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 has been announced.
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.
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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 West Bengal | 40 |
| No. of Dental Colleges in West Bengal | 6 |
| No. of Government MBBS Seats in West Bengal | 3826 |
| No. of Private MBBS Seats in West Bengal | 1800 |
| No. of Govt BDS Seats in West Bengal | 262 |
| No. of Private BDS Seats in West Bengal | 300 |
| No. of Counselling Round | 3, Mop-Up Round, Stray Round |
| Date of start counselling | 31.07.2025 |
| Official Websites | https://wbmcc.nic.in/ |
West Bengal NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Dates (Revised)
Here is the schedule for the West Bengal NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Schedule 2025:
| SI. No. | Events in Counselling | Date and Time (as per Server Time) |
| 1 | Online Registration by candidates qualified through NEET UG 2025 | 07 PM of 31.07.2025 till 08 PM of 12.08.2025 |
| 2 | Online Fee Payment | 07 PM of 31.07.2025 till 08 PM of 12.08.2025 |
| 3 | Verification of Candidates in the designated college and time slot (Not applicable for NRI candidates; see Notice Point No. 3 for details) | 01.08.2025, 02.08.2025, 04.08.2025, 05.08.2025, 06.08.2025, 07.08.2025, 08.08.2025, 11.08.2025, 12.08.2025, 13.08.2025 (11 AM to 4 PM) |
| 4 | Publication of list of successfully verified candidates & seat matrix for Round 1 | 14.08.2025 after 2 PM |
| 5 | Online Choice Filling and Choice Locking by successfully verified candidates | 04 PM of 14.08.2025 till 12 Midnight of 17.08.2025 |
| 6 | Publication of Result | After 11 am of 23.08.2025 |
| 7 | Reporting and Admission of allotted candidates at the allotted institute (Private Medical College admission will take place in designated Govt. Medical Colleges in Kolkata; for Private Dental Colleges, at Dr. R Ahmed Dental College) with original documents, college fee, and bond. Admission is subject to successful re-verification. | 23.08.2025 (from 12 noon to 5 pm), 25.08.2025 & 26.08.2025 from 10 am to 4 pm (as per server time) |
West Bengal NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Dates (Out)
Here is the schedule for the West Bengal NEET UG Counselling Round 2 Schedule 2025:
| SI. No. | Events in Counselling | Date and Time (as per Server Time) |
| 1 | Online Registration by candidates qualified through NEET UG 2025 | 11 AM of 27.08.2025 till 4 PM of 29.08.2025 |
| 2 | Online Fee Payment | 11 AM of 27.08.2025 till 4 PM of 29.08.2025 |
| 3 | Verification of Candidates in the designated college and time slot (Not applicable for NRI candidates; see Notice Point No. 3 for details) | 28.08.2025, 29.08.2025 & 30.08.2025 (11 AM to 4 PM) |
| 4 | Online seat surrender at the allotted college level with all original documents by the candidates | 30.08.2025 (10 AM to 2 PM) |
| 5 | Publication of list of successfully verified candidates & seat matrix for Round 2 | 01.09.2025 after 2 PM |
| 6 | Online Choice Filling and Choice Locking by successfully verified candidates | 4 PM of 01.09.2025 till Midnight of 03.09.2025 |
| 7 | Publication of Result | 08.09.2025 after 4 PM |
| 8 | Reporting and Admission of allotted candidates at the allotted institute (For Private Medical Colleges: in designated Govt. Medical Colleges in Kolkata. For Private Dental Colleges: at Dr. R Ahmed Dental College). Admission requires original documents, fee, and bond. Upgraded candidates must collect documents and relieving letter before moving to new college. | 09.09.2025, 10.09.2025 – 11 AM to 4 PM |
West Bengal NEET UG Round 3 Counselling Dates (Revised)
Here is the schedule for the West Bengal NEET UG Counselling Round 3 Schedule 2025:
| SI. No. | Events in Counselling | Date and Time (as per Server Time) |
| 1 | Online Registration by candidates qualified through NEET UG 2025 | 11 AM of 15.09.2025 till 6 PM of 17.09.2025 |
| 2 | Online Fee Payment | 11 AM of 15.09.2025 till 6 PM of 17.09.2025 |
| 3 | Verification of Candidates in the designated college and time slot (Not applicable for NRI candidates; see Notice Point No. 3 for details) | 16.09.2025, 17.09.2025 & 18.09.2025 (11 AM to 4 PM) |
| 4 | Online seat surrender at the allotted college level with all original documents by the candidates | 18.09.2025 (10 AM to 2 PM) |
| 5 | Publication of list of successfully verified candidates & seat matrix for Round 3 | 19.09.2025 after 2 PM |
| 6 | Online Choice Filling and Choice Locking by successfully verified candidates | 4 PM of 19.09.2025 till Midnight of 21.09.2025 |
| 7 | Publication of Result | 24.09.2025 after 4 PM |
| 8 | Reporting and Admission of allotted candidates at the allotted institute (For Private Medical Colleges: in designated Govt. Medical Colleges in Kolkata. For Private Dental Colleges: at Dr. R Ahmed Dental College). Admission requires original documents, fee, and bond. Upgraded candidates must collect documents and relieving letter before moving to new college. | 25.09.2025 & 26.09.2025 – 11 AM to 4 PM |
West Bengal NEET UG Stray Round Counselling Dates (Revised)
| SI. No. | Events in Counselling | Date and Time (as per Server Time) |
| 1 | Online Registration by candidates qualified through NEET UG 2025 | 11 AM of 02.10.2025 till 4 PM of 03.10.2025 |
| 2 | Online Fee Payment | 11 AM of 02.10.2025 till 4 PM of 03.10.2025 |
| 3 | Verification of Candidates in the designated college and time slot (Not applicable for NRI candidates; see Notice Point No. 3 for details) | 11 AM of 02.10.2025 till 12 Midnight of 03.10.2025 |
| 4 | Publication of List of Successfully Verified Candidates & Seat Matrix for Online Stray Vacancy Round | 04.10.2025 after 4 PM |
| 5 | Online Choice Filling and Choice Locking by Successfully Verified Candidates | After 6 PM of 04.10.2025 till 12 Noon of 06.10.2025 |
| 6 | Publication of Result | 08.10.2025 after 4 PM |
| 7 | Reporting and Admission of Allotted Candidates at the Allotted Institute (For Private Medical Colleges: in designated Govt. Medical Colleges in Kolkata. For Private Dental Colleges: at Dr. R Ahmed Dental College). Candidates must bring original documents, pay the requisite fee and bond. Successful re-verification is mandatory for admission. | 09.10.2025 & 10.10.2025 (11 AM to 4 PM) |
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/ Reserved 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 Reserved 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:
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
Private Medical Colleges in West Bengal
List of Government Dental Colleges in West Bengal
| College Name | Est. Year | Intake |
| Burdwan Dental College, Rajbati | 2009-10 | 125 |
| Dr R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Calcutta | 1951-52 | 125 |
| The North Bengal Dental College, Sushratangar | 1990-91 | 63 |
List of Private Dental Colleges in West Bengal
| College Name | Est. Year | Intake |
| Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science & Research, Kolkatta | 2002-03 | 100 |
| Haldia Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Banbishnupur | 2007-08 | 100 |
| Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata | 2017-18 | 100 |
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