The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the opening and closing ranks for the special stray round of UGMAC 2026 counselling. This is the final scheduled round of seat allotment for MBBS and BDS programmes in Bihar medical and dental colleges. Candidates who have been allotted seats must complete document verification and formal admission at their assigned colleges on November 12 and 13, 2026. Missing this deadline means forfeiting both the seat and the security deposit paid during registration.
If you received a seat in the special stray round, you must report to your allotted college with original documents by November 13, 2026—this is the last admission window.
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Unlock My College ListWhat the Special Stray Round Cutoff Tells You
The cutoff document released by BCECEB lists the opening and closing NEET ranks for every medical and dental college participating in this round, broken down by course (MBBS or BDS) and reservation category (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS). The closing rank is the highest rank that received a seat at that college—if your rank is equal to or better than the closing rank, you were eligible for that seat.
This round filled seats that remained vacant after earlier counselling rounds. Unlike the main rounds, the special stray round is open only to candidates who registered specifically for it and were not already admitted to any medical or dental course. The board released both the cutoff and seat allotment results on the same day (November 11, 2026), so candidates could immediately see both their eligibility and their allotted college.
Understanding Opening and Closing Ranks in Your Allotment
The opening rank is the best (lowest) rank that applied for a seat at that college in this round. The closing rank is the worst (highest) rank that was actually allotted a seat. If your NEET rank falls between these two numbers and you registered for the special stray round, you were in the pool of eligible candidates.
For example, if a college's MBBS General category shows an opening rank of 28 and a closing rank of 28, it means only one seat was available and only one candidate with that exact rank applied and was allotted. In contrast, if opening rank is 260,210 and closing rank is 902,662, many candidates applied across that range, but only those ranked up to 902,662 received seats (depending on choice order and availability).
Why This Is Your Last Chance in UGMAC 2026
The special stray round is explicitly the final counselling phase for UGMAC 2026. After November 13, 2026, no further admission rounds are scheduled. If you did not secure a seat in any of the earlier rounds (main round, first stray round, or this special stray round), you will not have another opportunity through UGMAC to enter a Bihar medical or dental college this year.
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This makes the reporting deadline non-negotiable. Colleges will not hold seats beyond November 13. If you are allotted a seat but fail to report, the seat will be cancelled, your security deposit will be forfeited, and the college will move on to fill the vacancy through other means or leave it unfilled.
Documents You Must Carry for Admission
When you report to your allotted college on November 12 or 13, bring both original documents and self-attested photocopies. The college will verify originals and keep copies on file. Without complete documentation, your admission will not be processed, and you risk losing your seat.
The mandatory documents include your NEET (UG) 2026 admit card and scorecard, UGMAC 2026 rank card and application confirmation page, the allotment order for the special stray round, Class 10 and 12 certificates and marksheets, a Bihar residential certificate, caste or EWS certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar card, six passport-size photographs, and proof of security deposit payment.
- NEET (UG) 2026 admit card and scorecard
- UGMAC 2026 rank card and application confirmation page
- Allotment order of the special stray round
- Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and marksheets
- Residential certificate of Bihar
- Caste or EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card and six passport-size photographs
- Security deposit payment slip
Security Deposit Requirements for Private Colleges
If you have been allotted a seat at a private medical college, you must pay a security deposit of ₹2,00,000 (two lakh rupees). For private dental colleges, the deposit is ₹50,000 (fifty thousand rupees). This deposit is held by the college and is refundable at the end of your course, subject to the college's refund policy and any deductions for dues or damages.
Keep the payment slip as proof. You will need to show it during document verification. If you cannot pay the deposit by the reporting deadline, you will not be admitted, and your seat will be cancelled.
How to Check Your Allotment and Cutoff
Log in to the UGMAC 2026 portal on the BCECEB website (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) using your credentials. Download your allotment order, which will show your assigned college, course, and category. Separately, download the special stray round cutoff PDF to see the opening and closing ranks for all colleges and courses.
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Cross-check your rank against the cutoff for your allotted college to understand how competitive that seat was. This helps you gauge the strength of your admission and plan your next steps if you are considering other options (such as counselling in other states or private college direct admissions).
- Open the UGMAC 2026 portal on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Log in with your credentials
- Download your allotment order
- Download the special stray round cutoff PDF
- Search for your college, course, and category in the cutoff PDF
- Compare your rank with the closing rank
- Save all documents for future reference
Comparing This Round to the Earlier Stray Round
The earlier stray vacancy round (result declared October 28, 2026) had 322 vacant seats and produced different closing ranks. For instance, Nalanda Medical College's EWS General category had a closing rank of 20,118 in that round, while JKTMC Madhepura's UR Female category closed at 28,680. These ranks shifted in the special stray round because different candidates registered and made different choices.
If you were not allotted in the first stray round but are allotted now, it means either your rank improved relative to other applicants in this smaller pool, or you made a different choice order that aligned better with available seats. Comparing the two rounds shows how competitive each college remains as seats fill up.
What Happens If You Don't Report by November 13
If you are allotted a seat but do not report to the college by the end of November 13, 2026, your admission will be cancelled automatically. The college will not hold the seat, and you will lose all claim to it. Your security deposit will be forfeited and will not be refunded.
Additionally, you will have no further opportunity to secure a seat through UGMAC 2026, as this is the final round. Your only remaining options would be to apply for counselling in other states (if you are eligible) or to explore private college direct admissions outside the UGMAC system.
Next Steps After Admission
Once you are admitted and your documents are verified, the college will issue you an admission letter and provide details about the academic session start date, hostel allocation (if applicable), and fee payment schedules. Watch the BCECEB portal and your allotted college's website for any further notices about unfilled seats or academic calendar updates.
If any seats remain unfilled after this round, the college may announce additional direct admissions or keep the seats vacant. However, this does not affect your admission—you are secure once you have reported and completed verification.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What is the special stray round in UGMAC 2026?
The special stray round is the final counselling phase of UGMAC 2026. It fills seats that remained vacant after the main round and the first stray round. Only candidates who registered specifically for this round and were not already admitted to any medical or dental course were eligible. The allotment result and cutoff were released on November 11, 2026.
What do opening and closing ranks mean in the cutoff?
The opening rank is the best (lowest) rank among candidates who applied for a seat at that college in this round. The closing rank is the worst (highest) rank that was actually allotted a seat. If your NEET rank is equal to or better than the closing rank, you were eligible for that seat at that college.
When must I report to my allotted college?
You must report to your allotted college on November 12 or 13, 2026, for document verification and admission. This is a hard deadline. If you do not report by the end of November 13, your seat will be cancelled and your security deposit will be forfeited. There are no extensions.
What documents do I need to bring for admission?
Bring original documents and self-attested photocopies of: NEET admit card and scorecard, UGMAC rank card and application confirmation, allotment order, Class 10 and 12 certificates and marksheets, Bihar residential certificate, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar card, six passport-size photographs, and security deposit payment slip.
How much is the security deposit for private medical and dental colleges?
For private medical colleges, the security deposit is ₹2,00,000 (two lakh rupees). For private dental colleges, it is ₹50,000 (fifty thousand rupees). This deposit is refundable at the end of your course, subject to the college's refund policy.
Is this the last counselling round for UGMAC 2026?
Yes. The special stray round is the final scheduled counselling phase for UGMAC 2026. After November 13, 2026, no further UGMAC rounds are planned. If you do not secure a seat in this round, you will not have another opportunity through UGMAC to enter a Bihar medical or dental college this year.
How do I check my allotment and the cutoff?
Log in to the UGMAC 2026 portal on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in with your credentials. Download your allotment order to see your assigned college and course. Separately, download the special stray round cutoff PDF to view opening and closing ranks for all colleges and categories.
What happens if I don't report by November 13?
If you are allotted a seat but do not report by November 13, 2026, your admission will be cancelled automatically. Your security deposit will be forfeited and not refunded. You will have no further opportunity to secure a seat through UGMAC 2026.
If you have been allotted a seat in the special stray round, download your allotment order immediately, arrange all required documents, pay the security deposit if applicable, and plan to report to your college on November 12 or 13, 2026. This is your final window—missing the deadline means losing the seat permanently. For any updates or clarifications, monitor the BCECEB website and your allotted college's official channels.
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