WB NEET UG 2026 Counselling: WBMCC Issues Urgent Notice on Candidature Initialisation and Security Deposit Rules
WB NEET UG 2026: The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) released a notice allowing unallotted candidates who missed the ₹200,000 Private State Quota security deposit in Round 2 to re-register for Round 3. Applicants must email westbengalcounselingcell@gmail.com between September 16–18, 2026, pay fresh fees, and follow designated portal payment steps.
WB NEET UG 2026: The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) from the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, has released a critical notice on Candidature Initialisation & Security Deposit Revision for candidates appearing for the WB NEET UG 2026 Counselling process. The notice is specifically targeted at those candidates who could not get allotted till Round 2 and could not pay the required ₹200,000 security deposit against Private College State Quota seats. In an exceptional case, the WBMCC gives an opportunity to eligible candidates to apply for initialising their candidature so that they can again register themselves and participate anew from Round 3 onwards.
For the same purpose, all concerned candidates need to submit their request officially by sending an e-mail on westbengalcounselingcell@gmail.com during the stipulated time period, i.e., between 16th September 2026 (10:00 AM) and 18th September 2026 (12:00 Midnight). Re-registration would involve a fresh payment of the counselling fee as well as the revised security deposit amount. However, the candidates who had already paid a ₹2.00 lakh security deposit against private state quota seats shall get refunded after the completion of the counselling process, but their initial registration fee would be forfeited.
WB NEET UG 2026: Security Deposit & Fee Revision Framework
Below mentioned are the details related to the WB NEET UG 2026 counselling fee structure:
| Rule Parameter | Details & Provisions |
| New Payment Required | Fresh payment of the non-refundable registration fee plus security deposit is mandatory upon re-registration for Round 3. |
| Refund of Previous Security Deposit | Candidates who previously deposited ₹2.00 Lakh for Private State Quota seats will receive their earlier deposit back after the entire counselling process concludes. |
| Forfeiture of Registration Fee | The registration fee paid during the initial registration process stands forfeited. |
| Private College Fee Disclaimers | Candidates must contact their allotted private college directly regarding tuition fee payment modes; WBMCC assumes no responsibility for institute fee structures. |
How To Apply For The WB NEET UG 2026 Security Deposit
To apply for the WB NEET UG 2026 security deposit, follow the steps given below:
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Open the web browser and go to the official website of the West Bengal Medical Counselling Portal at wbmcc.nic.in for active updates on the admission process.
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Log in to your account through the NEET UG Roll Number, Application Number, Password, and Security Pin that is displayed on the screen for your account.
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Go to the payment section on your dashboard and click the Fee Payment / Security Deposit option depending on the counselling round you opted for.
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Choose the fee slab for government colleges or private medical institutions for automatic calculation of security deposit.
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Deposit the calculated security deposit by means of online payment options like Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, and UPI Gateways.
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Take a printout of the payment confirmation slip and receipt generated through the portal.
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