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NEET Counselling in West Bengal

Complete guide to 37 UG colleges & 531 PG seats — cutoffs, fees, and counselling details

Data last updated: March 2026

UG Counselling Authority

West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC)

Open State

Official Website

https://wbmcc.nic.in/

Domicile / Eligibility

Candidates or parents must be domiciled in West Bengal for State Quota. Non-domicile candidates eligible for Management Quota and NRI Quota in private colleges — no domicile certificate required. Min age 17. Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English (individual pass required).

37

Total Colleges

5999

Total Seats

1528

Lowest Fee/Year

#2149

Best Cutoff Rank

By College Type

aiims 1
government 25
private 11

By Counselling

AIQ 10
management 11
state 16

By Course

MBBS 37

Top UG Colleges in West Bengal

Ranked by General category cutoff (lowest rank = most competitive)

AIIMS MBBS

AIIMS Kalyani

Kalyani, West Bengal

Cutoff Rank

#2149

₹1528/yr
Government MBBS

Medical College, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

Cutoff Rank

#3581

₹9000/yr
Government MBBS

IPGMER (SSKM Hospital), Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

Cutoff Rank

#4137

₹6500/yr
Government MBBS

RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

Cutoff Rank

#12512

₹6000/yr
Government MBBS

Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College & Hospital, Howrah

Howrah, West Bengal

Cutoff Rank

#15088

₹9000/yr
Government MBBS

Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

Cutoff Rank

#16958

₹9000/yr
Government MBBS

Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

Cutoff Rank

#25478

₹9000/yr
Government MBBS

Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan

Burdwan, West Bengal

Cutoff Rank

#28000

₹10000/yr
Government MBBS

College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata Kamarhati

Kolkata, West Bengal

Cutoff Rank

#29172

₹9000/yr
Government MBBS

North Bengal Medical College, Siliguri

Siliguri, West Bengal

Cutoff Rank

#30000

₹9170/yr

All UG Colleges in West Bengal

37 colleges accepting NEET UG scores

College Type Course Gen Cutoff Fee/Year Seats
AIIMS Kalyani Kalyani aiims MBBS #2149 ₹1528 125
Medical College, Kolkata Kolkata government MBBS #3581 ₹9000 250
IPGMER (SSKM Hospital), Kolkata Kolkata government MBBS #4137 ₹6500 200
RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata Kolkata government MBBS #12512 ₹6000 249
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College & Hospital, Howrah Howrah government MBBS #15088 ₹9000 100
Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata Kolkata government MBBS #16958 ₹9000 250
Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata Kolkata government MBBS #25478 ₹9000 250
Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan Burdwan government MBBS #28000 ₹10000 200
College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata Kamarhati Kolkata government MBBS #29172 ₹9000 125
North Bengal Medical College, Siliguri Siliguri government MBBS #30000 ₹9170 200

NEET UG Counselling Process in West Bengal

Rounds & process (4 rounds)

West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) conducts 4 rounds of UG counselling:

  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2
  3. Round 3
  4. Stray Vacancy Round

The general process involves: registration on the official portal, document verification, online choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college with original documents and fee payment.

Fees & deposits

Registration Fee

Rs 2,000 (General/OBC/EWS). Rs 1,500 (SC/ST/PwD). Non-refundable.

Security Deposit

Rs 10,000 (AIQ UR/EWS). Rs 5,000 (AIQ SC/ST/OBC/PwD). Private colleges may require bank guarantees covering 3.5 years tuition.

Important dates and deadlines
State counselling in West Bengal typically begins 2-4 weeks after NEET UG results are declared. The entire process (including mop-up rounds) usually spans 2-3 months. Key deadlines include registration closing dates, document verification dates, choice-filling windows, and college reporting deadlines. Missing any deadline can cost you your seat. Always check the official WBMCC portal for exact dates, as they change every year.
Choice filling tips for West Bengal
  • Put your dream colleges first — you won't lose anything by reaching high
  • Keep safe colleges in the middle — ones where your rank is comfortably within cutoff
  • Add backup options at the end — colleges you'd accept as a last resort
  • Fill at least 10-15 choices to maximize your chances
  • Don't skip rounds — seats vacated by other candidates open up in later rounds
  • Prioritize government colleges for fees — the cost difference over 5 years is massive

Quotas & Reservation in West Bengal

6476

Total MBBS Seats

4126

Govt Seats

15%

Management Quota

15%

NRI Quota

Reservation Policy

SC — 22% OBC-A — 10% OBC-B — 7% EWS — 10% ST — 6% PwD — 5% horizontal PC/PH — 3%

Key Highlights

  • Second-highest SC reservation at 22% among Indian states (after Punjab at 25%)
  • Two-tier OBC system — OBC-A (10%) and OBC-B (7%) are separate categories
  • PwD certificates must be issued specifically by IPGME&R Kolkata
  • NRI Quota candidates cannot switch to State/Management Quota after verification
  • Bank guarantee covering 3.5 years tuition required at private college admission (up to Rs 77 lakh)
  • Rs 1 lakh discontinuation penalty for government college students who resign before completion
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical colleges are in West Bengal?

West Bengal has 37 medical, dental, and AYUSH colleges that accept NEET UG scores. This includes government, private, and deemed institutions.

What is the lowest NEET cutoff in West Bengal?

The most competitive (lowest) cutoff rank in West Bengal is #2149 for General category based on 2024 data. Use our College Predictor to check which colleges match your rank.

How does NEET counselling work in West Bengal?

West Bengal counselling is conducted by West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) in 4 rounds. Candidates with West Bengal domicile are eligible for state quota seats (85%), while 15% of government seats come under All India Quota (MCC counselling).

How many NEET PG seats are in West Bengal?

West Bengal has 531 PG seats across 122 colleges, covering MD, MS, DNB, and Diploma specialities. Use the PG tab above to explore all available seats.

What are the most popular PG specialities in West Bengal?

The most popular PG specialities in West Bengal are DNBGENERAL MEDICINE (32 seats), DCH(NBEMS) (27 seats), DNBANAESTHESIOLOGY (23 seats), DGO(NBEMS) (21 seats), DNBGENERAL SURGERY (20 seats). Switch to the PG tab to see the full breakdown.

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