West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Revised Seat Matrix Released: Check College-Wise Seats Before Choice Filling
Khushi Kant
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Introduction
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has released the Revised Provisional List of Candidates Eligible for Choice Filling for Round 1 of NEET UG 2026 counselling. This is for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the 85% State Quota, along with Management Quota and NRI Quota seats, across government and private medical and dental colleges in West Bengal.
This is a revised list, which means it replaces an earlier version released just a few days before it. Let's understand what changed, why it matters, and what you need to do next.
What Is a Seat Matrix?
A seat matrix is basically the list of seats available for counselling.
It helps you understand which colleges and courses have seats available and under which applicable categories.
For a student, this is important because your choice list should not be prepared only by looking at college names.
You also need to know:
- Which college has seats available
- Which course is available
- Which category the seat belongs to
- Whether the option is actually available in the current round
Why Is the Revised Seat Matrix Important?
This is a revised seat matrix.
That means candidates who may have already looked at an earlier seat matrix should not simply continue using the old information.
The revised version is the one you should refer to while preparing your Round 1 choices. This becomes especially important when you're deciding between several colleges. A college may be on your preference list, but the relevant seat you're looking for may not be available in the current matrix.
What Should You Check in the Revised Seat Matrix?
When you open the PDF, don't just scroll through the college names. Look at the information relevant to your preferences.
🏫 College
Check the name of the medical or dental college.
🎓 Course
Check whether the available seat is for:
- MBBS
- BDS
👤 Category
Check the category under which the seat is available.
This is particularly important for candidates who are applying under a reserved category.
🪑 Seat Availability
Finally, check the number/type of seats available for that particular college, course, and category.
How To Check Your Name And Rank?
Step 1: Visit the official WBMCC website, wbmcc.nic.in
Step 2: Look for the link to the Revised Provisional List of Candidates Eligible for Choice Filling, Round 1
Step 3: Since this list covers over ten thousand candidates across many pages, use "Ctrl+F" on your computer to search directly for your roll number or application number, instead of scrolling manually
Step 4: Once you find your entry, check your rank, category, and eligibility details carefully against your NEET UG 2026 scorecard
How to Use the Seat Matrix for Choice Filling
What If Your Preferred College Has No Seat for Your Category?
Don't panic and don't immediately remove the college from your entire plan.
First, check the complete seat matrix.
There may be:
- Another category of seat
- Another course
- Another seat type
- Another college that fits your preference
Your choices should ultimately be based on the seats for which you are eligible under the applicable counselling rules.
If a particular seat isn't available to you in the current Round 1 matrix, don't build your entire strategy around expecting that seat to appear automatically.
What If You Already Filled Your Choices?
If you have already prepared or submitted your choices, it's still worth checking the revised seat matrix. Compare your preference list with the updated availability.
Ask yourself:
"Are the colleges and courses I've selected actually available in the revised matrix for the relevant category?"
If the counselling portal allows changes during the choice-filling window, make any necessary adjustments according to the official instructions and deadline.
Documents You Should Keep Ready
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Domicile certificate, if you're a West Bengal resident claiming priority
- A valid government photo ID
- Recent passport-size photographs
Keep these ready now, since the timeline from choice filling to reporting is fairly compact.
FAQs
Why was a new, revised list released after the original one on 19 August?
WBMCC issued a schedule update on 20 August, which led to a revision of the merit list. This revised list, along with a revised seat matrix, was published on 25 August, and the rest of the Round 1 timeline was adjusted accordingly.
Does my rank from the earlier provisional list still apply?
Not necessarily. A revised merit list means your rank position may have changed after fresh verification, so you should check your rank on this new list rather than relying on the earlier one.
How many candidates and seats does this revised list cover?
The revised list includes 10,085 eligible candidates, and the revised seat matrix covers 7,421 seats across participating MBBS and BDS colleges.
When does choice filling close, and when is the result?
Choice filling runs until 27 August 2026. The Round 1 seat allotment result is expected on 31 August 2026, with institute reporting scheduled from 1 to 5 September 2026.
Are West Bengal domicile candidates given any preference?
Yes, domicile candidates of West Bengal are given priority over outside-state candidates for the State Quota seats.
Should I fill choices based only on the seat matrix?
No. Use the seat matrix to understand availability, but also consider your rank, category, college preference and budget before arranging your choices.
Does the seat matrix guarantee that I will get the college?
No. The seat matrix only tells you about the seats available for the counselling process. Allotment depends on the applicable rules, merit, eligibility, category, choices and seat availability.
Conclusion
The release of the West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Revised Seat Matrix is an important update because it gives candidates the latest picture of seats available for the counselling round.
If you're preparing your Round 1 choices, this is the document you should be looking at before finalising your preference order.
Don't rely on an old seat matrix or a college list shared in a WhatsApp group. Open the revised PDF and check the information yourself.
Start with the basics:
Which college? → Which course? → Which category? → How many seats?
And remember, choice filling is not something to rush through in the final few minutes. Take your time, arrange your preferences properly, and review the complete list once before submitting it.
The revised seat matrix tells you what's available. Your choice list should tell the counselling authority what you actually want.
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