The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the notification for Round 2 of Undergraduate Engineering Admission Counselling (UGEAC)-2026 for admission to the 5-year full-time Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) course.

As per Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGEAC)-2026/09 dated September 11, 2026, Round 2 counselling is being conducted for vacant seats remaining after the first round of counselling for the B.Arch course at Gaya College of Engineering, Gaya, Bihar.

Bihar UGEAC B.Arch Round 2 Counselling 2026

The Round 2 counselling will be conducted for candidates who have qualified JEE Main 2026 Paper-II conducted by NTA or NATA 2026 and have a valid score.

Candidates who had already submitted their UGEAC-2026 B.Arch application through the earlier advertisements dated June 29, 2026, but were not admitted through Round 1, are eligible for Round 2.

Such candidates do not need to submit a fresh application. However, they must provide their Consent/Willingness through their UGEAC account by accessing the B.Arch online portal. They may also edit their previously submitted application data as per the notified schedule.

Candidates who did not submit the earlier UGEAC-2026 application can submit a fresh online application by paying the prescribed counselling fee.

UGEAC B.Arch Round 2 Counselling Schedule

The BCECEB notice states that counselling and admission will be conducted offline.

Who Can Apply for Round 2?

Two categories of candidates can participate:

Candidates Already Registered for UGEAC-2026

Candidates who submitted their application under the earlier UGEAC-2026 advertisements and were not admitted in Round 1 can participate in Round 2.

They only need to submit their Consent/Willingness online and do not have to submit a fresh application.

Candidates Who Did Not Apply Earlier

Candidates who did not submit the UGEAC-2026 application earlier can participate by submitting a fresh online application along with the prescribed counselling fee.

Counselling Fee

The prescribed counselling fee is:

The fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Additional processing charges may apply. The counselling fee, once successfully paid, is non-refundable.

Important Application Steps

Candidates applying for UGEAC-2026 B.Arch Round 2 must complete the online application process through the BCECEB portal.

The process includes:

1. Registration
2. Filling personal information
3. Entering contact details
4. Providing educational information
5. Entering JEE Main/NATA examination details
6. Uploading photograph and signature
7. Previewing the application
8. Final submission
9. Paying the counselling fee
10. Downloading the confirmation page and fee receipt

Candidates are advised to verify all details before final submission. Once the application is finally submitted, changes or withdrawal of the application are not permitted as per the notice.

Documents Required for B.Arch Counselling

Candidates should carry the following documents in original at the time of counselling/allotment, wherever applicable:

• JEE Main 2026 Paper-II valid scorecard / NATA scorecard
• UGEAC-2026 Rank Card
• Matriculation/Equivalent passing certificate, marksheet and admit card
• Intermediate Science/Equivalent passing certificate, marksheet and admit card
• Bihar Residence Certificate
• Caste Certificate, wherever applicable
• Six passport-size photographs uploaded with the application
• Aadhaar Card
• Downloaded printout of the UGEAC-2026 online application form

Seat Allotment and Vacancy Rules

Round 2 counselling is being conducted against the vacant seats remaining after Round 1.

The seat matrix will be published on the BCECEB website on September 16, 2026. The Board has also clarified that if additional vacancies arise, they may be communicated at the time of counselling.

If candidates from a particular reserved category are not available for allotment, the concerned reserved seat may be converted according to the applicable rules.

Important Note for Candidates

Candidates should complete registration, fee payment and final submission within the prescribed deadlines. BCECEB has advised candidates not to wait until the last date because internet or banking interruptions will not be the responsibility of the Board.

The final merit list will be prepared after scrutiny of the JEE Main 2026 data provided by the Science, Technology and Technical Education Department, Government of Bihar.

One-Time Application for All Counselling Rounds

BCECEB has clarified that the B.Arch application/registration is required only once. The same application will be used for seat allotment in all rounds of UGEAC-2026 counselling. Candidates should therefore ensure that all information entered in the application form is accurate and complete.

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