West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1: Seat Matrix Out, 6,579 MBBS Seats, Choice Filling & Private College Quota

West Bengal NEET UG 2026: Seat Matrix Is Out — Now the Real Choice Filling Begins

For West Bengal NEET UG 2026 candidates, 19 August is one of the most important days of Round 1 counselling.

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee has now published the Provisional List of Candidates and Round 1 Seat Matrix, which means students no longer need to rely only on sanctioned intake or previous-year seat trends. The official Round 1 matrix now shows the actual college-wise and quota-wise seats available for counselling.

And the numbers are significant.

Based on the MBBS rows in the official Round 1 matrix, there are approximately:

• 3,729 Government/Central State Quota MBBS seats

• 949 Private State Quota MBBS seats

• 1,873 Private Management Quota MBBS seats

• 28 NRI Quota MBBS seats

• 6,579 MBBS seats in total in the Round 1 matrix

These figures are calculated from the official WBMCC Round 1 seat matrix and should not be confused with the total annual NMC-sanctioned intake of colleges.

For students, this changes the question from:

“Which colleges participate in West Bengal counselling?”

to:

“Which seats are actually available to me — and in which quota?”

WBMCC Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026 — Quick Overview

The biggest private-seat pool in Round 1 is currently under Management Quota, with 1,873 seats, followed by 949 Private State Quota seats.

Important

These are WBMCC Round 1 counselling seats.

They are not the same as a college's total annual NMC-approved MBBS intake.

A medical college may have 150, 200 or 250 sanctioned MBBS seats, but the seats visible to a particular candidate depend on the quota, category and the official counselling matrix.

West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Important Dates

The Round 1 counselling schedule was issued on 11 August 2026 for State Quota, Private Management Quota and NRI Quota seats.

The most important action now is choice filling, which begins on 19 August at 4 PM and closes on 21 August at 4 PM.

Choice Filling Starts Now — Why Students Should Not Rush

Once the seat matrix is available, many students make one common mistake: they immediately start arranging colleges only according to previous-year cutoff.

That can be risky.

Your choice order should ideally consider:

NEET Rank + Quota Eligibility + Actual Seat Availability + Fees + College Preference + Total Budget

A college with more seats may improve availability, but that does not automatically make it your best option.

Similarly, a lower previous-year cutoff does not guarantee the same trend in 2026.

The official seat matrix should therefore be used as the base document for Round 1 strategy, not merely previous-year predictions.

Private Medical Colleges: Exact Round 1 Seat Distribution

The new WBMCC matrix gives a much clearer picture of private MBBS admission in West Bengal.

Private MBBS Seats — State Quota, Management Quota & NRI Quota

The official Round 1 matrix therefore shows 2,850 private MBBS seats across these quota categories.

Which Private Colleges Have NRI Seats in Round 1?

This is one of the most useful changes in the newly published seat matrix.

Instead of saying that NRI seats are available “where applicable,” we can now identify the explicit Round 1 NRI availability shown in the matrix.

NRI Seats Listed in Round 1

The official matrix currently shows these three institutions accounting for the 28 NRI seats in the private MBBS Round 1 matrix.
This is particularly important for NRI candidates because NRI participation follows a separate route under WBMCC.

State Quota vs Management Quota vs NRI Quota — Understand Before Choosing

Choosing the wrong quota can completely change the list of colleges and seats visible to a candidate.

State Quota

West Bengal-domicile candidates who fulfil the applicable eligibility conditions can be considered for State Quota seats.

The WBMCC Information Bulletin requires State Quota candidates to satisfy the prescribed West Bengal domicile conditions and successfully complete the required document verification.

Management Quota

Management Quota is especially important for candidates who are not domiciled in West Bengal.

According to the WBMCC registration guidance, non-West Bengal domicile candidates can participate for eligible Management Quota seats.

With 1,873 Management Quota seats appearing in the current private MBBS Round 1 matrix, this becomes a significant opportunity for eligible students from across India.

NRI Quota

NRI candidates follow the NRI route.

The WBMCC Information Bulletin states that once a candidate opts for NRI Quota, they cannot simultaneously opt for State Quota or Management Quota, and vice versa.

The Registration User Manual also states that no security deposit is required for NRI registration.

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling Fees 2026

Another area where candidates frequently get confused is the difference between the counselling fee, security deposit and college tuition fee.

They are not the same.

These amounts are confirmed in the WBMCC counselling information used for Round 1.

Don't Confuse ₹2 Lakh or ₹5 Lakh With MBBS Tuition Fee

This is crucial.

₹2 Lakh

Security deposit applicable for eligible Private State Quota participation.

₹5 Lakh

Security deposit applicable for eligible Management Quota participation.

These are not the annual MBBS tuition fees of the medical college.

Candidates should separately verify the official college tuition fee before confirming admission.

What About Private Medical College Fees for 2026–27?

Students may find multiple websites quoting West Bengal private MBBS tuition fees.

However, fee accuracy is critical.

The newly released 19 August document is a seat matrix, not a new private-college tuition-fee order.

Therefore, this article does not label older or third-party fee figures as confirmed 2026–27 fees. The source material specifically notes that the current private-college 2026–27 tuition-fee table should not be updated unless a current official fee order is located.

For students comparing private colleges, this distinction matters because:

Counselling Security Deposit ≠ Tuition Fee

and

Previous-Year Fee ≠ Automatically Confirmed 2026–27 Fee

48 Participating Institutes in West Bengal Counselling 2026

The official WBMCC participating-institute document contains 48 participating institutes in total across Medical and Dental counselling.

Important Accuracy Note

48 does not mean 48 MBBS colleges.

The 48 figure refers to Medical + Dental participating institutes combined.

Therefore, blog titles, social creatives and explanatory videos should use:

“48 Participating Medical & Dental Institutes”

and not:

“48 MBBS Colleges.”

Eligibility for West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates must fulfil NEET UG and WBMCC eligibility requirements.

The Information Bulletin specifies that candidates must pass:

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

• English

individually.

Minimum PCB Requirement

Candidates must also be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2026, with the bulletin stating a date of birth on or before 1 January 2010.

Important Registration Rules Students Should Know

The WBMCC registration process is linked with the candidate's NEET UG details.

The official User Manual states that the information entered must match the candidate's NEET UG record; mismatched information can prevent registration. OTP authentication uses the mobile number/email registered with NTA.

Another important rule:

Registration Can Be Edited Only Before Fee Payment

Candidates can edit or unlock registration until counselling-fee payment is completed.

Once payment is successful, the Candidate Profile Letter becomes important because it contains the physical-verification centre, date and time and must be produced during verification.

Documents Required for Verification

State Quota candidates should keep the applicable original documents and required copies ready.

The Information Bulletin includes documents such as:

• Candidate Profile Letter

• Counselling payment receipt

• Domicile documents

• Applicable West Bengal caste certificate

• NEET UG Admit Card

• NEET UG Rank Card

• Age proof

• Class 10+2 marksheet

• PwD certificate, if applicable

• Medical certificate

The exact documents depend on the candidate's quota and eligibility status.

Round 1 Seat Matrix vs NMC Approved Intake — Don't Mix Them Up

This distinction can prevent a major counselling mistake.

NMC Approved Intake

This tells you the total number of MBBS seats sanctioned annually for a medical college.

WBMCC Round 1 Seat Matrix

This tells you the actual seats offered in a particular counselling round under applicable quota and category classifications.

So:

NMC Approved Intake ≠ WBMCC Round 1 Available Seats

A student preparing a choice list should rely on the Round 1 seat matrix for current counselling availability.

What Should Students Do Now?

With the seat matrix published, candidates should focus on four things before locking choices.

1. Confirm Your Eligible Quota

Are you eligible for:

• Government State Quota?

• Private State Quota?

• Management Quota?

• NRI Quota?

Do not build your list using seats you are not eligible for.

2. Check the Exact Seat Matrix

Look at the college and quota together.

For example:

College Name → State Seats → Management Seats → NRI Seats

3. Compare Fees Before Locking Expensive Choices

A seat may be available, but it must also fit your MBBS budget.

4. Build Choices in Genuine Preference Order

Do not automatically place a college lower simply because you think your rank will easily get it.

Your choice order should represent where you genuinely prefer to study.

Round 1 Allotment & Reporting

According to the Round 1 schedule:

Allotment Result

25 August 2026 after 4 PM

Reporting & Admission

26, 27 and 28 August 2026

Timing: 10 AM to 4 PM

Online Seat Surrender

3 September 2026, 11 AM to 4 PM

Candidates receiving an allotment should carefully follow the reporting and admission instructions applicable to the allotted institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat matrix been released?

Yes. WBMCC has published the Provisional List of Candidates and the Round 1 Seat Matrix on 19 August 2026.

How many MBBS seats are shown in the Round 1 matrix?

Based on the MBBS rows extracted from the official matrix, approximately 6,579 MBBS seats are shown across Government/Central State Quota, Private State Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota.

How many private MBBS seats are shown in Round 1?

The private-college table totals:

• 949 State Quota seats

• 1,873 Management Quota seats

• 28 NRI seats

giving 2,850 private MBBS seats in the listed private colleges.

Which colleges have NRI seats in Round 1?

The matrix shows explicit NRI seats at:

• Jagannath Gupta Institute, Budge Budge – 10

• KPC Medical College, Jadavpur – 8

• PKG Medical College & Hospital – 10

When does choice filling start?

Round 1 choice filling and choice locking begin on 19 August 2026 at 4 PM and close on 21 August 2026 at 4 PM.

Can students from outside West Bengal apply for private MBBS seats?

According to the WBMCC registration guidance, eligible non-West Bengal domicile candidates can participate for Management Quota seats.

What is the Management Quota security deposit?

The Management Quota security deposit is ₹5 lakh. This is not the annual MBBS tuition fee.

What is the Private State Quota security deposit?

The applicable security deposit is ₹2 lakh.

Is a security deposit required for NRI registration?

The Registration User Manual states that no security deposit is required for NRI registration.

Are there 48 MBBS colleges?

No. 48 refers to participating Medical and Dental institutes combined and should not be described as 48 MBBS colleges.

Final Takeaway

West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 has now moved into its most decision-sensitive stage.

The seat matrix is out, and choice filling has started.

For MBBS candidates, the biggest numbers to remember are:

6,579 MBBS Seats in the Round 1 Matrix

2,850 Private MBBS Seats

949 Private State Quota Seats

1,873 Management Quota Seats

28 NRI Seats

But the number of seats alone should not decide your preference list.

The smarter approach is:

Rank + Eligibility + Quota + Seat Matrix + Budget + College Preference

Before locking choices, verify every college against the official Round 1 matrix and make sure the quota and financial commitment are right for you.

For personalised guidance on West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026, choice filling, State vs Management Quota, private medical college selection and rank-based MBBS options, connect with TAB India.

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Last updated: 19 August 2026. This article is based on the WBMCC Round 1 counselling information and seat-matrix details available in the supplied official-source analysis. Counselling authorities may issue subsequent revisions, and candidates should check the latest official notice before making admission decisions.