Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Begins: Check MBBS/BDS Dates, Fees & Choice Filling

Key Takeaway

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration has begun through the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) under UGMAC 2026. The counselling process is being conducted for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical and dental colleges across Bihar. For 2026, the online registration and application-cum-choice filling process started on August 10, 2026, with the last date for submission and payment set as August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The UGMAC 2026 process will include four counselling rounds, with the detailed schedule for later rounds to be notified by BCECEB.

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Begins

Bihar conducts state-level NEET UG counselling through UGMAC, Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling. The 2026 counselling is based on the NEET UG 2026 merit list prepared using candidates' NEET ranks. The process covers MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical and dental colleges. Government institutions listed by BCECEB include Patna Medical College, IGIMS Patna, Darbhanga Medical College, Nalanda Medical College, ANM Medical College Gaya, JLNMCH Bhagalpur, SKMCH Muzaffarpur, Government Medical College Bettiah, BMIMS Pawapuri, Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College Madhepura, ESIC Medical College Bihta and Government Medical College Purnea.

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Important Dates

The BCECEB has released the schedule for the registration and choice-filling process covering Round 1 and Round 2. Candidates should complete registration within the prescribed deadline because no fresh registration opportunity will be provided between Round 1 and Round 2.

Bihar NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Fee

The UGMAC 2026 counselling fee depends on the category and the type of institutions selected. For government medical and dental colleges, candidates from the UR/EWS/BC/EBC categories have to pay ₹1,200, while SC/ST/DQ candidates pay ₹600. Candidates opting for private medical or private dental colleges have to pay ₹1,200 irrespective of category. The counselling fee is non-refundable, and online payment can be made through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Additional processing charges may apply.

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Security Deposit

The security deposit is separate from the counselling fee and varies significantly depending on the type of college selected. For government medical and dental colleges, the security deposit is ₹10,000 for UR/EWS candidates and ₹5,000 for SC/ST/BC/EBC candidates. For private medical colleges, the security deposit is ₹2 lakh, while private dental colleges require ₹50,000. Candidates opting for both government and private medical colleges have to pay the applicable ₹2 lakh security deposit.

OGcollege Insight: The security deposit is refundable according to the UGMAC rules. BCECEB states that candidates who do not receive a seat, or who are admitted through the counselling process, will have the security deposit credited back after the counselling rounds, subject to the applicable rules.

Who Can Apply for Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and meet the eligibility conditions specified in the UGMAC 2026 prospectus can participate. The final UGMAC merit list will be prepared using NEET UG 2026 data supplied by NTA and will be based on the candidate's NEET All India Rank along with applicable Bihar counselling rules. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility and reservation conditions before selecting their category during registration because the BCECEB specifically advises candidates to enter their reservation category carefully.

How to Register for Bihar NEET Counselling 2026

Candidates first need to authenticate themselves using their NEET UG 2026 roll number, name and date of birth. An OTP is then sent to the mobile number and email ID registered with NTA. After successful registration, a UGMAC ID is generated. Candidates then complete their personal information, contact details and educational information before uploading the required photograph, signature and applicable documents. The next step is to preview the application carefully, submit it finally and pay the counselling fee and security deposit. Candidates should download the confirmation page and fee receipt after successful submission.

Bihar NEET UG Choice Filling 2026

Choice filling begins after completing the application and required payment. Candidates need to arrange their preferred courses and colleges in order of preference. After entering the choices, candidates must click Save Choices and then use the Choice Locking option before the deadline. Candidates can unlock their choices through password and OTP authentication if they need to make changes before the final deadline. Once choices are locked, candidates should download or print the final choice list for future reference.

How to Build Your Bihar NEET Preference List

Don't prepare your preference list simply by looking at the college's name. Consider your NEET rank, category, previous closing trends, government or private status, fees, clinical exposure, hostel facilities, location and personal priorities before arranging colleges.

If private colleges are included, the financial aspect becomes especially important. BCECEB itself advises candidates to confirm the applicable private-college fee structure before submitting their choices because private medical fees can be significantly higher.

What Happens After Choice Filling?

Bihar UGMAC seat allotment is conducted on a merit-cum-choice basis. Candidates who receive a seat in Round 1 have to complete online document verification and then choose between the applicable Freeze or Float options. A Freeze candidate accepts the allotted seat, while a Float candidate indicates that they want to participate for possible upgradation in the next round.

Round 1 candidates also have a Free Exit option. A candidate who does not want to continue with the Round 1 allotted seat can exit without forfeiting the security deposit and remain eligible for Round 2, subject to the stated rules.

Documents Required for Bihar UGMAC 2026

Candidates should keep their original documents and clear scanned copies ready. The official notice lists the NEET UG 2026 admit card, NEET scorecard, UGMAC rank card, Class 10 and Class 12 documents, residential certificate, caste/EWS certificate where applicable, confirmation page, Aadhaar card and other applicable category documents among the documents required during the admission process. Candidates should also keep the required passport-size photographs and any DQ, NRI, minority or other special-category certificates applicable to them.

Talk to Medical Seniors Before Locking Your Choices

A college may look attractive on paper because of its cutoff or reputation, but your actual MBBS experience can depend on factors such as patient exposure, hostel life, academics, clinical postings, faculty and campus environment. This is where OGcollege Talk to Seniors can be useful. NEET aspirants can speak with medical seniors and ask practical questions about the colleges they are considering before locking their preferences. Instead of copying a senior's preference list, use these conversations to understand the differences between colleges and then create a list based on your own rank, budget and priorities.

Government vs Private Medical Colleges in Bihar

Bihar UGMAC includes both government and private medical colleges. Government colleges generally have a much lower fee burden, but competition for seats can be considerably higher. Private colleges provide additional options but require candidates to carefully evaluate the complete fee structure before including them in their preference list.

The BCECEB has specifically advised candidates to check the latest private-college fee structure on the Board or respective college websites before registration and choice filling.

Related OGcollege Guides

Students participating in Bihar counselling can also read our “NEET UG Counselling 2026 Dates Out: Check Complete MCC Schedule & Round 1 Timeline” to understand the national counselling process. Our “NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026 Released: Check State-Wise & AIQ MBBS Seats” can help you understand how seat availability influences counselling.

You can also refer to our state-specific guides such as “UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Begins: Check Registration, Security Fee & Choice Filling”, “Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2026 Forms Out: Registration Begins, Check Last Date” and “Andhra Pradesh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Begins: Check MBBS & BDS Admission Dates” to compare different state counselling processes.

What Should Bihar NEET Aspirants Do Now?

If you are eligible for UGMAC 2026, complete your registration and payment before August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM. After that, download your UGMAC rank card on August 16 and complete your choice filling and locking by August 17 at 11:59 PM. Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for August 20, 2026. Do not wait until the final hours. Payment failures, document-upload issues or last-minute internet problems can create unnecessary complications.

Conclusion

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration is now open through UGMAC, with candidates able to apply for MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical and dental colleges across Bihar. The registration and payment deadline is August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM, followed by rank-card publication on August 16 and choice locking by August 17.

Candidates should carefully understand the difference between the counselling fee and security deposit before registering. More importantly, choice filling should be based on rank, fees, clinical exposure, hostel facilities and personal priorities rather than simply college reputation. Before locking your choices, speaking with medical seniors through OGcollege Talk to Seniors can give you practical insights into college life that cutoff data alone cannot provide.

Verified Sources

BCECEB UGMAC 2026 Official Notice: Registration, choice filling, fees, security deposit and complete Round 1/2 schedule.

BCECEB UGMAC 2026 Prospectus: Eligibility, counselling rules and admission provisions.