| Updated On - Oct 3, 2026
BCECEB has released the PGDAC 2026 Round 3 seat matrix for MDS admissions at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates qualified in NEET MDS 2026 can check college-wise and category-wise seat distribution before Round 3 choice filling.
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Post Graduate Dental Admission Counselling (PGDAC) 2026 Round 3 seat matrix at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The seat matrix PDF is now live on the official portal. It was published on October 2, 2026. Qualified candidates can download it before Round 3 choice filling.
The matrix lists college-wise and category-wise MDS seats in Bihar. Round 3 registration-cum-choice filling will open as per the official schedule. The board has issued Advertisement No. BCECEB(PGDAC)-2026/04 and /05 for this round. Admissions follow the NEET MDS 2026 merit list. The merit list is prepared by the National Board of Examinations.
PGDAC 2026 Round 3 Participating Dental Colleges
Three dental colleges take part in the PGDAC 2026 counselling. One college is state-run and two are private minority institutions. The table below shows the colleges and their locations.
| Dental College | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Patna Dental College and Hospital | Government | Patna |
| Buddha Institute of Dental Science and Hospital | Private | Kankarbagh, Patna |
| Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital | Private | Darbhanga |
Who Can Take Part in PGDAC 2026 Round 3?
The round is open to specific candidate groups listed below. Both fresh registrants and earlier unallotted candidates can apply.
- Candidates qualified in NEET MDS 2026 conducted by the National Board of Examinations.
- Candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1 or Round 2.
- Candidates who exited the earlier allotment through the free exit option.
- Fresh applicants who did not register in the earlier PGDAC rounds.
How to Download the PGDAC 2026 Round 3 Seat Matrix?
Candidates must study the seat matrix before locking their choices. The steps below explain the download process.
- Visit the official BCECEB portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the Notice Board or Latest Updates section.
- Open the PGDAC 2026 Round 3 Seat Matrix link.
- Download the PDF document for reference.
- Note seat counts for each college and category.
PGDAC 2026 Counselling Progress So Far
The board has already closed two counselling rounds this cycle. The Round 3 seat matrix now takes the process forward. The timeline below shows the key milestones.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 and Round 2 Registration Opens | August 20, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | September 17, 2026 |
| Round 2 Allotment Order Download | September 17 to 19, 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Matrix Released | October 2, 2026 |
Round 3 is the last regular counselling round for PGDAC 2026. The BCECEB plans four rounds in total this year. The final stage will be the stray vacancy round. Candidates missing this window may lose a state quota MDS seat.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and download the Round 3 seat matrix.
- Read Advertisement No. BCECEB(PGDAC)-2026/04 and /05 for exact dates.
- Keep your NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and BCECEB login details ready.
- Complete the Round 3 registration-cum-choice filling within the deadline.
- Lock your choices and track the seat allotment result on the portal.
The Round 3 seat allotment result and the stray vacancy round schedule will follow soon. Watch the BCECEB notice board for admission fee and reporting dates.
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