Archive · 20 Aug 2025
West Bengal MBBS/BDS Counseling Postponed Indefinitely
In West Bengal, the process for getting into medical and dental schools has been put on hold.
This means that students who were hoping to start their courses soon will have to wait.
The reason for this is because of a legal dispute over how to give spots to students from certain communities.
The state government is trying to sort this out, but it has caused delays.
Students are now worried about when they will be able to start their classes.
West Bengal postponed MBBS and BDS counseling indefinitely.
The postponement came days before the scheduled release of the Round I admission process.
Legal issues, specifically those related to OBC quota reservations, are likely behind the delay.
Over 11,000 candidates are affected by the postponement.
Health officials fear missing the National Medical Council's September 5 deadline.
- Who
- The West Bengal health department, prospective MBBS and BDS students, and various officials.
- What
- Postponement of counseling for MBBS and BDS admissions in West Bengal.
- When
- The postponement was announced recently, just before the scheduled release of the admission process.
- Where
- West Bengal.
- Why
- Due to legal issues concerning OBC reservations.
Concerned Students & Doctors
Health Department
Reaction to the Postponement
Concerned Students & Doctors
The postponement will create frustration among aspirants.
Health Department
The delay is necessary to resolve legal issues.
Impact on Academics
Concerned Students & Doctors
The academic year will be damaged
Health Department
There's no other way.
- Affected Courses
- MBBS and BDS
- Postponement Announcement Date
- Monday
- Reason for Delay
- Legal issues regarding OBC reservations
- Number of Candidates Affected
- Over 11,000
- Merit List Revised Date
- August 16
- Seat Allotment Results Date
- August 20
