Bihar UGMAC Special Stray Round 2026: Last Chance for MBBS/BDS Seats

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has announced the Special Stray Round for UGMAC 2026, the final counselling phase to fill remaining medical and dental seats across the state. This is the last opportunity for NEET-qualified candidates who did not secure admission in the three regular rounds or the recent Stray Vacancy Round to claim a state quota seat in MBBS, BDS, or allied health programmes. Around 322 seats remain vacant in Bihar's medical, dental, and veterinary colleges. Candidates who registered for UGMAC 2026 but remain unallotted must act quickly, as missing this round means waiting a full year for the next admission cycle.

What is the Bihar UGMAC Special Stray Round and who can apply?

The Special Stray Round is the concluding admission phase of the 2026 UGMAC cycle. It is designed to fill seats that remained empty after the regular Stray Vacancy Round ended on October 31, 2026. The round covers MBBS, BDS, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc and AH), and Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc) programmes offered by state medical, dental, and allied science colleges in Bihar.

To be eligible, you must have registered for UGMAC 2026 and either remain unallotted (no seat assigned in any previous round) or unadmitted (assigned a seat but did not report or join). You must also meet the NEET UG 2026 qualifying criteria set by the National Medical Commission. If Bihar state domicile is required for your chosen course or college, you must hold a valid domicile certificate. Candidates already admitted and holding a seat from a previous round may participate only if they formally resign from that earlier allotment before applying.

How many seats are available and which colleges are participating?

Approximately 322 seats across MBBS, BDS, BVSc and AH, and BFSc programmes remain vacant in Bihar's state medical, dental, and allied science colleges. These vacancies arose after candidates either did not report to allotted colleges or chose not to participate in earlier rounds. The exact seat matrix—showing the number of vacant seats by course, college, and category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)—will be published on the BCECEB portal before the choice-filling window opens.

The seat matrix is critical for your decision-making. You should visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and download the matrix to identify which colleges have vacancies in your preferred course and which seats fall within your NEET rank and category. This information will help you prioritize your choices during the online choice-filling process.

Step-by-step guide to register and fill choices

Registration and choice filling for the Special Stray Round are conducted entirely online. First, visit the official BCECEB portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Log in using your UGMAC 2026 registration credentials (your username and password from the main counselling registration). Once logged in, you will be prompted to fill fresh choices for this round—do not assume your earlier choices carry forward.

Carefully review the vacant seat matrix and select colleges and courses in order of your preference. You can typically list multiple choices; the system will allot you the highest-ranked choice for which you are eligible based on your NEET rank and category. After finalizing your choices, lock them before the deadline. A non-refundable counselling fee must be paid online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. Save your payment receipt and download your rank card and allotment letter from the same portal once results are declared.

• Log in to bceceboard.bihar.gov.in with your UGMAC 2026 credentials
• Download and review the vacant seat matrix for your course and category
• Fill fresh choices in order of preference
• Lock your choices before the deadline
• Pay the counselling fee online and save the receipt
• Download your allotment letter and rank card from the portal

Documents you must have ready for admission

Once you receive an allotment letter, you will need to report to your allotted college with original documents for verification and final admission. Prepare and organize these documents well in advance to avoid delays or rejection at the college.

Keep the following documents in a safe place: your UGMAC 2026 rank card and allotment order, NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates, Bihar domicile certificate (if applicable), caste or EWS certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar card or other valid photo identity proof, and recent passport-size photographs. Colleges will verify these documents during the admission process, and incomplete documentation can result in forfeiture of your seat.

• UGMAC 2026 rank card and allotment order
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
• Bihar domicile certificate (where applicable)
• Caste or EWS certificate (where applicable)
• Aadhaar card or other valid photo identity proof
• Recent passport-size photographs

Why this is your last opportunity for 2026 admission

The Special Stray Round is the final counselling phase of the 2026 admission cycle. After this round closes, no further seats will be allocated for the current academic year. If you do not secure a seat now, you will have to wait until the 2027 admission cycle begins, meaning you will lose an entire academic year and delay your entry into medical or dental education by 12 months.

This is particularly important if you have been unallotted through all previous rounds. Delaying your application to this round or missing the deadline entirely will have serious consequences for your career timeline. Many aspirants who miss stray rounds end up taking a gap year, which can affect their competitiveness in future cycles and their overall career progression.

Important dates and deadlines to watch

The BCECEB issued the Special Stray Round notice on November 4, 2026, through advisory numbers BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/18 and BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/19. However, the exact registration start date, choice-filling window, and reporting deadline are specified in these official notices on the BCECEB portal. You must check the portal immediately to confirm all dates and ensure you do not miss any deadline.

The BCECEB will also publish the provisional allotment result and the reporting deadline for candidates who receive allotments. Mark these dates on your calendar and set reminders. Any further schedule revisions or updates will be posted on the official portal, so check bceceboard.bihar.gov.in regularly until you have completed your admission process.

• Notice issued: November 4, 2026
• Check bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for registration start date
• Check portal for choice-filling deadline
• Watch for provisional allotment result date
• Note the reporting deadline at your allotted college
• Monitor portal for any schedule changes

What happens if you already hold a seat from an earlier round?

If you were allotted a seat in the regular rounds or the Stray Vacancy Round and have already reported and joined a college, you cannot participate in the Special Stray Round. Your admission is final, and attempting to participate in this round may result in cancellation of your current seat.

However, if you were allotted a seat but did not report or join the college, you are considered unadmitted and are eligible to participate in the Special Stray Round. In this case, you must formally resign from your earlier allotment before registering for this round. Check the BCECEB notices for the exact procedure to resign. Once you resign, you can apply afresh in the Special Stray Round, but be aware that you will lose your earlier allotment and cannot reclaim it if you do not secure a seat in this round.

Common mistakes to avoid during registration and choice filling

One of the most common errors is failing to lock choices before the deadline. Many candidates fill their choices but forget to click the final 'lock' or 'submit' button, which means their choices are not registered and they receive no allotment. Always double-check that your choices are locked and confirmed before the window closes.

Another mistake is not paying the counselling fee on time. Registration is incomplete without fee payment, and candidates who do not pay by the deadline are automatically excluded from the round. Additionally, some candidates do not verify their entered details (name, NEET roll number, category, etc.) before submission, leading to allotment errors or rejection. Take time to review all information carefully. Finally, do not assume your earlier choices from previous rounds carry forward—you must fill fresh choices for this round, and your earlier preferences will not be considered.

• Always lock your choices before the deadline
• Pay the counselling fee on time through the portal
• Verify all personal and academic details before submission
• Fill fresh choices; earlier preferences do not carry forward
• Keep your payment receipt as proof of registration
• Do not delay registration until the last day

Frequently asked questions

Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in immediately to download the official notices, review the vacant seat matrix, and confirm all registration and choice-filling deadlines. If you are unallotted after earlier rounds, do not delay—register and fill your choices before the deadline closes, as this is your final opportunity to secure a medical or dental seat in Bihar for 2026.