WB NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round Merit List Released: Choice Filling Closes Today

The Special Stray Round for MBBS and Round 5 for BDS counselling under WB NEET UG 2026 brings a final opportunity for aspirants. Here’s a quick overview of the key parameters:

Activity / Parameter	Details & Schedule
Conducting Body	West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC)
Rounds Covered	Special Stray Round (MBBS), Round 5 (BDS)
Quotas	State Quota and Private Management Quota
Merit List Type	List of successfully verified candidates
Official Portal	wbmcc.nic.in

WBMCC had previously revised the schedule for this round via a memo dated November 4, 2026, extending registration and document verification periods. It's vital for all candidates to adhere to these updated timelines:

Activity / Parameter	Details & Schedule
Online Registration	11 AM, November 3 to 8 PM, November 5, 2026
Online Fee Payment	11 AM, November 3 to 12 midnight, November 5, 2026
Physical Document Verification	November 4, 5 and 6, 2026 (11 AM to 4 PM)
Verified Candidates List and Seat Matrix	November 6, 2026 (after 5 PM)
Choice Filling and Locking	6 PM, November 6 to 2 PM, November 7, 2026
Seat Allotment Result	November 12, 2026 (after 2 PM)
Reporting and Admission	November 13, 14 and 16, 2026 (10 AM to 4 PM)

Only candidates whose names appear on the verified list are eligible to proceed with choice filling. Follow these steps to check your status:

• Visit the official WBMCC website: wbmcc.nic.in.
• Look for the 'NEET UG Counselling' section.
• Click on the link for 'Special Stray Round Merit List' or 'List of Verified Candidates'.
• Download the PDF and search for your name or NEET UG Roll Number.

With the deadline fast approaching, candidates must act swiftly to fill and lock their choices. Remember, only those who successfully completed physical document verification (except NRI candidates who were exempt) are eligible to participate in this stage. The WBMCC has also published the seat matrix, which candidates should review carefully before making their selections. To make informed decisions during choice filling, students can leverage the MatchToCollege NEET College Predictor. This tool helps assess admission chances based on your NEET score and rank, guiding you towards the best possible college options. Ensure you submit and lock your choices before 2 PM today, November 7, 2026. Once locked, choices cannot be modified.

After the choice locking window closes, the WBMCC will proceed with seat allotment. The results for the Special Stray Round and Round 5 will be declared on November 12, 2026, after 2 PM. Candidates who are allotted a seat must then complete their reporting and admission formalities at the respective colleges between November 13, 14, and 16, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM. It is essential to carry all original documents and the provisional allotment letter during this phase.

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