, EWS or non-creamy layer certificate, if applicable.
Internship completion certificate.
Candidates usually also carry photo ID, passport-size photographs, residence proof and copies of every document. Bring the originals and a photocopy set of each. Any document with a name or date mismatch can stall verification, so correct errors early.
Factors to Check Before Applying
1. Your rank against past closing ranks. Look at last year’s closing ranks for your category and course. Closing ranks swing widely between years, so use them as a guide, not a promise. Our college database can help you shortlist realistic options.
2. Quota and category. Know whether you are applying under the State Quota, Management Quota or NRI Quota. Check that your reservation certificate is valid and in the correct format.
3. Government against private seats. Government seats cost much less but close at lower ranks. Private and Management seats are easier to get but cost a great deal more. Decide your budget before you list options.
4. Security deposit and forfeiture. Read when the deposit is refunded and when it is forfeited. Some rounds allow free exit, and others do not.
5. Seat bonds and service conditions. Many states require a service bond after PG. Check the bond terms for West Bengal, including the amount and the period of service.
6. Course preference. Rank your courses by what you actually want. Do not list seats you would not join, because an allotted seat you refuse can cost you the deposit.
7. Parallel counselling. If you take part in MCC and other states, track each timeline. Keep the exit and joining rules of each in mind.
8. Deadlines. Choice filling closes at midnight on 1st November. Portals slow down near deadlines, so do not wait for the last hour.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Filling choices without checking the seat matrix.
Forgetting to lock choices, then losing them.
Putting safe options at the top and dream options at the bottom. Order your choices by true preference.
Uploading unclear or wrong documents.
Ignoring reporting dates after the allotment result.
Assuming the previous year’s rules still apply.
What to Do Now
Open the verified merit list and check your rank and category.
Download the seat matrix and note the seats you could reach.
Make a ranked list of courses and colleges before you start filling.
Fill and lock your choices before midnight on 1st November.
Keep your documents and fee receipts ready for reporting.
Follow our blog for later rounds, or read about us to see how we help. For one-to-one help, see our counselling services, pricing or contact page.
Key Takeaways
WBMCC runs West Bengal NEET PG counselling for MD, MS and PG Diploma seats, separate from MCC.
The process is registration, fee payment, document verification, choice filling, allotment and reporting.
Round 1 choice filling runs until midnight on 1st November 2026, with the result on 4th November.
Check eligibility, quota, fees, bond terms and the seat matrix before you lock choices.
Always verify dates, fees and rules on the official WBMCC website: wbmcc.nic
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