Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 — UGMAC MBBS & BDS Eligibility, Reservation, Fees & Rounds
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board runs the Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) for MBBS and BDS in Bihar's government and private colleges and for B.V.Sc. & A.H. and B.F.Sc., on the NEET (UG)-2026 merit list. This page follows advertisement BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/01 (7 Aug 2026) and the UGMAC-2026 prospectus.
One counselling for government and private medical seats
BCECEB invites qualified NEET(UG)-2026 candidates to UGMAC-2026 for the first year of MBBS / BDS in government and private medical and dental colleges of Bihar, and B.V.Sc. & A.H. / B.F.Sc. in government veterinary and fisheries colleges, on a UGMAC merit list made from the NEET(UG)-2026 merit list. [1]
Colleges in UGMAC-2026 [1]
| Type | Colleges |
|---|---|
| Government medical (12) | Patna MC, IGIMS Patna, Darbhanga MC, Nalanda MC, ANMMC Gaya, JLNMC Bhagalpur, SKMC Muzaffarpur, GMC Bettiah, BMIMS Pawapuri, JKTMC Madhepura, ESIC MC Bihta, GMC Purnea |
| Government dental (1) | Patna Dental College |
| Private medical (14) | Katihar, Mata Gujari (Kishanganj), Narayan (Sasaram), Lord Buddha Koshi (Saharsa), Madhubani, Netaji Subhash (Bihta), Shri Narayan (Saharsa), RDJM (Muzaffarpur), Himalaya (Paliganj), Mahabodhi (Sherghati), SCMC (Khagaria), Virat (East Champaran), Buddha (Gaya), Shrinivas G (Chapra) |
| Private dental (3) | Mithila Minority (Darbhanga), Buddha Institute (Patna), Sarjug (Darbhanga) |
- Registration and fee payment for Rounds 1 and 2 ran from 10 to 14 August 2026; rank cards were published on 16 August 2026. [1]
NEET qualified, 50% in PCB with English, Bihar link for state seats
- Class 12 / I.Sc. with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Biotechnology passed separately, and 50% in PCB together (40% SC / ST / BC / EBC). The same 50% / 40% standard applies in NEET(UG)-2026, with 45% for candidates with disabilities.
- At least 17 years old on 31 December 2026 (born on or before 31 December 2009).
- For government seats: a citizen of India whose parents are permanent residents of Bihar, registered refugees in Bihar, Bihar government employees, central government or PSU employees posted in Bihar, or United Nations employees posted in Bihar.
- For private medical and dental colleges: any citizen of India who qualified NEET(UG)-2026.
- A medical examination is required before the admission order. [2]
Four online rounds with Freeze, Float and free exit
- Register with your NEET(UG)-2026 roll number, fill the application, pay, then save and lock choices (OTP-protected).
- After an allotment, upload scans of original documents for online verification, then choose Freeze (take this seat) or Float (keep it and try for a better one).
- Round 1 has a free exit: you may leave a Round 1 seat without losing the deposit and still sit Round 2.
- A Freeze candidate must report in person with original documents within the schedule, or the seat is cancelled; after Round 2 the deposit is also forfeited.
- Float candidates can surrender a Round 1 seat online without forfeiture, but a Round 2 seat only with forfeiture of the deposit. [1]
₹1,200 fee; deposit up to ₹2 lakh
Non-refundable counselling fee [1]
| Choosing | UR / EWS / BC / EBC | SC / ST / DQ |
|---|---|---|
| Government colleges only | ₹1,200 | ₹600 |
| Any private college | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
Refundable security deposit [1]
| Choosing | UR / EWS | SC / ST / BC / EBC |
|---|---|---|
| Government medical / dental / veterinary / fisheries | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Private medical (alone or with others) | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Private dental (with or without government) | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
Under the Patna High Court's interim order of 17 Nov 2025, the fees fixed by private institutions continue to apply until the final order. [1]
60% reserved for Bihar's categories
| Category | Share of seats |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 16% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 12% |
| Reserved Category Girls (RCG) | 3% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Unreserved | 40% |
Source [2]
- Only natives of Bihar with a Bihar caste certificate get these reservations; others are treated as unreserved. Central OBC candidates must choose BC or EBC as per Bihar's lists.
- Under the Bihar Health Science University Act, one-third of seats in each category are horizontally reserved for women who are residents of Bihar.
- 5% of seats are for candidates with disabilities (DQ), certified by the listed medical boards.
- In private colleges, the reservation allowed in that college applies. [2]
Upload originals; NRI and DQ papers separately
- Upload scans of all original documents after allotment; carry the originals to the college for verification.
- NRI quota: NEET score card, passport, NRI certificate from the Indian Mission and a notarised sponsorship affidavit with NRE passbook (per MCC's notice of 27 May 2026).
- DQ: disability certificate from an authorised centre, UDID card and affidavit. [1]
Fixed by each college
UGMAC sets only the counselling fee and deposit. Private college fees are those fixed by the institutions, as allowed by the Patna High Court's interim order; the seat matrix is published on the Board's website before registration. [1]
Report in person, or float to the next round
Freeze candidates report to the allotted college with all originals; Round 1 Freeze candidates may resign within the schedule through the college. Unallotted candidates wait for Round 2 and may edit choices. [1]
Where these facts come from
Every fact on this page is taken from the official files below, read on 18 October 2026. Boards change rules, fees and dates every cycle — open the current notification before you apply.
- BCECEB — Advertisement BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/01, online application and choice filling, Rounds 1 & 2 (7 Aug 2026) (opens in a new tab) colleges, 4 online rounds, registration steps, fees, deposits, High Court fee order, merit list, NRI and DQ documents, Freeze / Float, free exit, forfeiture · Last checked 31 Oct 2026
- BCECEB — UGMAC-2026 prospectus (vivaran pustika) (opens in a new tab) reservation shares, women's horizontal reservation, DQ 5%, academic eligibility, age, residence rules, private college eligibility · Last checked 31 Oct 2026
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