KOLKATA – The choice filling window for West Bengal NEET PG 2025 Round 1 counselling will close on November 24 . A total of 2,139 candidates are competing for 1,312 postgraduate medical (MD/MS) seats across 84 medical colleges in West Bengal. This high competition means approximately 1.6 candidates are vying for each available seat. The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) officially published the provisional merit list and seat matrix for this first round of admissions.
Candidates who successfully completed registration, paid the necessary counselling fee, and verified their documents are now required to submit their preferred course and college choices. This must be done on the official WBMCC website, wbmcc.nic.in, before the specified deadline. The much-anticipated seat allotment results for Round 1 will be publicly declared on November 27 .
Key Dates for West Bengal NEET PG 2025 Round 1
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Choice Filling Deadline | November 24 |
| Seat Allotment Result Publication | November 27 |
| Reporting to Allotted Colleges | November 28 – December 3 |
Understanding the Counselling Process and Seat Categories
The counselling process enables qualified medical graduates to secure admission into various postgraduate specializations, including Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) courses. Candidates can opt for seats distributed across several categories. These include the PG medical state quota, DNB (Diplomate of National Board) state quota seats, private management quota seats, and NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota seats. The overall competition rate highlights the limited availability of postgraduate medical education opportunities in the state.
Upon the declaration of seat allotment results on November 27, candidates who have been assigned a seat must promptly report to their respective medical colleges. This critical reporting period runs from November 28 to December 3 . During this time, candidates must undergo thorough document verification and complete all remaining admission formalities. It is imperative to complete these steps as failure to report within the stipulated timeframe will result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.
Candidates who do not secure a seat in the first round of counselling retain eligibility to participate in subsequent rounds. Registrations for West Bengal NEET PG 2025 Round 2 will commence on December 8 . This next phase will offer an opportunity for candidates to vie for any remaining unfilled seats from Round 1, providing another chance for admission to these competitive postgraduate medical programs.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill Choices Online
Submitting preferences accurately is a crucial stage for all candidates seeking MD/MS seats. The WBMCC has outlined a precise, step-by-step procedure to guide applicants through the online choice filling process. Adhering to these guidelines ensures proper submission and consideration for seat allotment.
- Begin by visiting the official West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) website:wbmcc.nic.in.
- Locate and click on the “PG Medical” option, prominently displayed on the website’s homepage.
- Access the candidate portal by logging in. This requires entering your NEET PG roll number, your registered password, and the security pin provided.
- The system will then display the total number of available course and college choices that align with your specific eligibility criteria.
- Navigate to the “Available Choices,” “Choice Filling,” and “Choice Locking” links, typically found within the left-hand menu of the portal.
- Carefully select your desired seat choices and arrange them in your strict order of preference, from most desired to least desired.
- Thoroughly review the list of selected choices. Make any necessary edits before proceeding.
- To finalize your selection, lock the choice list. This action requires re-entering your password and a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number or email for secure confirmation.
- After successfully submitting and locking your preferences, save and download a copy of the final choice form for your records.
Completing these detailed steps accurately and by the deadline of November 24 is essential for all candidates to be considered in the West Bengal NEET PG 2025 Round 1 seat allotment.