West Bengal NEET UG 2025 Counselling is a centralized process for admission to medical and dental colleges in the state. The West Bengal Government organizes the counselling and manages important aspects like the schedule, registration, curriculum and reservation. The counselling process for undergraduate students in West Bengal will be online. Candidates must qualify for the NEET UG exam. The exact dates and schedule for counselling have not yet been announced. But the counselling dates will be announced soon on the official website https://wbmcc.nic.in/.
This article provides details about West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025, including important dates, the online registration process, the counselling procedure, eligibility criteria, and more.
Contents
Summary
Before explaining the West Bengal NEET UG counselling process, let’s first take a quick look at NEET UG 2025
| Specific | Details |
| Counselling Name | West Bengal NEET UG Counselling |
| Conducting Authority | West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee, under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal (WBMCC). |
| Effective Entrance Exam | NEET UG Conducted by the NTA. |
| Courses Offered | MBBS |
| Medical College in Uttarakhand | 32 |
| No. Of Dental Colleges in Uttarakhand | 6 |
| No. Of Medical seats In Uttarakhand | 4900 |
| No. Of Medical seats In Uttarakhand | 562 |
| No. of Counselling Round | 4 (Stray Round is Optional) |
| Date of start counselling | To be announced |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Official Websites | https://wbmcc.nic.in/ |
Counselling Date
In this section, the important dates for West Bengal NEET UG Counselling. Let’s look:
Round-1
| Event | Date |
| Publication of Notice & Information Bulletin | August, 3rd week 2025 |
| Online Registration | August, 3rd week 2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | August, 3rd week 2025 |
| Verification of Candidates | August, 3rd to Last week 2025 |
| Publication of Verified List & Seat Matrix | August, Last week 2025 |
| Online Choice Filling & Locking | August, Last week 2025 |
| Publication of Result | September, 1st week 2025 |
| Reporting & Admission | September, 1st week 2025 |
Round-2
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration | September, 2nd week 2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | September, 2nd week 2025 |
| Verification of Candidates | September, 2nd week 2025 |
| Publication of Verified List & Seat Matrix | September, 3rd week 2025 |
| Online Choice Filling & Locking | September, 3rd week 2025 |
| Publication of Result | September, Last week 2025 |
| Reporting & Admission | October, 1st week 2025 |
Stray Vacancy Round
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration | October, Last week 2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | October, Last week 2025 |
| Verification of Candidates | October, Last week 2025 |
| Publication of Verified List & Seat Matrix | October, Last week 2025 |
| Online Choice Filling & Locking | October, Last week 2025 |
| Publication of Result | November, 1st week 2025 |
| Reporting & Admission | November, 1st week 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for West Bengal NEET UG 2025 admission counselling, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the authorities:
For State Quota (West Bengal)
| Category | Eligibility |
| Domicile | Must be a West Bengal domicile for at least 10 consecutive years as of December 31st of the current year. |
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. |
| NEET Qualification | Must have qualified in NEET 2024. |
| Minimum NEET Percentile | General (UR): 50%, UR PwD: 45%, SC/ST/OBC/OBC PwD: 40%. |
| Age | Must be 17 years old by December 31st of the current year. |
| Other Criteria | Reserved category candidates must submit valid caste/category certificates. |
For Management Quota
| Category | Eligibility |
| NEET UG Qualification | Must have qualified in NEET UG 2025. |
| Minimum NEET UG Percentile | General (UR): 50%, UR PwD: 45%, SC/ST/OBC/OBC PwD: 40%. |
| Domicile | Not required. Candidates from any state are eligible. |
| Other Criteria | No caste or PwD reservation. Allotment based on NEET UG merit rank. |
For NRI Quota
| Category | Eligibility |
| NEET UG Qualification | Must have qualified in NEET UG 2025. |
| Minimum NEET UG Percentile | General (UR): 50%, UR PwD: 45%, SC/ST/OBC/OBC PwD: 40%. |
| NRI Status | Must meet NRI criteria as per the Supreme Court’s ruling. |
| Sponsorship | Must have an eligible NRI sponsor. |
| Sponsorship Documents | Submit Embassy certificate or proof of application with utility bills. |
| Multiple Quota Options | Cannot apply for both NRI and State/Management Quota. |
| OCI Card Holders | Can choose NRI Quota or Indian candidate status but cannot switch once registered. |
Registration Process
Here is the step-by-step West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025 registration process. Candidates must follow each step for counselling:
Registration Process
- Visit the official website (https://wbmcc.nic.in/ ) and access the online registration portal.
- Enter NEET UG 2025 details and required information.
- Pay the registration fee online.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents.
- Submit the form and confirm successful submission.
Document Verification
- Wait for instructions after registration closes.
- Visit the assigned verification center on the scheduled date and time.
- Carry original documents and self-attested photocopies.
- Get documents verified by authorities.
Counselling Process
Here are the West Bengal NEET UG Counselling Process 2025, step-by-step guidelines. Candidates must follow every step for registration.
First Round:
- Conducted online with seat allotment based on inter-se merit.
- Candidates must lock their choices and report to the allotted college with original documents and fees for admission.
- Free exit is allowed, meaning candidates can surrender their seats without penalty.
- Candidates must express willingness to participate in subsequent rounds to remain eligible for further counseling.
Second Round:
- Fresh registration is allowed. Candidates from the first round can also upgrade their seats if available.
- Security money is required:
- ₹10,000 (UR/OBC) and ₹5,000 (SC/ST/EWS) for government colleges.
- ₹1,00,000 for private colleges (all categories).
- Candidates who surrender their seats in this round will forfeit their admission fees. They must apply in person at the admitted college and obtain a surrender letter.
- Candidates from Round 1 who provided willingness can participate.
Third Round:
- Fresh registration is allowed for candidates who did not register earlier.
- Verified candidates from previous rounds without seats can participate without paying the counseling fee again.
- Document verification fee is required for candidates who failed verification earlier.
- Candidates who did not report after Round 2 can participate by paying the fee again.
Online Stray Vacancy Round:
- Fresh registration is allowed.
- Candidates without seats till Round 3 can participate without additional fee payment.
- Candidates admitted in this round cannot surrender their seats and are out of the counseling process.
Physical Stray Vacancy Round:
- No fresh registration or fee payment is allowed.
- Only verified candidates without seats till the online stray vacancy round are eligible.
- Candidates must report physically to the college with vacant seats, along with original documents and fees.
Seat Surrender Rules
- First Round: Free exit is allowed; candidates can surrender their seats without penalty.
- Second Round: Seat surrender is allowed, but candidates will forfeit their admission fees. Surrender must be applied for in person at the admitted college.
- From Round 3 Onwards: Seat surrender is not allowed.
Note: Candidates who are not domiciled in West Bengal and are not opting for NRI Quota are eligible for Management Quota seats in private medical/dental colleges in West Bengal.
Registration Fees
In this table, we provide the registration and security fee for West Bengal NEET UG counselling 2025. Let’s look:
Registration Fees
| Category | Fees |
| UR Category | Rs. 2,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PWD/EWS Category | Rs. 1,500 |
Security Money
| Institution Type | Category | Money |
| Government Colleges | UR/OBC | Rs. 10,000 |
| Government Colleges | SC/ST/EWS | Rs. 5,000 |
| Private Colleges | All Categories | Rs. 1,00,000 |
Bond Policy
In this section, mention the bond and penalty policy set by the authorities. Candidates must follow the given information before registering for counselling:
| Condition | Penalty Amount | Document Retention |
| Candidates resigning or discontinuing MBBS/BDS before course completion must pay the penalty. | ₹1 lakh | Original documents will not be returned by the college until the ₹1 lakh penalty is paid. |
Document Required
State Quota:
- Candidate Profile Letter and online payment receipt.
- Domicile Certificate (a1, a2, b) or from e-district website.
- Parent’s ID proof (Voter card/Aadhar card/Passport) showing West Bengal address (any two).
- Caste Certificate (if applicable, issued in West Bengal).
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Rank Card.
- PwD Certificate (if applicable, verified online via MCC, DGHS).
- Age Proof (candidate must be 17 years by 31.12.2024).
- 12th Mark Sheet.
- Medical Certificate (from a Registered Medical Practitioner).
Management Quota:
- Candidate Profile Letter and online payment receipt.
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Rank Card.
- Age Proof (candidate must be 17 years by 31.12.2024).
- 12th Mark Sheet.
- Medical Certificate (from a Registered Medical Practitioner).
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- PwD Certificate (if applicable, verified online via MCC, DGHS).
NRI Quota:
- Notarized Affidavit of candidate/sponsor (NRI).
- Documents proving NRI status (valid passport, visa, utility bill).
- Proof of relationship between sponsor and candidate.
- Sponsor’s Notarized Affidavit agreeing to pay entire course fee.
- Candidate Profile Letter and online payment receipt.
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Rank Card.
- Age Proof (candidate must be 17 years by 31.12.2024).
- 12th Mark Sheet.
- Medical Certificate (from a Registered Medical Practitioner).
- Proof of application to MCC, New Delhi.
- Embassy Certificate or proof of pending embassy application.
- OCI Card (if applicable).
Choice Filling Order
Here is the table for Government Medical Colleges for preference choice filling. Plz follow the order:
| Sr. No. | Government Medical College |
| 1 | Medical College, Kolkata |
| 2 | Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata |
| 3 | Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata |
| 4 | RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata |
| 5 | Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata |
| 6 | College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata |
| 7 | Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan |
| 8 | College of Medicine and JNM Hospital, Kalyani, Nadia |
| 9 | Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura |
| 10 | North Bengal Medical College, Darjeeling |
| 11 | Midnapore Medical College, Midnapore |
| 12 | ESIC Medical College Kolkata |
| 13 | Murshidabad Medical College & Hospitals, Murshidabad |
| 14 | Malda Medical College & Hospital, Malda |
| 15 | Barasat Government Medical College |
| 16 | Diamond Harbour Government Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal |
| 17 | Rampurhat Government Medical College & Hospital, Rampurhat |
| 18 | Raiganj Government Medical College & Hospital, Raiganj |
| 19 | Coochbehar Government Medical College, Coochbehar, WB |
| 20 | Deben Mahata Medical College and Hospital |
| 21 | Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay GMC |
| 22 | Prafulla Chandra Sen Govt Medical College |
| 23 | Tamralipto Government Medical College |
| 24 | Jalpaiguri Government Medical College |
| 25 | Jhargram Government Medical College |
Participating College
To apply for medical and dental colleges in West Bengal State through Uttarakhand NEET UG Counselling, you can find the right college by exploring important details. Mentioned below:
List Of Government Medical Colleges in West Bengal
| Institution | University Name | Management of College | Est. Year | Annual Intake | Fees |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, Nadia | Statutory Autonomous, AIIMS(New Delhi) | Govt. | 2019 | 125 | 5,856 |
| Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 1956 | 200 | 9000 |
| Barasat Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2022 | 100 | 9000 |
| Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 1969 | 200 | 9000 |
| Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 1948 | 250 | 9000 |
| College of Medicine and JNM Hospital,Kalyani,Nadia | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2010 | 125 | 9000 |
| College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2011 | 125 | 9000 |
| Coochbehar Government Medical College & Hospital, Coochbehar, WB | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2019 | 100 | 9000 |
| Diamond Harbour Government Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2019 | 100 | 9000 |
| Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Joka, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2013 | 100 | 100000 |
| Govt. Medical College, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 1838 | 250 | 9000 |
| Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 1957 | 200 | 9000 |
| Jalpaiguri Government Medical College | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 100 | 9000 | |
| Jhargram Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2022 | 100 | 9000 |
| Malda Medical College & Hospital, Malda | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2011 | 125 | 9000 |
| Midnapore Medical College, Midnapore | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2001 | 200 | 9000 |
| Murshidabad Medical College & Hospitals, Murshidabad | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2012 | 125 | 9000 |
| Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 1948 | 250 | 9000 |
| North Bengal Medical College, Darjeeling | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 1968 | 200 | 9000 |
| Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2022 | 100 | 11144 |
| Purulia Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2020 | 100 | 9000 |
| Raiganj Government Medical College & Hospital, Raiganj | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2019 | 100 | 9000 |
| Rampurhat Government Medical College & Hospital, Rampurhat | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2019 | 100 | 9000 |
| RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 1916 | 250 | 9000 |
| Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2022 | 100 | 9000 |
| Tamralipto Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Govt. | 2022 | 100 | 9000 |
Private Medical Colleges in West Bengal
| Institution | University Name | Management of College | Est. Year | Intake | Tuition Fees – State Quota |
| Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Durgapur | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Society | 2016 | 150 | 4,56,000 |
| ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Haldia, Purba Midanpore | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Trust | 2011 | 150 | 5,00,000 |
| IQ-City Medical College, Burdwan | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Trust | 2013 | 200 | 5,48,000 |
| Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Trust | 2018 | 200 | 5,48,000 |
| JIS School of Medical Science & Research, Howrah | JIS University, Kolkata | Trust | 2023 | 150 | 5,48,000 |
| JMN Medical College, Nadia | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Trust | 2023 | 150 | 5,48,000 |
| KPC Medical College,Jadavpur,Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Trust | 2008 | 150 | 4,00,000 |
| Santiniketan Medical College, Bolpur, West Bengal | The West Bengal University of Health Sciences | Trust | 2021 | 150 | 5,00,000 |
| Shri Ramkrishna Institute of Medical Sciences & Sanaka Hospitals, Durgapur | West Bengal University of Health Sciences,Kolkata | Trust | 2019 | 200 | 5,48,000 |
List of Government Dental Colleges in West Bengal
| College Name | State | Est.Year | Type | Intake | Tuition Fees | |
| Burdwan Dental College, Rajbati | West Bengal | 2009-10 | Govt. | BDS | 125 | 31200 |
| Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Calcutta | West Bengal | 1951-52 | Govt. | BDS | 125 | 31200 |
| The North Bengal Dental College, Sushratangar | West Bengal | 1990-91 | Govt. | BDS | 63 | 31200 |
List of Private Dental Colleges in West Bengal
| College Name | State | Est.Year | Type | Intake | Fees | |
| Gurunanak Institute of Dental Science & Research, Kolkatta | West Bengal | 2002-03 | Private | BDS | 100 | 2,25,000 |
| Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Banbishnupur | West Bengal | 2007-08 | Private | BDS | 100 | 2,00,000 |
| Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata | West Bengal | 2017-18 | Private | BDS | 100 | 1,80,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When Will the West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025?
The exact dates for West Bengal medical counselling are not confirmed yet. However, it is expected to be held before the NEET 2025 exam results are announced.
Who is counselling conducting authority for West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025?
West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee, under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal (WBMCC) is responsible for conducting the West Bengal NEET UG counselling 2025.
How many round does the West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025 will Commenced in?
West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025 will Be Commenced in 3 rounds and 1 Stray vacancy if there are vacant seats.
What if I make a mistake while filling the application form?
Editing options might be available until a certain deadline.
Do I need to pay the registration fee again if I participate in subsequent rounds?
It depends on the rules for the 2025 counselling. The fresh registration will be charged as per counselling conducting authority regulations