Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has commenced the Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026 process for admission to MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H., and B.F.Sc. courses in Government and Private colleges across Bihar. The Board has invited NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates to register online, submit their application forms, and fill their college choices for Round 1 and Round 2 counselling. Along with the notification, BCECEB has also published the seat matrix, counselling schedule, registration fee, security deposit details, and admission guidelines.
Admissions will be granted strictly on the basis of the NEET UG 2026 merit list prepared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the merit list/rank generated under UGMAC 2026.
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Bihar UGMAC 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Seat Matrix Available | 7 August 2026 |
| Online Registration & Choice Filling Begins | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment | 14 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Publication of UGMAC 2026 Rank Card | 16 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Choice Filling & Locking | 17 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | 20 August 2026 |
| Download Allotment Order | 20 August – 27 August 2026 |
| Round 1 Document Verification & Admission | 24 August – 27 August 2026 |
Bihar UGMAC 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Resignation through Free Exit from Round 1 Counselling | 03 September 2026 to 04 September 2026 |
| Online Choice Filling for Round 2 Seat Allotment | 06 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Choice Filling & Locking (Round 2) | 07 September 2026 |
| Publication of Round 2 Provisional Seat Allotment Result | 11 September 2026 |
| Download Round 2 Allotment Order | 14 September 2026 to 15 September 2026 |
| Document Verification & Admission (Round 2) | 15 September 2026 to 18 September 2026 |
Courses Covered Under UGMAC 2026
Eligible candidates can apply for admission to the following undergraduate programmes:
- MBBS
- BDS
- B.V.Sc. & A.H.
- B.F.Sc.
Admissions will be conducted for Government and Private Medical, Dental, Veterinary, and Fisheries Colleges of Bihar.
Registration Fee
The counselling registration fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Government Colleges | Private Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / BC / EBC | Rs.1,200 | Rs.1,200 |
| SC / ST / DQ | Rs.600 | Rs.1,200 |
Security Deposit
Candidates must deposit a refundable security amount while submitting the online application.
| Institution Type | UR/EWS | SC/ST/BC/EBC |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical/Dental/Veterinary/Fisheries Colleges | Rs.10,000 | Rs.5,000 |
| Private Medical Colleges | Rs.2,00,000 | Rs.2,00,000 |
| Private Dental Colleges | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 |
| Government + Private Medical Colleges | Rs.2,00,000 | Rs.2,00,000 |
| Government + Private Dental Colleges | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 |
| Government + Private Medical & Dental Colleges | Rs.2,00,000 | Rs.2,00,000 |
Counselling Process
UGMAC 2026 counselling will be conducted entirely online. The admission process includes:
- Online Registration
- Application Form Submission
- Payment of Counselling Fee and Security Deposit
- Choice Filling and Locking
- Publication of Rank Card
- Online Seat Allotment
- Online Document Verification
- Physical Reporting at the Allotted Institute
The Board has notified that four rounds of online counselling will be conducted. The schedule for the subsequent rounds will be announced separately.
Important Guidelines
- Only NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates are eligible to participate.
- Candidates should review the published seat matrix before filling their preferences.
- Registration, application submission, and fee payment must be completed within the notified timeline.
- The counselling fee is non-refundable, while the security deposit will be refunded as per the counselling rules.
- NRI candidates must upload all required documents prescribed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) while applying for the NRI quota.
- Candidates claiming Disability Quota (DQ) or other reservation categories must upload the prescribed certificates in the required format.
- After filling preferences, candidates must lock their choices before the deadline. If choices are not locked manually, they will be automatically locked after the choice filling period ends.
- Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 will have the option to Freeze or Float their allotment as per the counselling rules.
- BCECEB has advised candidates to complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid payment failures or last-minute technical issues.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the UGMAC 2026 Prospectus and regularly visit the official BCECEB website for the latest updates regarding counselling rounds, seat allotment, document verification, and admission procedures.
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