If you registered for Bihar's state NEET UG counselling for MBBS, BDS or BVSc & AH seats, the first big checkpoint has arrived: the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has published the Round 1 opening and closing NEET ranks for its Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026. This list tells you exactly which rank range got a seat in which college and category in the first round. For a Bihar-domicile aspirant, this single document decides whether you have a seat right now, whether you should wait for the next round, or whether it's time to look at other states or private colleges. Getting the rank logic right at this stage saves weeks of confusion later.
Bihar's UGMAC 2026 Round 1 allotted 3,574 MBBS/BDS/BVSc seats with the Unreserved category closing at NEET AIR 10,771 — check your category's specific closing rank on the BCECEB list, not just this overall figure.
What exactly was released, and by whom
BCECEB is the state body that conducts NEET-based counselling for government and private medical, dental and veterinary colleges in Bihar under the UGMAC 2026 process. The Round 1 provisional seat allotment result was declared on August 25, 2026, and the accompanying cut-off document lists course-wise and category-wise opening and closing NEET All India Ranks for every participating institute.
This is different from the NEET result or the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) all-India seat allotment — UGMAC is Bihar's own state-quota and private-college counselling process, so its rank cut-offs will differ from All-India Quota cut-offs for the same colleges.
The key numbers from Round 1
A total of 3,574 seats across MBBS, BDS and BVSc & AH courses were allotted in this first round. The Unreserved (UR) category closing rank for the round stood at NEET AIR 10,771 — meaning candidates with an All India Rank up to that point in the UR category secured a seat somewhere in the list, provided they had opted for the relevant college and course.
- Total seats allotted in Round 1: 3,574
- UR category closing rank: NEET AIR 10,771
- This is an overall figure — individual colleges and courses will have their own, often much tighter, opening and closing ranks within this range
- Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) closing ranks are listed separately in the PDF and can be higher (i.e., admit lower-ranked candidates) than the UR figure
How to check your own status
Do not rely only on the headline UR number — your actual chance depends on your category, the specific college, and the specific course (MBBS, BDS or BVSc & AH) you chose during choice-filling. The cut-off PDF breaks this down institute by institute.
The document is available on the official BCECEB website under the download section for the first round's opening and closing ranks. Candidates should download and save both the cut-off PDF and their individual seat allotment result for their own records.
- Go to bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Open the download section and select the Round 1 opening/closing rank link for UGMAC 2026
- Cross-check your NEET AIR against your category's closing rank for the college and course you were hoping for
- Also download your individual seat allotment letter separately, if allotted
What happens next: the counselling calendar
Bihar's Round 1 process moves fast, and missing a date can cost a seat. Candidates who have been allotted a seat need to complete document verification and reporting within a tight window before the round is considered final.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 provisional seat allotment result | August 25, 2026 |
| Downloading of allotment order (Round 1) | August 25 to 31, 2026 |
| Document verification and admission (Round 1) | August 27 to 31, 2026 |
Documents to carry for verification
Candidates reporting for admission after Round 1 allotment must carry original and photocopies of the required documents. Missing even one of these can delay or jeopardise the admission, so it is worth assembling this folder in advance rather than at the last minute.
- NEET admit card issued by NTA
- NEET seat allotment letter issued by MCC (where applicable)
- Date of birth certificate, if the Class 10 certificate does not show it
- NEET result/rank letter issued by NTA
- Class 10 certificate and marksheet
- Class 12 certificate
- Eight passport-size photographs
- Identity proof — Aadhaar, PAN, passport or driving licence
If you didn't get a seat this round
A closing rank of 10,771 for UR in Round 1 is not the final word — state counselling typically runs multiple rounds, and ranks can shift as candidates upgrade, withdraw or fail to report. If your rank is close to this year's cut-offs but you missed out on your preferred college or course, staying registered for subsequent rounds (and tracking any mop-up round) keeps your options open rather than exiting the state pool prematurely.
Aspirants should also keep an eye on parallel All India Quota rounds run by MCC and other state counselling boards, since a seat missed in one process may still be available through another.
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What is the UR closing rank for Bihar NEET Round 1 counselling 2026?
The overall Unreserved category closing rank for Round 1 of UGMAC 2026 was NEET AIR 10,771. Individual colleges and courses within this category can close at ranks lower than this ceiling.
How many seats were filled in Bihar's Round 1 counselling?
BCECEB allotted 3,574 seats in total across MBBS, BDS and BVSc & AH courses in Round 1 of UGMAC 2026.
Where can I download the Bihar NEET Round 1 cut-off list?
The cut-off PDF, along with the seat allotment result, is available on the official BCECEB website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, under the download section for UGMAC 2026 Round 1.
What is the deadline for document verification after Round 1 allotment?
Document verification and admission for candidates allotted seats in Round 1 must be completed between August 27 and August 31, 2026.
Is the Bihar UGMAC cut-off the same as the MCC All India Quota cut-off?
No. UGMAC is Bihar's separate state counselling process for state-quota and private college seats, so its rank cut-offs are specific to Bihar colleges and will not match All India Quota cut-offs for the same institutes.
What if I don't report for admission within the given window?
Failing to complete document verification and reporting within the specified dates usually results in forfeiting the allotted seat, so candidates who wish to accept their Round 1 allotment must act within the stated schedule.
Bihar NEET aspirants should treat the Round 1 cut-off list as a working document — check your exact category and course closing rank on the official BCECEB PDF rather than going by the overall UR figure alone. If you have a seat, complete verification well before August 31; if not, stay alert for the next round and any mop-up counselling dates.
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