UGMAC 2026 counselling is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE Board) for admission to MBBS, BDS, and B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses in government and private colleges across Bihar. Admission is based on NEET UG 2026 scores, and registration on the official portal is the first mandatory step.
- Conducting body: BCECE Board, Bihar at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Courses covered: MBBS (~2,482 seats), BDS (~315 seats), B.V.Sc. & A.H.
- Registration fee: ₹1,200 (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹600 (SC/ST/Differently Abled) — non-refundable
- Counselling has four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round
- Eligibility: NEET UG 2026 qualified with Bihar domicile; minimum 50th percentile (General), 40th percentile (SC/ST/OBC)
- Registration expected to open in the last week of July 2026 (based on UGMAC 2025 trends)
| Direct Link — UGMAC 2026 Counselling Registration (Link Active When Registration Opens) |
| bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/UGMACIndex.php |
UGMAC 2026 Counselling Overview
UGMAC stands for Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling. The BCECE Board, Bihar conducts this centralised counselling to fill seats in government and private medical, dental, and veterinary colleges across Bihar. All seats are filled strictly on the basis of NEET UG 2026 merit, Bihar domicile status, and category-wise reservation norms.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling |
| Conducting Body | BCECE Board, Bihar |
| Official Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
| Basis of Admission | NEET UG 2026 Score and Rank |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H. |
| Approximate MBBS Seats | ~2,482 |
| Approximate BDS Seats | ~315 |
| Number of Counselling Rounds | 4 (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Stray Vacancy Round) |
| Registration Fee (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹1,200 (non-refundable) |
| Registration Fee (SC/ST/Differently Abled) | ₹600 (non-refundable) |
| Domicile Requirement | Bihar domicile certificate mandatory |
UGMAC 2026 Counselling Important Dates
The BCECE Board has not yet released the official UGMAC 2026 schedule. All dates below are expected based on UGMAC 2025 trends and will be updated once the official notification is published at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
| Event | Expected Dates (Based on 2025 Trends) |
|---|---|
| Release of Official UGMAC 2026 Notification | 3rd week of July 2026 |
| Round 1 — Online Registration and Fee Payment Opens | Last week of July 2026 |
| Round 1 — Registration Last Date | 1st week of August 2026 |
| Round 1 — Document Verification | Late August 2026 |
| Round 1 — Choice Filling and Locking | Late August 2026 |
| Round 1 — Seat Allotment Result | September 2026 |
| Round 1 — Reporting to Allotted College | September 2026 |
| Round 2 — Registration and Seat Allotment | September–October 2026 |
| Round 3 — Registration and Seat Allotment | October 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | November 2026 |
Eligibility for UGMAC 2026 Counselling
Before registering, confirm you meet all eligibility conditions set by the BCECE Board. Failing to meet even one condition may result in cancellation of your allotment at the document verification stage.
- NEET UG 2026 qualification is mandatory — only students who appeared and qualified in NEET UG 2026 are eligible.
- Bihar domicile — you must hold a valid Bihar domicile certificate issued by a competent authority.
- Minimum academic qualification — passed Class 12 (10+2 or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects.
- Minimum aggregate marks in PCB — 50% for General/EWS/OBC; 40% for SC/ST.
- Minimum NEET UG percentile — 50th percentile for General/EWS; 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC.
- Age — minimum 17 years as on 31 December 2026; upper age limit as per NMC guidelines.
- Students who have already completed the first year of an MBBS/BDS course are not eligible unless they have cancelled their previous admission.
How to Register for UGMAC 2026 Counselling
Registering for UGMAC 2026 counselling is mandatory — your NEET UG rank alone does not guarantee a seat. Follow all steps before the last date to avoid being locked out of all rounds.
- Visit the official UGMAC portal — Go to bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/UGMACIndex.php and click on the UGMAC 2026 Counselling Registration link.
- Create a new account — Enter your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number, date of birth, and mobile number. Verify via OTP sent to your registered mobile.
- Receive your UGMAC ID — After successful verification, the system generates a unique UGMAC Registration ID. Note this carefully — it is required for all future logins.
- Fill in the application form — Enter your personal details, NEET UG 2026 score and rank, domicile details, category, and Class 12 marks. Upload scanned copies of required documents.
- Pay the registration fee and security deposit — Pay online via net banking, debit card, or credit card. The security deposit is forfeited if you are allotted a seat and fail to report to the college.
- Download the confirmation page — After payment, download and print your registration confirmation page and fee receipt.
- Edit if needed, then final-submit — Use the edit window to correct any errors before final submission. After final submission, no changes are allowed and the fee is non-refundable.
UGMAC 2026 Registration Fee
The registration fee is payable online at the time of filling the UGMAC 2026 application form. This fee is non-refundable regardless of seat allotment outcome. A security deposit is also payable during registration; the exact amount is specified in the official UGMAC 2026 prospectus.
| Category | Registration Fee | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,200 | No |
| OBC | ₹1,200 | No |
| EWS | ₹1,200 | No |
| SC | ₹600 | No |
| ST | ₹600 | No |
| Differently Abled (PwD) | ₹600 | No |
Documents Required for UGMAC 2026 Counselling
You must upload scanned copies during online registration and bring originals and self-attested photocopies to the document verification centre. Missing any mandatory document may lead to cancellation of your counselling participation.
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Scorecard (NTA issued) | Proof of NEET qualification and rank |
| Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet | Proof of date of birth and academic record |
| Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet | Proof of PCB qualification and aggregate marks |
| Bihar Domicile Certificate | Mandatory for all students — state quota eligibility |
| Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) | Required for reserved category students |
| Aadhaar Card | Identity verification |
| 6 Recent Passport-Size Photographs | For registration form, document verification, and reporting |
| UGMAC 2026 Registration Confirmation Page | Proof of completed registration |
| PwD Certificate (if applicable) | Required for Differently Abled category students |
UGMAC 2026 Counselling Rounds
UGMAC 2026 counselling will be conducted in four rounds. Seats remaining unfilled after each round are carried forward to the next. Students not allotted a seat in Round 1 can participate in subsequent rounds. The Stray Vacancy Round is the final opportunity to fill any remaining seats.
| Round | Expected Period (Based on 2025 Trends) | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Late July – September 2026 | Main round; highest seat availability; fresh registration opens |
| Round 2 | September – October 2026 | Seats vacated after Round 1; students can upgrade college or course preference |
| Round 3 | October 2026 | Further vacancies filled; last full choice-filling round |
| Stray Vacancy Round | November 2026 | Final round for remaining seats; limited and notified separately by BCECEB |
UGMAC 2026 Counselling Registration FAQs
Ques. What is UGMAC and who conducts it?
Ans. UGMAC stands for Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling. It is conducted by the BCECE Board, Bihar for admission to MBBS, BDS, and B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses in government and private colleges across Bihar, based on NEET UG 2026 scores and Bihar domicile status.
Ques. When will UGMAC 2026 registration open?
Ans. Based on UGMAC 2025 trends, registration is expected to open in the last week of July 2026, after NEET UG 2026 results are declared. The official notification with exact dates will be published at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Ques. What is the UGMAC 2026 registration fee?
Ans. The registration fee is ₹1,200 for General, OBC, and EWS category students and ₹600 for SC, ST, and Differently Abled students. This fee is non-refundable. A security deposit is also payable at registration, which is forfeited if you fail to report to an allotted college.
Ques. Is Bihar domicile mandatory for UGMAC 2026?
Ans. Yes. A valid Bihar domicile certificate is mandatory for all students participating in UGMAC 2026 counselling. Students without a domicile certificate will not be eligible for seat allotment.
Ques. Can I participate in multiple rounds of UGMAC 2026?
Ans. Yes. Registering once makes you eligible for all four rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round — without paying the fee again. Seats unfilled in earlier rounds are carried forward.
Ques. What happens if I do not report to the allotted college?
Ans. If you are allotted a seat and do not report to the allotted college within the stipulated dates, your security deposit will be forfeited. You may also be restricted from participating in subsequent rounds, depending on BCECE Board rules for that cycle.
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