The Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026, officially designated as Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC), is the central admission process for securing MBBS, BDS, and BVSc & AH seats across the state. Handled by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), this counselling allocates the 85% state quota seats in government colleges and 100% of the seats in private medical and dental institutions in Bihar.
Admissions are strictly granted based on the merit rank obtained in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The UGMAC procedure is entirely online, encompassing registration, release of the state merit list (Rank Card), web option entry (choice filling), and multiple rounds of seat allotment, culminating in physical document verification at the allotted centers.
To participate in the BCECEB UGMAC 2026 counselling, candidates must meet the following mandatory conditions:
Nationality & Domicile: The applicant must be an Indian citizen. The candidate must be a permanent resident/domicile of Bihar. Alternatively, applicants whose parents are state government employees or central government employees currently posted in Bihar are also eligible for the state quota.
NEET Qualification: Aspirants must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum cutoff percentile mandated by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum Marks: Unreserved (General) category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB subjects. For SC, ST, EBC, and BC candidates, the requirement is 40%, while for UR-PwD candidates, it is 45%.
Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2026.
Candidates must produce the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies during the physical document verification at the nodal center or allotted college:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
Class 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate (Proof of Age)
Class 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
Bihar Domicile / Residential Certificate
Caste/Category Certificate (if claiming reservation under SC/ST/EBC/BC/EWS)
Income Certificate (for EWS candidates)
Hard copy of UGMAC 2026 Application Form (Part-A and Part-B)
6 to 8 Recent Passport-size Photographs (Identical to the one used in the NEET admit card)
Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card)
Official Website: The official portal for application, UGMAC notifications, and merit lists is the BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Monitor the bceceboard.bihar.gov.in portal for the official 2026 UGMAC prospectus and registration dates.
Online Registration: Click on the "Online Application Portal of UGMAC-2026" link. Register using your NEET 2026 Roll Number, email ID, and mobile number.
Fill the Form: Log in and accurately fill in your personal, academic, and reservation category details.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph (with your name and date of photo taken on a placard), signature, and relevant certificates in the exact size and format specified.
Pay Application Fee: Complete the application by paying the UGMAC registration fee online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Submit & Download: Submit the form and download "Part-A & Part-B" of the application form. Keep this printed copy safe as it is mandatory for the physical verification phase.
Choice Filling: Once the state rank card is published, log back in to submit your college and course preferences before locking your choices.
