West Bengal NEET UG 2026: Stray Vacancy Round Choice Filling Begins

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has officially commenced the choice-filling process for the stray vacancy round of the West Bengal NEET UG 2026 counselling. Candidates participating in this final phase of admissions can now access the official portal to select and lock their preferred medical and dental colleges.

This development follows the release of the seat matrix for the stray vacancy round, which details the availability of MBBS and BDS seats across participating institutions in the state. Eligible students are advised to review the seat matrix thoroughly before submitting their preferences to ensure they are making informed decisions based on current seat availability, course options, and institutional quotas.

Important Dates and Counselling Schedule

The window for online choice filling and locking opened on October 17 and will remain active until October 18, 2026. Following the conclusion of this period, the WBMCC will process the submitted preferences based on merit and the established seat-allocation criteria. The final seat allotment result for this round is scheduled to be published by 12 noon on October 23, 2026.

Candidates who are successfully allotted a seat during this round will be required to proceed with physical reporting and admission formalities. The designated dates for these procedures are October 23, October 24, and October 26, 2026. It is essential for candidates to adhere to these timelines to secure their admission at the allotted medical or dental college.

Steps to Complete Choice Filling

To participate in the choice-filling process, candidates must visit the official WBMCC website at wbmcc.nic.in. Once on the homepage, applicants should navigate to the UG Medical and Dental Counselling section and access the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round candidate login portal. After logging in with their registered credentials, candidates can view the available seats, select their preferred colleges and courses, and lock their choices.

The WBMCC has emphasized the importance of checking the seat matrix prior to locking choices, as seat availability is subject to change based on the specific institution and course. All candidates are encouraged to monitor the official portal regularly for any further updates or notifications regarding the admission process.