West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Round 3 Seat Matrix Out Today, See Colleges and Dates
Kolkata: The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) is about to reach the crucial next step of the NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling, with the Round 3 seat matrix set to be published on October 1, 2026, after five PM. The matrix is the key document the candidates need before locking their MBBS and BDS choices. WBMCC
The Round 3 is for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses under the West Bengal's state-level counselling system. WBMCC conducts counselling for eligible NEET UG candidates for state-quota seats in government medical and dental colleges, as well as applicable management and NRI quota seats in private institutions. WBMCC
West Bengal NEET UG Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026: What Candidates Need to Know
The Round 3 seat matrix is scheduled to be published on October 1 after five PM. It will indicate the seats available for the candidates participating in the third round and will be the basis of the subsequent choice-filling process. Shiksha
The candidates should carefully check the matrix before filling their preferences as the number and distribution of the available seats can change after the earlier rounds. As per the latest WBMCC schedule, online choice filling and locking will commence at six PM on October 1, and will continue until ten AM on October 4, 2026. Jagranjosh.com
West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Schedule
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Counselling Event |
Date |
|---|---|
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Round 3 Registration |
September 28–30, 2026 |
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Online Fee Payment |
September 28–30, 2026 |
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Candidate Verification |
September 29–30, 2026 |
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Seat Surrender at Allotted College |
September 30–October 1, 2026 |
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Round 3 Seat Matrix |
October 1, 2026, after 5 PM |
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Choice Filling & Locking |
October 1, 6 PM–October 4, 10 AM |
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Round 3 Seat Allotment Result |
October 8, 2026, after 4 PM |
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Reporting & Admission |
October 12–14, 2026 |
The schedule is as per the revised WBMCC timetable dated September 17, 2026. WBMCC
West Bengal NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling Begins October 1
Once the Round 3 seat matrix is out, the verified candidates can begin selecting their preferred medical and dental colleges and courses. The choice-filling window is relatively short: candidates have until ten AM on October 4 to complete the choice filling and locking. Jagranjosh.com
This makes the seat matrix of utmost importance. Candidates should compare the available seats with their NEET UG rank, category, domicile eligibility and preferred colleges before locking the choices.
When will West Bengal NEET UG Round 3 Result 2026 be released?
The Round 3 seat allotment result is set to be announced on October 8, 2026, after four PM. The candidates who get an allotment will then have to report to their allotted institute between October 12 and October 14, with the required original documents, and complete the admission formalities within the specified window. Shiksha
Who can participate in West Bengal NEET UG Round 3?
The candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026, and fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed by WBMCC.
The state counselling process covers 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats in government institutions, along with applicable seats under private-college management and NRI quotas. WBMCC
The candidates who participated in earlier rounds should also check carefully the rules governing the seat surrender, resignation and eligibility for subsequent rounds before registering or making choices.
What should candidates do after the seat matrix is published?
Once the Round 3 matrix is out, the candidates should:
- Check the college-wise vacancies for MBBS and BDS.
- Verify the applicable category and quota.
- Compare the available seats with their NEET UG 2026 rank.
- Arrange their preferred colleges in a realistic order.
- Check the fee structure and admission requirements.
- Lock choices before 10 AM on October 4.
- Keep copies of the submitted choices and required documents.
The WBMCC website remains the authoritative source for the final seat matrix, candidate lists, schedules and allotment notices. Its official portal currently identifies the Round 3 registration as started. WBMCC
West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round
The counselling process does not end with the Round 3. WBMCC's revised schedule also provides for an online stray vacancy round. Registration and fee payment for the stray round are scheduled for October 15–16, and publication of the verified candidate list and seat matrix is scheduled on October 17 after five PM.
The stray round allotment result is scheduled for October 23, 2026. For candidates still looking for an MBBS or BDS seat, those later dates could become another important checkpoint.
FAQs
1. Has the West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 3 seat matrix been released?
Yes. WBMCC released the Round 3 seat matrix on October 1, 2026. It contains the available MBBS and BDS seats across participating medical and dental colleges in West Bengal.
2. Where can I check the West Bengal NEET UG Round 3 seat matrix 2026?
Candidates can check the Round 3 seat matrix on the official West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee website, wbmcc.nic.in. WBMCC's official portal provides the counselling schedule, seat matrices and allotment information.
3. What courses are covered under the WB NEET UG Round 3 counselling?
The counselling process covers MBBS and BDS admissions through the West Bengal UG Medical and Dental Counselling process.
4. When will West Bengal NEET UG Round 3 choice filling begin?
Round 3 choice filling and locking begins on October 1, 2026, following publication of the seat matrix. Candidates should complete their choices within the prescribed window.
5. What is the last date for WB NEET UG Round 3 choice filling 2026?
Candidates can submit and lock their Round 3 choices until October 4, 2026. The exact closing time should be checked on the latest WBMCC schedule before submission.
6. When will the West Bengal NEET UG Round 3 seat allotment result be released?
The Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 8, 2026, after 4 PM.
7. When will candidates have to report after WB NEET UG Round 3 allotment?
Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 are scheduled to report to their allotted institutions between October 12 and October 14, 2026, subject to the official counselling instructions.
8. Who conducts West Bengal NEET UG counselling 2026?
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) conducts the state-level UG Medical and Dental counselling process. WBMCC operates under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal.
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