Bihar's UGMAC (Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling) board has opened a Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS and Round-5 for BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H., and B.F.Sc. courses. This is a last-chance opportunity for NEET UG 2026 candidates who either did not register in earlier rounds or registered but did not submit their application and pay the counselling fee. The round will fill remaining seats in government and private medical and dental colleges across Bihar after the main stray vacancy round (held 29–31 October 2026) concluded. Online registration and choice filling opens on 04.11.2026. This is your final opportunity to secure a seat if you missed the previous counselling windows.
If you took NEET UG 2026 but missed all earlier Bihar counselling rounds, you can now register and apply for remaining MBBS/BDS seats starting 04.11.2026 — but you must act immediately.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is the Special Stray Vacancy Round?
The Special Stray Vacancy Round is Bihar's final opportunity to fill seats that remain empty after all previous counselling rounds. In the main stray vacancy round (29–31 October 2026), many candidates were allotted seats but did not join the college. Those seats are now vacant again. This special round is designed to catch candidates who either never registered in the first place or registered but never submitted their application and paid the fee.
This round is specifically for MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical and dental colleges in Bihar. It also covers B.V.Sc. & A.H. (veterinary) and B.F.Sc. (fisheries) courses in government colleges. Seats are allocated based on your NEET UG 2026 All India Rank (AIR) and the updated seat matrix published by BCECEB.
Who Can Apply?
You are eligible to apply if you meet ALL of the following conditions:
You qualified in NEET UG 2026 and have a valid NEET score. You have NOT been admitted to any medical or dental college in India so far — not even in another state. You either (a) never registered in any of the earlier UGMAC-2026 rounds, OR (b) registered but did not submit your online application with the counselling fee and security deposit in any of the previous rounds (Adv. No. 2026/01, 2026/02, 2026/05, 2026/07, 2026/08, 2026/09, 2026/14, 2026/15, or 2026/16).
- You must have a valid NEET UG 2026 score
- You must NOT be admitted to any medical or dental college in India
- You must either never have registered in UGMAC-2026, OR registered but never paid the fee and submitted your application in any earlier round
- You must meet the eligibility criteria listed in the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus
Important: Check the Updated Seat Matrix First
Before you register, you MUST check the updated seat matrix on the BCECEB website (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in). This matrix shows exactly which seats are vacant in which colleges and courses after the stray vacancy round. The board will continue to update this matrix if more seats become vacant due to candidates not joining their allotted seats.
Do not assume seats are available in your preferred college or course. The seat matrix is your only reliable source. Check it carefully before you begin your application, and check it again before you fill your choices.
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Download or view the Updated Seat Matrix for Special Stray Vacancy Round
- Note which colleges and courses have vacant seats
- Check again before filling your choices — the matrix may be updated
Key Dates: When to Register and Submit Choices
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Online registration and choice filling will start on 04.11.2026. The notice does not specify an end date for registration or choice filling, so you must check the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus and Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/18 (dated 03.11.2026) on the board's website for the exact closing date and time. Do not delay — stray vacancy rounds typically have very short windows.
If you have already submitted your application in an earlier round and meet the conditions in paragraph 15 of Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/18, you may be asked to submit your consent instead of re-registering. Check the board's website for details on whether you need to re-register or just submit consent.
- Registration and choice filling opens: 04.11.2026
- Closing date and time: Check UGMAC-2026 Prospectus and Adv. No. 2026/18 on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Do not delay — stray rounds close quickly
How to Register and Apply: Step-by-Step
Go to the BCECEB website (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) and look for the UGMAC-2026 online portal. You will need to create a new registration or log in if you have already registered in an earlier round. Fill in your personal details, NEET roll number, and other required information. You will then be asked to pay the counselling fee and security deposit. The exact fee amounts and payment methods are listed in the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus.
After payment, you will be able to fill your choices — the list of colleges and courses you wish to be considered for, in order of preference. You can edit your choices as many times as you wish before the deadline. Once you submit your final choices, you cannot change them. The board will then prepare an allotment list based on your rank and your choices.
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and open the UGMAC-2026 portal
- Register or log in with your credentials
- Fill in your personal and NEET details
- Pay the counselling fee and security deposit (amounts in Prospectus)
- Fill your choice list (colleges and courses in order of preference)
- Edit your choices as needed before the deadline
- Submit your final choices before the closing date and time
- Wait for the allotment list
Documents and Information You Will Need
Have the following ready before you start your online application. The exact list of documents required for verification is in the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus, but you will typically need your NEET admit card, NEET score card, 10th and 12th mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), income certificate (if applicable), and any other documents mentioned in the prospectus.
You will also need your NEET UG 2026 roll number and your All India Rank (AIR). If you do not have these, retrieve them from the NTA website (nta.ac.in) before you begin your application. Have a valid email address and mobile number ready, as the board will send all communications to these.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card
- NEET score card with All India Rank (AIR)
- 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Caste certificate (if applicable — must show sub-caste if required by your state)
- Income certificate (if applicable)
- Any other documents listed in UGMAC-2026 Prospectus
- Valid email address and mobile number
- NEET roll number and AIR
Counselling Fee and Security Deposit: What You Must Pay
You must pay a counselling fee and a security deposit to submit your application. The exact amounts depend on your category (General, OBC, SC, ST) and are listed in the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus. This fee is non-refundable, but the security deposit is refundable if you do not join a seat or if you join and later leave.
Payment must be made online through the portal using the methods specified by BCECEB (typically net banking, debit card, or credit card). Keep your payment receipt and transaction ID safe — you will need them for verification. If your payment fails, try again immediately; do not wait until the last moment.
- Counselling fee is non-refundable
- Security deposit is refundable (if you do not join or leave later)
- Exact amounts are in the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus
- Pay online through the portal
- Keep your payment receipt and transaction ID
- Do not delay payment until the last day
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Category-Specific Quotas and Reservations
Bihar's UGMAC counselling follows the state's reservation policy. Seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and General candidates. The exact number of reserved seats in each college and course is shown in the updated seat matrix. When you fill your choices, the system will automatically consider you for the appropriate category quota based on your caste certificate.
If you belong to an SC, ST, or OBC category, you MUST have a valid caste certificate issued by the competent authority in your state. The certificate must clearly show your caste name and, if applicable, the sub-caste or community. A caste certificate from another state may not be accepted. If you do not have a valid certificate, you will be considered under the General category only.
- SC, ST, OBC, and General category quotas apply
- Exact reserved seats shown in updated seat matrix
- You must have a valid caste certificate from your state
- Certificate must show caste name and sub-caste (if applicable)
- Caste certificates from other states may not be accepted
- Without a valid certificate, you will be considered General only
Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
Many candidates lose their seats because of preventable errors. Do not submit your application without reading the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus and Advertisement No. 2026/18 carefully. Here are the most common traps:
Submitting an application after the deadline — stray rounds close very quickly, often within 24–48 hours. Do not wait until the last moment. Forgetting to pay the counselling fee and security deposit — registration alone is not enough; you must pay the fee for your application to be valid. Not filling any choices — if you register and pay but do not fill your choice list, you will not be considered for any seat. Filling choices for courses or colleges that have no vacant seats — check the updated seat matrix before filling your choices. Submitting a caste certificate that does not show your sub-caste when required — this can lead to rejection or downgrading to General category. Using an invalid or expired document — all documents must be current and issued by the competent authority.
- ⚠️ Do not miss the registration deadline — stray rounds close very quickly
- ⚠️ You MUST pay the counselling fee and security deposit; registration alone is not enough
- ⚠️ You MUST fill at least one choice; if you don't, you won't be allotted any seat
- ⚠️ Check the updated seat matrix before filling choices — do not choose courses with no vacant seats
- ⚠️ Caste certificate must show your sub-caste if required by your state
- ⚠️ All documents must be current and issued by the competent authority
- ⚠️ Do not submit documents that are expired or from an unauthorized issuer
What Happens After You Submit Your Choices?
After the choice-filling deadline, BCECEB will prepare an allotment list based on your NEET AIR, your category, and your choices. The allotment list will be published on the board's website. If you are allotted a seat, you will receive a notification via email and SMS. You must then report to the allotted college on the date specified to complete your admission formalities (document verification, fee payment, hostel registration, etc.).
If you do not join your allotted seat by the specified date, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next candidate. If you are not allotted a seat in this round, you will not be eligible for any further counselling rounds in Bihar for NEET UG 2026.
- Allotment list will be published on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- You will receive notification via email and SMS
- You must report to your allotted college on the specified date
- Bring all original documents for verification
- If you do not join by the deadline, your seat will be cancelled
- If not allotted in this round, no further rounds will be held
Where to Find Complete Information
This notice is a summary only. The complete rules, eligibility criteria, fee structure, document requirements, and step-by-step instructions are in the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus and Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/18 (dated 03.11.2026). Both documents are available on the BCECEB website.
Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and download the Prospectus and Advertisement No. 2026/18. Read them carefully before you register. If you have questions, contact the BCECEB helpdesk at helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in or call the number listed on the website.
- BCECEB website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Download: UGMAC-2026 Prospectus
- Download: Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/18 (dated 03.11.2026)
- Helpdesk email: helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in
- Read the Prospectus and Advertisement carefully before registering
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
I missed all the earlier UGMAC-2026 counselling rounds. Can I still apply for MBBS or BDS in Bihar?
Yes. This Special Stray Vacancy Round is your last chance. If you have a valid NEET UG 2026 score and have not been admitted to any medical or dental college in India, you can register and apply starting 04.11.2026. However, you must act immediately — stray rounds typically close within 24–48 hours. Check the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus for the exact closing date and time.
I registered in an earlier round but did not pay the counselling fee. Can I apply now?
Yes. If you registered but did not submit your application with the fee and security deposit in any earlier round, you are eligible for this special round. You will need to register again (or log in if your earlier registration is still active) and pay the fee this time. Check the board's website to see if you need to re-register or just submit consent.
How do I know which seats are vacant?
The updated seat matrix is published on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. This matrix shows exactly which colleges and courses have vacant seats after the stray vacancy round. You must check this matrix before you fill your choices. The board will update it if more seats become vacant, so check again before submitting your final choices.
What is the counselling fee, and is it refundable?
The exact fee amount depends on your category (General, OBC, SC, ST) and is listed in the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus. The counselling fee is non-refundable, but the security deposit is refundable if you do not join a seat or if you join and later leave. Pay online through the portal and keep your receipt.
I have a caste certificate from another state. Will it be accepted?
Caste certificates from other states may not be accepted. You should have a valid caste certificate issued by the competent authority in Bihar (or your home state, depending on BCECEB's rules). The certificate must clearly show your caste name and, if applicable, your sub-caste. Check the Prospectus for the exact requirements. If your certificate is not accepted, you may be considered under the General category only.
What happens if I register and pay the fee but do not fill any choices?
If you do not fill any choices, you will not be considered for any seat, even though you have paid the fee. You must fill at least one choice (a college and course) to be eligible for allotment. You can edit your choices as many times as you wish before the deadline, so take time to make your selections carefully.
When will the allotment list be published, and what do I do if I am allotted a seat?
The allotment list will be published on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in after the choice-filling deadline. You will also receive a notification via email and SMS. If you are allotted a seat, you must report to the allotted college on the date specified with all your original documents for verification and admission formalities. If you do not join by the deadline, your seat will be cancelled.
Is this the last round of counselling for NEET UG 2026 in Bihar?
Yes. This Special Stray Vacancy Round is the final opportunity to secure a seat in Bihar for NEET UG 2026. If you are not allotted a seat in this round, no further counselling rounds will be held in Bihar.
Can I apply if I have already been admitted to a medical or dental college in another state?
No. You are eligible only if you have NOT been admitted to any medical or dental college in India so far. If you have already joined a college in another state, you cannot apply for this round.
What documents do I need to submit with my application?
The exact list of documents is in the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus. Typically, you will need your NEET admit card, NEET score card, 10th and 12th mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), income certificate (if applicable), and any other documents specified in the Prospectus. Have all documents ready before you start your online application.
Can I change my choices after I submit them?
You can edit your choices as many times as you wish before the deadline. However, once you submit your final choices and the deadline passes, you cannot change them. So take your time to review the updated seat matrix and make your selections carefully before submitting.
Where can I get the complete rules and instructions?
The complete rules, eligibility criteria, fee structure, and step-by-step instructions are in the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus and Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/18 (dated 03.11.2026). Both are available on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Read them carefully before you register. If you have questions, contact the helpdesk at helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in.
This is your final chance to secure an MBBS or BDS seat in Bihar for NEET UG 2026. Registration opens on 04.11.2026 — do not delay. First, check the updated seat matrix on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in to see which seats are vacant. Then download the UGMAC-2026 Prospectus and Advertisement No. 2026/18, read them carefully, and register immediately. Pay the counselling fee, fill your choices, and submit before the deadline. If you have any questions, contact the BCECEB helpdesk at helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in.
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