The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has officially released the schedule for the Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026, which is crucial for candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programs under the 85% State Quota. The registration period for the Bihar UGMAC will open from August 10 to August 14, 2026, allowing NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates to prepare for the online registration process through the BCECEB portal.The counselling process will be conducted in four distinct phases: Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round. Each phase will involve several key steps, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institutions. This announcement follows the national counselling calendar released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), providing a structured timeline for candidates.According to the released schedule, the posting of the seat matrix on the BCECEB website will occur on August 7, 2026. The online registration and submission of the application, along with choice filling and editing, will commence on August 10 and conclude on August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The publication of the rank card is set for August 16, 2026, followed by the last date for choice filling and locking on August 17, 2026, also at 11:59 PM.The provisional seat allotment results for Round 1 will be published on August 20, 2026, with candidates able to download their allotment orders from August 20 to August 27, 2026. Document verification and admission for Round 1 will take place from August 24 to August 27, 2026. For Round 2, candidates can resign through free exit from Round 1 between September 3 and September 4, 2026, with online choice filling for seat allotment scheduled for September 6, 2026.In the second round, the last date for online choice filling and locking is September 7, 2026, with provisional seat allotment results expected on September 11, 2026. Candidates will have the opportunity to download their allotment orders from September 14 to September 15, 2026, and document verification and admission will occur from September 15 to September 18, 2026. Candidates must complete their online registration using their NEET UG 2026 credentials, pay the required fees, and submit necessary documents to participate in the counselling process.
