Directorate of Medical Education, Government of West Bengal, has issued a revised tentative schedule for Round 3 and the Online Stray Vacancy Round of West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026. The schedule, dated 12 October 2026, covers State Quota, Private Management Quota and NRI Quota seats.
The notification outlines the reporting and admission dates for Round 3, followed by registration, fee payment, document verification, choice filling and seat allotment for the Online Stray Vacancy Round.
West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 3 Reporting Schedule
Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 must complete reporting and admission at their allotted institutes on the dates specified below.
| Activity | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Reporting and admission of Round 3 allotted candidates | 13, 14 and 15 October 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Online registration for the Online Stray Vacancy Round | 16 October 2026, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Online fee payment | 16 October 2026, 11:00 AM to midnight |
| Document verification at the designated college and time slot | 17 October 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Publication of successfully verified candidates and stray-round seat matrix | 17 October 2026, after 5:00 PM |
| Online choice filling and choice locking | 17 October 2026, 6:00 PM to 18 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Publication of Online Stray Vacancy Round allotment result | By 12 noon on 23 October 2026 |
| Reporting and admission of Online Stray Vacancy Round allotted candidates | 23, 24 and 26 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
All timings are as specified in the notification and are subject to server time where mentioned.
Online Stray Vacancy Round: Registration and Verification
NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates can register online for the Stray Vacancy Round on 16 October 2026, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The online fee payment window will remain open from 11:00 AM until midnight on the same day.
After successful registration and fee payment, candidates must attend document verification at the designated college and time slot assigned through the software on 17 October 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The notification states that this verification requirement is not applicable to NRI candidates and refers candidates to Notice Point No. 3 for further details.
The list of successfully verified candidates and the seat matrix for the Online Stray Vacancy Round will be published on 17 October 2026 after 5:00 PM.
Choice Filling and Seat Allotment
Verified candidates whose names appear on the published list can complete online choice filling and choice locking between 6:00 PM on 17 October and 10:00 AM on 18 October 2026.
The Online Stray Vacancy Round allotment result is scheduled to be published by 12 noon on 23 October 2026.
Candidates should carefully check the published list, seat matrix and official counselling instructions before filling and locking their choices.
Reporting and Admission After Stray Round Allotment
Candidates allotted seats in the Online Stray Vacancy Round must report to their allotted institutes on 23, 24 or 26 October 2026, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, as specified in the schedule.
The notification mentions that admission procedures may differ for private medical colleges and government medical colleges in Kolkata. Candidates should follow the relevant institute’s published instructions regarding original documents, college fees and bond requirements after physical document verification.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Complete Round 3 reporting within the notified dates.
- Follow the registration and payment windows for the Online Stray Vacancy Round.
- Attend document verification at the designated college and time slot, where applicable.
- Check the verified-candidate list and seat matrix before choice filling.
- Lock choices within the prescribed deadline.
- Follow the applicable institute-specific admission instructions after allotment.
Candidates should refer to the original revised schedule and subsequent official notices from the Directorate of Medical Education, West Bengal, for any further instructions or changes.
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