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West Bengal
WBMCC NEET UG counselling, college cutoffs (LARGEST cutoff dataset in India with 47 distinct quota codes including UNIQUE 2-tier OBC reservation), seat aggregates, fees, and teaching hospital data for the 2025 to 2026 cycle.
26
government colleges
15
private colleges
7
BDS colleges
6,200
total MBBS seats
section · counselling & admission
West Bengal NEET UG counselling.
West Bengal NEET UG counselling is conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), Department of Health and Family Welfare. Notably, WBMCC is SEPARATE from the Director of Medical Education (DME) - unique among Indian states. The counselling allocates 85% State Quota seats in 26 Government Medical Colleges plus Cat-A and Cat-B seats in 15 Private Medical Colleges. AIIMS Kalyani admits 100% via MCC AIQ counselling (statutory autonomous). West Bengal cutoffs use 47 distinct quota codes (largest dataset of any state) with UNIQUE 2-tier OBC reservation: OBC-A (More Backward) and OBC-B (Less Backward) plus generic OBC.
Counselling highlights
| factor | particular |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | West Bengal NEET UG Counselling |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), Department of Health and Family Welfare |
| NEET Counselling Type | NEET UG |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS |
| Official Website | wbmcc.nic.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000 (UR/OBC) / Rs. 500 (SC/ST/PwD) |
| Mode | Online application; offline document verification at allotted college |
| Cutoff Type | Opening and closing AIR + Score per round per quota with 47 distinct quota codes |
| Quota Structure | 85% State + 15% AIQ for govts; Cat-A Govt Quota + Cat-B Mgmt Quota + Cat-C NRI for privates |
About the rounds
WBMCC runs an online counselling cycle over 4-9 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Stray Round, Extended Stray Round, plus up to 3 Special Stray rounds and a Date-Specific Special Stray Dec 30 round if seats remain. Each round publishes opening and closing AIR per college per category per quota. The cutoff data has 2,198 rows in the database covering 2024-2025 with this granular detail.
West Bengal reservation policy (UNIQUE 2-tier OBC)
| category | % | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Approximately 39% | Open competition |
| OBC-A (More Backward) | 10% | UNIQUE TO WB - More Backward classes |
| OBC-B (Less Backward) | 7% | UNIQUE TO WB - Less Backward classes |
| OBC (Generic) | See OBC-A/OBC-B above | Some quota codes use generic OBC label |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% | General category economically weaker |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 22% | WB SC certificate from competent authority |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6% | WB ST certificate from competent authority |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% horizontal | Applied across all categories with -PwD suffix |
West Bengal has UNIQUE 2-tier OBC reservation: OBC-A (More Backward Classes, 10%) and OBC-B (Less Backward Classes, 7%). Some quota codes use the generic OBC label while others use the specific OBC-A or OBC-B sub-categories. Candidates must obtain the correct OBC sub-category certificate from WB authority. PwD (5% horizontal) is applied across all categories with -PwD suffix in cutoff codes.
West Bengal quota structure
Govt State Quota 85% (State-*)
For 26 govt colleges (24 state + ESIC Joka + AIIMS routes separately). Filled by WBMCC through online counselling. Sub-categories: State-UR, State-OBC, State-OBC-A, State-OBC-B, State-EWS, State-SC, State-ST with PwD variants.
Govt 15% AIQ
For govt colleges filled by MCC at All India level.
AIIMS Kalyani
125 seats. AIQ-only via MCC. Statutory Autonomous - does NOT participate in WBMCC counselling. 2nd AIIMS in Eastern India (after AIIMS Bhubaneswar) - established 2019.
ESIC Joka
125 seats. AIQ + ESIC IP quota via MCC. Central Govt managed.
Private Cat-A Govt Quota (Mgmt-UR + Conv variants)
For 15 private colleges. Filled by WBMCC at state quota rates. Tuition Rs. 2-2.74 lakh/semester.
Private Cat-B Management Quota
For 15 private colleges. Filled per institutional criteria. Tuition Rs. 8-10.94 lakh/semester.
Private NRI Quota (NRI-UR)
NRI seats for private colleges.
PwD (5% horizontal)
-PwD suffix in quota codes applied across all categories.
Domicile rules
To claim West Bengal state quota seats, candidates must satisfy WB domicile clauses: (a) born in WB with continuous residence + education, (b) parent is a WB state government employee, (c) parent is a permanent resident of WB, (d) candidate studied in WB for the qualifying years. WB Domicile Certificate from BDO/SDM is required at verification. Caste certificates must be issued by WB state authority.
Documents required
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard / Rank Card
- Class 10 (Madhyamik) and Class 12 (HS) Mark Sheets and Certificates
- WB Domicile Certificate from BDO/SDM
- WB OBC-A or OBC-B Sub-category Certificate (NOT generic OBC) if applicable
- WB SC/ST/EWS Certificate issued by competent authority
- Income Certificate for OBC NCL and EWS claims
- PwD Certificate / UDID if applicable
- NRI Sponsor Documents if claiming NRI Quota seat at private college
- Aadhaar Card and one additional Government Photo ID
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Application fee payment receipt (Rs. 1,000 UR/OBC, Rs. 500 SC/ST/PwD)
NEET UG qualifying cutoffs (2022 to 2025)
| category | percentile | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50th | 715 to 117 | 720 to 137 | 720 to 164 | 686 to 144 |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th | 116 to 93 | 136 to 107 | 163 to 129 | 143 to 113 |
| UR / EWS & PwD | 45th | 116 to 105 | 136 to 121 | 163 to 146 | 143 to 127 |
| OBC / SC / ST & PwD | 40th | 104 to 93 | 120 to 107 | 145 to 129 | 126 to 113 |
Important notes
- Medical College Kolkata (1838) is the OLDEST MBBS college in ASIA, established under British East India Company pre-Mutiny era. It predates the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.
- AIIMS Kalyani (2019) is the 2nd AIIMS in Eastern India (after AIIMS Bhubaneswar) - Phase II.
- West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) is UNIQUE - separate from DME organizational structure. Most states use DME for counselling.
- WB has UNIQUE 2-tier OBC reservation: OBC-A (More Backward, 10%) and OBC-B (Less Backward, 7%). Some cutoff codes use generic OBC while others use specific sub-categories.
- WB has the LARGEST state MBBS pool in India: 6,200 seats across 41 MBBS colleges. Plus 7 BDS colleges = 48 total.
- 47 distinct quota codes in WB cutoff data - LARGEST cutoff dataset of any state in our database (2,198 rows for 2024-2025).
- 9 rounds in cutoff data including UNIQUE SPECIAL_STRAY_DEC30 (date-specific December 30 special stray) - WB unique.
- 2019 major expansion: AIIMS Kalyani + 4 new GMCs (Coochbehar, Diamond Harbour, Raiganj, Rampurhat).
- 2022 major expansion: 6 new GMCs in single year (Barasat, Jalpaiguri, Jhargram, PC Sen Arambagh, SCC Uluberia, Tamralipto Tamluk).
- 2024 renames: Purulia GMC renamed to Deben Mahata GMC, Coochbehar GMC renamed to MJN MC (Maharaja Jitendra Narayan).
- 5 NEW 2024-2025 private medical colleges (East West, Jakir Hosain, Krishnanagar, JG North Kolkata, PKG Newtown, Raniganj IMS) - fastest private expansion in India.
- Government MBBS fees range Rs. 4,455/year at Calcutta National MC (lowest) to Rs. 9,508/year at Burdwan MC. AIIMS Kalyani Rs. 5,856. Among most affordable in India.
- Private MBBS fees: Cat-A Govt Quota Rs. 4-5.5 lakh/year, Cat-B Mgmt Quota Rs. 16-22 lakh/year (KPC Rs. 16L lowest, IQ-City Rs. 21.88L highest).
- NO Deemed Medical College in West Bengal.
- JIS School of Medical Science (2023) is the only WB private college affiliated to JIS University (Deemed-equivalent). All others affiliated to WBUHS.
Contact
WBMCC portal
address
West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), Swasthya Bhavan, GN-29, Sector V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal