West Bengal medical hopefuls are on alert as the state government, through the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), has released the provisional merit list for NEET UG counselling, a pivotal step towards securing admission to medical and dental colleges. Made public on August 14, this crucial update immediately impacts over 11,000 eligible students across the state. As choice filling concludes, students and their families now keenly await the upcoming seat allotment results, which will determine their path in pursuing a medical career.
Merit List Announced for Medical Seats
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has recently announced the updated provisional state merit list for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 counselling. This list is for candidates seeking admission under the 85 percent state quota for medical and dental courses. A total of 11,178 candidates have been identified as eligible to take part in the initial round of choice filling for admission into MBBS and BDS programs across government and private medical institutions in West Bengal. This marks a key step in the admission process for thousands of aspiring doctors and dentists in the state.
Understanding the Counselling Process
The counselling process for medical and dental admissions in West Bengal is managed by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC). This process is conducted online and generally includes several steps. It begins with online registration, where candidates provide their NEET roll number, personal details. academic records. After registration, candidates proceed to document verification, which is an crucial part of the counselling process. Once documents are verified, candidates can move to the choice filling and locking stage. This is where they select their preferred colleges and courses. The WBMCC then releases seat allotment lists based on NEET scores, reservation rules. the choices filled by the candidates. The final step for allotted candidates is to report to their assigned institutes for document checks and to complete their admission.
Key Dates and What Comes Next
The provisional merit list for the first round of NEET UG 2025 counselling in West Bengal was made public by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) on August 14, 2025, with a revised list issued on August 17, 2025. Candidates who have been successfully verified could begin filling and locking their choices from August 14, 2025. The deadline for submitting these choices was midnight on August 17, 2025. It is essential for candidates to ensure their choices are locked before this time, as no changes can be made afterward. The results for the first round of seat allotment are expected to be announced on August 20, 2025, after 4 PM. Following the seat allotment, students who have been assigned seats will need to report to their respective colleges to complete the admission process. This reporting window is from August 21 to August 23, 2025, between 11 AM and 4 PM. For those who are not satisfied with their first allotment or missed the initial registration, the registration for the second round of counselling is set to begin on August 27, 2025. The WBMCC has also published a revised schedule for the entire counselling process on its official website, wbmcc. nic. in.
Available Seats for Admission
For the current academic year 2025-26, the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has confirmed that there are a total of 5,589 seats available for MBBS and BDS programs. These seats are divided into different categories to ensure fair distribution. The state quota accounts for 85 percent of the total seats, which are managed through the online counselling process by the WBMCC. Also, seats are also available under the Private Management Quota and NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Quota in private medical colleges. The distribution of seats covers various government and private medical and dental colleges across West Bengal. For example, government medical colleges offer a significant number of MBBS seats under the government quota. Private medical colleges also have seats available under both government quota and management quota, with different tuition fees. The total number of medical colleges participating in the counselling includes 26 government colleges and 10 self-financing colleges, which together offer a substantial number of MBBS and BDS seats.
Who Can Apply: Eligibility Rules
To be considered for West Bengal NEET UG counselling, candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements.
- Candidates must have successfully passed the NEET UG 2025 examination.
- They must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025.
- Applicants need to have completed their 10+2 (Class 12) examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology. English as core subjects.
- There are specific percentage requirements for Class 12 marks: 50 percent for general category candidates, 45 percent for PwD (Persons with Disabilities) in the general category. 40 percent for candidates from SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC-A (Other Backward Classes-A). OBC-B (Other Backward Classes-B) categories.
For the 85 percent state quota seats, candidates must possess a valid domicile certificate of West Bengal. There are different types of domicile certificates:
- Proforma A1: For applicants who have resided in West Bengal for a minimum of ten years leading up to 2025.
- Proforma A2: For candidates who have lived in West Bengal for at least ten years and have also passed their Class 12 examination in 2025 or an earlier year.
- Proforma B: For candidates not currently living in West Bengal. one of their parents is a permanent resident with a permanent address in the state.
Candidates from any state can apply for the management quota seats in West Bengal, as no domicile certificate is needed for this category.
vital Papers Needed for Counselling
Candidates participating in the West Bengal NEET counselling process must have certain documents ready for verification. These documents are crucial for completing the registration and admission steps.
“The required documents for West Bengal NEET Counselling include: NEET UG admit card, NEET UG rank card, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, a valid domicile certificate (Proforma A1/A2/B), caste certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable, issued from IPGMER Kolkata), a valid photo ID (like Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport), recent passport-sized photographs. proof of payment of counselling fees (generated online). Candidates must bring both original documents and self-attested photocopies for verification.”
For candidates submitting a parent’s domicile certificate, specific identity proofs of the parents, such as Voter Card, Aadhaar Card, or Passport showing a West Bengal address, are also needed. An acknowledgment slip generated after successful online registration is also required. All documents are checked during the verification process, which is a mandatory step before choice filling.
