The West Bengal Medical Counseling Committee (WBMCC) has officially commenced the Online Choice Filling and Choice Locking process for Round 1 of the WB NEET PG Medical Counseling 2026.
Candidates who have successfully completed their physical document verification can now submit their preferences for State Quota, Private Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats.
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With the deadline approaching, it is crucial for aspirants to understand the choice-filling rules, security deposit requirements, and the upcoming allotment schedule. Here is your comprehensive, SEO-optimized guide to the WB NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling.
WB NEET PG 2026 Round 1: Key Dates & Schedule
To ensure you do not miss any critical deadlines, refer to the official tentative schedule released by the Directorate of Medical Education, Govt. of West Bengal:
| Counseling Event | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| Publication of Verified List & Seat Matrix | October 30, 2026 (After 2:00 PM) | – |
| Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | October 30, 2026 (4:00 PM) | November 1, 2026 (12:00 Midnight) |
| Publication of Round 1 Allotment Result | November 4, 2026 (After 4:00 PM) | – |
| Reporting & Admission at Allotted College | November 5, 2026 (10:00 AM) | November 10, 2026 (4:00 PM) |
URGENT: The choice filling window closes sharply at 12:00 Midnight on November 1, 2026 (as per server time). No requests for extension will be entertained.
Mandatory Security Deposit for Private Quota Seats
One of the most frequently searched aspects of WBMCC counseling is the security deposit. To prevent the wastage of precious medical seats, WBMCC mandates a one-time security deposit for candidates wishing to opt for private college seats.
If this payment is not made, the respective private quota choices will not be visible in your dashboard.
- Rs. 2 Lakhs: For Private College State Quota Seats.
- Rs. 5 Lakhs: For Private College Management Quota Seats.
Refund Rules to Remember:
- The amount is adjustable against your course fee if you secure a private seat.
- It is refunded after the entire counseling process if you secure a Government seat, surrender your seat in Round 1/2, or exercise “free exit” in Round 1.
- Note: The security deposit will be forfeited from Round 2 onwards if a candidate remains non-reported, or if fake/forged documents are discovered.
How to Fill and Lock Choices on WBMCC Portal
Only candidates whose names appear on the List of Successfully Verified Candidates (published on Oct 30) are eligible to fill choices.
Step-by-Step Process:
- Login: Visit the official portal (wbmcc.nic.in) and click on Candidate Registration/Login. Enter your Roll Number and Password.
- View Seat Matrix: Check the available choices based on your eligibility, category, and quota.
- Build Choice Basket: Add your preferred colleges and courses to the choice basket.
- Arrange Preferences: Use the software tools (choice up/down, single/multiple deletions, choice interchange, choice move) to arrange your preferences strictly in order of your willingness. The computer processes allotments from the first choice downwards.
- Save and Lock (Crucial): You must save your choices and subsequently lock them using your password.
The “Auto-Lock” Warning
If you save your choices but forget to lock them manually, the system will automatically lock your saved choices the moment the deadline passes on November 1 at 12:00 Midnight. Once locked, choices cannot be changed under any circumstances.
Quota-Specific Choice Visibility Rules
The NIC software restricts choice visibility based on your candidate category to prevent errors:
- NRI Candidates: Can only view and fill choices for NRI Quota seats. (Note: NRI candidates do not undergo pre-choice physical verification; direct allotment is done post-choice locking).
- State Quota Candidates (Open & In-Service): Can view State Quota seats as well as Private Management Quota seats.
- Non-WB MBBS / Non-In-Service Candidates: Candidates who have not passed MBBS from West Bengal and are not In-Service (WBHS/WBMES/WBPHAS) will only be able to view and fill Private Management Quota seats.
Next Steps: Allotment and Reporting
Once the choice locking window closes, the NIC software will process the allotments based on the inter-se merit rank, category, and seat matrix.
- Result Declaration: The Round 1 provisional allotment results will be published on November 4, 2026, after 4:00 PM.
- Final Document Verification: Allotted candidates must undergo a final round of physical document verification at the allotted institute.
- Admission & Reporting: Candidates must report to their allotted colleges (or designated Govt. Medical Colleges in Kolkata for Private admissions) between November 5 and November 10, 2026.
- Willingness for Round 2: During the Round 1 admission process, candidates will be asked to provide their willingness to participate in Round 2. If you opt out, you will be removed from further counseling.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What happens if I don’t lock my choices? Ans: If you save but fail to lock your choices, the system will auto-lock them exactly at 12:00 Midnight on November 1, 2026. Only locked choices are processed for seat allotment.
Q2: Can I change my category (e.g., OBC to UR) during choice filling? Ans: No. Your category status is finalized during the pre-choice physical document verification. If you failed to produce valid OBC/EWS/PwD certificates during verification, you will be treated as Unreserved/Non-PwD for the entire counseling process.
Q3: Is the counseling registration fee refundable? Ans: No. The counseling registration fee of Rs. 3,000 is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances. Only the security deposit (Rs. 2L / 5L) is refundable/adjustable as per WBMCC rules.
Q4: Where will In-Service candidates undergo document verification? Ans: In-Service candidates (WBHS/WBMES/WBPHAS) must get their service documents verified at the Medical Branch of the Dept. of Health and Family Welfare, Swasthya Bhavan, Salt Lake, before attending the allotted college for admission.
