NEET UG 2026 Counselling is tentatively set to begin on July 21, 2026, with the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) opening Round 1 registration for All India Quota seats on that date. West Bengal candidates seeking state quota seats through WBMCC should expect registration to open shortly after, typically within one to two weeks of the MCC schedule. Both processes run in parallel, and candidates must register separately for each.
This year's counselling calendar has already been reshaped once. The original NEET UG exam scheduled for May 3, 2026 was cancelled following a paper leak, and NTA conducted a re-exam on June 21, 2026. That delay pushed the results, and consequently the counselling timeline, back by close to two months compared to a typical year. If you are a West Bengal candidate tracking both WBMCC and MCC, here is what you actually need to do, in order.
A large share of the confusion every year comes from candidates not realising that NEET Counselling in West Bengal runs through two different, independently operated systems.
| Aspect | MCC (mcc.nic.in) | WBMCC (wbmcc.nic.in) |
|---|---|---|
| Seats covered | 15% All India Quota, deemed universities, central universities, ESIC, AIIMS, JIPMER | 85% state quota in West Bengal government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges |
| Who can apply | Any NEET-qualified candidate in India | West Bengal domicile holders (management/NRI quota open to others) |
| Registration | Separate, on mcc.nic.in | Separate, on wbmcc.nic.in |
| Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy | Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy if seats remain |
You can register for both simultaneously. Accepting and reporting to a seat under one does not automatically remove you from the other, but the withdrawal and forfeiture rules differ, so check the exit conditions before you sit on two allotments at once.
| Stage | MCC (AIQ) | WBMCC (State Quota) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | Around July 21, 2026 | Expected late July, following MCC |
| Choice filling & locking | Runs alongside registration, closes ahead of Round 1 seat allotment | After document verification is completed |
| Total rounds | 4 rounds typically (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy) | 2 to 4 rounds depending on vacancy |
| Expected completion | October 2026 | Runs in parallel with MCC, often extending into December in years with a stray round |
Have both originals and photocopies of the following before registration begins — document verification is where most candidates lose time:
Round 1 comes with a "free exit" option — if you're allotted a seat and choose not to accept it, your security deposit is refunded in full, no penalty. From Round 2 onward, that safety net disappears: an allotted seat that you don't report to or formally exit under the rules typically results in forfeiture of the security deposit. If you plan to try for an upgrade in a later round, understand your specific quota's upgrade protocol before you lock choices — the rules aren't identical between MCC and WBMCC.
MCC counselling is tentatively expected to begin on July 21, 2026, for AIQ seats. WBMCC's state quota registration typically follows within one to two weeks, though this year's schedule may shift further given the earlier exam delay. Confirm on mcc.nic.in and wbmcc.nic.in closer to the date.
Yes. They are independent processes with separate registration, fees, and login credentials. Many West Bengal candidates register for both to maximise their options, since AIQ and state quota seats don't overlap.
WBMCC generally conducts two main rounds, followed by a mop-up round and, if seats remain vacant, a stray vacancy round. The exact number depends on how many seats are left unfilled after each round.
In Round 1, you can walk away without penalty under the free exit rule. From Round 2 onward, not reporting or failing to follow the official exit process usually leads to forfeiture of your security deposit, so check the current round's rules before deciding.
Yes, for state quota seats. Non-domicile candidates can still apply, but only under the management or NRI Quota At Private Colleges, not the 85% state quota reserved for West Bengal residents.
This page is maintained by the MyCollegeGyd Team, which tracks admission and counselling updates across West Bengal's medical, dental, and professional colleges. Information here is compiled from official MCC and WBMCC sources and cross-checked against prior years' counselling patterns. Because counselling dates are notified and revised by the authorities themselves, always verify final dates on mcc.nic.in and wbmcc.nic.in before making admission decisions.
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