Bihar NEET UG 2026 Round-2 Counselling: New Colleges, Dates & How to Apply

Bihar's medical counselling board (BCECEB) has announced Round-2 of UGMAC-2026 counselling following the addition of three new medical colleges and extra seats in private colleges. Two new government medical colleges—Sriram Janki Medical College & Hospital in Samastipur and Government Medical College in Chapra (Saran)—plus one new private college (Kurma Sanskriti Medical College & Hospital, Jehanabad) have been added to the seat matrix. This opens fresh opportunities for candidates who did not get a seat in Round-1, and also allows Round-1 allottees to upgrade or change their choice. Round-2 registration and choice filling begins 12 September 2026 and closes 15 September 2026. Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round-1 (Freeze or Float category) must decide whether to resign/withdraw by 13 September if they wish to participate in Round-2 with new choices.

What is Round-2 Counselling and Why It Matters

Round-2 counselling is a second round of seat allocation that happens after Round-1 is complete. It exists because seats become vacant when Round-1 allottees resign, withdraw, or upgrade to better colleges. The addition of three new medical colleges (2 government, 1 private) and extra seats in existing private colleges has created additional vacancies for Round-2.

If you did not get a seat in Round-1, Round-2 is your chance to apply. If you were allotted a seat in Round-1 but want to try for a better college or location, you can resign/withdraw and participate in Round-2 with a fresh choice list. However, if you do nothing and do not resign by the deadline, you will be considered admitted to your Round-1 seat and cannot participate in Round-2.

New Colleges Added to Bihar MBBS/BDS Counselling

Three new institutions have been added to the UGMAC-2026 seat matrix as of 11 September 2026, following approval from Bihar's Health Department. These are:

The addition of these colleges, especially the two new government medical colleges, significantly expands the number of MBBS and BDS seats available in Bihar. The updated seat matrix showing the exact number of seats in each college and category (General, OBC, SC, ST) has been uploaded on the BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. You must check this updated matrix before filling your choices in Round-2, as it will determine where you can apply.

• Sriram Janki Medical College & Hospital, Samastipur (Government)
• Government Medical College, Chapra (Saran) (Government)
• Kurma Sanskriti Medical College & Hospital, Kurma, Jehanabad (Private)
• Additional seats in various existing private medical colleges

Who Can Apply in Round-2: Eligibility

Round-2 is open to all candidates who qualified in NEET UG 2026 and are eligible for UGMAC counselling. This includes candidates who did not apply in Round-1, candidates who applied but were not allotted a seat, and candidates who were allotted a seat in Round-1 but choose to resign/withdraw.

The key distinction is between three groups: (1) Candidates who never applied in Round-1 can now apply fresh. (2) Candidates who applied in Round-1 but got no seat can edit their previous choices or fill new ones. (3) Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round-1 (Freeze or Float category) must first resign/withdraw by 13 September if they want to participate in Round-2; if they do not resign by this date, they are locked into their Round-1 seat and cannot participate in Round-2.

Understanding Freeze and Float Categories from Round-1

In Round-1, candidates who were allotted a seat were placed in one of two categories: Freeze or Float. Understanding which category you are in is critical for Round-2.

**Freeze candidates** are those who have completed document verification without any discrepancy and have taken admission. If you are a Freeze candidate and you do nothing (do not resign and do not give consent for Round-2), you will be treated as admitted and locked into your Round-1 seat. You cannot participate in Round-2. However, if you want to participate in Round-2, you must resign from your Round-1 seat by 13 September 2026, then log in and fill fresh choices (your previous choices become null and void). You can also edit your application form data if needed.

**Float candidates** are those who were allotted a seat but have not yet completed admission or have completed it with some discrepancy. Float candidates have more flexibility: they can edit their previous Round-1 choices for Round-2 without resigning, but they cannot delete or remove their Round-1 allotted choice from the list—they can only change its position. If a Float candidate does not edit their choices, their Round-2 allotment will be based on their original Round-1 choices. If a Float candidate wants to withdraw their Round-1 seat and participate in Round-2 with completely fresh choices, they must withdraw by 13 September and then fill fresh choices (previous choices become null and void).

Important Dates for Round-2 Counselling

All dates and times below are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Missing any deadline will result in your application being rejected or your choices not being considered. Mark these dates carefully in your calendar.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply or Re-Apply in Round-2

The process differs depending on your status from Round-1. Follow the steps that apply to you.

**If you did not apply in Round-1:** Log in to the UGMAC-2026 online portal (available at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) using your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number and password. Fill your application form with all required details and upload documents. Fill your choice list (colleges and courses in order of preference). Pay the counselling fee and security deposit via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Submit by 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM. Your rank card will be published on 17 September. Lock your choices by 18 September 2026, 11:59 PM.

**If you applied in Round-1 but got no seat:** Log in to the portal. You can edit your previous choices or fill a completely new choice list. You can also edit your application form data if needed. Pay any additional fee if your data changes require it. Submit by 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM. Lock your choices by 18 September 2026, 11:59 PM.

**If you were allotted a seat in Round-1 (Freeze or Float) and want to stay:** Do nothing. You will be treated as admitted. You cannot participate in Round-2.

**If you were allotted a seat in Round-1 (Freeze or Float) and want to try Round-2:** First, resign or withdraw from your Round-1 seat by 13 September 2026 (see next section for how). Then log in to the portal. Your previous choices will be null and void—you must fill a completely fresh choice list. You can also edit your application form data. Pay any additional fee if required. Submit by 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM. Lock your choices by 18 September 2026, 11:59 PM.

How to Resign or Withdraw from Round-1 (If You Want to Participate in Round-2)

If you were allotted a seat in Round-1 and want to participate in Round-2 with new choices, you must formally resign or withdraw from your Round-1 seat. This must be done by 13 September 2026. The notice does not provide the exact step-by-step process for resignation/withdrawal in this document; instead, it refers you to Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/01 dated 07.08.2026 for detailed instructions.

The key point: resignation/withdrawal must be completed by 13 September 2026. After you resign/withdraw, your previous choices become null and void, and you must fill fresh choices when you log in for Round-2. If you do not resign/withdraw by 13 September, you will be locked into your Round-1 seat and cannot participate in Round-2.

Consent for Round-2: What Freeze Candidates Must Do

All Freeze candidates from Round-1 must give their consent to participate in Round-2 by logging into their account and clicking the link 'Online Portal of UGMAC-2026' on the BCECEB website. This consent must be given between 12 and 15 September 2026, 10:00 PM.

Consent is authenticated using your login password and a one-time password (OTP) sent to your registered mobile number or email ID. If you are a Freeze candidate and you do not give consent by 15 September 2026, 10:00 PM, you will be treated as admitted to your Round-1 seat and will not be eligible for Round-2.

Editing Your Application Form Data: What You Can and Cannot Change

If you need to correct or update information in your application form for Round-2, you can do so—but only certain fields are editable. The notice explicitly states that you **cannot** edit the following fields: Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Disability/Disadvantaged (DQ) status, Mobile Number, Email ID, Proof of Identity, and Identity Number.

You **can** edit other fields in your application form. If you make edits that trigger an additional fee payment condition (for example, if your category changes), you will have to pay the full counselling fee and security deposit again. Your previously paid amount will be refunded to your account through the same payment method you used originally. For detailed instructions on which fields are editable and how to edit them, refer to the section 'Editing / Correction of Application Form Data' in Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/01 dated 07.08.2026.

Counselling Fee and Security Deposit: Payment Rules

All candidates applying in Round-2 must pay the counselling fee and security deposit. Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The exact amount of the fee and deposit is not stated in this notice; refer to Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/01 dated 07.08.2026 for the fee structure.

**Important:** If you edit your application form data and this triggers an additional fee payment condition, you must re-pay the full counselling fee and security deposit. Your previous payment will not be carried forward; instead, it will be refunded to your account through the same mode by which you made the original payment. Ensure you complete the new payment before the application deadline (15 September 2026, 11:59 PM).

Choice Filling and Locking: What You Must Know

After you submit your application and pay the fee, you will receive a rank card on 17 September 2026. Using this rank card, you must fill your choice list—the colleges and courses you wish to be considered for, in order of preference. You can edit your choices until 18 September 2026, 11:59 PM, after which your choices will be locked and cannot be changed.

**For Freeze and Float candidates from Round-1:** You can edit your previous choices, but you cannot remove or delete your Round-1 allotted choice from the list. You can only change its position (move it up or down in your preference order). This means your Round-1 seat will remain in your choice list as a fallback. If you want to remove it entirely, you must first resign/withdraw from Round-1 (by 13 September), after which your previous choices become null and void and you can fill a completely fresh list.

**For all other candidates:** Fill your choice list in order of preference. You can edit until 18 September 2026, 11:59 PM. After locking, your choices cannot be changed.

What Happens After You Lock Your Choices: Allotment and Verification

After you lock your choices on 18 September 2026, the BCECEB will process your application and rank against all other Round-2 applicants. The provisional seat allotment result will be published on 22 September 2026. You must download your provisional allotment order between 22 and 25 September 2026.

If you are allotted a seat, you must attend document verification on 24 or 25 September 2026 at the allotted college. Bring all original documents and certificates as specified in the counselling prospectus. If your documents are verified without discrepancy, you will be admitted. If there are discrepancies, you may be rejected or placed in a different category.

Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected

**Missing the application deadline:** The last date to submit your application with payment is 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications submitted after this time will not be accepted. Set a reminder at least 2 days before to avoid last-minute technical issues.

**Not locking your choices:** Filling choices is not enough—you must lock them by 18 September 2026, 11:59 PM. If you do not lock, your choices may not be considered for allotment.

**Forgetting to resign/withdraw if you want to change your Round-1 seat:** If you were allotted a seat in Round-1 and want to participate in Round-2, you must resign/withdraw by 13 September 2026. If you do not, you will be locked into your Round-1 seat and cannot participate in Round-2, even if you fill new choices.

**Not paying the full fee if your data changes:** If you edit your application form and this triggers a fee payment condition, you must re-pay the full counselling fee and security deposit. Partial or incomplete payment will result in rejection.

**Trying to edit non-editable fields:** Do not attempt to change your name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email, or identity number. These fields are locked and cannot be edited. If any of these are incorrect, contact the BCECEB helpdesk before applying.

**Not giving consent if you are a Freeze candidate:** Freeze candidates must give consent for Round-2 between 12 and 15 September 2026, 10:00 PM. If you do not, you will be treated as admitted to your Round-1 seat.

Frequently asked questions

Round-2 counselling is your opportunity to secure a seat in one of Bihar's new or existing medical colleges. If you did not apply in Round-1, register and apply by 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM. If you were allotted a seat in Round-1 and want to try for a better option, resign/withdraw by 13 September 2026, then apply with fresh choices by 15 September. Lock your choices by 18 September 2026, 11:59 PM. Check the updated seat matrix on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in before filling your choices. For detailed instructions on application, fee payment, and document verification, refer to Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/01 dated 07.08.2026. Contact the BCECEB helpdesk at helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in if you have questions.