If you are a NEET UG 2026 qualified candidate from Bihar hoping for an MBBS or BDS seat in a state college, a new counselling clock has started ticking. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has put out the full schedule for Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026, which handles the 85% state-quota seats in MBBS, BDS, and also veterinary (BVSc & A.H.) and fisheries science (BFSc) courses. Registration opened on August 10, 2026 and closes in just five days, so this is not something to leave for later. Because this single counselling process feeds all three allotment rounds plus a stray vacancy round, missing the opening window can cost a candidate their entire shot at a Bihar state-quota medical seat this year.
NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates targeting Bihar's 85% state-quota MBBS/BDS seats must register and pay the UGMAC 2026 fee between August 10 and 14, and lock their college choices by August 17, or they will be excluded from all three counselling rounds.
What UGMAC 2026 covers and who can apply
UGMAC is BCECEB's dedicated counselling process for the 85% seats reserved for the state quota in Bihar's government and private medical, dental, veterinary and fisheries colleges. It runs alongside the separate all-India counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the 15% all-India quota and deemed/central institute seats.
Eligibility is straightforward: only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 can register. There is no separate written test — NEET UG marks and rank are the sole basis for seat allotment within Bihar's quota.
Full UGMAC 2026 schedule
The board has laid out a sequence of dates covering seat matrix release, registration, choice locking, and three allotment rounds followed by a stray vacancy round. Candidates should treat each date as a hard deadline since BCECEB has stated late submissions will not be accepted.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Seat matrix released | August 7, 2026 |
| Online registration and fee payment | August 10 to August 14, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Choice filling and locking | Till August 17, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 20, 2026 |
| Round 1 document verification and admission | August 24 to August 27, 2026 |
| Round 2 counselling | August 31 to September 8, 2026 |
| Round 3 counselling | September 16 to September 26, 2026 |
| Stray vacancy round | October 3 to October 5, 2026 |
Registration fee by category
The counselling registration fee is non-refundable and category-based. It must be paid online through net banking, debit/credit card or UPI on the BCECEB portal at the time of registration.
- General / OBC / EWS candidates: Rs 1,200
- SC / ST / Differently Abled candidates: Rs 600
How to register — step by step
The entire process is online, and candidates need their NEET UG 2026 roll number and application number ready before starting.
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and open the UGMAC 2026 registration link
- Enter NEET UG 2026 details to generate login credentials
- Fill in personal and academic details in the application form
- Upload scanned photograph, signature and required certificates
- Pay the counselling fee online as per category
- Complete choice filling for colleges and courses by August 17
- Lock choices and download the confirmation page for your records
Documents to keep ready
Candidates must upload scanned copies during registration and be ready to produce originals at document verification. BCECEB has warned that incomplete documentation can lead to cancellation of an allotted seat, so it's worth assembling this folder now rather than at the last minute.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Date of birth proof
- Bihar domicile certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature
- Valid photo identity proof
What this means for your admission strategy
Because UGMAC bundles MBBS, BDS, BVSc and BFSc into one registration and choice-filling window, candidates need to decide upfront how broadly they want to spread their preferences. A candidate who only wants MBBS should still fill choices carefully in order of genuine preference, since allotment is rank- and choice-driven — once a seat is allotted in an earlier round, upgrading in later rounds depends on the specific rules for retaining or forfeiting the seat, which candidates should read carefully in the official notification before locking choices.
The seat matrix, released on August 7, is the single most useful document right now. It lists how many MBBS, BDS, BVSc and BFSc seats each participating college has under the state quota. Cross-checking this against your expected NEET UG rank before choice locking on August 17 will help you build a realistic, ordered preference list rather than a wish list.
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Who is eligible for Bihar UGMAC 2026 counselling?
Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 can register for UGMAC 2026, which covers Bihar's 85% state-quota MBBS, BDS, BVSc & A.H. and BFSc seats.
What is the last date to register for UGMAC 2026?
Online registration and fee payment close on August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Choice filling and locking must be completed by August 17, 2026.
How much is the UGMAC 2026 registration fee?
General, OBC and EWS candidates pay Rs 1,200; SC, ST and Differently Abled candidates pay Rs 600. The fee is non-refundable and paid online.
When will Round 1 seat allotment results be declared?
BCECEB is scheduled to release the Round 1 seat allotment result on August 20, 2026, followed by document verification and admission from August 24 to 27, 2026.
How many counselling rounds does UGMAC 2026 have?
There are three main rounds — Round 1, Round 2 (August 31 to September 8) and Round 3 (September 16 to September 26) — followed by a stray vacancy round from October 3 to 5, 2026.
Does UGMAC cover all-India quota seats too?
No. UGMAC is specifically for the 85% state-quota seats in Bihar. The remaining 15% all-India quota and central/deemed institute seats are allotted separately through MCC counselling.
What happens if I miss the August 14 registration deadline?
According to the board's own notice, late submissions will not be accepted, which means missing the window shuts a candidate out of all three UGMAC rounds and the stray vacancy round for this cycle.
Bihar candidates hoping for a state-quota MBBS or BDS seat should register on the BCECEB portal well before August 14, cross-check the August 7 seat matrix against their NEET UG rank, and lock choices thoughtfully by August 17. Keep all documents scanned and ready now, since the gap between Round 1 allotment on August 20 and verification starting August 24 leaves little room to scramble for paperwork later.
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