Bihar UGMAC 2026 seat matrix, expected to be released by BCECEB on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in before Round 1 counselling in July 2026, will list all MBBS and BDS seats across government and private medical and dental colleges; based on 2025 data, Bihar offers approximately 2,582 MBBS seats and 315 BDS seats under state quota.
Bihar UGMAC (Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling) is the state-level medical counselling process managed by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). All seats are filled on the basis of NEET UG 2026 scores. The seat matrix is published as a downloadable PDF before each counselling round and lists college-wise, course-wise, and category-wise seat distribution for MBBS and BDS courses across 32 participating colleges.
- Total expected MBBS seats (2026): ~2,582 — 1,232 state quota seats across 13 government colleges and 1,350 seats across 12 private colleges
- Total expected BDS seats (2026): ~315 — 115 seats in 2 government dental colleges and 200 seats in 5 private dental colleges
- Admissions are based on NEET UG 2026 scores; only Bihar domicile students can claim state quota seats
- Government colleges follow the 85:15 rule — 85% state quota through UGMAC and 15% All India Quota through MCC
- The official 2026 seat matrix PDF will be downloadable from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in before counselling Round 1
| Direct Link — Bihar UGMAC 2026 Official Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
Bihar UGMAC 2026 Seat Matrix Overview
The UGMAC seat matrix details every college participating in Bihar’s state medical counselling, along with the number of MBBS and BDS seats available under each quota and category. BCECEB releases the seat matrix before each counselling round. The figures below are based on the officially published 2025 seat matrix and reflect the expected distribution for 2026.
| Course | College Type | Colleges | Total Seats (Based on 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Government | 13 | 1,232 (state quota) |
| MBBS | Private | 12 | 1,350 |
| BDS | Government | 2 | 115 |
| BDS | Private | 5 | 200 |
| Total | — | 32 | ~2,897 |
Government Medical Colleges in Bihar — MBBS Seats
Bihar has 13 government medical colleges under UGMAC 2026. These colleges together offer 1,232 state quota MBBS seats; an additional 15% of total intake per college is reserved for All India Quota students managed by MCC. Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) carries the highest individual intake. The exact per-college seat count for 2026 will be confirmed in the official seat matrix PDF.
| Government Medical College | City / District |
|---|---|
| Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) | Patna |
| Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) | Patna |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) | Patna |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | Bhagalpur |
| Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College | Gaya |
| Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital | Darbhanga |
| Government Medical College | Bettiah (West Champaran) |
| Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital | Muzaffarpur |
| Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences | Pawapuri, Nalanda |
| Government Medical College | Purnea |
| ESIC Medical College and Hospital | Bihta, Patna |
| Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College and Hospital | Madhepura |
| Government Medical College | Samastipur |
Private Medical Colleges in Bihar — MBBS Seats
Bihar has 12 private medical colleges participating in UGMAC 2026, offering approximately 1,350 MBBS seats through state counselling. Private colleges provide 50% of seats at government fee rates for merit-based admissions. Management and NRI quota seats are filled through separate college-level processes and are not part of the UGMAC state seat matrix.
| Private Medical College | City / District |
|---|---|
| Madhubani Medical College and Hospital | Madhubani |
| Narayan Medical College and Hospital | Sasaram, Rohtas |
| Katihar Medical College and Hospital | Katihar |
| Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial Medical College | Vaishali |
| Himalaya Medical College and Hospital | Patna |
| Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College and Hospital | Saharsa |
| Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College | Kishanganj |
| Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital | Bihta, Patna |
| Shree Narayan Medical Institute and Hospital | Rohtas |
| Mahabodhi Medical College and Hospital | Bodh Gaya, Gaya |
| Shyamlal Chandrashekhar Medical College | Munger |
| Viraat Ramayan Institute of Medical Sciences | East Champaran |
Government Dental Colleges in Bihar — BDS Seats
Bihar has 2 government dental colleges with a combined total of 115 BDS seats under the state quota. These seats are among the most competitive in the state given the limited availability.
| Government Dental College | City | BDS Seats (Based on 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Patna Dental College and Hospital | Patna | 40 |
| Government Dental College and Hospital | Nalanda | 75 |
| Total | — | 115 |
Private Dental Colleges in Bihar — BDS Seats
Bihar has 5 private dental colleges offering approximately 200 BDS seats through UGMAC 2026 counselling. The complete list with individual seat counts will be published in the official 2026 seat matrix PDF on the BCECEB website before Round 1.
| Private Dental College | City / District |
|---|---|
| Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital | Patna |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital | Patna |
| Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital | Darbhanga |
| Sarjug Dental College and Hospital | Darbhanga |
Category-wise Seat Reservation in Bihar UGMAC 2026
Seats in government medical and dental colleges under Bihar UGMAC 2026 are allocated as per Bihar’s state reservation policy. Bihar designates OBC-equivalent students under two separate categories — BC (Backward Class) and EBC (Extremely Backward Class). Students must hold a valid caste certificate issued by Bihar state authorities to claim reserved seats under state quota.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR / General) | 50% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 12% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% horizontal (from UR seats) |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 5% horizontal (across all categories) |
How to Check Bihar UGMAC 2026 Seat Matrix
The Bihar UGMAC 2026 seat matrix will be released as a downloadable PDF on the BCECEB official website before Round 1 counselling. Follow these steps to access it once published:
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and navigate to the UGMAC 2026 section.
- Click on the Notice Board link on the UGMAC page.
- Look for the link titled Seat Matrix 2026 or Prospectus UGMAC 2026.
- Click the link to download or open the PDF directly in your browser.
- The PDF lists every participating college with course-wise and category-wise seat counts for MBBS and BDS.
Bihar UGMAC 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. What is the total number of MBBS seats under Bihar UGMAC 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 seat matrix data, Bihar UGMAC is expected to offer approximately 2,582 MBBS seats — 1,232 state quota seats in 13 government medical colleges and 1,350 seats in 12 private medical colleges. The official 2026 seat matrix will confirm the final figures before counselling.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available under Bihar UGMAC 2026?
Ans. Bihar UGMAC 2026 is expected to offer around 315 BDS seats — 115 in 2 government dental colleges and 200 in 5 private dental colleges, based on 2025 data. Exact figures will be confirmed in the official 2026 seat matrix PDF.
Ques. When will the Bihar UGMAC 2026 seat matrix be released?
Ans. BCECEB is expected to release the official Bihar UGMAC 2026 seat matrix on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in before Round 1 counselling, which is likely to begin in July 2026 after NEET UG 2026 result declaration.
Ques. What is the difference between state quota and All India Quota seats in Bihar UGMAC?
Ans. In government medical colleges, 85% of total MBBS seats are state quota seats filled through BCECEB’s UGMAC counselling and are available only to Bihar domicile students. The remaining 15% are All India Quota (AIQ) seats managed by MCC and open to students from any state.
Ques. Do Bihar OBC students apply under OBC or a different category in UGMAC?
Ans. Bihar uses BC (Backward Class) and EBC (Extremely Backward Class) in place of the national OBC category. Students falling under OBC at the national level must apply under BC or EBC as appropriate in Bihar, supported by a caste certificate issued by Bihar state authorities.
Ques. Are NRI quota seats part of the Bihar UGMAC 2026 seat matrix?
Ans. No. NRI quota and management quota seats in private medical colleges are filled through separate college-level processes. The UGMAC seat matrix covers only merit-based state quota seats and government-fee-level seats in private colleges filled through BCECEB counselling.
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