- WB NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Schedule and Dates
West Bengal: Candidates have a short period to apply for the WB NEET UG 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Round to pursue their undergraduate medical and dental education in West Bengal. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has scheduled Online Registration for 16th October, 2026, under its revised counselling schedule, issued on 12th October, 2026.
The stray vacancy round is to fill up the remaining MBBS and BDS seats after the main rounds of counselling. Therefore, eligible candidates, who have qualified NEET UG 2026, and are ready to attend the counselling, are to closely look into the revised schedule and make notes of important dates as time will be of essence for registration and filling up of choices. The revised counselling schedule is available on the official WBMCC counselling schedule page.
WB NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: Important Dates
Below listed are the important dates regarding the online stray vacancy round.
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Counselling activity |
Date and time |
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Schedule notification |
October 12, 2026 |
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Online registration |
October 16, 2026, 11 AM–8 PM |
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Online fee payment |
October 16, 2026, from 11 AM until midnight |
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Document verification |
October 17, 2026, 9 AM–4 PM |
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Verified candidates list and seat matrix |
October 17, 2026, after 5 PM |
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Online choice filling and locking |
October 17, 6 PM–October 18, 10 AM |
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Stray round seat allotment result |
By 12 noon on October 23, 2026 |
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Reporting and admission |
October 23–26, 2026, as per the notified reporting schedule |
Candidates should follow the official timetable for the applicable reporting arrangements and any subsequent revisions. The registration window is particularly important because it is scheduled for a single day.
Who Can Register for WB NEET UG 2026 Counselling?
The West Bengal state counselling process is for admissions to the MBBS and BDS courses. It can include State quota seats in government medical/dental colleges, State quota and Management quota seats in private medical/dental colleges and applicable NRI quota seats. Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and fulfil the eligibility conditions of the counselling authority are eligible to register.
Registration alone will not ensure eligibility to a particular seat or a final allotment. Candidates are required to see the Information Bulletin and notices regarding the counselling process. They are required to get acquainted with the rules applicable to their category and colleges of their preferences.
How to Complete Online Registration
Eligible candidates are required to register on the official WBMCC website within the stipulated period.
- Go to the official website of WBMCC.
- Choose UG Medical & Dental Counselling.
- Choose candidate registration.
- Fill in the details and pay the fee.
- Go to the designated centre for document verification.
- Check the candidate list and the seat matrix that will be published later.
- Choose your preferences and lock them before the deadline.
Candidates should keep their registration and payment receipts and see the website for further instructions. Verification and publication of the seat matrix are very important before candidates finalize their college preferences.
Document Verification, Choice Filling and Seat Allotment
Registration and fee payment have been completed. Document verification has been scheduled on 17th October between 9am to 4pm. The published schedule also mentions an exception to this process for NRI candidates and they are to follow the instructions in the concerned official notice. The list of verified candidates and seat matrix are to be published by 5 PM on 17th October. Successfully verified candidates can fill and finalize their college choices between 6 PM on 17th October to 10 AM on 18th October.
The stray vacancy seat allotment result is to be published by noon of 23rd October. Candidates who have been allotted a seat need to follow the instructions for reporting and admissions which includes physical document verification, payment of college admission fee and admission bond. The official notice is to be consulted for instructions by the concerned college.
Conclusion
The WB NEET UG 2026 Online Stray Vacancy Round offers the eligible candidates the opportunity to fill the remaining undergraduate medical and dental seats in West Bengal. Registration begins on 16th October and the choice filling process ends on 18th October. Candidates must consult the official schedule of the WBNEET UG 2026 to get the exact due dates for each event of the process. They must complete all processes within the specified time.
The WBMCC is the final authority for any modifications in the schedule and the admission procedure. Aspirants are suggested to regularly visit the Official website for any circulars with regard to schedule and admission procedures.
FAQs
1. When will WB NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy registration begin?
Online registration will begin from October 16, 2026 at 11 AM and continue until 8 PM.
2. What is the date of the official notification?
The revised schedule for WBMCC Counselling is dated October 12, 2026.
3. When will document verification be conducted?
It will be conducted on October 17, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM, as per the instructions applicable to the candidate's category.
4. When will choice filling and locking be conducted?
It will be conducted from 6 PM on October 17 to 10 AM on October 18, 2026.
5. When will the result of stray vacancy allotment be announced?
It will be announced by 12 NOON on October 23, 2026.
6. How can candidates access the official notification?
The schedule can be accessed through the official WBMCC e-Services/Schedule page.
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