Bihar NEET UG 2026 UGMAC Counselling: Reserved Category Candidates in Private Colleges

Bihar's BCECEB (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board) has issued a corrigendum — a clarification — to its earlier UGMAC-2026 counselling notice dated 30 September 2026. The clarification addresses a specific eligibility issue: candidates who belong to reserved categories (BC, EBC, SC, ST) but mistakenly filled their application form under unreserved categories (UR, EWS, UR(DQ), or EWS(DQ)) for private medical or dental colleges can still participate in UGMAC-2026 counselling. This is important because it means you are not automatically disqualified if you made this error — you remain eligible for admission in private medical and dental colleges in Bihar.

What is this corrigendum and why does it matter?

A corrigendum is an official correction or clarification issued after a notice has been published. BCECEB issued its main UGMAC-2026 counselling notice on 30 September 2026, and on 2 October 2026 — just two days later — it issued this corrigendum to fix a potential problem with how candidates were categorized.

The issue: some candidates who belong to reserved categories (BC, EBC, SC, ST) may have filled their application form under unreserved categories (UR, EWS, UR(DQ), or EWS(DQ)) when applying for private medical or dental colleges. This could have happened by mistake, confusion, or misunderstanding of the form. The corrigendum clarifies that such candidates are NOT disqualified — they remain eligible for admission in private medical and dental colleges and can participate in the counselling process.

This matters to you if: (1) you are a BC, EBC, SC, or ST candidate, (2) you applied for private medical or dental colleges in Bihar, and (3) you selected UR, EWS, UR(DQ), or EWS(DQ) as your category on the form. If all three apply, this corrigendum protects your eligibility.

Who does this corrigendum apply to?

This corrigendum applies to NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who meet ALL of the following conditions:

First, you must belong to a reserved category. The reserved categories in Bihar are: BC (Backward Class), EBC (Extremely Backward Class), SC (Scheduled Caste), or ST (Scheduled Tribe). If you are UR (Unreserved) or EWS (Economically Weaker Section) by actual category, this corrigendum does not apply to you.

Second, you must have applied for admission in private medical or private dental colleges in Bihar. This corrigendum does NOT apply to government medical/dental colleges, veterinary colleges, or fisheries colleges — only private medical and dental colleges.

Third, you must have filled your category as UR, EWS, UR(DQ), or EWS(DQ) on your application form — even though you actually belong to a reserved category. The notation (DQ) stands for 'Differently Abled Quota' — so this includes candidates who applied under unreserved categories with or without the differently abled quota.

If you meet all three conditions, you are eligible for UGMAC-2026 counselling for private medical and dental colleges.

• You are a BC, EBC, SC, or ST candidate (by actual category)
• You applied for private medical or private dental colleges in Bihar
• You filled your category as UR, EWS, UR(DQ), or EWS(DQ) on the form
• You are NEET UG 2026 qualified

What does this mean for your counselling participation?

The corrigendum confirms that you can participate in UGMAC-2026 counselling. This means you are eligible to register, fill your choices of colleges and courses, and receive an allotment (seat allocation) if your rank and choices match available seats.

Importantly, the corrigendum does NOT change the category under which you will be considered for admission. It clarifies that despite the category you filled on the form, your actual reserved category status is recognized. However, the exact mechanism of how your category will be treated during seat allocation — whether you will be considered under your actual reserved category or under the category you filled — is not explicitly stated in this corrigendum. You should contact BCECEB's helpdesk (helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in) or visit the official website (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) to confirm whether you need to update your category before counselling begins, or whether the board will automatically correct it.

The key takeaway: you are not disqualified. You can participate in counselling. But clarify with the board exactly how your category will be treated during seat allocation.

Which colleges and courses does this apply to?

This corrigendum applies ONLY to private medical and private dental colleges in Bihar. It does NOT apply to:

Government medical colleges, government dental colleges, government veterinary colleges, or government fisheries colleges — even if you are a reserved-category candidate.

Private veterinary colleges or private fisheries colleges — only private medical and dental colleges are covered.

If you applied for government colleges or veterinary/fisheries colleges, this corrigendum does not affect your eligibility or counselling process. Your eligibility for those colleges is governed by the main UGMAC-2026 notice dated 30 September 2026.

• Private Medical Colleges in Bihar — YES, this applies
• Private Dental Colleges in Bihar — YES, this applies
• Government Medical/Dental Colleges — NO, this does not apply
• Veterinary or Fisheries Colleges — NO, this does not apply

What should you do if this applies to you?

Step 1: Verify your eligibility. Check your NEET UG 2026 admit card and your application form for private medical/dental colleges. Confirm that (a) you are a BC, EBC, SC, or ST candidate, (b) you applied for private medical or dental colleges, and (c) you filled your category as UR, EWS, UR(DQ), or EWS(DQ).

Step 2: Contact BCECEB for clarification. Before counselling begins, email helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in or visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in to ask: (a) whether you need to update your category in the system before counselling, or (b) whether the board will automatically recognize your actual reserved category during seat allocation. This is crucial — do not assume.

Step 3: Prepare for counselling. Once you have confirmed your eligibility and category status with the board, prepare your documents (as per the main UGMAC-2026 notice) and be ready to register and participate in counselling when the board announces the dates.

Step 4: Participate in counselling. When counselling opens, register on the UGMAC portal, fill your choices of colleges and courses, and complete the process as instructed by the board.

Important: This is a corrigendum, not the full counselling notice

This corrigendum is a clarification to the main UGMAC-2026 counselling notice (Adv. No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/09 dated 30.09.2026). It does NOT contain the full counselling schedule, eligibility criteria, documents required, fees, or step-by-step application process.

To understand the complete counselling process, you MUST read the main notice dated 30 September 2026. That notice will tell you: the exact dates for registration, choice filling, and allotment; the documents you need to submit; the fees you must pay; the eligibility criteria for government and private colleges; and the detailed counselling procedure.

This corrigendum only clarifies ONE specific point: the eligibility of reserved-category candidates who filled unreserved categories for private medical/dental colleges. Do not treat this as a standalone notice — use it alongside the main notice.

Common mistakes to avoid

Mistake 1: Assuming you are automatically disqualified. If you are a reserved-category candidate who filled UR/EWS for private medical/dental colleges, you are NOT disqualified. This corrigendum confirms your eligibility.

Mistake 2: Not clarifying your category status with the board. Do not assume the board will automatically correct your category or that you will be considered under your actual reserved category. Contact the board and confirm in writing how your category will be treated.

Mistake 3: Ignoring the main notice. This corrigendum is a small clarification. The full counselling rules, dates, and procedures are in the main notice dated 30 September 2026. Read both documents carefully.

Mistake 4: Applying this corrigendum to government colleges or veterinary/fisheries colleges. This corrigendum applies ONLY to private medical and dental colleges. If you applied for government colleges, your eligibility is governed by the main notice, not this corrigendum.

Mistake 5: Missing the counselling deadline. Once the board announces the counselling dates, register and participate on time. Missing the deadline will disqualify you, regardless of this corrigendum.

How to contact BCECEB for more information

If you have questions about this corrigendum or your eligibility, contact BCECEB directly:

Email: helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in

Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

Physical Address: I.A.S. Association Building, Near Patna Airport, Patna-14

When you contact the board, clearly state: (1) your NEET UG 2026 roll number, (2) your actual reserved category (BC/EBC/SC/ST), (3) the category you filled on the form (UR/EWS/UR(DQ)/EWS(DQ)), and (4) that you applied for private medical/dental colleges. Ask specifically whether you need to update your category before counselling or whether the board will handle it automatically.

Frequently asked questions

If this corrigendum applies to you — you are a reserved-category candidate (BC, EBC, SC, ST) who filled UR/EWS for private medical or dental colleges — take action now: (1) verify your eligibility by checking your NEET admit card and application form, (2) contact BCECEB's helpdesk (helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in) to clarify whether your category will be automatically corrected or whether you must update it, and (3) read the main UGMAC-2026 notice dated 30 September 2026 to understand the full counselling process and dates. Do not delay — clarify your category status with the board before counselling registration opens.