Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates Fees Registration Eligibility Admission Process

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Bihar NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) for admission to MBBS and BDS programs in government and private medical colleges across the state. Designed to be a transparent and student-friendly process, the counselling gives NEET-qualified candidates a fair opportunity to pursue medical education in Bihar. With over 21 medical colleges and 4 dental colleges, Bihar continues to contribute significantly to the country's healthcare and medical education landscape.

For UGMAC-2026, the seat matrix originally showed 1,392 MBBS seats in Government Medical Colleges and 2,450 MBBS seats in Private Medical Colleges, making a total of 3,842 MBBS seats. For BDS admissions, the seat matrix included 30 seats in Government Dental Colleges and 200 seats in Private Dental Colleges, making a total of 230 BDS seats. Ahead of Round 2, BCECEB updated the seat matrix to include 2 new Government Medical Colleges (Sriram Janki Medical College & Hospital, Samastipur and Government Medical College, Chapra/Saran), 1 new Private Medical College (Kurma Sanskriti Medical College & Hospital, Kurma, Jehanabad) and additional seats in various private medical colleges, as per Health Department, Bihar Letter No. 1246(1) dated 10.09.2026.

Candidates must apply online through the official BCECEB portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The counselling process includes registration, choice filling, merit list/rank card publication, seat allotment, document verification and admission as per the UGMAC-2026 counselling schedule.

Bihar NEET Counselling 2026 – Overview

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Important Dates

BCECEB, Patna conducts the state quota counselling for Bihar every year under the name UGMAC (Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling). For the 2026 cycle, BCECEB issued its official UGMAC-2026 counselling notice (Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/01, dated 07.08.2026) with the Seat Matrix and the Round 1 and Round 2 schedule. The Round 2 schedule was later revised vide Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/05, dated 11.09.2026. The Round 3 notice has now been issued vide Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/09, dated 30.09.2026. The Stray Vacancy Round will be notified separately.

👉Bihar NEET UG Counselling Round 1 Schedule (Official – 2026)

Note: The above Round 1 dates are as officially notified by BCECEB vide Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/01 dated 07.08.2026.

👉Bihar NEET UG Counselling Round 2 Schedule (Official, Revised – 2026)

The Round 2 schedule below is the revised timeline as per BCECEB Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/05, dated 11.09.2026, issued in continuation of Advertisement Nos. 2026/03 dated 25.08.2026 and 2026/04 dated 31.08.2026. This revision follows the addition of new medical colleges and additional seats to the seat matrix.

Note: The above Round 2 dates are as officially notified by BCECEB vide Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/05 dated 11.09.2026, superseding the earlier Round 2 schedule notified vide Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/01 dated 07.08.2026. All Freeze candidates of Round 1 who have completed document verification and admission, and who do not resign/withdraw within the scheduled period or give consent for Round 2, will be treated as admitted candidates. Float candidates who do not edit their previously filled choices will have their Round 2 allotment done on those previous choices only. Freeze/Float candidates cannot remove their Round-1 allotted choice from the choice list but can swap its position. Candidates taking Resignation/Withdrawal or already Free-Exited from Round 1, who wish to participate in Round 2, must fill fresh choices as their previous choices become Null & Void.

👉Bihar NEET UG Counselling Round 3 Schedule (Official – 2026)

The Round 3 schedule below is as per BCECEB Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/09, dated 30.09.2026, based on the vacant seats available after Round 2 counselling.

Note: The above Round 3 dates are as officially notified by BCECEB vide Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/09 dated 30.09.2026. Candidates who have taken final admission (Freeze) through Round 1 / Round 2, or who have joined a seat through AIQ (up to Round 3), are not eligible for Round 3 unless they resign within the scheduled period. Float candidates of Round 2 can edit their previous choices but cannot delete their Round-2 allotted choice (only swap its position), and cannot edit their Application Form data. Resignation/Withdrawal is done with forfeiture of Security Deposit, after which the previous choices become Null & Void and fresh choices must be filled. Candidates whose Round-2 seat was cancelled due to Not Reported / Resigned / Withdrawal must give consent with fresh payment of Counselling Fee & Security Deposit and fill fresh choices. Round-3 allotted candidates who do not report or do not take admission will forfeit their Security Deposit and will not be eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates who participate in Round 3 but do not get a seat can take part in the Stray Vacancy Round by giving consent. Fresh registration will not be allowed after the Round 3 last date.

Eligibility Criteria for Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026

Required Documents for Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026

1. NEET 2026 Admit Card

2. NEET 2026 Scorecard/Result

3. Bihar UGMAC 2026 Allotment Letter (after seat allotment)

4. UGMAC 2026 Application Form printout (from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in)

5. Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate (for date of birth proof)

6. Class 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate

7. Bihar Domicile Certificate (mandatory for state quota)

8. Caste Certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EBC/BC candidates)

9. Income Certificate (for EWS category, if applicable)

10. Character Certificate (issued by the last attended institution)

11. Migration Certificate (especially for students from boards outside Bihar)

12. School/College Leaving Certificate

13. Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID etc.)

14. Passport-size Photographs (6–8 copies, same as NEET application)

15. Medical Fitness Certificate (from a registered medical practitioner)

16. PwD Certificate (only for candidates applying under the PwD quota)

Tip: Carry original documents along with 2–3 sets of self-attested photocopies for verification. Missing or invalid documents may lead to disqualification.

NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Cutoff (Official – Released 16th July 2026)

Note: NEET UG 2026 was conducted as a re-exam on 21st June 2026 after the original May exam was cancelled; the result and official qualifying cutoff above were released by NTA on 16th July 2026. Clearing this qualifying cutoff only makes a candidate eligible for counselling – it does not guarantee a government MBBS/BDS seat. The actual closing rank/marks for admission in Bihar will depend on seat availability, category and competition during UGMAC 2026 counselling.

Reservation Policy for Bihar NEET UG Counselling

Category Selection During Application:

At the time of admission based on the NEET (UG) 2026 merit list, candidates must select the correct reservation category in the UGMAC-2026 online application as per their valid caste certificate. At the national level, candidates who fall under OBC (Other Backward Class) are recognized in Bihar as BC (Backward Class) or EBC (Extremely Backward Class). Therefore, candidates must carefully choose either BC or EBC, depending on the category they belong to, instead of marking OBC directly.

Reservation Quota as per Bihar Government Policy:

Only those candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar and possess a valid caste certificate issued by a competent authority in Bihar are eligible for reservation benefits. The Bihar NEET UG counselling reservation will be applied institution-wise as per the state's reservation policy. Below is the seat reservation distribution (as per the last notified policy; candidates should verify against the UGMAC 2026 prospectus):

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Admission Process

Candidates interested in MBBS, BDS, and B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses under the Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 must complete the application and payment process as per the guidelines outlined by the BCECE Board. Medical (UGMAC) registration is separate from the general BCECE 2026 application form used for other professional courses (engineering, pharmacy, agriculture).

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Process for UGMAC 2026 Application Form

Step 1: Registration

• Visit the official BCECE Board website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

• Click on the "Online Portal of UGMAC-2026" link and start the application form.

• Enter NEET UG 2026 Roll No., Name, Date of Birth, and verify your mobile and email via OTP.

• Note: Registered mobile/email cannot be changed later.

Step 2: Fill Personal Details

• Login using your registered credentials.

• Enter all personal information and click on "Save & Continue".

Step 3: Upload Documents

• Upload passport-sized photo (same as in NEET UG 2026) and full signature in both Hindi and English.

• Click "Save & Continue".

Step 4: Educational Information

• Enter all academic details.

• Click "Save & Continue".

Step 5: Preview Application

• Verify all details filled in previous steps.

• Make corrections if needed using "Back to Edit".

• Confirm and proceed to payment.

Step 6: Pay Counselling Fee & Security Deposit

Pay the Counselling Fee & Security Deposit online as per the tables below. Already-registered candidates must log in with their NEET(UG)-2026 Roll No. & Password via the "Online Portal of UGMAC-2026" link to give consent for the next round. If editing of Application Form data creates an additional fee liability, the full Counselling Fee & Security Deposit must be paid afresh and the earlier paid amount is refunded through the original payment mode. Round-wise consent, choice-editing and resignation rules are given in the note below each round's schedule table.

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Fee Structure

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Security Deposit

• Payment mode: Online via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI.

• Note: Counselling fee is non-refundable. The fee and security deposit amounts above are as per the official UGMAC-2026 notices (Adv. No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/01 and the Round 3 notice 2026/09); candidates should verify against the UGMAC 2026 prospectus.

Download Application

• Download Part A & Part B of the submitted application form.

• Keep it safe for future document verification; no need to send it to the BCECE Board.

Important Notes:

• No edits allowed after the application deadline.

• In case of failed transactions, repay the counselling fee. The deducted amount will auto-refund in 7–8 banking days.

• Final merit list will be published on the BCECE website.

For the latest updates on the UGMAC 2026 application form, rank card and counselling notices, always refer to the official website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

 Candidates seeking MBBS admission in Bihar should carefully understand the applicable service bond rules before participating in the counselling process. As per the current Government policy, Bihar does not impose a compulsory MBBS service bond on undergraduate students. 

Note: As per the current MBBS admission policy in Bihar, there is no compulsory service bond, no service bond penalty, and no discontinuation penalty for MBBS students. Candidates should verify the latest prospectus or counselling notification issued by the competent authority before admission.

Application Process for Bihar NEET Counselling 2026

Whether you’re targeting a government medical college or a reputed private institution, following the official Bihar NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule is critical to ensure you don’t miss any key deadlines. All UGMAC 2026 registration links, notifications and result announcements are posted on the BCECEB portal.

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