| Updated On - Oct 19, 2026
BCECEB has released the UGMAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round schedule. Online registration and choice filling opens today, October 19, 2026, at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates eyeing unfilled medical seats must act within the window.
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 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Seat Matrix Posting on Board’s Website | October 18, 2026 |
| Starting Date of Online Registration, Application Submission & Choice Filling / Editing | October 19, 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Registration | October 21, 2026 (10:00 PM) |
| Last Date of Fee Payment (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) & Application Editing | October 21, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Consent Window with Payment for Previously Registered Candidates | October 19, 2026 – October 21, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Publication of Rank Card | October 22, 2026 |
| Last Date of Choice Filling, Editing & Locking | October 22, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Result Publication | October 24, 2026 |
| Downloading of Provisional Seat Allotment Order | October 24, 2026 – October 26, 2026 |
| Document Verification and Admission | October 25, 2026 – October 26, 2026 |
Check Here: Bihar UGMAC Stray Round Counselling 2026 Official PDF
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.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Round | Stray Vacancy Round, UGMAC 2026 |
| Notice Numbers | BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/14 and BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/15 |
| Notice Date | October 18, 2026 |
| Registration Start | October 19, 2026 |
| Official Portal | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS |
Candidates must check the exact end dates for registration, choice locking and seat allotment inside the official PDF notices on the board website.
Also Check: West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Merit List Released at wbmcc.nic.in
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.
Also Check: Jharkhand NEET UG Stray Round Seat Matrix 2026 Released at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
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.
| Fee Component | General and OBC | SC, ST and PwD |
| Counselling Fee (Government College) | Rs 1,200 | Rs 600 |
| Counselling Fee (Private College) | Rs 1,200 | Rs 1,200 |
| Security Deposit (Government Medical) | Rs 10,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Security Deposit (Private Medical) | Rs 2,00,000 | Rs 2,00,000 |
| Security Deposit (Private Dental) | Rs 50,000 | Rs 50,000 |
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.
Also Check: Odisha NEET UG Stray Round Final Merit List 2026 Released at ojee.nic.in
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.
- Visit the official site at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Click the UGMAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round registration link.
- Log in using your UGMAC user ID and password.
- Fill the online application form carefully and verify all details.
- Pay the counselling fee and the refundable security deposit online.
- Complete choice filling for colleges and courses, then lock your choices.
- Download the confirmation page and keep a printout for records.
The Stray Vacancy Round is the last chance for medical aspirants in Bihar this cycle. Seats missed in this round stay vacant for the session. Candidates who skip registration lose their shot at a state medical seat for 2026.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Open both official notices on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and read them fully.
- Check the live seat matrix for government and private colleges.
- Arrange the counselling fee and refundable security deposit in advance.
- Register on the portal using your UGMAC credentials from today.
- Fill and lock your college and course choices within the window.
- Report to the allotted college on time with original documents.
Watch bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for the Stray Round seat matrix, provisional allotment result, and the final reporting schedule in the coming days.
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