Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the schedule for UGMAC-2026 Round 3 counselling for eligible candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical, dental and other participating professional courses in Bihar.
As per the notice, the updated seat matrix will be available on the Board’s website on 30 September 2026. Candidates participating in Round 3 will have to complete the online registration and submission of the application-cum-choice form within the prescribed dates.
The Round 3 counselling process will include online registration, application submission, choice filling and editing, consent submission, publication of the rank card, choice locking, provisional seat allotment, downloading of the allotment order and document verification/admission.
The official BCECEB website has also listed the UGMAC-2026 notices and application/choice-filling information.
Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Schedule
| Counselling Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Updated Seat Matrix on Board Website | 30 September 2026 |
| Resignation/Withdrawal from Round 1/2 Counselling with Forfeiture of Security Deposit | 1 October to 2 October 2026 |
| Start of Online Registration & Submission of Application-cum-Choice Filling / Editing of Choices | 3 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration & Submission of Application with Payment / Editing of Application Form Data | 6 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Submission of Consent Form for Round 3, if applicable | 3 October to 6 October 2026, up to 10:00 PM |
| Publication of Rank Card | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date of Choice Filling / Editing of Choices & Locking | 9 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Round 3 Provisional Seat Allotment Result | 14 October 2026 |
| Downloading of Provisional Seat Allotment Order | 14 October to 17 October 2026 |
| Document Verification and Admission | 16 October to 17 October 2026 |
Updated Seat Matrix to Be Released
The updated seat matrix for Round 3 will be made available on the BCECEB website on 30 September 2026.
Candidates should check the updated vacancy position before submitting their choices. The notice specifically advises candidates to see the updated seat matrix before online registration and submission of the application-cum-choice form.
Candidates should also keep in mind that virtual vacancies may arise because of upgradation of candidates allotted seats in Round 2. Therefore, candidates participating in Round 3 should carefully submit or edit their choices after considering the updated vacancy position.
Candidates Who Want to Resign From Round 1 or Round 2 Seats
Candidates who want to resign or withdraw from a seat allotted during Round 1 or Round 2 can do so during the notified period of 1 October to 2 October 2026.
The notice states that resignation/withdrawal will be accompanied by forfeiture of the security deposit, as applicable. Candidates should carefully consider the consequences before withdrawing from an already allotted seat.
Round 3 Registration and Application Process
Candidates eligible for UGMAC-2026 Round 3 have to complete the online registration and submission of the Application-cum-Choice Filling Form through the official UGMAC-2026 portal. The process includes several steps.
Step 1: Registration
Candidates have to authenticate their identity by entering their NEET UG 2026 Roll Number, Candidate’s Name & Date of Birth.
After authentication, an OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number and email address provided during the NEET UG 2026 application process.
After successful registration, a UGMAC ID will be generated. Candidates should keep their UGMAC ID and password safely for future login and counselling activities.
The notice advises candidates not to share their password and states that the Board will not be responsible for consequences arising from sharing login credentials.
Step 2: Fill the Multi-Step Application Form
After registration, candidates have to log in and complete the application form in different sections, including Personal Information, Contact Details, Educational Information and Uploading Photograph, Signature and Required Documents, wherever applicable. Candidates should save the information after completing each section.
Step 3: Preview and Final Submission
Before final submission, candidates should carefully check all details entered in the application form. If any error is found, candidates can use the Back to Edit option to make corrections.
After verifying the details, candidates have to click on Final Submit & Proceed to Payment and complete the payment of the applicable counselling fee and security deposit.
The notice states that if a candidate does not complete the final submission and payment within the prescribed deadline, the filled application may be rejected.
Counselling Fee and Security Deposit
The notice provides different counselling fee and security deposit amounts depending on the institution/college type and candidate category.
Counselling Fee – Non Refundable
| Institution/College Type | UR/EWS/BC/EBC | SC/ST/DQ |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical/Dental/Veterinary/Fisheries College | Rs.1,200 | Rs.600 |
| Private Medical College | Rs.1,200 | Rs.1,200 |
| Private Dental College | Rs.1,200 | Rs.1,200 |
| Both Private Medical & Dental Colleges | Rs.1,200 | Rs.1,200 |
| Government & Private Medical Colleges | Rs.1,200 | Rs.1,200 |
| Government & Private Dental Colleges | Rs.1,200 | Rs.1,200 |
| Government & Private Medical/Dental Colleges | Rs.1,200 | Rs.1,200 |
| Government Veterinary/Fisheries Colleges | Rs.1,200 | Rs.600 |
Security Deposit – Refundable
The notice also specifies the following security deposit amounts:
| Institution/College Type | UR/EWS/BC/EBC | SC/ST/DQ |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical/Dental/Veterinary/Fisheries College | Rs.10,000 | Rs.5,000 |
| Private Medical College | Rs.2,00,000 | Rs.2,00,000 |
| Private Dental College | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 |
| Both Private Medical & Dental Colleges | Rs.2,00,000 | Rs.2,00,000 |
| Government & Private Medical/Dental Colleges | Rs.2,00,000 | Rs.2,00,000 |
| Government & Private Medical/Dental Colleges | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 |
| Government Veterinary/Fisheries Colleges | Rs.10,000 | Rs.5,000 |
Candidates should check the applicable institution/college category before making the payment.
Choice Filling for Bihar NEET UG Counselling Round 3
After successful payment of the counselling fee and security deposit, candidates can fill their preferred courses and institutions.
Candidates have to:
- Select courses and institutions in order of preference.
- Save their choices using the Save Choices option.
- Click Choice Locking to lock the final preferences.
- If required, choices can be modified through the Unlock Choices option using the registered mobile number/email OTP.
- Download or print the filled choices after locking.
If a candidate saves choices but does not lock them before the deadline, the choices will be automatically locked after the last date of choice filling. The notice advises candidates to carefully check their preference order before locking the choices.
Rank Card and Seat Allotment
The Round 3 Rank Card is scheduled to be published on 8 October 2026. The last date for choice filling, editing and locking is 9 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
After processing the choices, BCECEB will publish the Round 3 Provisional Seat Allotment Result on 14 October 2026. Candidates can download their provisional seat allotment orders from 14 October to 17 October 2026.
Document Verification and Admission
Candidates who receive a seat allotment in Round 3 will have to complete document verification and admission from 16 October to 17 October 2026.
Candidates should follow the instructions mentioned in their provisional seat allotment order and report within the prescribed timeline.
Important Rule Regarding AIQ Admission
A major instruction in the notice concerns candidates who have already participated in All India Quota (AIQ) counselling.
Candidates who registered for UGMAC-2026 but have joined or taken admission through AIQ up to Round 3 are not eligible to participate in Bihar UGMAC-2026 Round 3 and further counselling.
If such candidates are included in the list shared by MCC, they will not be considered for the Bihar Round 3 seat allotment process.
If such a candidate is holding a seat through Bihar Round 1 or Round 2, the allotment will be cancelled with forfeiture of the security deposit, and no claim or request in this regard will be entertained.
Candidates Should Check the Updated Seat Matrix
Candidates participating in Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 should check the updated seat matrix before filling their choices.
Since seats may become available due to upgradation of Round 2 candidates, the vacancy position may change before Round 3 choice filling.
Candidates should therefore fill their choices only after reviewing the latest seat matrix and should keep the prescribed deadlines in mind.
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