West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025 Live - Process, Fee & Dates

Latest Update

last updated - 04-08-2025
West Bengal NEET UG 2025 counselling is now Live - Round 1 registration began on 31 July 2025 at 7 pm and continues until 3 August 2025 at 8 pm, with fee payment open till midnight of 3 August. Verified candidates must complete choice filling by 7 August 2025 noon, while Round 1 admission reporting is scheduled from 11–13 August 2025. Please refer to the official bulletin for subsequent rounds and stray round dates.

About

About West Bengal NEET UG 2025 Counselling

West Bengal NEET UG 2025 counselling is a centralized admission process conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counseling Committee (WBMCC) for MBBS and BDS seats in Government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges across the state. The process ensures fair and merit-based allocation of seats through State Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota. Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2025 and meet the domicile, educational, and eligibility criteria can participate in the counselling. The entire process, from registration to admission, is conducted online, ensuring transparency and efficiency.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for West Bengal NEET UG 2025 Counselling

1. Nationality & Domicile

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• West Bengal Domicile Requirement:
  • Candidates or parents must be domiciled in West Bengal.
  • Domicile certificate is mandatory for State Quota eligibility.
  • Non-domicile candidates are eligible only for Management Quota.

2. Age Limit

• Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of 31st December 2025.
• Born on or before 1st January 2008.

3. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Mandatory subjects:
  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English (must pass individually).
• Minimum qualifying marks in PCB aggregate:
  • General/EWS – 50%
  • General PwD – 45%
  • SC/ST/OBC (including PwD) – 40%

4. NEET UG 2025 Qualification

• Candidate must qualify NEET UG 2025 with at least:
  • General/EWS – 50th percentile
  • General PwD – 45th percentile
  • SC/ST/OBC (including PwD) – 40th percentile

5. State Quota Eligibility

• Only West Bengal domicile candidates can apply for State Quota seats.
• A domicile certificate is required for verification.

6. Management Quota Eligibility

• Open to all candidates across India (domicile not required).
• Seat allotment is based on NEET UG 2025 rank.

7. NRI Quota Eligibility

• Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2025.
• Must meet NRI Quota criteria, including:
  • Valid passport & visa.
  • Notarized affidavit of financial sponsorship.
  • Proof of relationship with NRI sponsor.
• Candidates who register under NRI Quota cannot switch to State or Management Quota.

8. Medical Fitness

• Candidates must be medically fit as per the format available on the counselling website.
• Medical Fitness Certificate is required from a Registered Medical Practitioner.

Counseling Schedule

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2025 Released –

Key Points:

• Online registration is mandatory for participation in counselling.
• Only registered candidates can proceed to choice filling, seat allotment, and admission.

Registration Process

West Bengal NEET UG 2025 Counselling – Registration Process

Candidates must complete online registration to participate in West Bengal NEET UG 2025 Counselling for State Quota, Private College Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats through WBMCC.

Step-by-Step Registration Process

1. Visit the Official Website
   • Go to https://wbmcc.nic.in.
   • Click on “NEET UG 2025 Counselling Registration” link.
2. Create Login Credentials
   • Enter NEET UG 2025 Roll Number, Application Number, and Date of Birth.
   • Provide a valid mobile number and email ID for OTP verification.
   • Set User ID and Password for future login.
3. Fill the Application Form
   • Enter personal details (name, date of birth, gender, category, domicile status).
   • Provide parent/guardian details as per official records.
   • Enter NEET UG 2025 details (roll number, application number, score, rank).
   • Enter Class 10 & Class 12 details (marks, board name, passing year).
   • Select quota preference (State Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota).
4. Upload Required Information
   • Upload scanned copies of required details in specified format and size.
5. Pay the Registration Fee
   • General/OBC candidates: ₹2000
   • SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates: ₹1500
   • Payment Modes: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI
   • Download and save the payment receipt for reference.
6. Final Submission
   • Verify all entered details.
   • Click “Final Submit” (No further edits allowed).
   • Download and print the application confirmation.
7. Candidate Profile Letter Generation
   • After successful fee payment, a Candidate Profile Letter is generated.
   • This letter contains transaction details, verification venue, date, and time.
8. Physical Document Verification
   • Candidates must bring a hard copy of the Candidate Profile Letter and payment receipt.
   • No verification will be done without these documents.

Important Notes

• Late registrations will not be accepted.
• Only registered candidates can participate in choice filling and seat allotment.
• Ensure all details are correct before submission to avoid rejection.
• Regularly check the official website for updates on counselling.

Reservation Policy

Reservation Policy – West Bengal NEET UG 2025 Counselling

The West Bengal NEET UG 2025 Counselling follows the state government reservation norms for seat allocation under the State Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota in Government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges.

1. State Quota Reservation (85% Government Medical & Dental Seats)

Category-Wise Seat Distribution

• Unreserved (UR) – Open Category
• Scheduled Caste (SC) – 22%
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) – 6%
• Other Backward Classes (OBC-A) – 10%
• Other Backward Classes (OBC-B) – 7%
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) – 10%
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – 5% (Horizontal Reservation within all categories)
• Wards of Ex-Servicemen (WESM) – As per West Bengal Government norms

Horizontal Reservation

• 5% seats in each category are reserved for PwD candidates.
• Ex-Servicemen Quota is applicable based on state government rules.

Domicile Requirement

• Only West Bengal domicile candidates are eligible for State Quota reservation.
• A valid domicile certificate is required during document verification.

2. Management Quota (Private Medical & Dental Colleges)

• No caste-based or PwD reservation in Management Quota.
• Seat allocation is based purely on NEET UG 2025 merit rank.
• Candidates from any state in India can apply for these seats.

3. NRI Quota (Private Medical & Dental Colleges Only)

• 15% seats reserved for NRI candidates in private institutions.
• No caste or PwD reservation under NRI Quota.
• Candidates opting for NRI Quota cannot switch to State Quota or Management Quota.
• Unfilled NRI seats may be converted to Management Quota.

4. Conversion of Reserved Seats

• If ST seats remain vacant, they are converted to SC seats.
• If SC seats remain vacant, they are converted to OBC-A seats.
• If OBC-A/B seats remain vacant, they are converted to Unreserved (UR) seats.
• Unfilled PwD seats remain within their respective category.

5. PwD Reservation (Persons with Disabilities)

• 5% horizontal reservation for PwD candidates in State Quota.
• PwD candidates must meet benchmark disability criteria under "Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016".
• PwD certificate must be issued by IPGME&R Kolkata.
• PwD candidates must qualify NEET UG 2025 with category-specific cut-off.

6. EWS Reservation (Economically Weaker Section)

• 10% reservation for EWS candidates in State Quota.
• EWS certificate must be issued by the competent authority in West Bengal.
• Must be obtained on or after 01.04.2025 to be valid.

7. Ex-Servicemen Quota

• Reservation for Ex-Servicemen Wards (WESM) as per West Bengal Government policy.
• Candidates must produce a valid WESM certificate issued by the appropriate authority.

Important Notes for NEET UG 2025 Counselling

• Candidates must provide valid category certificates at the time of document verification.
• Reservation is applicable only to West Bengal domicile candidates under State Quota.
• No reservation for Management and NRI Quota seats.
• Final seat matrix and category-wise distribution will be published before each round of counselling on the official website: https://wbmcc.nic.in.

Colleges and Seat Matrix 

West Bengal NEET UG 2025 MBBS Colleges and Seat Matrix 

List of Medical Colleges in West Bengal (2025)

Documents Checklist

West Bengal NEET UG 2025 Counseling – Required Documents for Verification

For State Quota Candidates

1. Candidate Profile Letter – Generated after successful online payment.
2. Payment Receipt – Proof of successful payment for counseling.
3. Domicile Certificate –
   • Proforma a1, a2, b (as applicable).
   • Or valid domicile certificate from e-district website.
4. Parent’s ID Proof (for Proforma b cases) – Any two of the following:
   • Voter ID Card
   • Aadhar Card
   • Passport (showing West Bengal address).
5. NEET UG 2025 Admit Card – Issued by NTA.
6. NEET UG 2025 Rank Card – Issued by NTA.
7. Class 10+2 Mark Sheet – For verification of marks.
8. Age Proof – Candidate must be 17 years old by 31.12.2025 (Birth Certificate/10th Marksheet).
9. Medical Fitness Certificate – Issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner (format provided on counseling website).
10. Caste Certificate – (If applicable, issued by West Bengal authority only).
11. PwD Certificate – Verified through MCC, DGHS, Govt. of India from IPGMER Kolkata (if applicable).

For Management Quota Candidates

1. Candidate Profile Letter – Generated after successful online payment.
2. Payment Receipt – Proof of successful payment for counseling.
3. NEET UG 2025 Admit Card – Issued by NTA.
4. NEET UG 2025 Rank Card – Issued by NTA.
5. Class 10+2 Mark Sheet – For verification of marks.
6. Age Proof – Candidate must be 17 years old by 31.12.2025 (Birth Certificate/10th Marksheet).
7. Medical Fitness Certificate – Issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner.
8. Caste Certificate – (If applicable, required only for cut-off eligibility).
9. PwD Certificate – Verified through MCC, DGHS, Govt. of India from IPGMER Kolkata (if applicable, only for cut-off eligibility).

For NRI Quota Candidates

1. Notarized Affidavit – Signed by the candidate or the NRI sponsor.
2. NRI Proof Documents – Any two of the following:
   • Valid Passport
   • Visa
   • Recent Utility Bill
3. Sponsor Relationship Proof – As per the Supreme Court Order (WP (C) No 689/2017).
4. Sponsor’s Financial Affidavit – Notarized before a First-Class Magistrate, stating full financial sponsorship of the candidate.
5. Candidate Profile Letter – Generated after successful online payment.
6. Payment Receipt – Proof of successful payment for counseling.
7. NEET UG 2025 Admit Card – Issued by NTA.
8. NEET UG 2025 Rank Card – Issued by NTA.
9. Class 10+2 Mark Sheet – For verification of marks.
10. Age Proof – Candidate must be 17 years old by 31.12.2025 (Birth Certificate/10th Marksheet).
11. Medical Fitness Certificate – Issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner.
12. PwD Certificate – Verified through MCC, DGHS, Govt. of India from IPGMER Kolkata (if applicable, only for cut-off eligibility).
13. Proof of Application to MCC – Email confirmation to MCC, New Delhi for NRI quota registration.
14. Embassy Certificate – Proof of pending/approved application before the Embassy/Consulate.
15. OCI Card – If applicable.

*Also Read – NEET 2025 Important Documents You Shouldn’t Forget

Important Notes

• Candidates submitting pending NRI documents will be allowed provisional admission. If any document is later found false/forged, admission will be canceled with legal action.
• Final admission is subject to physical document verification at the allotted college.
• Online registration and document verification are mandatory for seat allotment.

Counseling Process

West Bengal NEET UG 2025 Counseling – Detailed Counseling Process

West Bengal NEET UG 2025 counseling is conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counseling Committee (WBMCC) for State Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats. The counseling process is online, and candidates must follow all steps systematically.

Round-wise Counseling Process

Round 1 Counseling

• Online Registration, Fee Payment, Physical Document Verification, Choice Filling & Locking.
• Seat Allotment based on merit and preference.
• Second Round of Document Verification at the allotted college.
• Admission at the allotted college.
• Candidates who get admission must provide willingness for participation in Round 2 (if they wish to upgrade).
• Candidates who fail to report for verification or admission will lose their allotted seat.

Round 2 Counseling

Eligible candidates for Round 2:

• Candidates who registered but did not receive allotment in Round 1.
• Candidates who were allotted but did not take admission in Round 1.
• Candidates who got admission in Round 1 but opted for an upgrade in Round 2.
• Candidates who failed in document verification but remained eligible after status change.
• Candidates who did not register in Round 1 can register afresh in Round 2.

Process:

• Fresh Registration, Fee Payment, Document Verification (for new candidates).
• Choice Filling, Choice Locking, and Seat Allotment.
• Second Round of Document Verification at the allotted college.
• Admission at the allotted college.

Round 3 Counseling

Eligible candidates for Round 3:

• Candidates who were not allotted in Round 2.
• Candidates who were allotted in Round 2 but did not report.
• Candidates who failed verification in Round 2 but remained eligible.
• Fresh Registration, Fee Payment, and Document Verification (for new candidates).

Process:

• Choice Filling, Choice Locking, and Seat Allotment.
• Second Round of Document Verification at the allotted college.
• Admission at the allotted college

Stray Vacancy Rounds (Online & Physical)

Online Stray Vacancy Round

• No fresh registration (only for non-allotted candidates till Round 3).
• Choice Filling & Locking.
• Seat Allotment and Final Admission.
• Candidates who fail to report will be out of the counseling process.

Physical Stray Vacancy Round

• No new registration.
• Only non-allotted candidates from previous rounds can participate.
• Candidates must physically report to the allotted college with original documents and fees for direct admission.

Important Counseling Rules

1. If a candidate does not fill choices in a round, they will not be considered for allotment.
2. Candidates who surrender their seat after admission cannot participate in further rounds.
3. NRI Quota candidates cannot shift to State/Management Quota after verification.
4. If a candidate fails verification due to missing documents, their seat will be canceled.
5. Candidates admitted in Round 3 or Stray Vacancy Rounds cannot surrender their seat.
6. Conversion Rules:
   • UR-PwD → UR
   • SC-PwD → SC
   • ST-PwD → ST
   • OBC-A-PwD → OBC-A
   • OBC-B-PwD → OBC-B
   • SC ↔ ST (interchangeable)
   • OBC-A ↔ OBC-B (interchangeable

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Conclusion

West Bengal NEET UG 2025 counselling is a crucial step for medical aspirants aiming to secure admission in the state's medical and dental colleges. With a structured process, including multiple rounds, verification, and seat allotment, candidates must stay updated with official notifications and follow each step diligently. Proper document preparation, timely registration, and careful choice filling will enhance the chances of securing a preferred seat. As the process is strictly merit-based, candidates should focus on their NEET UG 2025 performance and adhere to the guidelines to ensure a smooth admission process. 

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