The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the official opening and closing ranks for the first round of NEET-PG 2026 counselling under the DCECE (Diploma in Complementary and Paramedical Education) scheme. This comprehensive cutoff document covers over 500 seats across Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery (A.N.M.), General Nursing & Midwifery (G.N.M.), paramedical technician roles (Laboratory Technician, O.T. Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant, X-Ray Technician, and others), and Diploma in Pharmacy programmes. The ranks are listed separately for each category—UR (Unreserved), SC, ST, OBC/EBC, RCG (Rajput/Yadav/Koeri/Kurmi), EWS, and DQ (Differently Qualified)—across government and private institutions throughout Bihar. Candidates who have appeared for NEET-PG 2026 and fall within these ranks are now eligible to participate in the first round of choice-filling and seat allotment.
Your seat in Round 1 depends on whether your NEET-PG rank falls between the opening and closing rank for your chosen course, institute, and category—check the exact figures for your profile now.
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The opening rank is the best (lowest) rank that was allotted a seat at that institute and course in Round 1. The closing rank is the worst (highest) rank that received a seat. If your rank falls anywhere between these two numbers and you belong to that category, you were eligible for allotment in Round 1.
For example, if A.N.M. School, Bhagalpur shows UR opening rank 15 and closing rank 3091, any candidate with an unreserved NEET-PG rank between 15 and 3091 could have been offered that seat. Ranks outside this range—either better than 15 or worse than 3091—would not qualify for that particular seat.
This is a **reference document only**. It does not mean you have been allotted a seat. Actual allotment depends on your choice-filling order, availability of seats, and the counselling algorithm. Many candidates within the closing rank may not receive a seat if they ranked that institute lower in their preference list or if seats filled up before their turn.
Courses Covered in This Cutoff
This notice covers a wide range of paramedical and nursing qualifications, not just A.N.M. and G.N.M. The full list includes:
**Nursing courses:** A.N.M. (Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery) and G.N.M. (General Nursing & Midwifery) at government and private institutions across Bihar.
**Paramedical technician roles:** Laboratory Technician, O.T. (Operating Theatre) Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant, X-Ray Technician, Sanitary Inspector, Anaesthesia Technician, Medical Radiology Technician, Orthopedic & Plaster Technician, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Orthotics & Prosthetics, E.C.G. Technician, Hospital & Domiciliary Care Assistant, and Blood Transfusion Technician.
**Pharmacy:** Diploma in Pharmacy at government institutes (G.P.I.) in Pawapuri, Sasaram, Siwan, and Banka.
**Dental:** Dental Hygienist and Dental Mechanics at Patna Dental College (note: these are paramedical roles, not full dental degree programmes).
Category-Wise Cutoff Breakdown
Cutoffs vary significantly by category. The document lists separate opening and closing ranks for each of the following:
**UR (Unreserved):** Open to all candidates. Usually has the highest closing ranks (most competitive).
**SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe):** Reserved categories with their own separate rank lists and typically lower closing ranks than UR.
**OBC/EBC (Other Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class):** Bihar uses EBC as a separate category. Candidates in this group have their own cutoff ranks.
**RCG (Rajput/Yadav/Koeri/Kurmi):** A Bihar-specific backward class category with dedicated seats and cutoffs.
**EWS (Economically Weaker Section):** A newer category for economically disadvantaged candidates from all communities.
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**DQ (Differently Qualified):** Candidates with disabilities. This category often has very few seats and may show only one or two ranks (opening = closing) if only one seat was filled.
How to Find Your Institute and Course
The document is organized alphabetically by institute name, then by course, then by category. For example, all A.N.M. School entries come first, followed by G.N.M. schools, then paramedical institutes, then pharmacy institutes.
**Step 1:** Locate your chosen institute name in the document (e.g., 'A.N.M. School, Bhagalpur').
**Step 2:** Find the row for your course (e.g., 'A.N.M.' or 'Laboratory Technician').
**Step 3:** Look across to your category column (UR, SC, ST, EBC, RCG, EWS, or DQ).
**Step 4:** Read the opening and closing rank for that cell. If your NEET-PG rank falls within that range, you were eligible for Round 1 allotment at that institute in that category.
**Important:** Some cells are blank. A blank cell means no seat was allotted in that category at that institute for that course in Round 1—either because no seat was reserved for that category, or no candidate in that category applied or qualified.
Key Observations from the Cutoff Data
**Highly competitive institutes:** Government medical college hospitals (N.M.C.H. Patna, P.M.C.H. Patna, S.K.M.C.H. Muzaffarpur, D.M.C.H. Darbhanga, J.L.N.M.C.H. Bhagalpur) show very low opening and closing ranks, meaning only the top-ranked candidates secured seats there. For example, N.M.C.H. Patna's O.T. Assistant UR category shows opening rank 170 and closing rank 610—highly competitive.
**Less competitive institutes:** Private nursing schools and paramedical colleges show much higher closing ranks (e.g., 90,000+), indicating they filled seats with lower-ranked candidates. This reflects both lower demand and higher seat availability at private institutions.
**Category-wise variation:** UR (unreserved) seats almost always have higher closing ranks than SC, ST, EBC, or RCG seats at the same institute, because more candidates compete for unreserved seats.
**DQ (Differently Qualified) seats:** Often show opening rank = closing rank (e.g., rank 82 to 82), meaning only one candidate was allotted, or very few seats were available.
**Pharmacy seats:** Diploma in Pharmacy programmes show moderate closing ranks (typically 1,000–2,000 for UR), suggesting moderate competition for these roles.
What Your Rank Means for Round 1 Allotment
If your NEET-PG rank falls **within** the opening and closing rank for your chosen institute, course, and category, you were **eligible** for allotment in Round 1. However, eligibility does not guarantee allotment. The actual allotment depends on:
**Your choice order:** If you ranked that institute lower in your preference list, you may not have been allotted there even if your rank was within the cutoff. The counselling algorithm fills seats in order of candidate preference.
**Seat availability:** If all seats at that institute in your category filled up before your turn in the queue, you would not be allotted even if your rank was within the cutoff.
**Tie-breaking rules:** If multiple candidates have the same rank, tie-breaking criteria (such as date of birth or order of application) determine who gets the seat.
If your rank falls **outside** (better or worse than) the opening and closing range, you were **not eligible** for that seat in Round 1, regardless of your choices. You may be eligible in subsequent rounds if seats remain vacant.
Important: This Is Not Your Allotment Letter
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This cutoff document is **informational only**. It shows the range of ranks that were considered for allotment, but it does not tell you whether you personally received a seat.
To find out if you have been allotted a seat in Round 1, you must:
1. Log in to the official BCECEB counselling portal (https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) using your registration number and password.
2. Check your allotment status and the seat (if any) assigned to you.
3. Download your allotment letter if a seat has been allotted.
If you do not see an allotment, it means either your rank was outside the cutoff for your chosen institutes, or your preferences did not match available seats. You will be eligible to participate in subsequent rounds.
How to Use This Data for Future Rounds
If you were not allotted in Round 1, this cutoff data is valuable for planning your choices in Round 2 and beyond. Typically, closing ranks **increase** (move upward, meaning lower-ranked candidates get in) in subsequent rounds as more seats become available.
**Strategy:** If your rank was just outside the closing rank for an institute in Round 1, you have a reasonable chance in Round 2. For example, if you had rank 3,100 and the UR closing rank for A.N.M. School, Bhagalpur was 3,091, you might be allotted in Round 2 if that seat remains vacant.
**Conversely:** If your rank was far below the closing rank (e.g., rank 50,000 when closing was 3,091), you are unlikely to be allotted at that institute in any round unless very few candidates accept their seats.
Use this document to identify realistic institutes and courses for your rank, and prioritize them in your next choice-filling.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
**Confusing opening and closing rank:** The opening rank is the **best** (lowest number), and the closing rank is the **worst** (highest number). Your rank must be **between** these two to be eligible. Many candidates mistakenly think they need to be better than the closing rank.
**Assuming blank cells mean no seats:** A blank cell (no opening or closing rank shown) means no seat was allotted in that category at that institute in Round 1. It does NOT mean the seat does not exist—it may be allotted in a later round, or no candidate in that category applied.
**Forgetting that category matters:** Your rank is **category-specific**. If you are SC, your rank is compared only to SC cutoffs, not UR cutoffs. Do not compare your SC rank to UR closing ranks.
**Thinking this is your final allotment:** This is a cutoff reference, not an allotment letter. Many candidates within the cutoff range were not allotted because of their choice order or seat availability. Always check the official portal for your actual allotment.
Where to Get Help
**Official BCECEB portal:** https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in — log in to check your allotment status, download your allotment letter, and participate in choice-filling for subsequent rounds.
**Helpline:** Contact BCECEB's official helpline (details available on the portal) if you have questions about your rank, category, or allotment status.
**Counselling centre:** Visit your designated counselling centre in person if you need to resolve issues or get clarification on the cutoff data.
**MedAdmit:** For detailed analysis of cutoffs, strategy for future rounds, and seat-by-seat guidance, refer to MedAdmit's NEET-PG counselling resources.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What does 'opening rank' mean in this cutoff document?
The opening rank is the best (lowest) NEET-PG rank that was allotted a seat at that institute, course, and category in Round 1. For example, if opening rank is 15, it means the candidate with rank 15 (or better) was the first to be allotted that seat. Any candidate with a rank worse than 15 but within the closing rank could also have been allotted.
What does 'closing rank' mean?
The closing rank is the worst (highest) NEET-PG rank that was allotted a seat at that institute, course, and category in Round 1. For example, if closing rank is 3,091, it means the candidate with rank 3,091 was the last to be allotted that seat. Any candidate with a rank better than 3,091 but within the opening rank could also have been allotted.
My rank is 2,500 and the UR closing rank for A.N.M. School, Bhagalpur is 3,091. Does this mean I will get a seat there?
Not necessarily. Your rank falls within the eligible range (opening 15 to closing 3,091), so you were **eligible** for allotment in Round 1. However, whether you actually received a seat depends on: (1) whether you ranked that institute in your top choices, (2) whether seats were still available when your turn came in the queue, and (3) tie-breaking rules if multiple candidates had the same rank. Check the official portal to see if you were allotted.
I am SC category with rank 1,200. Why can't I compare my rank to the UR closing rank?
Because you compete in a separate rank list. SC candidates are ranked among themselves, and SC seats are filled from the SC rank list only. Your SC rank of 1,200 is not comparable to UR ranks. You must check the SC opening and closing ranks for your chosen institute to see if you are eligible. Comparing across categories is a common mistake.
A cell in the cutoff table is blank. Does this mean there is no seat at that institute in that category?
Not necessarily. A blank cell means no seat was allotted in that category at that institute in Round 1. This could be because: (1) no seat was reserved for that category, (2) no candidate in that category applied, or (3) no candidate in that category met the eligibility criteria. The seat may be allotted in a later round, or it may not exist at all. Check the official seat matrix to confirm.
My rank is 50,000 and the UR closing rank for a private nursing school is 45,000. Can I get a seat in Round 2?
Unlikely. Your rank (50,000) is worse than the closing rank (45,000), so you were not eligible in Round 1. In Round 2, closing ranks typically increase (move upward), meaning even lower-ranked candidates may be considered. However, if the closing rank in Round 2 is still better than 50,000, you will not be eligible. Check the Round 2 cutoff when it is released to see if your rank falls within the new range.
Is this cutoff document the same as my allotment letter?
No. This is a reference document showing the range of ranks that were eligible for allotment in Round 1. It does not tell you whether you personally received a seat. To find your allotment, log in to the official BCECEB portal using your registration number and password. Your allotment letter will be available there if a seat has been assigned to you.
Why do government medical college institutes have much lower closing ranks than private nursing schools?
Because government institutes are more prestigious and have limited seats, so they attract top-ranked candidates. Private institutes have more seats and lower prestige, so they fill seats with lower-ranked candidates. This is normal and reflects market demand. A lower closing rank at a government institute does not mean it is easier to get in—it means only the best candidates apply there.
I have rank 1,500 in UR category. Which institutes should I target for Round 2?
Look at institutes where the UR closing rank in Round 1 was close to or slightly better than 1,500. For example, if an institute had UR closing rank 1,400, you were just outside in Round 1, but you have a good chance in Round 2 if that seat remains vacant. Also consider institutes with higher closing ranks (e.g., 2,000–3,000) where you are comfortably within range. Prioritize institutes you prefer, and rank them in order of your choice.
What happens if I don't accept my allotted seat in Round 1?
If you reject your Round 1 allotment, you will be eligible to participate in Round 2 and subsequent rounds. However, you will lose your Round 1 seat, and there is no guarantee you will get an equally good seat in later rounds. Seats typically become scarcer as rounds progress. Only reject if you have a strong reason (e.g., you prefer a different institute or course).
Can I use this cutoff data to predict my chances in Round 2?
Yes, to some extent. If your rank was just outside the closing rank in Round 1, you have a reasonable chance in Round 2 if that seat remains vacant. However, closing ranks typically increase in later rounds, so you cannot assume you will be allotted just because you were close in Round 1. Wait for the official Round 2 cutoff to be released, and compare your rank to the new closing ranks.
This cutoff document is your reference guide for understanding which institutes and courses were within reach in Round 1. If you were allotted, congratulations—log in to the portal to confirm your seat and complete the acceptance process. If you were not allotted, use this data to refine your choices for Round 2: identify institutes where your rank falls comfortably within the closing range, and prioritize them in your next choice-filling. Remember, closing ranks typically increase in later rounds, so your chances may improve. Check the official BCECEB portal regularly for Round 2 cutoffs and counselling dates.
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