Bihar NEET UG 2026: Stray Vacancy Round Registration Deadline Extended

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has officially revised the counselling schedule for the Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026 stray vacancy round. This update affects students seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H., and B.F.Sc. programmes across various government and private medical institutions in the state.

Under the updated timeline, the board has extended the window for online registration and application submission. Candidates now have until 10:00 PM on October 24, 2026, to complete their registration and edit any application details. For those who have already initiated the process, the deadline for paying the required application fee has been set for 11:59 PM on the same day. The official registration portal remains accessible through the board's website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

Revised Counselling Schedule and Key Dates

Following the registration period, the BCECEB will proceed with the publication of the Bihar NEET rank card 2026, which is now scheduled for release on October 25, 2026. This date also marks the final opportunity for candidates to complete their choice filling, editing, and locking of preferences for the stray vacancy round.

The provisional seat allotment results are slated to be declared on October 27, 2026. Once the results are published, successful candidates will be able to download their provisional seat allotment orders between October 27 and October 29, 2026. The final phase of the admission process, which includes document verification and the formal admission procedure, is scheduled to take place from October 28 to October 29, 2026. Candidates are advised to monitor the official BCECEB website regularly for any further updates or specific instructions regarding the verification process.