Bihar UGMAC 2026 cutoff for NMCH Patna (Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, Patna) is expected to be released in July 2026; based on 2024 final round data, the NEET AIR closing rank for UR General category at NMCH Patna was 11,231 — a similar range is projected for 2026.
Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Patna is one of Bihar’s premier government medical colleges and a top preference for MBBS aspirants under Bihar UGMAC counselling. The BCECE Board conducts Bihar UGMAC and publishes category-wise NEET opening and closing ranks after every round of seat allotment. Your NEET UG 2026 All India Rank (AIR), category, and Bihar domicile status together determine your eligibility for state quota seats at NMCH Patna.
- Bihar UGMAC 2026 counselling is expected to begin in July 2026, following NEET UG 2026 result declaration.
- NMCH Patna has 150 total MBBS seats; approximately 128 seats (85%) are filled through Bihar state quota via UGMAC.
- In Bihar UGMAC 2024 final round, the UR General closing NEET AIR at NMCH Patna was 11,231.
- EWS and BC category closing ranks in 2024 final round were in the 11,266–11,710 NEET AIR range.
- SC category closing ranks in 2024 extended to 99,841 NEET AIR due to limited SC seat count and multi-round fill-up.
- Bihar uses EBC (Extremely Backward Class) and BC (Backward Class) as its OBC sub-categories — both have separate seat reservations and distinct cutoffs.
- Official cutoffs are published on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in after each counselling round.
| Direct Link to Bihar UGMAC 2026 Official Website — BCECE Board (Active) |
Bihar UGMAC 2026 and NMCH Patna
Bihar UGMAC (Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling) is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) Board for MBBS and BDS admissions across government and private medical colleges in Bihar. Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Patna is a government medical college affiliated with Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna, and consistently ranks among the most sought-after MBBS colleges for Bihar domicile students.
Under Bihar UGMAC, 85% of NMCH Patna’s MBBS seats are state quota seats filled through BCECE Board counselling. The remaining 15% are All India Quota (AIQ) seats filled by MCC separately. The BCECE Board prepares a Bihar State NEET Merit List using NEET UG AIR, and seats are allotted category-wise in multiple rounds — typically three main rounds followed by a stray vacancy round.
Bihar’s OBC reservation is split into two distinct sub-categories: BC (Backward Class) and EBC (Extremely Backward Class). Each has its own reservation percentage and separate cutoff ranks at NMCH Patna. If you belong to either category, check your specific sub-category cutoff rather than a combined OBC figure.
Expected NMCH Patna Cutoff 2026: Opening and Closing Ranks
Bihar UGMAC 2026 official cutoffs for NMCH Patna will be released after counselling begins. The table below shows expected opening and closing NEET AIR for 2026 based on 2024 and 2025 counselling trends. These figures are projections; actual cutoffs will depend on NEET 2026 AIR distribution, total Bihar domicile applicants, and seat availability.
| Category | Seat Type | Expected Opening Rank (NEET AIR) | Expected Closing Rank (NEET AIR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | Open | 5,800 – 7,200 | 11,000 – 12,500 |
| UR (General) | Female | 7,500 – 9,000 | 11,000 – 12,500 |
| EWS | Open | 8,500 – 9,500 | 11,500 – 12,500 |
| EWS | Female | 9,200 – 10,200 | 11,500 – 12,500 |
| BC (Backward Class) | Open | 8,500 – 9,500 | 11,000 – 12,000 |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | Open | 9,500 – 10,800 | 11,500 – 13,500 |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | Female | 9,500 – 11,000 | 12,000 – 14,000 |
| SC | Open | 30,000 – 40,000 | 95,000 – 1,10,000 |
| SC | Female | 30,000 – 40,000 | 1,00,000 – 1,15,000 |
| ST | Female | 1,00,000 – 1,10,000 | 1,10,000 – 1,35,000 |
The SC and ST closing ranks appear very high because very few seats are reserved for these categories at NMCH Patna. In later counselling rounds and stray vacancy rounds, remaining seats are filled by students with significantly higher NEET AIR, widening the overall range. ST General (Open) seats have historically not been allotted at NMCH Patna due to the extremely small intake — only Female ST seats have seen allotment.
Previous Year NMCH Patna Cutoff: 2024 and 2025 Data
Comparing actual allotment data from Bihar UGMAC 2024 (final round) and Bihar UGMAC 2025 (Round 1) gives you the clearest picture of where the cutoff is heading for 2026. Round 1 cutoffs are always lower (better AIR) than final round — compare the same round across years for a fair trend read.
Bihar UGMAC 2024 — NMCH Patna MBBS Final Round Cutoff (NEET AIR)
| Category | Seat Type | Opening Rank (NEET AIR) | Closing Rank (NEET AIR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | General | 7,105 | 11,231 |
| UR | Female | 8,937 | 11,426 |
| EWS | General | 8,945 | 11,710 |
| EWS | Female | 11,372 | 11,582 |
| BC | General | 8,814 | 11,266 |
| EBC | General | 9,986 | 11,269 |
| EBC | Female | 12,053 | 12,759 |
| SC | General | 97,075 | 99,841 |
| SC | Female | 1,05,984 | 1,05,984 |
| RCG | General | 11,142 | 11,142 |
Bihar UGMAC 2025 — NMCH Patna MBBS Round 1 Cutoff (NEET AIR)
| Category | Seat Type | Opening Rank (NEET AIR) | Closing Rank (NEET AIR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | General | 5,874 | 8,603 |
| UR | Female | 7,639 | 9,042 |
| EWS | General | 8,631 | 9,344 |
| EWS | Female | 9,275 | 10,109 |
| BC | General | 8,680 | 9,539 |
| BC | Female | 9,086 | 9,462 |
| EBC | General | 9,743 | 10,877 |
| EBC | Female | 9,668 | 11,288 |
| SC | General | 35,304 | 99,129 |
| SC | Female | 31,211 | 1,06,403 |
| ST | Female | 1,04,035 | 1,04,035 |
| RCG | General | 9,717 | 9,945 |
Key pattern: UR General closing ranks have remained stable in the 11,000–11,500 NEET AIR band at the final round level for 2024. BC and EBC General closing ranks converge closely with UR closing ranks in later rounds, suggesting high demand for these seats relative to supply. SC closing ranks are driven by stray vacancy rounds and should not be interpreted as the primary competition level for SC students.
NMCH Patna MBBS Seat Matrix 2026
NMCH Patna has a total MBBS intake of 150 seats per year. Of these, approximately 128 seats form the Bihar state quota filled through Bihar UGMAC. The remaining 22 seats (15%) are All India Quota seats handled by MCC separately and are not part of Bihar UGMAC. Category-wise distribution follows Bihar’s state reservation policy.
| Category | Reservation | Approx. State Quota Seats (of ~128) |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 50% | ~64 |
| EWS | 10% | ~13 |
| BC (Backward Class) | 12% | ~15 |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | 18% | ~23 |
| SC | 16% | ~20 |
| ST | 1% | ~1 |
| RCG (Reserved Category Girl) | 3% | ~4 |
| Total (State Quota) | ~85% | ~128 |
Horizontal reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities (DQ) applies across categories and does not constitute a separate vertical reservation. ST seats are extremely limited — in recent years only Female ST seats have been allotted at NMCH Patna due to the near-zero ST intake. If you are an ST male student, check later rounds and stray vacancy availability carefully.
Factors Affecting Bihar UGMAC 2026 Cutoff for NMCH Patna
Several variables will determine whether the Bihar UGMAC 2026 cutoff for NMCH Patna tightens or eases compared to 2024 and 2025:
- NEET UG 2026 difficulty and score distribution: A harder paper means lower scores and higher AIR numbers, which shifts the closing rank upward — making it nominally easier to get a seat. A paper similar to 2024 would produce cutoffs in the 11,000–12,500 AIR band for UR General.
- Total Bihar domicile NEET qualifiers in 2026: A larger state-level qualifying pool increases competition for the fixed 128 state quota seats, tightening the cutoff.
- Multi-round counselling dynamics: Round 1 always shows better (lower) closing ranks than the final round. If you participate in all rounds, your chances improve as top students upgrade to higher-preference colleges, releasing seats at NMCH Patna.
- College preference of top-ranked Bihar students: Students with NEET AIR under 5,000 typically prefer AIIMS Patna or PMCH Patna. The volume of students choosing NMCH Patna over other Bihar government colleges directly shapes Round 1 opening ranks.
- Seat matrix changes: Any approved increase in NMCH Patna’s intake would ease competition and lower the cutoff rank threshold.
Bihar UGMAC 2026 NMCH Patna Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What was the official NEET AIR closing rank for UR General category at NMCH Patna in Bihar UGMAC 2024?
Ans. In Bihar UGMAC 2024 final round, the NEET AIR closing rank for UR General category at NMCH Patna was 11,231. The opening rank in the final round was 7,105. These are official figures from the BCECE Board’s published allotment data.
Ques. What is the expected NEET cutoff for EBC students at NMCH Patna in Bihar UGMAC 2026?
Ans. Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, the expected NEET AIR closing rank for EBC (Extremely Backward Class) Open category students at NMCH Patna is approximately 11,500 to 13,500 at the final round. In Bihar UGMAC 2024 final round, the EBC General closing rank was 11,269.
Ques. When will Bihar UGMAC 2026 cutoff for NMCH Patna be released?
Ans. Bihar UGMAC 2026 counselling is expected to begin in July 2026 following NEET UG 2026 results. The BCECE Board publishes opening and closing NEET ranks at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in after each round of seat allotment. Round 1 cutoffs are typically the first to be published, followed by Round 2 and Round 3 cutoffs over the following months.
Ques. Why do SC students at NMCH Patna show such a wide opening-to-closing rank gap?
Ans. The wide SC rank range at NMCH Patna results from very few SC seats. In Round 1, high-scoring SC students take seats with lower NEET AIR (around 30,000–35,000). In later rounds and stray vacancy rounds, remaining SC seats are filled by students with NEET AIR up to 99,000–1,06,000, creating a large spread across rounds. The relevant cutoff for you depends on which round you participate in.
Ques. Can students from outside Bihar apply for NMCH Patna through Bihar UGMAC?
Ans. No. Bihar UGMAC state quota seats at NMCH Patna are exclusively for Bihar domicile students. Students from other states can only apply for the 15% All India Quota seats (approximately 22 seats at NMCH Patna), which are handled separately by MCC and not through Bihar UGMAC.
Ques. What is the difference between BC and EBC categories in Bihar UGMAC counselling?
Ans. Bihar uses two OBC sub-categories: BC (Backward Class) and EBC (Extremely Backward Class). These are distinct from each other and have separate seat reservations and separate cutoff ranks at NMCH Patna. In 2024 final round, BC General closed at NEET AIR 11,266 while EBC General closed at 11,269. Your sub-category is determined by your Bihar state caste certificate — check whether it specifies BC or EBC before applying.
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