NEET UG Counselling 2025 for West Bengal: Details on Registration Timeline, Procedure, Seat Distribution, and Option Selection
The West Bengal NEET Counselling 2025, overseen by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), is the official process for admission to MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical/dental colleges within the state. The counselling process is scheduled to commence after the declaration of NEET UG 2025 results, tentatively in June 2025.
**Eligibility Criteria**
To be eligible for the West Bengal NEET Counselling 2025, candidates must meet the following requirements:
1. Qualify NEET UG 2025. 2. Possess a minimum percentage of 50% for general category candidates, 45% for PwD in the general category, and 40% for SC, ST, OBC-A, and OBC-B candidates. 3. Be a domicile of West Bengal or have passed Class 10 and 12 from within the state (for state quota seats). 4. Be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2025. 5. For NRI/Management quota seats, NEET qualification is necessary, but no domicile requirement applies.
**Step-by-Step NEET Counselling Process**
1. **Registration & Application Form**: Visit the official WBMCC website (wbmcc.nic.in) and select "New Registration." Fill in NEET details and personal information, and choose the domicile category (A1, A2, or B).
2. **Payment of Registration Fee**: Pay the non-refundable registration fee online after submitting the form. The fee varies by category: General/OBC ₹2000 + transaction charges; Reserved/PwD ₹1500 + transaction charges. Keep the payment receipt for future reference.
3. **Document Verification**: Candidates must attend verification centres to submit original documents. Verification is mandatory to participate further in the counselling process.
4. **Choice Filling and Locking**: Based on preference, candidates fill and lock their choices of colleges and courses online within deadlines.
5. **Seat Allotment**: The committee publishes allotment results online after each counselling round.
6. **Reporting to Allotted Institute**: Candidates must report to the allotted college within the specified period for admission confirmation.
7. **Subsequent Rounds**: Additional rounds like Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy rounds follow the similar pattern of registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting.
**Important Dates (Tentative)**
- NEET UG Result: 2nd Week June 2025 - Round 1 Registration: 3rd Week June 2025 - Choice Filling & Locking: 4th Week June 2025 - Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: Last Week June 2025 - Reporting Round 1: 1st Week July 2025 - Round 2 Registration & Choice Filling: 2nd-3rd Week July 2025 - Round 2 Allotment & Reporting: July-August 2025 - Mop-Up & Stray Vacancy Rounds: August-September 2025.
**Required Documents for Verification**
- NEET Admit Card and Rank Letter - West Bengal State Domicile Certificate (or proof of passing Class 10 and 12 in West Bengal) - Birth Certificate or proof of age - Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD), if applicable - Passport size photographs - Other academic certificates (Class 10, 12 mark sheets and certificates) - Any other documents as specified by WBMCC.
In summary, candidates must register online on the WBMCC portal, pay the registration fee, complete document verification, fill & lock choices, await seat allotment, and report to the allotted institute by the deadlines to participate fully in West Bengal NEET 2025 counselling. Candidates must have their required documents and domicile certificates ready before the registration process.
Candidates should note that the official West Bengal NEET Counselling 2025 dates are yet to be announced. The West Bengal NEET UG Counselling information brochure will be released soon. The West Bengal Counselling Committee will conduct the counselling process, and candidates must pass Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English individually in their 10+2 examination to be eligible for WBMCC Counselling. Candidates whose parents are permanent residents of West Bengal, with a permanent address in the state, can also be eligible, even if the candidates themselves do not reside in West Bengal, under Proforma b. There are three options for the domicile certificate: Proforma a1, Proforma a2, and Proforma b. The West Bengal NEET UG Counselling fees for the General/Unreserved category is INR 2000 + transaction charges, while for Reserved and PwD category, it is INR 1500 + transaction charges.
In light of the West Bengal NEET Counselling 2025, candidates should not only focus on securing their NEET UG results but also invest time in education and self-development, as these are crucial for making informed decisions during the learning process of filling out their choices for colleges and courses during counselling. Candidates were also advised to gather necessary documents such as their West Bengal State Domicile Certificate, academic certificates, and category certificates (if applicable), as they would be required during the document verification stage.
