Bihar UGMAC 2026 Stray Round Counselling Schedule Out at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; Check Last Date to Apply

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Stray Vacancy Round schedule of the Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026. Online registration and choice filling begin today, October 19, 2026, on the official portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The board has issued two advisories, numbered BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/14 and BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/15, both dated October 18, 2026.

The Stray Vacancy Round is the final admission round under UGMAC 2026. It covers seats that remained unfilled after the earlier rounds in Bihar. The round applies to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and BUMS seats in participating state colleges.

UGMAC 2026 Stray Round Key Details

Candidates must read both official notices before starting registration. The two advisories cover schedule, choice filling, and the detailed procedure for the round.

Candidates must check the exact end dates for registration, choice locking and seat allotment inside the official PDF notices on the board website.

Who Can Apply for the UGMAC 2026 Stray Round?

The round is open to candidates who meet the UGMAC 2026 eligibility criteria and have remained unallotted or did not join an earlier allotted seat. All applicants must hold a valid NEET UG 2026 scorecard and the Bihar domicile proof as required by BCECEB.

• Candidates registered with BCECEB for UGMAC 2026.
• Candidates who did not get a seat in previous rounds.
• Candidates who were allotted but did not join a seat, subject to board rules.
• Fresh candidates may be allowed only if the official notice permits it.

How to Register for the Stray Vacancy Round?

Registration is fully online through the BCECEB portal. The window is short, so candidates should keep documents and payment ready before starting.

1. Visit the official site at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click the UGMAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round registration link.
3. Log in using your UGMAC user ID and password.
4. Fill the online application form carefully and verify all details.
5. Pay the counselling fee and the refundable security deposit online.
6. Complete choice filling for colleges and courses, then lock your choices.
7. Download the confirmation page and keep a printout for records.

UGMAC 2026 Counselling Fee Structure

The fee structure for UGMAC 2026 applies to the Stray Vacancy Round too. Candidates pay a non-refundable counselling fee and a refundable security deposit while registering.

The security deposit is refunded after the counselling process ends. Candidates who join an allotted seat or do not get any allotment are eligible for a refund.

Documents Required for Verification

Candidates must keep scanned copies of all key documents ready for upload. Original documents are checked at the time of reporting to the allotted college.

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard.
• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates.
• Bihar domicile certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Category certificate for SC, ST, OBC or EBC candidates.
• PwD certificate, if applicable.
• Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photograph.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Open both official notices on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and read them fully.
2. Check the live seat matrix for government and private colleges.
3. Arrange the counselling fee and refundable security deposit in advance.
4. Register on the portal using your UGMAC credentials from today.
5. Fill and lock your college and course choices within the window.
6. Report to the allotted college on time with original documents.