The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released rank cards for the UGMAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round on its official portal. This is the final and last counselling stage for filling leftover MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. and A.H., and B.F.Sc. seats across state medical colleges. If you registered for this round and completed choice-filling by the deadline, your rank card is now available for download. This round represents your final opportunity to secure admission to a medical or allied course in Bihar for the 2026–27 academic session.
Download your UGMAC 2026 Stray Round rank card from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in immediately—seat allotment is expected within days, and this is your last chance for admission to Bihar medical colleges this year.
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Unlock My College ListWhat Is the Stray Vacancy Round and Why Does It Matter?
The Stray Vacancy Round is the final counselling phase in the UGMAC process. It exists to fill seats that remain vacant after all previous rounds of counselling and allotment. Once this round concludes, any remaining unfilled seats are forfeited for the academic year, meaning no further admissions occur.
For many NEET-UG aspirants, the Stray Round is the last realistic entry point into an MBBS or BDS programme in Bihar. If you did not secure a seat in earlier rounds but registered for this final opportunity, your rank card determines your eligibility and position in the allotment queue. Missing this round means waiting until the next academic cycle.
How to Download Your UGMAC 2026 Stray Round Rank Card
Downloading your rank card is straightforward and takes only a few minutes. Visit the official BCECEB portal and locate the UGMAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round rank card section. You will need your UGMAC application number and date of birth to log in.
Once you access your rank card, verify all personal details, your assigned rank, and your category classification. Any discrepancies should be flagged immediately. Download and print a copy for your records and for use during the reporting process at your allotted college.
- Go to bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Click the UGMAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round rank card link on the homepage
- Enter your UGMAC application number and date of birth
- View and verify all details on your rank card
- Download and print the rank card for future reference
Who Is Eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round?
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Eligibility for the Stray Round is strict and time-bound. You must have registered during the official registration window (October 19–21, 2026) and completed choice-filling by October 22, 2026. Candidates who missed either deadline will not appear on the rank card and cannot participate in this round.
You must also have qualified NEET-UG 2026 and meet Bihar's state domicile requirements. If you were already admitted to a seat in an earlier round and chose to remain there, you are ineligible for the Stray Round. Only candidates actively seeking an upgrade or a first-time seat are considered.
Important Dates in the UGMAC 2026 Stray Round Timeline
Understanding the timeline is critical to ensure you do not miss any deadline. Registration opened on October 19 and closed on October 21, 2026 (with an extension granted). Choice-filling and locking occurred on October 22. The rank card was released on October 26, 2026—today.
Provisional seat allotment is expected to be announced within the next few days. Once allotment results are published, you will have a limited window to report to your allotted college with original documents and the admission fee. Delays in reporting can result in forfeiture of your seat.
- Registration window: October 19–21, 2026
- Choice-filling deadline: October 22, 2026
- Rank card release: October 26, 2026
- Provisional seat allotment: Expected shortly
- Reporting deadline: To be notified
What Happens After the Rank Card Is Released?
The release of the rank card marks the transition to the final allotment phase. BCECEB will use the rank card data to generate the provisional seat allotment result, which will list the college and course assigned to each candidate based on merit, category, and choice preferences.
Once allotment results are published, you must report to your assigned college within the specified timeframe with original documents, category certificates (if applicable), and the admission fee. Failure to report on time will result in cancellation of your seat, and it will be offered to the next candidate in the merit list. This is a critical step—do not delay.
Courses Covered in the UGMAC 2026 Stray Round
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The Stray Round is not limited to MBBS and BDS alone. It also covers B.V.Sc. and A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) and B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fishery Science) programmes. If you have qualified NEET-UG and meet the eligibility criteria, you can be allotted any of these courses depending on your rank, category, and choice preferences.
Your rank card will reflect your position across all these courses. During choice-filling, you would have indicated your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. The allotment algorithm will match your rank and preferences to available seats.
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- B.V.Sc. and A.H. (Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry)
- B.F.Sc. (Fishery Science)
Practical Checklist: What to Do Now
Your immediate priority is to download and verify your rank card. Check that your name, application number, category, and rank are correct. If you spot any error, contact BCECEB support immediately—corrections may be possible before allotment.
Next, gather all original documents you will need for reporting: NEET-UG admit card, NEET-UG result, 10th and 12th mark sheets, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and any other documents specified by BCECEB. Arrange the admission fee in advance so you are not delayed when reporting to your allotted college.
- Download your rank card from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in today
- Verify all personal details and rank information
- Gather original documents (NEET admit card, result, certificates, domicile proof)
- Prepare the admission fee as per your allotted college's requirement
- Monitor the BCECEB portal daily for the seat allotment result and reporting schedule
- Plan your travel to the allotted college in advance
- Report within the deadline with all required documents
Why This Is Your Last Chance This Year
After the Stray Vacancy Round concludes and all seats are allotted or lapsed, no further counselling rounds occur for the 2026–27 academic session. Any seats that remain unfilled are cancelled and will not be offered again until the next year. This makes the Stray Round genuinely the final opportunity for admission.
If you do not secure a seat in this round, your only option is to wait for the 2027–28 cycle and attempt NEET-UG again. This underscores the importance of acting quickly: download your rank card, verify your details, prepare your documents, and be ready to report the moment allotment results are announced.
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Where can I download my UGMAC 2026 Stray Round rank card?
Your rank card is available on the official BCECEB portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Log in using your UGMAC application number and date of birth to access and download it.
What does the rank card show?
The rank card displays your personal details, assigned rank in the Stray Round merit list, your category classification, and your eligibility status. It confirms that you are eligible to participate in the final seat allotment.
Am I eligible for the Stray Round if I registered late?
No. Registration closed on October 21, 2026 (with an extension). If you did not register within this window, you cannot participate in the Stray Round and will not appear on the rank card.
What happens after the rank card is released?
BCECEB will use the rank card data to generate the provisional seat allotment result, expected within the next few days. Once published, you must report to your allotted college with original documents and the admission fee within the specified deadline.
What if I find an error on my rank card?
Contact BCECEB support immediately through the official portal or helpline. Errors may be corrected before the allotment result is finalized, but you must act quickly.
Is the Stray Round the last chance for admission to Bihar medical colleges this year?
Yes. After the Stray Round concludes, any remaining unfilled seats are forfeited for the 2026–27 academic session. No further counselling rounds occur. If you do not secure a seat now, you must wait until the next academic cycle.
What documents do I need to bring when reporting to my allotted college?
Bring your NEET-UG admit card, NEET-UG result, 10th and 12th mark sheets, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), your rank card, and any other documents specified by BCECEB or your allotted college. Also bring the admission fee.
What courses are covered in the Stray Round?
The Stray Round covers MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. and A.H., and B.F.Sc. programmes across Bihar state medical colleges. Your rank card reflects your eligibility for all these courses based on your rank and preferences.
Download your rank card immediately and verify all details. Monitor the BCECEB portal closely for the seat allotment result, expected within days. Once allotment is announced, report to your assigned college without delay—this is your final opportunity for admission to a medical or allied course in Bihar this year.
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