The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the notification for Post Graduate Pharmacy Admission Counselling (PGPAC)-2026 for admission to first-year M.Pharm courses at Government Pharmacy Institute (G.P.I.), Agamkuan, Patna.

As per Advertisement No. BCECEB(PGPAC)-2026/01 dated September 24, 2026, fresh online registration and application forms have been invited from GPAT-qualified candidates seeking admission for the academic session 2026-27.

The counselling and admission process will be conducted offline.

Bihar PGPAC 2026: Courses Offered

The counselling process is being conducted for admission to the first year of the following postgraduate pharmacy courses:

• M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics) at Government Pharmacy Institute, Agamkuan, Patna
• M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) at Government Pharmacy Institute, Agamkuan, Patna

Candidates should refer to the official PGPAC-2026 Prospectus for detailed eligibility requirements, available seats, residential requirements, admission procedure and other applicable rules.

Bihar PGPAC 2026: Important Dates

The BCECEB notice states that the rank card and counselling programme will be published on October 3, 2026, while the proposed counselling date is October 7, 2026.

Who Can Apply for Bihar PGPAC 2026?

The PGPAC-2026 notification invites applications from GPAT-qualified candidates for admission to the first year of the M.Pharm courses covered under the counselling process.

Detailed eligibility conditions, including academic qualification, residential requirements and other admission conditions, are specified in the PGPAC-2026 Prospectus available on the BCECEB website.

Candidates should carefully read the prospectus before submitting the online application.

PGPAC 2026 Application Process

Candidates have to complete the application process online through the BCECEB website.

Step 1: Registration

Candidates must first complete online registration by entering the required details.

The candidate should use their own email address and mobile number, or the email/mobile number of their father or mother. Verification codes will be sent to both the registered mobile number and email address.

Once the mobile number and email address are verified, they cannot be changed during the counselling session.

Step 2: Complete the Application Form

After registration, candidates have to log in using their PGPAC ID and Password and complete the multi-step application form.

The application includes:

• Personal Information
• Contact Details
• Educational Information
• GPAT/Competitive Examination Details
• Photograph and Signature Upload

Candidates must upload a scanned high-contrast colour photograph and signature according to the instructions provided on the application portal.

Step 3: Preview and Final Submission

Candidates should carefully check all information entered in the application form.

If any error is found, candidates can use the “Back to Edit” option and make the necessary corrections before final submission.

After verifying the application, candidates must select “Final Submit & Proceed to Payment” and complete the payment process.

PGPAC 2026 Counselling Fee

The counselling fee is INR 2,200 for candidates belonging to:

• Unreserved
• EWS
• BC/EBC
• SC/ST
• DQ (PwBD)

The fee has to be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Additional processing charges may apply depending on the payment method.

The counselling fee is non-refundable.

Candidates should ensure that the payment is successfully reflected in the Board's account within the prescribed deadline. An incomplete payment may result in rejection of the application.

Download Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt

After successful payment, candidates should download the Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt.

Candidates are advised to check the details printed on the confirmation page and retain it for future reference.

The correction/editing facility will be available only to candidates who have successfully completed the application and payment within the prescribed deadline.

The hard copy of the confirmation page does not need to be sent to the BCECEB office. However, candidates must make it available during counselling.

PGPAC 2026 Application Correction

Candidates who identify an error in their submitted application, including an error related to entries, photograph or signature upload, will have an opportunity to edit or rectify the application on:

October 2, 2026, up to 11:59 PM

This facility is available only to candidates who have completed their online application and payment within the prescribed period.

Candidates should make all necessary corrections within the specified editing period because no modification will be permitted after the final submission process, subject to the provisions stated by BCECEB.

Documents Required at Counselling

Candidates are required to submit the applicable original certificates and documents at the time of counselling/allotment.

The notice lists the following documents:

• GPAT Score Card
• PGPAC-2026 Rank Card
• Matriculation/Equivalent Passing Certificate or Marks Sheet/Admit Card
• Intermediate Science/Equivalent Passing Certificate or Marks Sheet/Admit Card
• B.Pharm Passing Certificate/Marks Sheet
• CGPA-to-Percentage Conversion Certificate, wherever applicable
• Residence Certificate issued by the concerned Circle Officer/Revenue Officer
• Caste Certificate issued by the concerned authority, wherever applicable
• Current-year EWS Certificate, if applicable
• DQ/PwBD Certificate, if applicable
• Six passport-size photographs matching the uploaded photograph
• Aadhaar Card copy
• Downloaded print of the PGPAC-2026 Online Application Confirmation Page

Candidates should keep all original documents ready before attending counselling.

Offline Counselling and Admission

Unlike the online application process, counselling and admission for PGPAC-2026 will be conducted offline.

The proposed date of counselling is October 7, 2026. The detailed counselling programme will be published by BCECEB on its website along with the rank card.

Seat allotment will be carried out on the basis of merit and availability of seats, as stated in the notification.

One Application for All Counselling Rounds

BCECEB has clarified that candidates need to complete the PGPAC-2026 application/registration only once.

The seat allotment for all rounds of counselling will be carried out on the basis of the application submitted by the candidate.

Candidates should therefore fill their application details carefully and ensure that all information is accurate.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should keep the following points in mind:

• The online application must be completed within the prescribed deadline.
• Counselling fee payment must be completed successfully.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Candidates should not wait until the last date because internet or banking interruptions may affect the submission process.
• The counselling fee is non-refundable.
• Candidates must retain their PGPAC ID and password securely.
• Original certificates must be produced during counselling.
• The Board reserves the right to amend or rectify conditions of the PGPAC-2026 prospectus before counselling.

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