If you are a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping to study MBBS or BDS in Bihar, an important date is now on the calendar. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has announced that registration and choice filling for its Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026 will open on August 10, 2026, on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. This is the state-level counselling that decides seats in Bihar's government and private medical, dental, veterinary and fisheries colleges — separate from the central MCC counselling for AIIMS, central universities and deemed colleges. Anyone eyeing a Bihar state-quota MBBS/BDS seat needs to track this process closely, since missing a step or a deadline in state counselling can cost you a seat even with a good NEET score.
NEET UG 2026 qualifiers wanting an MBBS/BDS seat in Bihar's state colleges must register and fill choices on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in starting August 10, 2026, and should keep all required certificates ready in advance.
What is BCECE UGMAC, and who should apply
UGMAC is Bihar's dedicated counselling round for undergraduate medical and allied courses. It covers MBBS and BDS seats, along with B.V.Sc. & A.H. (veterinary science) and B.F.Sc. (fisheries science) seats in government and private institutions across the state, including the state's College of Fisheries.
This process is meant for candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and want to compete specifically for Bihar's state quota and private college seats — whether they are Bihar domicile candidates or otherwise eligible under the applicable quota rules. Candidates from other states are generally not eligible for Bihar's state quota seats but should check the detailed information bulletin for exact eligibility once released.
How the application and choice-filling process works
BCECEB has laid out a clear multi-step process for UGMAC 2026. Candidates should be ready with their NEET UG 2026 scorecard, category and quota certificates, and a valid payment method before the portal opens, so the process goes smoothly on the day.
- Step 1: Register on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in with basic details
- Step 2: Fill out the detailed multi-step application form, including NEET UG 2026 score and personal/academic details
- Step 3: Preview the filled application carefully and submit it finally
- Step 4: Pay the counselling fee and the required security deposit
- Step 5: Fill your college and course choices in order of preference
- Step 6: Download the confirmation page and fee payment receipt for your records
- Step 7: Download the final choice slip after choice filling closes
Certificates and documents that could hold up your application
The Board has specifically flagged certificate requirements for certain categories of candidates. If you are applying under DQ (domicile quota), NRI or Minority quota, you must upload a certificate issued by the proper competent authority — a self-declaration or an informal document will not be accepted.
Candidates applying under the Ward quota for veterinary or fisheries seats need a Ward quota certificate issued by the Registrar of Bihar Animal Science University, wherever this quota applies. Getting this paperwork ready before the portal opens will save you from last-minute rejection of your application or choice-filling delays.
Why timing matters this counselling season
State counselling boards like BCECEB typically run their schedules in parallel with, or immediately after, the Medical Counselling Committee's (MCC) all-India rounds. Candidates who are also participating in MCC counselling need to track both timelines together, because a seat allotted in one round can affect eligibility or reporting obligations in the other, depending on the specific round and lock-in rules notified each year.
Since Bihar releases separate notices for the application process and the detailed eligibility/seat information (two advertisement numbers were issued together on August 7, 2026), aspirants should read both documents on the official website rather than relying only on headline dates.
Practical checklist before August 10
A little preparation now avoids stress once the portal is live and choice-filling windows are ticking down.
- Keep your NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard details handy
- Collect domicile, category, NRI or minority certificates from the correct issuing authority in advance
- Ward quota candidates (veterinary/fisheries) should arrange the certificate from Bihar Animal Science University early
- Keep a working email ID and phone number linked to the application, and note the helpdesk email for any registration issues
- Plan your college and course preference list in advance based on last year's seat matrix and cutoffs, so choice filling is quick and considered rather than rushed
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When does BCECE UGMAC 2026 registration start?
Registration and choice filling open on August 10, 2026, on the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Which courses does UGMAC 2026 cover?
It covers admission to MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H. (veterinary science) and B.F.Sc. (fisheries science) in Bihar's government and private colleges, including the state's College of Fisheries.
Do I need my NEET UG 2026 score to apply?
Yes. Candidates must upload their NEET UG 2026 score as part of the online application to be considered for UGMAC counselling.
What documents are compulsory for certain quotas?
Candidates applying under domicile quota (DQ), NRI or Minority quota must upload a proper certificate from the competent authority. Ward quota applicants for veterinary/fisheries seats need a certificate from the Registrar of Bihar Animal Science University.
What are the main steps in the application process?
Registration, filling the multi-step application form, previewing and submitting it, paying the counselling fee and security deposit, filling choices, and downloading the confirmation page, fee receipt and final choice slip.
Who do I contact if I face issues during registration?
Candidates can write to the BCECEB helpdesk at helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in for assistance.
Is UGMAC the same as MCC counselling?
No. UGMAC is Bihar's state-level counselling for state quota and private college seats within Bihar. MCC handles the all-India quota and central institute seats separately, and aspirants often need to track both processes.
Bihar aspirants should bookmark bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, read the full information bulletin once available, and get category and quota certificates in order well before August 10. MedAdmit will track the seat matrix, fee structure and further counselling rounds as BCECEB releases them.
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