Bihar UGMAC Stray Vacancy Round: Allotment & Document Verification Dates

Bihar's UGMAC (Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling) board has published the Provisional Seat Allotment Result for the Stray Vacancy Round on 28 October 2026. This is the final counselling round for MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H., and B.F.Sc. seats in Bihar government and private medical and dental colleges. If you qualified in NEET UG 2026 and did not get a seat in earlier rounds, or if you are looking to upgrade your seat, this round is your last chance. You must download your allotment order and complete document verification and admission by 31 October 2026 — just three days from the result publication date.

What is the Stray Vacancy Round?

The Stray Vacancy Round is the final counselling round in Bihar's NEET UG admission process. It fills seats that remain vacant after all earlier counselling rounds (merit-based and special rounds) are complete. These are called 'stray vacancies' — seats that no candidate has claimed yet.

This round is open to all NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates, regardless of whether they participated in earlier rounds or were allotted a seat before. If you did not get a seat in earlier rounds, or if you want to try for a better college or course, you can participate in this round. However, this is the last round — after this, any remaining seats will be cancelled or held for future sessions.

Important Dates: Timeline You Must Follow

The Stray Vacancy Round has a compressed schedule. The allotment result was published on 28 October 2026, and you have only four days to complete all steps. Missing any deadline will result in forfeiture of your seat.

Below is the exact schedule:

How to Check Your Allotment Result

The Provisional Seat Allotment Result for the Stray Vacancy Round has been published on the official UGMAC website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. You will need your NEET UG 2026 registration number and password to log in.

Visit the website, navigate to the counselling portal, enter your credentials, and check whether you have been allotted a seat. The result will show your allotted college, course (MBBS or BDS), category, and seat type. If you have been allotted a seat, you must immediately download your allotment order — this is your proof of admission and is required at the college.

• Go to bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
• Log in with your NEET UG 2026 registration number and password
• Navigate to 'Stray Vacancy Round Allotment Result'
• Check your allotment status and college assignment
• Download and save your allotment order (PDF) — you will need it at the college

Downloading Your Allotment Order: What You Need to Know

Once you see your allotment result, you must download your allotment order immediately. This is a critical document — it is your official proof that you have been allotted a seat. Without it, the college will not admit you.

The download window is open from 28 October to 31 October 2026. Do not delay. Print multiple copies of your allotment order and keep them safe. You will need to present the original or a certified copy at the college during document verification.

• Download your allotment order as soon as you see your result
• Print at least 2–3 copies
• Keep the PDF saved on your phone and email as backup
• Do not lose or damage the document — you cannot get another copy after 31.10.2026

Document Verification and Admission: What Happens Next

After downloading your allotment order, you must report to your allotted college for document verification and final admission. This must happen between 29 October and 31 October 2026. The college will verify that your documents match your NEET UG application and allotment result, and if everything is correct, you will be formally admitted.

Document verification is not optional — if you do not appear at the college within this window, your seat will be cancelled and given to the next candidate on the waiting list. There are no extensions or second chances in the Stray Vacancy Round.

• Report to your allotted college on 29, 30, or 31 October 2026
• Bring all required documents (see next section)
• The college will verify your documents against your NEET application
• If verified, you will be admitted and given an admission letter
• If you do not report by 31.10.2026, your seat is cancelled

Documents Required for Verification and Admission

The notice does not explicitly list the documents required for the Stray Vacancy Round. However, based on standard UGMAC procedures, you will typically need to bring the following. Contact your allotted college immediately to confirm the exact list, as requirements may vary slightly by institution.

Bring originals and photocopies of all documents. The college will verify the originals and keep photocopies on file. Do not assume — call the college's admission office as soon as you download your allotment order and ask for the complete document checklist.

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and score card
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
• Allotment order (downloaded from the portal)
• Aadhar card or other government-issued ID
• Caste certificate (if applicable — SC/ST/OBC)
• Income certificate (if applicable — for EWS category)
• Domicile certificate (if applicable — for state quota)
• Medical fitness certificate (if required by the college)
• Passport-size photographs (usually 4–6)
• Any other document specified by your college

Who is Eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round?

The Stray Vacancy Round is open to all candidates who qualified in NEET UG 2026. You do not need to have participated in earlier counselling rounds, and you do not need to have been allotted a seat before. If you are a NEET UG 2026 qualified candidate and your name appears in the allotment result, you are eligible.

The round covers seats in government and private MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Veterinary), and B.F.Sc. (Fisheries) colleges in Bihar. However, the notice does not specify any additional eligibility criteria (such as age, domicile, or category-specific rules). These are governed by the earlier counselling notifications (Adv. No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/14 dated 18.10.2026 and 2026/16 dated 22.10.2026), which remain in effect.

• You must have qualified in NEET UG 2026
• You must have registered for UGMAC counselling
• You must appear in the allotment result to be eligible
• Earlier participation in other rounds is not required

What Happens if You Don't Report by 31 October?

If you are allotted a seat but do not report to the college for document verification and admission by 31 October 2026, your seat will be cancelled. The college will then offer the seat to the next candidate on the waiting list. You will have no further opportunity to claim the seat or appeal the cancellation.

This is a strict deadline. There are no extensions, no exceptions, and no second chances in the Stray Vacancy Round. If you are allotted a seat and cannot report on time due to an emergency, contact the college and UGMAC immediately — but do not rely on getting an extension.

• Missing the deadline = automatic seat cancellation
• No extensions or exceptions are granted
• Your seat goes to the next candidate on the waiting list
• You cannot appeal or reclaim the seat after 31.10.2026

Courses and Colleges Covered in This Round

The Stray Vacancy Round covers the following courses and institutions in Bihar:

MBBS and BDS seats in government medical and dental colleges; MBBS and BDS seats in private medical and dental colleges; B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) seats in government veterinary colleges; B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) seats in government fisheries colleges. The notice does not specify which colleges have stray vacancies or how many seats are available in each course. This information will be visible in your allotment result — check your result to see which college and course you have been allotted.

• MBBS in government medical colleges
• MBBS in private medical colleges
• BDS in government dental colleges
• BDS in private dental colleges
• B.V.Sc. & A.H. in government veterinary colleges
• B.F.Sc. in government fisheries colleges

Earlier Terms and Conditions Still Apply

The notice states that 'Rest of the terms / conditions of Adv. No.- BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/14 Dated 18.10.2026 and 2026/16 dated 22.10.2026 will remain the same.' This means that all rules, eligibility criteria, category definitions, fee structures, and other procedures from the earlier counselling rounds continue to apply to the Stray Vacancy Round.

If you need to understand the full rules — such as how categories are defined, what fees you must pay, what happens if you reject your seat, or how the merit list was prepared — you must refer to those earlier notifications. The UGMAC website should have these documents available. If you cannot find them, contact the helpdesk at helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in.

• All rules from Adv. No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/14 (18.10.2026) apply
• All rules from Adv. No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/16 (22.10.2026) apply
• Category definitions, fees, and procedures remain unchanged
• Refer to those notifications for complete terms and conditions

Contact Information and Support

If you have questions about your allotment, cannot access the portal, or need clarification on any procedure, contact the UGMAC helpdesk or visit the official website.

Official website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; Helpdesk email: helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in; Address: I.A.S. Association Building, Near Patna Airport, Patna-14. The helpdesk may be busy given the tight timeline, so try to resolve issues as quickly as possible and do not wait until the last day.

• Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
• Email: helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in
• Address: I.A.S. Association Building, Near Patna Airport, Patna-14
• Contact the helpdesk early — do not wait until 31 October

Frequently asked questions

The Stray Vacancy Round is your last chance to secure a seat in a Bihar government or private MBBS, BDS, or other medical course for 2026. Check your allotment result immediately on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, download your allotment order by 31 October, and report to your college for document verification and admission by the same date. Do not miss this deadline — there are no extensions and no second chances. If you have any doubts, contact the UGMAC helpdesk right away.