The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has published the updated provisional state merit list for NEET UG 2025 counselling under the 85 per cent state quota. According to official figures, 11,178 candidates have been deemed eligible to participate in the first round of choice filling for MBBS and BDS admissions across government and private medical institutions in the state.In addition, the WBMCC has issued the seat matrix for the academic session 2025–26, confirming a total of 5,589 seats on offer in MBBS and BDS programmes.
West Bengal Medical Counselling 2025 : Choice filling and locking deadline
The choice filling process has already commenced and will remain open until midnight on August 17. Candidates must carefully arrange and lock their preferences before the deadline, as no further modifications will be allowed once the choices are submitted.
West Bengal Medical counselling 2025: Admission schedule
As per the official counselling calendar:
- Seat allotment results will be declared on August 20.
- Students allotted seats must report to their respective colleges for admission between August 21 and 23 from 11 am to 4 pm.
- Round two registration is scheduled to begin on August 27, open to candidates dissatisfied with their first allotment or those who missed the initial registration.
West Bengal NEET UG provisional merit list 2025: Steps to download
Candidates can click on the link provided here to download the West Bengal NEET UG provisional merit list 2025 from the official website:
- Visit the official website: Go to wbmcc.nic.in.
- Select the counselling section: On the homepage, click on UG Medical/Dental Counselling 2025.
- Find the merit list link: Under the Notices/Announcements or Download section, locate the link titled Provisional State Merit List for NEET UG 2025 (85% State Quota).
- Click on the link: The merit list PDF will open in a new window.
- Download the file: Click the download icon or press Ctrl + S (Windows) / Command + S (Mac) to save the document to your device.
- Check your details: Open the PDF and search your NEET UG roll number or name using the Ctrl + F function.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the West Bengal NEET UG provisional merit list 2025.
West Bengal NEET UG counselling 2025: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to apply for the West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2025:
- Visit the official WBMCC portal – wbmcc.nic.in
- Log in with NEET UG roll number and security pin.
- Check available seat options displayed on the dashboard.
- Arrange preferences as per choice; edit and reorder if required.
- Lock the final list of preferences before the deadline.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted list for future reference.
Context and significanceThe NEET UG counselling process is critical for aspiring medical students in West Bengal, as the state quota accounts for the majority of MBBS and BDS admissions. With over 11,000 candidates vying for just 5,589 seats, competition remains intense.
