WB NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Seat Matrix Released; Lock Choices by Oct 18

Candidates participating in the Stray Vacancy Round must adhere to the following critical dates and times:

Activity / Parameter	Details & Schedule
Online Registration	October 16, 2026 (11 am to 8 pm)
Fee Payment Deadline	October 16, 2026 (till 12 midnight)
Publication of Seat Matrix	October 17, 2026 (after 5 pm)
Choice Filling and Locking	October 17 (6 pm) to October 18 (10 am)
Final Allotment Result	October 23, 2026 (12 noon)

The Stray Vacancy Round has specific eligibility criteria. It's vital for candidates to understand if they qualify:

• Only candidates who successfully completed registration and verification by October 16, 2026, are eligible.
• Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and meet all WBMCC domicile and other eligibility rules.
• Candidates who have already been allotted and reported to a college in any previous round are NOT eligible to upgrade or participate in this round.
• Fresh registrations for this round closed on October 16, 2026, at 8 PM.

This round covers vacant MBBS and BDS seats under State Quota, Private Management Quota, and NRI Quota across government and private medical and dental colleges.

Following these steps will help you navigate the seat matrix and successfully fill your choices:

• Visit the official WBMCC website: wbmcc.nic.in.
• Look for the link related to 'WB NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Matrix' and 'Eligible Candidates List'.
• Log in using your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number and Password.
• Navigate to the 'Choice Filling' tab.
• Carefully select your preferred colleges and courses from the available vacant seats.
• Arrange your choices in order of priority. This step is crucial as allotment will be based on your preferences and merit.
• Once satisfied, lock your choices. Remember, unlocked choices will automatically lock when the window closes on October 18, 2026, at 10 AM.

The Stray Vacancy Round is the final stage of the WB NEET UG 2026 counselling process. There will be no further rounds after this, and any seats remaining vacant will lapse for the current academic year. This is your last opportunity to secure a seat. Review the seat matrix carefully, consider your options, and make informed choices. To better understand your admission chances based on your NEET score and rank, we recommend using the NEET College Predictor tool. It can help you identify potential MBBS and BDS colleges across All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota. Ensure all your documents are ready for verification, should you be allotted a seat. Timely reporting to the allotted college is mandatory to confirm your admission.

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