Bihar NEET-PG 2026 Seat Matrix: 386 MD/MS & 140 DNB Seats

Bihar's Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the revised seat matrix for PGMAC-2026, the state-quota counselling for NEET-PG 2026. The matrix shows 386 MD/MS degree seats across 9 government medical colleges, 140 DNB seats (77 post-MBBS and 63 diploma courses) reserved for in-service doctors, and 648 seats at 8 private medical colleges. All seats are distributed across reserved categories (SC, ST, EBC, BC, OBC, EWS) and unreserved quotas, with 5% of total seats reserved for candidates with disabilities. This is the official seat allocation that will be used for state-quota counselling rounds.

What is the PGMAC-2026 Seat Matrix?

The PGMAC-2026 Seat Matrix is the official list of all postgraduate medical seats available in Bihar for the 2026–27 academic session under state-quota counselling. PGMAC stands for 'Postgraduate Medical Admission Counselling' and is conducted by BCECEB (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board). This matrix shows exactly how many seats are available in each course (MD/MS speciality), at each college, and how those seats are divided among different categories (General/Unreserved, SC, ST, EBC, BC, OBC, EWS) and for candidates with disabilities.

The seat matrix is revised periodically as colleges report their actual intake capacity and any changes in infrastructure or faculty. This revised version reflects the final allocation for counselling. Every candidate who qualifies NEET-PG and is eligible for Bihar state-quota counselling will use this matrix to understand which seats are available to them based on their category, rank, and choice of speciality and college.

Government Medical Colleges: 386 MD/MS Seats

Bihar has 9 government medical colleges offering MD/MS postgraduate degree courses. The revised seat matrix allocates a total of 386 state-quota seats across these colleges. The colleges are: P.M.C. Patna (100 seats), N.M.C. Patna (59 seats), I.G.I.M.S. Patna (56 seats), D.M.C. Darbhanga (76 seats), S.K.M.C. Muzaffarpur (15 seats), A.N.M.M.C. Gaya (21 seats), J.L.N.M.C. Bhagalpur (38 seats), BMIMS Pawapuri Nalanda (12 seats), and G.M.C. Bettiah (9 seats).

Each college offers multiple specialities—ranging from basic sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology) to clinical specialities (General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, and others). The number of seats per speciality varies by college based on faculty and infrastructure. For example, P.M.C. Patna offers 10 seats in General Medicine but only 1 in Psychiatry.

• P.M.C. Patna: 100 seats across 21 specialities
• N.M.C. Patna: 59 seats across 19 specialities
• I.G.I.M.S. Patna: 56 seats across 20 specialities
• D.M.C. Darbhanga: 76 seats across 18 specialities
• S.K.M.C. Muzaffarpur: 15 seats across 9 specialities
• A.N.M.M.C. Gaya: 21 seats across 15 specialities
• J.L.N.M.C. Bhagalpur: 38 seats across 17 specialities
• BMIMS Pawapuri Nalanda: 12 seats across 8 specialities
• G.M.C. Bettiah: 9 seats across 8 specialities

Category-Wise Seat Distribution: How Seats Are Reserved

All 386 MD/MS seats are divided among reserved and unreserved categories according to Bihar's reservation policy. The distribution is: Unreserved (UR) 103 seats, SC (Scheduled Caste) 51 seats, ST (Scheduled Tribe) 40 seats, EBC (Extremely Backward Caste) 47 seats, BC (Backward Caste) 31 seats, RCG (Rajput Caste Group) 16 seats, EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 26 seats, and 19 seats reserved for candidates with disabilities (DQ). Additionally, 50% of each category's seats are marked as 'Open' seats (available to any candidate in that category), and 50% are marked as 'Remote' seats (reserved for candidates from remote/underserved areas of Bihar).

Within each category, seats are further divided by gender in some cases. For example, the matrix shows 'F_UR' (Female Unreserved), 'F_SC' (Female SC), etc., indicating seats reserved for women candidates in each category. This ensures representation across gender lines as well. The 5% disability quota (19 seats) is distributed proportionally across all categories and is included in the total seat count—meaning a candidate with a disability competing in the SC category would be counted within the 51 SC seats, not as an additional seat.

• Unreserved (UR): 103 seats
• SC (Scheduled Caste): 51 seats
• ST (Scheduled Tribe): 40 seats
• EBC (Extremely Backward Caste): 47 seats
• BC (Backward Caste): 31 seats
• RCG (Rajput Caste Group): 16 seats
• EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 26 seats
• Disability Quota (DQ): 19 seats (5% of total, distributed across all categories)
• Female seats: Distributed within each category (F_UR, F_SC, F_ST, F_EBC, F_BC, F_EWS)

DNB Seats: 77 Post-MBBS + 63 Diploma Courses

In addition to MD/MS seats, Bihar offers 77 DNB (Diplomate of National Board) post-MBBS seats and 63 DNB diploma seats, exclusively for in-service doctors working in Bihar government hospitals on a regular basis. DNB is a broad-speciality postgraduate qualification at the same level as MD/MS and is recognized nationally. These seats are not open to general NEET-PG candidates; they are reserved for government doctors already employed in Bihar.

The 77 post-MBBS DNB seats are spread across specialities like Emergency Medicine, F.M.T. (Forensic Medicine & Toxicology), Biochemistry, Microbiology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anatomy, Dermatology, and others, offered at various government medical colleges and hospitals. The 63 diploma seats cover courses like D.G.O. (Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics), D.A. (Diploma in Anaesthesiology), D.C.H. (Diploma in Child Health), D.M.R.D. (Diploma in Medical Radiology & Diagnostics), D.O. (Diploma in Ophthalmology), and D.L.O. (Diploma in Laryngology & Otology), offered at Sadar Hospitals and medical colleges across Bihar.

• Post-MBBS DNB: 77 seats across 30+ specialities at govt colleges and hospitals
• DNB Diploma: 63 seats across 7 diploma courses at Sadar Hospitals and medical colleges
• Eligibility: In-service doctors working in Bihar government hospitals on regular basis only
• Category distribution: Same as MD/MS (UR, SC, ST, EBC, BC, RCG, EWS, DQ)
• Not open to general NEET-PG candidates

Private Medical Colleges: 648 Seats

Bihar has 8 private medical colleges participating in NEET-PG counselling, offering a combined total of 648 postgraduate seats. These colleges are: K.M.C. Katihar (84 seats), MGMMC & LSK Hospital Kishanganj (112 seats), N.M.C. & Hospital Sasaram (120 seats), Madhubani Medical College (96 seats), Netaji Subhas Medical College & Hospital Bihta (74 seats), Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College & Hospital Saharsa (62 seats), RDJM Medical College & Hospital Muzaffarpur (62 seats), and Shri Narayan Medical Institute & Hospital (38 seats).

Private college seats are allocated differently from government seats. They are divided into three categories: Unreserved (438 seats), Minority (122 seats—for Muslim minority at some colleges, Sikh minority at others), and NRI (88 seats for Non-Resident Indians). The specific minority category and NRI percentage vary by college based on its founding charter. For example, K.M.C. Katihar has Muslim minority seats (50% of minority quota), while MGMMC Kishanganj has Sikh minority seats (30% of minority quota). Private colleges do not follow the same SC/ST/EBC/BC/EWS reservation as government colleges; instead, they follow their own minority and NRI policies.

• K.M.C. Katihar: 84 seats (29 unreserved, 42 Muslim minority, 13 NRI)
• MGMMC & LSK Hospital Kishanganj: 112 seats (62 unreserved, 33 Sikh minority, 17 NRI)
• N.M.C. & Hospital Sasaram: 120 seats (102 unreserved, 0 minority, 18 NRI)
• Madhubani Medical College: 96 seats (37 unreserved, 47 Muslim minority, 12 NRI)
• Netaji Subhas Medical College Bihta: 74 seats (70 unreserved, 0 minority, 4 NRI)
• Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College Saharsa: 62 seats (53 unreserved, 0 minority, 9 NRI)
• RDJM Medical College Muzaffarpur: 62 seats (53 unreserved, 0 minority, 9 NRI)
• Shri Narayan Medical Institute & Hospital: 38 seats (32 unreserved, 0 minority, 6 NRI)

Open vs. Remote Seats: What's the Difference?

The seat matrix distinguishes between 'Open' seats and 'Remote' seats for MD/MS degree courses at government colleges. Open seats (50% of each category's allocation) are available to any candidate belonging to that category, regardless of where they studied or where they live. Remote seats (the other 50%) are reserved for candidates from remote or underserved areas of Bihar, as defined by the state government. This policy aims to ensure that postgraduate doctors are distributed across all regions of Bihar, including less developed areas.

For example, if a category has 10 seats, 5 will be marked as 'Open' and 5 as 'Remote'. A candidate from a remote area can apply for either open or remote seats, but a candidate from a non-remote area can only apply for open seats. During counselling, candidates will be informed which seats are open and which are remote, and they can choose accordingly. The remote seat policy does not apply to DNB seats or private college seats.

• Open seats: 50% of each category's allocation; available to any candidate in that category
• Remote seats: 50% of each category's allocation; reserved for candidates from remote/underserved areas of Bihar
• Applies to: MD/MS degree courses at government colleges only
• Does not apply to: DNB seats or private college seats
• Candidate eligibility: Remote area candidates can apply for both open and remote seats; non-remote candidates can apply for open seats only

Disability Quota (DQ): 5% Reserved for Candidates with Disabilities

A total of 19 seats (5% of the 386 MD/MS seats) are reserved for candidates with disabilities under the Disability Quota (DQ). These seats are distributed proportionally across all categories (UR, SC, ST, EBC, BC, RCG, EWS) and are included in the total seat count for each category—they are not additional seats. For example, if SC category has 51 total seats, some of those 51 seats are reserved for SC candidates with disabilities; the DQ seats are not separate from the 51.

To claim a disability quota seat, a candidate must possess a valid disability certificate issued by a competent medical authority as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The certificate must clearly state the type and percentage of disability. Candidates with disabilities can also compete for non-disability seats if they wish. The disability quota applies to both government and DNB seats; private colleges may have their own disability policies.

• Total DQ seats: 19 (5% of 386 MD/MS seats)
• Distribution: Proportionally across all categories (UR, SC, ST, EBC, BC, RCG, EWS)
• Included in: Total seat count for each category (not additional)
• Eligibility: Valid disability certificate from competent medical authority required
• Applies to: MD/MS and DNB seats; private colleges may have separate policies

How to Use the Seat Matrix During Counselling

The seat matrix is your roadmap during NEET-PG counselling. Once you register for counselling and your eligibility is confirmed, you will be assigned a rank based on your NEET-PG score. You will then be able to view the seat matrix and see which seats are available to you based on your category, rank, and whether you are eligible for remote seats. The matrix shows the exact number of seats in each speciality at each college, broken down by category.

During the choice-filling stage, you will rank your preferred combinations of college and speciality in order of preference. The counselling algorithm will then match your rank and choices against the available seats. A seat will be allotted to you based on your rank, your category, your choices, and the availability of seats. The seat matrix helps you understand your realistic chances: if your rank is high and your category has many seats in your preferred speciality, your chances are better. If your rank is lower or your category has fewer seats, you may need to be flexible with your choices.

Important: The seat matrix shows state-quota seats only. If you are eligible for All-India Quota (AIQ) seats, those are allocated separately through a different process. Also, the matrix is for MD/MS degree courses; DNB and diploma seats follow separate counselling for in-service doctors.

• Step 1: Register for counselling and confirm eligibility
• Step 2: Receive your NEET-PG rank
• Step 3: View the seat matrix to identify available seats in your category
• Step 4: Fill your choice of colleges and specialities in order of preference
• Step 5: Counselling algorithm matches your rank and choices to available seats
• Step 6: Seat allotment result is declared
• Step 7: Report to your allotted college and complete admission formalities

Key Specialities and Seat Availability

Some specialities have more seats than others across Bihar's government colleges. Clinical specialities like General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology typically have the highest number of seats because they are high-demand fields and most colleges offer them. For example, across all 9 government colleges, General Medicine has approximately 50+ seats, General Surgery has 40+, and Paediatrics has 40+. Basic sciences like Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry also have significant seats (30–40 each) because they are mandatory in every medical college.

Specialities with fewer seats include Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and some others, which are offered at only a few colleges. For instance, Psychiatry has only 1 seat at P.M.C. Patna and 1 at J.L.N.M.C. Bhagalpur, totalling just a few seats across the state. If you are interested in a rare speciality, your chances depend heavily on your rank and category. The seat matrix allows you to see exactly which colleges offer your preferred speciality and how many seats are available, helping you make informed choices.

• High-seat specialities: General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, Radiology
• Medium-seat specialities: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, ENT, Ophthalmology
• Low-seat specialities: Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Dermatology, Community Medicine
• Availability varies by college: Check the matrix for your preferred speciality at each college

Important Traps and Things to Watch Out For

⚠️ **Disability Quota Seats Are Not Additional**: Many candidates mistakenly think that the 5% disability quota seats are extra seats on top of the total. They are not. If the matrix shows 51 SC seats total, and 2 of those are DQ seats, then only 49 are available for non-disabled SC candidates. Do not assume you have more seats available than the matrix shows.

⚠️ **Remote Seats Require Proof of Remote Area Residence**: If you are applying for a remote seat, you must have proof that you are from a remote area as defined by Bihar government. Simply living in a rural area may not qualify. Check the official definition and gather required documents (domicile certificate, residence proof) before counselling. If you claim a remote seat without eligibility, your allotment can be cancelled.

⚠️ **Category Certificate Must Match the Matrix**: The category shown in your NEET-PG registration must match your caste/community certificate. If you are registered as 'General' but later claim SC/ST/EBC/BC, your allotment will be cancelled. Verify your category in your NEET-PG admit card and ensure your caste certificate is valid and issued by a competent authority.

⚠️ **Female Seats Are Not Separate Seats**: The matrix shows 'F_UR', 'F_SC', etc., which are female seats within each category. These are not additional seats; they are part of the total. For example, if UR has 103 seats and 27 are marked F_UR, then 76 are for male/other candidates. Do not double-count.

⚠️ **DNB Seats Are Only for In-Service Doctors**: If you are a general NEET-PG candidate (not employed in a Bihar government hospital), you cannot apply for DNB seats shown in the matrix. These are exclusively for government doctors. Attempting to apply will result in rejection.

⚠️ **Private College Seats Follow Different Rules**: Private colleges do not follow SC/ST/EBC/BC/EWS reservation. They have their own minority and NRI policies. Do not assume a private college seat will be available to you based on your category; check the college's specific policy.

Where to Find the Full Seat Matrix and Updates

The complete seat matrix for PGMAC-2026 is available on the official BCECEB website: https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The matrix is published as a PDF document and includes detailed tables for all government colleges, DNB seats, and private colleges. You should download and save a copy for your records.

The seat matrix may be revised if colleges report changes in their intake capacity or if there are administrative updates. Always check the BCECEB website for the latest version before filling your choices during counselling. Counselling notifications will specify which version of the seat matrix is to be used for that round. Using an outdated matrix could lead to incorrect choice-filling and loss of seats.

• Official source: https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
• Document: PGMAC-2026 Revised Seat Matrix (PDF)
• Check for updates: Before each counselling round
• Download and save: Keep a copy for reference during choice-filling

Frequently asked questions

The PGMAC-2026 seat matrix is now available on the BCECEB website (https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in). Download the full PDF and study it carefully to understand which seats are available to you based on your category, rank, and eligibility. Use the matrix to plan your choice-filling strategy during counselling. Remember to verify your category certificate, gather proof of remote area residence if applicable, and check for any updates to the matrix before each counselling round. If you have questions about your eligibility or the matrix, contact BCECEB or your counselling centre well in advance.