Bihar UGMAC 2026 Stray Round Seat Matrix Released at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; Check Vacant MBBS and BDS Seats

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has issued the Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026 Stray Vacancy Round seat matrix on the official website of BCECEB at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The matrix lists vacant MBBS and BDS seats across state medical colleges. It covers both government and private institutions in Bihar.

The Stray Vacancy Round is the final counselling phase of UGMAC 2026. It fills seats remaining after Rounds 1, 2, and 3. Candidates must consult the matrix before filling their online choices.

Key Highlights of UGMAC 2026 Stray Round

• Conducting body: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
• Counselling name: Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling 2026
• Round: Stray Vacancy Round (Round 4)
• Courses covered: MBBS and BDS
• Document name: UGMAC26_SM_R4 seat matrix PDF
• Official portal: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

What Does the Seat Matrix Contain?

The seat matrix details current vacancies in Bihar medical colleges. It splits seats by institution type, course, and reservation category. Candidates can view category-wise seats for every listed college.

Private medical colleges list their general and NRI quota seats separately. BDS vacancies at Patna Dental College and private institutes also appear here. The matrix is the only official source for Stray Round vacancies.

UGMAC 2026 Round 3 Vacancy Snapshot

UGMAC 2026 Round 3 opened with 618 MBBS and 23 BDS vacancies. Private colleges accounted for 501 of those MBBS vacancies. Government colleges held 117 MBBS seats across 14 institutions. The Stray Round carries forward the seats still unfilled after Round 3.

Colleges With Notable Vacancies Entering the Final Round

Nalanda Medical College led government colleges with 16 vacant MBBS seats. Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College in Saharsa offered 46 general MBBS seats. Katihar Medical College reserved all 20 listed seats for NRI candidates.

Patna Dental College carried 6 BDS vacancies into the final round. Private dental colleges added 23 more BDS seats to the Round 3 pool.

UGMAC 2026 Counselling Timeline So Far

UGMAC 2026 registration opened on 10 August 2026. Round 1 allotment and reporting ran through late August. Round 2 followed in September 2026. Round 3 registration closed on 6 October 2026 at 11:59 pm.

The Stray Vacancy Round seat matrix is now live on the portal. The choice filling schedule will be shared through official notices.

How to Download the UGMAC 2026 Stray Round Seat Matrix?

1. Visit the BCECEB official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Open the UGMAC 2026 counselling section on the homepage.
3. Click on the Stray Vacancy Round seat matrix PDF link.
4. Download and save the file for later reference.
5. Match your category and NEET UG rank with the vacancies.

Who Is Eligible for the Stray Round?

Candidates who registered for UGMAC 2026 and hold no seat can participate. Those who chose Freeze in earlier rounds remain ineligible. Candidates already admitted to All India Quota seats are also excluded. Fresh online consent is required within the BCECEB deadline.

What Happens After Choice Filling?

BCECEB will process allotment based on Stray Round choices. The provisional allotment result is then published on the portal. Allotted candidates must report to their college within the reporting window.

Candidates must carry original documents during reporting. These include the NEET UG 2026 scorecard and UGMAC application form. The matric certificate is also required. Caste and domicile certificates must be shown where applicable.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download the Stray Round seat matrix from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Shortlist colleges matching your category and NEET UG rank.
3. Keep your NEET scorecard and verification documents ready.
4. Give fresh online consent within the BCECEB deadline.
5. Fill and lock choices before the window closes.