NEET UG 2026 Round 3 admissions conclude for MBBS at Medical College, Kolkata

Medical College, Kolkata, a prominent institution established in 1838 and affiliated with West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata, has concluded its NEET UG 2026 Round 3 admissions for the MBBS course. The results for Round 3 were released on October 26, 2026, providing insights into the merit list cut-offs and admission parameters across various categories.

Candidates seeking admission to the MBBS course, which spans 4.5 years plus a one-year compulsory rotating medical internship, were required to register between September 22 and 27, 2026. The institution has a total of 250 medical seats as per the National Medical Commission (NMC) seat matrix, with government fees set at ₹9000 per year.

NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Admission Ranks and Trends

For the general category, Round 3 admissions at Medical College, Kolkata opened at a rank of 2299 and closed at 4178. This marks a continuous relaxation in ranks for the general category across the counseling rounds, moving from a closing rank of 2795 in Round 1 to 4178 in Round 3, a change of 1383 ranks.

Similarly, the OBC category experienced continuous relaxation, with its closing rank moving from 4737 in Round 1 to 6128 in Round 3. The EWS category also saw a significant relaxation, with its closing rank rising by 3,365 ranks from 5315 in Round 1 to 8680 in Round 3. In contrast, the ST category experienced a continuous tightening of its cutoff, declining by 1,933 ranks from 51123 in Round 1 to 49190 in Round 3.

All India Quota and State Quota Cutoff Scores

Admission to All India Quota (AIQ) seats is based on the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) NEET UG counseling process, with details available on mcc.nic.in. For AIQ Round 1 in 2026, the cut-off score for the General category was 635, while for OBC it was 622, SC 565, ST 534, and EWS 619. The UR closing rank for Medical College Kolkata in 2025 was 3,581.

For the West Bengal State Counselling Round 1 in 2026, the General category cut-off score was 609. Other categories included OBC at 594, SC at 538, ST at 417, and EWS at 555. Academic eligibility for all candidates requires completion of Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognized board.

Context of Seat Distribution and Competition

The analysis of rank movement during counseling rounds highlights the influence of available vacancies and candidate movement on cutoffs. The West Bengal NEET cut-off 2026 for the General category under the 85% State Quota is anticipated to remain in the 570 to 625 range, while the 15% AIQ cutoff may be higher, around 635 to 685+. The seat distribution for MBBS and BDS admission in West Bengal employs a dual-allotment system, balancing state-level preference with national-level merit, with an 85% State Quota and 15% All India Quota split.

Previous year trends indicate that while seat expansion in some newer peripheral colleges may offer some relief, competition for admission to top Kolkata-based government colleges, such as Medical College, Kolkata, is expected to remain intense. The state’s reservation policy allocates 22% for Scheduled Caste (SC), 6% for Scheduled Tribe (ST), 10% for OBC-A, 7% for OBC-B, and 10% for Economically Weaker Section (EWS), with 5% horizontal reservation for PwD within each category.

Further reading

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