Great news for all NEET-qualified students! NMC has recently increased 325 new seats for government medical colleges. Currently, the total number of WB MBBS seats 2026 for government medical colleges has become 4350. West Bengal is home to 25 government medical colleges with a humongous 4025 existing MBBS seats. However, this new addition will surely help more students to achieve their dream of wearing a white coat.
In this, we will explore category-wise MBBS seat distribution and other related aspects.
Total Seat Overview
Here is the breakdown of newly added government medical colleges of West Bengal.
| Total Government Medical Colleges | Previous MBBS seats | Newly Added Seats | Total Seats |
| 25 | 4,025 | 325 | 4,350 |
AIQ seats usually cover 15% of government medical college seats and 100% of the seats in central universities. MCC handles all the counselling of AIQ seats. On the other hand, State quota covers 85% of government medical college seats. Concerned state counselling authorities conduct SQ quota counselling. Here is the simple breakdown of seats from each quota.
| Category | Seats |
| All India Quota (15%) | 652 |
| State Quota (85%) | 3,698 |
The table shows the category-wise seat distribution in the government medical colleges of West Bengal.
| Category | Seats |
| UR | 2,035 |
| OBC | 259 |
| EWS | 370 |
| SC | 813 |
| ST | 221 |
| Total | 3,698 |
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Q1: How many government MBBS seats are available in West Bengal in 2026?
A: In 2026, West Bengal has a total of 4,350 government MBBS seats across 25 government medical colleges. This includes 4,025 existing seats and 325 newly added seats approved by the NMC. Out of the total pool, 3,698 seats are allocated under the 85% State Quota, while 652 seats fall under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ).
Q2: How many medical colleges offer MBBS in West Bengal?
A: West Bengal currently features 25 Government Medical Colleges offering MBBS programs. Beyond government institutions, the state also hosts several private medical colleges, autonomous central institutes like AIIMS Kalyani, and ESIC institutions.
Q3: What is the category-wise seat breakdown for West Bengal 85% State Quota seats in 2026?
A: Out of the 3,698 state quota seats available for West Bengal domicile candidates, the category-wise distribution is as follows: Unreserved (UR): 2,035 seats; Scheduled Caste (SC): 813 seats; Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 370 seats; Other Backward Class (OBC): 259 seats; Scheduled Tribe (ST): 221 seats
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