If you are aiming for an MBBS, BDS or postgraduate medical seat in Bihar, here is an important update. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) released four official notices on 18 October 2026 for NEET UG and NEET PG counselling.

Below is a simple breakdown of what each notice says, the key dates, the fees and what you should do next. The details were verified on 19 October 2026.

The Four Notices at a Glance

BCECEB has published these notices on its official website:

NEET UG (UGMAC-2026)

  • Notice No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/15: Application and choice-filling process for the Stray Vacancy Round
  • Notice No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/14: Detailed rules, dates and fee for the Stray Vacancy Round

NEET PG (PGMAC-2026)

  • Notice No. BCECEB(PGMAC)-2026/02: Application notification for Round 1 and Round 2
  • Notice No. BCECEB(PGMAC)-2026/01: Detailed schedule, eligibility and fee for PGMAC

The main difference is timing. The UGMAC Stray Vacancy Round starts right away, on 19 October, while the PGMAC process begins on 22 October.

NEET UG 2026: UGMAC Stray Vacancy Round Starts on 19 October

This round will fill the vacant seats in government and private medical and dental colleges of Bihar, along with notified government veterinary and fisheries colleges. Seats will be filled on the basis of NEET UG 2026 merit.

Courses included:

  • MBBS and BDS in government and private colleges
  • B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Veterinary Science)
  • B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science)

Important Dates for the UGMAC Stray Vacancy Round

  • Registration and choice filling starts: 19 October 2026
  • Last date for registration: 21 October, till 10:00 PM
  • Final submission and fee payment: 21 October, up to 11:59 PM
  • Consent period for already registered eligible candidates: 19 to 21 October
  • Rank card release: 22 October 2026
  • Choice locking deadline: 22 October, till 11:59 PM
  • Provisional allotment result: 24 October 2026
  • Document verification and admission formalities: 25 to 26 October 2026

Who Can Apply?

  • Fresh candidates: Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and did not register for UGMAC-2026 earlier can now apply afresh.
  • Already registered candidates: Those who did not get a seat in Round 1 or did not fill choices may be eligible to take part by giving online consent, instead of registering again.

Important: Candidates who have already taken admission through UGMAC Round 1, 2 or 3 or AIQ Round 1, 2 or 3, or who have been allotted a seat in the AIQ Stray Vacancy Round, are generally not eligible for this round.

Counselling Fee and Security Deposit

Counselling fee (non-refundable)

  • Government colleges: ₹1,200 for UR/EWS/BC/EBC and ₹600 for SC/ST/DQ
  • Private colleges: ₹1,200 for all categories
  • Security deposit
  • Government colleges: ₹10,000 for UR/EWS and ₹5,000 for SC/ST/BC/EBC
  • Private medical colleges: ₹2,00,000 for all categories
  • Private dental colleges: ₹50,000 for all categories

NEET PG 2026: PGMAC Round 1 and 2 Start on 22 October

BCECEB will conduct online counselling for MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB courses. Seats are available in government colleges such as PMCH, IGIMS, DMCH and NMCH, and in private colleges such as Katihar Medical College, MGM Kishanganj and others.

Important Dates for PGMAC Round 1

  • Registration and choice filling starts: 22 October 2026

  • Last date for registration: 28 October, till 10:00 PM

  • Last date for payment and edits: 28 October, up to 11:59 PM

  • Rank card release: 30 October 2026

  • Choice locking deadline: 31 October, till 11:59 PM

  • Round 1 allotment result: 4 November 2026

  • Document verification and admission: 6 to 9 November 2026

PGMAC Round 2 Schedule

  • Free exit from Round 1: 17 to 18 November

  • Choice filling starts: 19 November

  • Round 2 allotment result: 25 November 2026

Fees for PGMAC

  • Registration fee (non-refundable): ₹2,200 for all categories

  • Security deposit (government colleges): ₹25,000 for UR/EWS and ₹12,500 for SC/ST/BC/EBC

  • Security deposit (private colleges): ₹2,00,000

Points to Remember Before You Apply

A small mistake can be costly, so keep these points in mind:

  • Do not wait for the last minute. The registration deadline (10 PM) and the fee payment deadline (11:59 PM) are different. Complete both steps on time.

  • Know the difference between consent and fresh registration. If you are already registered for UGMAC, log in first to check whether you need to give consent or submit a fresh application.

  • Check the seat matrix carefully. Before locking your choices, always check the latest vacant seat matrix on the BCECEB website, especially for private college fees.

  • The risk of losing your deposit is real. If you do not report after being allotted a seat in the Stray Vacancy Round, your seat can be cancelled and your entire security deposit can be forfeited.

For the final seat matrix, application link and any corrigendum, please rely only on the official BCECEB website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.