West Bengal NEET UG 2026: Stray Vacancy Round Schedule Released

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has officially released the revised schedule for the stray vacancy round of the NEET UG 2026 counselling process. This final phase of the state-level admission cycle is designed to fill remaining MBBS and BDS seats that were not allocated during the previous rounds of counselling.

Candidates seeking admission to medical and dental colleges across West Bengal are advised to review the updated timeline available on the official WBMCC website, wbmcc.nic.in. The committee has outlined a structured process that includes registration, fee payment, candidate verification, and choice filling to ensure a transparent allocation of the vacant seats.

Key Dates and Counselling Process

The registration window and the corresponding online fee payment facility will be open for candidates on October 15 and October 16, 2026. Following the registration period, the committee will conduct candidate verification between October 16 and October 17. During this same timeframe, the WBMCC will publish the list of verified candidates alongside the final seat matrix, which details the specific vacancies available for this round.

Once the verification process is complete, the online choice filling and locking phase is scheduled to take place from October 17 to October 18, 2026. After the preferences are submitted, the seat allotment results for the stray vacancy round are slated for release on October 23, 2026. Students who are successfully allotted a seat must complete the reporting and admission formalities between October 23 and October 26, 2026.

Accessing the Official Schedule

To access the detailed notification, candidates should navigate to the official portal at wbmcc.nic.in and select the UG Medical and Dental Counselling section. The specific document, titled Schedule Dated 12-10-2026, can be found under the eServices or Schedule section. It is recommended that all participants download and save this PDF for reference to ensure they adhere to the stipulated deadlines for each stage of the process.

The stray vacancy round is the final opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a seat in MBBS or BDS programs under the West Bengal state quota, as well as applicable seats in private medical and dental institutions. Participants are encouraged to thoroughly review the official notice for specific eligibility conditions and instructions provided by the WBMCC before proceeding with their application.