West Bengal NEET UG 2025 counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions has been suspended indefinitely by WBMCC, affecting 11,178 candidates. The halt follows disputes over OBC reservations and High Court interventions. The revised provisional merit list had been released, but round 1 seat allotment scheduled for August 20 is cancelled. Students and political leaders demand clarity on the next steps.
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