The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), which conducts the Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC), has released the counselling schedule for 2026. This covers admissions to MBBS, BDS, and B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses across government and private institutions in the state, based on NEET UG 2026 scores.
If you're a Bihar-domicile candidate planning to participate in state counselling, here's what's confirmed so far and how to prepare while the rest of the schedule is awaited.
Key Date at a Glance
Online Registration & Choice Filling (Round 1 & Round 2) starts from 10th August, 2026. Candidates targeting MBBS, BDS, or B.V.Sc. & A.H. seats under UGMAC 2026 can begin registering and filling their institute/course choices from this date onward.
Notably, both Round 1 and Round 2 registration and choice filling appear to be opening together, which suggests candidates may get an early window to plan their preferences across both rounds rather than waiting for Round 1 to conclude before Round 2 details are released. This is a useful signal for candidates who want to map out their full choice strategy in advance rather than reacting round by round.
Why This Date Matters
Registration is the gateway to every subsequent stage of counselling — seat allotment, document verification, and admission all depend on candidates completing registration and choice filling correctly and on time. Missing this window, or filling in incomplete or incorrect choices, can cost a candidate their chance at a seat that their NEET rank would otherwise justify.
Since UGMAC covers three distinct courses — MBBS, BDS, and B.V.Sc. & A.H. — with potentially different eligibility norms, quota structures, and seat matrices, candidates should be clear on exactly which course and quota they're eligible for before choices open, rather than figuring this out mid-registration.
What to Do Now
Keep your core documents ready well before 10th August — this includes your NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and a valid photo ID.
Register as early as possible within the window once it opens, rather than waiting closer to the round's close. Portal traffic and last-minute technical issues are common closer to deadlines, and Bihar counselling rounds tend to move on tight timelines.
Since Round 1 and Round 2 registration and choice filling both start from the same date, use this window to research colleges and courses thoroughly in advance, so you can fill in a well-ordered, comprehensive choice list rather than a rushed one.
Keep checking the official UGMAC portal regularly, since the complete schedule — covering document verification, seat allotment result dates, seat acceptance fee payment, and reporting timelines for each round — is expected to be released or updated soon.
Key Things to Remember
Registration and choice filling for both Round 1 and Round 2 of UGMAC 2026 begin on 10th August, 2026.
The schedule applies to MBBS, BDS, and B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses under Bihar's state counselling process.
Complete round-wise dates - including allotment results, fee payment, and reporting - have not yet been detailed and should be tracked on the official portal.
Being registration-ready in advance, with all documents and a clear choice strategy, will matter more than reacting quickly once the portal opens.
This article is based on the currently available UGMAC 2026 counselling schedule for Bihar. Candidates should follow the official BCECEB/UGMAC portal for the complete round-wise schedule, seat matrix, and further updates as they are released.
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