Bihar UGMAC 2026 Round 2: Registration Deadline Extended—New Dates & Colleges

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has extended the registration and choice-filling deadline for UGMAC 2026 Round 2, the state's medical and dental admission counselling process. This extension gives NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates with Bihar domicile—including those who missed Round 1, took free exit, or were not allotted in the first round—additional time to register and lock their college preferences. The board has also added three new medical colleges to the seat matrix and released fresh timelines for all subsequent counselling steps. If you are eligible for Round 2 in Bihar, understanding the revised schedule and the new colleges available is critical to securing your seat.

What Is Bihar UGMAC and Who Can Apply in Round 2?

UGMAC (Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling) is Bihar's official counselling process for allocating MBBS, BDS, BVSc, AH, and BFSc seats across government and private medical colleges in the state. It is conducted by BCECEB and follows the NEET UG 2026 exam results.

Round 2 is open to four categories of candidates: those who qualified NEET UG 2026 and hold Bihar domicile but did not register in Round 1; candidates who took free exit (chose not to accept their Round 1 allotment); aspirants who were not allotted a seat in Round 1; and those allotted in Round 1 but did not report to their college. If you fall into any of these groups and have a valid NEET UG 2026 score and Bihar domicile proof, you are eligible to participate in Round 2.

Original vs. Revised Timeline for Round 2 Activities

The board originally set September 15, 2026, as the deadline for online registration and choice filling. This date has now been extended, and the exact new cutoff is available in Advertisement Number BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/07, dated September 15, 2026, on the official portal. All subsequent milestones—rank card release, choice locking, provisional seat allotment, and document verification—have also been adjusted accordingly.

It is essential that you visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and read the full advertisement to confirm the revised dates for each step. Do not rely on the original schedule; the new timeline supersedes it completely. Missing the revised deadline will disqualify you from Round 2.

• Original registration and choice filling deadline: September 15, 2026 (now extended)
• Original rank card release: September 17, 2026 (revised date in Advertisement 07)
• Original choice locking deadline: September 18, 2026 (revised date in Advertisement 07)
• Original provisional seat allotment: September 22, 2026 (revised date in Advertisement 07)
• Original document verification and admission: September 24–25, 2026 (revised date in Advertisement 07)

Three New Medical Colleges Added to Round 2 Seat Matrix

BCECEB has expanded the Round 2 seat matrix by adding three new medical colleges: two government institutions and one private college. Additionally, some existing private colleges have been allocated extra seats. This expansion increases the total number of seats available and may offer you more college options than were available in Round 1.

Before you fill your choice form, carefully review the updated seat matrix on the official portal. Check the new colleges' location, course offerings (MBBS or BDS), fee structure, and infrastructure. The addition of new colleges may change your strategy for ranking your preferences, especially if you were not satisfied with Round 1 options or if you are now eligible for a different category of seats.

• Two new government medical colleges added
• One new private medical college added
• Extra seats allocated in some existing private colleges
• Updated seat matrix available on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

How to Register and Fill Your Choices in Round 2

Registration and choice filling are completed online through a single process. Start by visiting bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and logging in with your UGMAC 2026 user ID and password. If you are a fresh registrant (did not apply in Round 1), you will need to complete the full registration form. If you participated in Round 1, you may only need to edit or update your information.

After registration, you must pay the prescribed counselling and processing fee online. Once payment is confirmed, you can access the choice-filling portal. Here, you will list all colleges and courses in your order of preference. The system allows you to rank multiple options; rank them carefully, as the allotment algorithm will match you to the highest-ranked college for which you are eligible based on your NEET UG rank and category.

After filling all your choices, you must save them and then lock them before the revised deadline. Locking is a critical step—once locked, you cannot edit your choices. Do not lock until you are absolutely certain of your preferences. Many candidates make the mistake of locking hastily; take time to cross-check every preference against the updated seat matrix and college details.

• Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and log in with your UGMAC 2026 credentials
• Complete or update your registration form
• Pay the counselling and processing fee online
• Fill your college and course choices in order of preference
• Save your choices
• Lock your choices before the revised deadline (do not lock until you are certain)
• Keep a screenshot or printout of your locked choices for your records

Why the Deadline Was Extended and What It Means for You

Deadline extensions in counselling are typically issued to accommodate technical issues, high candidate volume, or administrative adjustments—such as the addition of new colleges to the seat matrix. In this case, the board extended the deadline to allow candidates to review the newly added colleges and make informed choices. This is a positive development for you: it gives you more time to research your options and avoid rushed decisions.

The extension also signals that the board is responsive to candidate needs. If you were uncertain about your Round 1 choices or missed the first round, this extension is an opportunity to participate thoughtfully. However, do not assume further extensions will occur; treat the revised deadline as final and complete all steps well before it.

Documents and Information You Need Before You Register

Before you begin the registration process, gather all required documents and information. You will need your NEET UG 2026 admit card or score card (which contains your roll number and rank), your UGMAC 2026 user ID and password (sent to you during Round 1 registration or generated during fresh registration), and proof of Bihar domicile. Domicile proof can be a domicile certificate issued by your state government, a passport showing Bihar as your place of residence, or other documents as specified by BCECEB.

You will also need a valid email address and mobile number for communication from the board. Have your bank details or a debit/credit card ready to pay the counselling fee online. Organize these documents before you log in; this will speed up the registration process and reduce the chance of errors.

• NEET UG 2026 admit card or score card
• UGMAC 2026 user ID and password
• Bihar domicile certificate or equivalent proof
• Valid email address and mobile number
• Debit or credit card for fee payment
• Scanned copies of any other documents requested in the registration form

Key Dates to Mark on Your Calendar

While the exact revised dates are in Advertisement Number 07, the general sequence of events remains: registration and choice filling (extended deadline), rank card release, choice locking, provisional seat allotment, and document verification/admission. Mark the revised dates prominently on your calendar and set phone reminders for each deadline. Missing even one step can result in forfeiture of your seat.

Pay special attention to the choice locking deadline. Once this date passes, you cannot change your preferences, even if you realize you made an error. The provisional seat allotment will follow, and you will be informed of your allotted college and course. Document verification and admission typically happen within 1–2 days of allotment, so be prepared to visit your allotted college with original documents immediately after the allotment result is announced.

• Check Advertisement Number 07 for all revised dates
• Set phone reminders for registration deadline, choice locking, rank card release, and allotment result
• Plan to visit your allotted college within 24–48 hours of the allotment result for document verification
• Keep all original documents (NEET admit card, domicile certificate, mark sheets, etc.) ready for verification

What Happens After You Lock Your Choices?

After the choice locking deadline, BCECEB will process all locked choices using a computerized merit-based allotment algorithm. The algorithm ranks candidates by their NEET UG score and category (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.) and matches them to colleges based on their preference order and seat availability. A provisional seat allotment result will be released on a date specified in the revised schedule.

Once you receive your allotment, you must report to your allotted college for document verification and admission within the specified window (usually 1–2 days). Failure to report will result in forfeiture of your seat, and you may not be eligible for subsequent rounds. If you are not satisfied with your allotment, some candidates may be eligible for a free exit or upgrade round, but this depends on board rules and is not guaranteed. Always report to your allotted college unless you have a compelling reason not to pursue a medical degree in that round.

• Allotment is based on NEET UG rank, category, and your locked choice order
• Provisional allotment result will be released on a revised date
• You must report to your allotted college within the specified window for document verification
• Failure to report results in forfeiture of your seat
• Check the board's rules for free exit or upgrade options after allotment

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Round 2

Many candidates make preventable errors during counselling. The most common is locking choices without thoroughly reviewing the updated seat matrix and college details. Another is missing deadlines because they did not check the revised schedule carefully. Some candidates also fail to pay the counselling fee on time, which blocks their access to choice filling. Others provide incorrect information during registration, leading to complications during document verification.

To avoid these mistakes, read Advertisement Number 07 in full before you start. Double-check all information you enter during registration. Pay your fee immediately after registration, do not delay. Review the updated seat matrix and college list multiple times before filling your choices. Rank colleges in a realistic order based on your NEET UG rank and category, not just on prestige. Finally, lock your choices only after you are 100% certain; do not rush this step.

• Do not lock choices without reviewing the updated seat matrix
• Do not miss the revised registration or choice locking deadline
• Do not delay fee payment; pay immediately after registration
• Do not enter incorrect information during registration
• Do not rank colleges unrealistically; be honest about your rank and category
• Do not lock choices in a hurry; take time to finalize your preferences

Frequently asked questions

Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in immediately and read Advertisement Number 07 to confirm the revised registration and choice locking deadlines. Gather your documents, review the updated seat matrix and newly added colleges, and complete your registration and choice filling well before the new deadline to secure your seat in Bihar's MBBS or BDS programme.