Bihar NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) through UGMAC (Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling) for admission to MBBS, BDS, BVSc & AH, BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS courses. Check the updated official schedule, live registration process, seat matrix, eligibility criteria, counselling rounds, and important updates below.
Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026: Latest Updates
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), Patna, has released the official detailed schedule for UGMAC 2026 on its official portal:
bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and hold Bihar domicile (or meet state quota eligibility criteria) can register for 85% State Quota seats in government colleges and 100% seats in private medical/dental institutions.
NEET 2026 Counselling Online Sessions
Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the Process | Bihar NEET UG Counselling (UGMAC 2026) |
| Conducting Authority | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Seats Covered | 85% State Quota (MBBS, BDS, BVSc & AH) & Private Colleges |
| Remaining 15% Seats | All India Quota (AIQ), managed by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| Number of Rounds | 4 Rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round) |
| UGMAC 2026 Status | LIVE / Ongoing (Round 1 Registration) |
| Counselling Mode | Online (Offline mode for Mop-Up / Stray Vacancy if notified) |
| Official Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
Bihar NEET Counselling 2026 Official Dates & Schedule
Below is the official timeline released by BCECEB for UGMAC 2026 Round 1 and Round 2:
Round 1 Schedule
| Event | Official Date |
| Publication of Seat Matrix | August 7, 2026 |
| Online Registration & Choice Filling Starts | August 10, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment | August 14, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Publication of UGMAC Merit List / Rank Card | August 16, 2026 |
| Last Date for Choice Filling & Choice Locking | August 17, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result | August 20, 2026 |
| Download Allotment Order (Round 1) | August 20 to August 27, 2026 |
| Document Verification & Physical Admission (Round 1) | August 24 to August 27, 2026 |
Round 2 Schedule
| Event | Official Date |
| Free Exit / Resignation Window (Round 1 Seats) | September 3 to September 4, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Window (Round 2) | September 6 to September 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | September 11, 2026 |
| Download Allotment Order (Round 2) | September 14 to September 15, 2026 |
| Document Verification & Physical Admission (Round 2) | September 15 to September 18, 2026 |
Bihar NEET Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen. |
| NEET Qualification | Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with a valid score above the qualifying cut-off. |
| Age Limit | Must be at least 17 years old on or before 31 December 2026. No upper age limit. |
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects. |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | General/EWS: 50% in PCB; SC/ST/BC/EBC: 40% in PCB; PwD: 45% in PCB. |
| Domicile Requirement | Candidate must be a resident/domicile of Bihar and must have completed Class 11 & 12 from a recognized school in Bihar. |
Exceptions to the Bihar Domicile Rule
Candidates may also be eligible for State Quota counselling under these conditions:
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Parents are permanent residents of Bihar, even if the candidate completed schooling outside Bihar.
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Parents are current employees of the Government of Bihar.
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Parents are Central Government / PSU employees currently posted within Bihar state.
Bihar NEET Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Bihar follows a state-specific reservation structure for UGMAC seats (distinct from central OBC rules). Select your category carefully in the registration portal:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 12% |
| Reserved Category Girls (RCG) | 3% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
Note for Central OBC Candidates: Bihar splits the central OBC category into BC (Backward Class) and EBC (Extremely Backward Class). Check your state caste certificate before choosing your category during online registration.
Key Terms to Know: Open State, Closed State & Free Exit
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Open Seats: Private medical/dental seats open to candidates across India regardless of Bihar domicile.
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Closed Seats: Government medical/dental quota seats reserved strictly for candidates holding Bihar domicile.
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Free Exit: Allows a candidate to forfeit an allotted seat in Round 1 without losing their security deposit or being penalized for future rounds.
Bihar NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Fee & Security Deposit
Applicants must pay the registration fee (non-refundable) along with the applicable security deposit (refundable upon seat settlement):
Registration Fee Structure
| Institution Type | UR / EWS / BC / EBC | SC / ST / DQ |
| Government Medical / Dental / Veterinary Colleges | ₹1,200 | ₹600 |
| Private Medical Colleges | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Private Dental Colleges | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Both Govt. & Private Medical Colleges | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Both Govt. & Private Dental / Veterinary Colleges | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
Security Deposit Matrix
| College Category | Security Deposit |
| Govt. Medical/Dental/Veterinary (UR / EWS) | ₹30,000 |
| Govt. Medical/Dental/Veterinary (SC / ST / BC / EBC / DQ) | ₹5,000 |
| Govt. Veterinary College | ₹10,000 |
| Private Medical Colleges | ₹2,00,000 |
| Private Dental Colleges | ₹50,000 |
| Both Govt. & Private Medical Colleges | ₹2,00,000 |
Documents Required for Document Verification
Keep original documents along with 2 sets of self-attested photocopies ready for college reporting:
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NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
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NEET UG 2026 Score Card / Rank Card
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Class 10 (Matriculation) Marksheet, Passing Certificate, and Admit Card
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Class 12 (Intermediate) Marksheet, Passing Certificate, and Admit Card
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Residential / Domicile Certificate issued by an authorized Bihar official
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Caste / Category Certificate (EBC/BC/SC/ST/EWS), if applicable
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Six Passport-Size Photographs (same as uploaded on NEET 2026 Admit Card)
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UGMAC 2026 Online Application Form (Part-A and Part-B confirmation printout)
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Aadhaar Card
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Check Slip (Biometric Identification Form 1) downloaded from BCECEB portal
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Disability (DQ) / SMQ Certificate, if applicable
Bihar NEET UGMAC 2026 Seat Matrix
Government Medical Colleges (MBBS Seats)
| College Name | Location | State Quota Seat Intake |
| Patna Medical College (PMCH) | Patna | 165 |
| Nalanda Medical College (NMCH) | Patna | 120 |
| Darbhanga Medical College (DMCH) | Laheriasarai | 102 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JLNMCH) | Bhagalpur | 102 |
| Sri Krishna Medical College (SKMCH) | Muzaffarpur | 102 |
| Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College (ANMMCH) | Gaya | 102 |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) | Patna | 120 |
| Govt. Medical College (GMC) | Bettiah | 102 |
| Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) | Pawapuri | 102 |
| Govt. Medical College | Madhepura | 85 |
| Govt. Medical College | Purnea | 85 |
Private Medical Colleges (MBBS Seats)
| College Name | Location | Seat Intake |
| Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College | Kishanganj | 100 |
| Katihar Medical College | Katihar | 150 |
| Narayan Medical College & Hospital | Sasaram | 150 |
| Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College | Saharsa | 100 |
| Netaji Subhas Medical College & Hospital | Bihta, Patna | 100 |
| Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial Medical College | Muzaffarpur | 150 |
| Madhubani Medical College | Madhubani | 150 |
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