West Bengal NEET Counselling: The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) has started the registration process for the West Bengal National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2024 counselling today. Eligible candidates who have qualified for the NEET UG 2024 can now apply for counselling to secure admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in medical and dental colleges across the state. The registration process will be available on the official website, http://wbmcc.nic.in. 

 Important Dates and Counselling Rounds

The registration window for the West Bengal NEET UG 2024 counselling will remain open until 8 PM on August 23, 2024. The counselling process will be conducted in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round.

West Bengal NEET Counselling: Key Dates for Round 1

- Online Registration: August 21 to August 23, 2024 (till 8 PM)
- Online Fee Payment: August 21 to August 23, 2024
- Verification of Candidates: August 22, 23, and 24, 2024 (11 AM to 4 PM) at designated colleges; NRI candidates' verification at Swasthya Bhavan
- Publication of Verified Candidates List and Seat Matrix: August 27, 2024
- Online Choice-Filling and Choice-Locking: August 27 to August 29, 2024
- Seat Allotment Result: September 2, 2024
- Reporting and Admission to Allotted Institutes: September 3 to September 5, 2024 (11 AM to 4 PM)

 Counselling Process Overview

The West Bengal NEET UG 2024 counselling process will involve several key steps, including:
1. Registration: Candidates must register online within the specified dates.
2. Fee Payment: After registration, candidates need to pay the counselling fee online.
3. Document Verification: Candidates must appear for document verification at their designated college or Swasthya Bhavan for NRIs, as per the scheduled time slots.
4. Choice-Filling and Choice-Locking: Successfully verified candidates will participate in the choice-filling process, where they can select and lock their preferred colleges and courses.
5. Seat Allotment: Based on the choices filled, the seat allotment results will be published, and candidates will be required to report to the allotted institute with original documents for admission.

 Next Steps

Following the completion of the first round, the registration process for the second round of counselling will open on September 11, 2024. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates and to ensure they adhere to the specified timelines.

For more information and detailed guidelines, candidates should visit http://wbmcc.nic.in.