The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/18 dated 3 November 2026, announcing the Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS admissions and Round 5 counselling for BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H. and B.F.Sc. courses.

The counselling is open to eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates seeking admission to government and private medical and dental colleges, as well as government veterinary and fisheries colleges in Bihar.

The board is inviting fresh applications from eligible candidates who have not previously registered for UGMAC 2026 or completed registration but did not submit their application with the required counselling fee and security deposit. Certain candidates who submitted applications earlier must provide consent through their counselling portal, subject to the eligibility conditions in the notification.

The counselling will fill vacant seats remaining after the online Stray Vacancy Round held from 29 to 31 October 2026.

Bihar UGMAC 2026 Special Stray Round: Important Dates

Courses and Colleges Covered Under UGMAC 2026

The Special Stray Vacancy Round and Round 5 counselling cover the following undergraduate courses:

• MBBS

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.)

• Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.)

Government Medical Colleges: Patna Medical College, IGIMS Patna, Darbhanga Medical College, Nalanda Medical College, ANM Medical College Gaya, JLNM Medical College Bhagalpur, SK Medical College Muzaffarpur, Government Medical College Bettiah, BMIMS Pawapuri, Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College Madhepura, ESIC Medical College Bihta, Government Medical College Purnea, Sriram Janki Medical College Samastipur and Government Medical College Chapra.

Government Dental College: Patna Dental College, Patna.

Government Veterinary and Fisheries Colleges: Bihar Veterinary College, Patna; College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Kishanganj; and College of Fisheries, Kishanganj.

Private Medical Colleges: Katihar Medical College, Mata Gujari Memorial Medical College, Narayan Medical College, Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College, Madhubani Medical College, Netaji Subhash Medical College, Shri Narayan Medical Institute, R.D.J.M. Medical College, Himalaya Medical College, Mahabodhi Medical College, SCMC & SPN Hospital, Virat Institute of Medical Science, Buddha Hospital & Research Institute, Shrinivas G Educational & Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Kurma Sanskriti Medical College, K.K. Medical College and Mamta Medical College.

Private Dental Colleges: Mithila Minority Dental College & Hospital, Buddha Institute of Dental Science & Hospital and Sarjug Dental College & Hospital.

Who Can Apply for Bihar UGMAC Special Stray Counselling?

Fresh registration is available to NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who have not completed the UGMAC registration and application process earlier, or who registered but did not submit the application with the required counselling fee and security deposit.

Candidates who submitted their applications and payments in earlier rounds may participate by giving consent through their UGMAC account if they meet the conditions specified in the advertisement.

Eligible previously registered candidates include those who:

• Did not fill choices in earlier counselling.

• Were not allotted a seat in Round 1.

• Received a Round 1 allotment that was later cancelled under applicable rules, including free exit, resignation, withdrawal or unresolved data discrepancies, and did not participate in Round 2.

• Participated in Round 2 or Round 3 but did not receive a seat.

• Participated in the Stray Vacancy Round but were not allotted a seat.

Candidates must not be admitted to any medical or dental college in India and must satisfy the applicable eligibility conditions.

Candidates Not Eligible for Special Stray Vacancy Round

The board has specified that certain candidates cannot participate in this counselling:

• Candidates admitted to MBBS or BDS seats through UGMAC Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 or the Stray Vacancy Round.

• Candidates admitted through All India Quota (AIQ) Round 1, Round 2 or Round 3.

• Candidates allotted seats through AIQ Stray Vacancy or Special Stray Vacancy counselling.

• Candidates already admitted to any medical or dental college in India.

• Candidates falling under other ineligible conditions specified in previous UGMAC counselling advertisements.

Candidates admitted or allotted through AIQ up to the specified rounds must not submit fresh applications or consent for this counselling. The board may cancel an existing UGMAC seat and forfeit the security deposit if an ineligible candidate is found in the MCC data shared for verification.

Special Rules for Candidates Allotted Seats in the Previous Stray Round

The notification provides separate participation conditions for candidates whose Stray Vacancy Round allotments were cancelled or who completed admission.

MBBS/BDS allotment cancelled: Candidates whose MBBS or BDS seat was cancelled because they did not report, failed document verification or reported but did not complete admission may participate after giving consent and paying the counselling fee and security deposit afresh. However, they will be eligible only for B.V.Sc. & A.H. and B.F.Sc. seats.

Veterinary/Fisheries allotment cancelled: Candidates whose B.V.Sc. & A.H. or B.F.Sc. allotment was cancelled may participate after giving consent and making fresh payments. They can be considered for MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H. and B.F.Sc. seats.

Veterinary/Fisheries admission completed: Candidates who were allotted and successfully joined a B.V.Sc. & A.H. or B.F.Sc. seat during the Stray Vacancy Round may also give consent to participate. They can be considered for all four course categories, but cannot delete their previously allotted Stray Round choice. They may change its position in the preference list. These candidates cannot edit or correct their previously submitted application form data.

Candidates whose previous Stray Round choices have become null and void must submit fresh choices. Without fresh choices, they will not be considered for seat allotment.

Bihar UGMAC 2026 Counselling Fee and Security Deposit

Candidates must pay the applicable non-refundable counselling fee and refundable security deposit online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.

Counselling Fee

Security Deposit

Candidates opting for self-financed B.V.Sc. & A.H. or B.F.Sc. seats must pay a security deposit of INR 50,000 if they initially paid the government veterinary/fisheries deposit of INR 10,000 or INR 5,000.

Candidates applying for private college seats should check the applicable tuition and other fees before registration. The board has advised candidates to verify fee details through its website or the concerned college.

How to Apply for Bihar UGMAC 2026 Special Stray Round

Eligible fresh candidates must complete the online application and choice-filling process through the UGMAC 2026 portal on the BCECEB website.

The application process includes the following steps:

1. Registration: Enter the NEET UG 2026 roll number, candidate name and date of birth for identity verification. Complete OTP authentication and create a password. An UGMAC ID will be generated.

2. Personal Information: Log in using the NEET roll number and password and fill in the required personal details.

3. Contact Details: Enter permanent and correspondence addresses.

4. Educational Information: Provide the required academic details.

5. Document Upload: Upload the scanned photograph, signature and applicable certificates.

6. Application Preview: Check all details carefully and correct any errors before final submission.

7. Fee Payment: Pay the applicable counselling fee and security deposit online.

8. Choice Filling: Select courses and colleges in order of preference, save the choices and lock them before the deadline.

9. Confirmation Page: Download the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.

10. Choice Slip: Download or print the final locked choices from the candidate dashboard.

Candidates who registered and submitted their applications earlier must log in and submit consent if they are eligible under the notification. Consent will be verified through the login password and OTP sent to the registered mobile number or email address.

Application Correction and Choice Editing

Candidates who successfully submitted their application and paid the required fees can edit or correct their application details during the notified period.

After making corrections, candidates must click the final submission button. If additional payment becomes applicable due to the changes, the candidate must pay the required amount. The earlier payment will be refunded through the original payment mode.

Candidates must also review and lock their choices again after editing the application. If the application is not finally submitted, it will be treated as incomplete and the candidate will not be eligible for seat allotment.

Certain details cannot be changed, including the candidate's name, parents' names, date of birth, gender, DQ status, mobile number, email ID, proof of identity and identity number.

NRI and Divyang Quota Document Requirements

Candidates seeking admission under the NRI quota must select the NRI category during registration and upload the required supporting documents.

For NRI candidates or eligible NRI relatives:

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard.

• Valid passport of the candidate.

• NRI certificate issued by the competent authority.

• Notarised sponsorship affidavit from the eligible NRI parent, real brother or real sister.

• NRE bank account passbook.

• Relationship proof verified by the competent revenue authority, wherever applicable.

For candidates seeking conversion from Indian to NRI category through a legal guardian:

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard.

• Valid passport of the candidate and legal guardian.

• NRI certificate of the guardian.

• Notarised sponsorship affidavit.

• NRE bank account passbook.

NRI documents will be verified before the publication of the rank card. Incorrect, missing or unclear documents may lead to rejection of the NRI quota claim.

Candidates applying under the Divyang quota must upload the prescribed disability certificate issued by an authorised centre, UDID card and candidate affidavit. All three documents must be submitted in the prescribed format. Missing any required document will make the candidate ineligible for the DQ quota.

Bihar UGMAC Special Stray Round Rank Card and Seat Allotment

The final merit list will be prepared after BCECEB verifies the NEET UG 2026 data received through the Bihar Health Department and applies the relevant counselling rules.

The Special Stray Vacancy Round rank card will be published on 9 November 2026. Candidates can download it from the BCECEB website using their UGMAC ID and date of birth.

Seat allotment will be based on merit and candidate preferences. The provisional result is scheduled for 11 November 2026.

Candidates allotted a seat must upload clear scanned copies of the required original documents in PDF format through the counselling portal for online verification by the allotted institute before downloading the provisional allotment order.

Document Verification and Admission

Candidates allotted MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H. or B.F.Sc. seats must report physically to the allotted institute between 12 and 13 November 2026.

The required documents include:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard.

• UGMAC 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round rank card.

• Class 10 or equivalent certificate and marksheet.

• Class 12 or equivalent certificate and marksheet.

• Bihar residential certificate, wherever applicable.

• Caste or EWS certificate, as applicable.

• NRI, minority, Ward Quota or DQ documents, wherever applicable.

• UGMAC 2026 application confirmation page.

• Original documents required by private medical or dental colleges.

• Six passport-size photographs matching the NEET UG admit card photograph.

• Aadhaar card.

• Check Slip and one copy of the Biometric Identification Report Form.

Candidates must submit original documents during physical verification and admission. DQ candidates must upload the UDID card, affidavit and prescribed disability certificate together in a single PDF and produce the originals during verification.

If documents are blurred, incorrect, mismatched or missing, the allotted institute may raise a discrepancy through the portal. Candidates must upload corrected documents by 13 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Failure to resolve the discrepancy within the deadline may lead to seat cancellation and security deposit forfeiture.

Candidates who fail to report for physical verification or do not complete admission after allotment will lose their allotted seat and security deposit.

Security Deposit Refund Rules

The board will refund the security deposit after completion of all counselling rounds to eligible candidates who either did not receive a seat or completed admission on their allotted seat.

The refund will generally be credited to the bank account used for the original payment. If a technical issue prevents the refund to that account, the board may use the bank account details provided in the application form.

Candidates may provide their own, father's or mother's bank account details, but the account holder's name must match the information submitted during registration.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates must check the updated seat matrix before registration, submitting consent or editing choices.

• Virtual vacancies may arise in B.V.Sc. & A.H. and B.F.Sc. seats and may be included in the seat matrix.

• Candidates must save and lock their choices before the deadline.

• Choices saved but not locked by the deadline will be automatically locked.

• The final list of submitted choices will be sent to candidates through their registered email IDs before seat allotment.

• Candidates should not wait until the last date to complete registration or payment.

• The counselling fee is non-refundable.

• The board will not accept requests for application submission after the deadline.

• The application confirmation page need not be sent to the board office but must be produced during counselling.

• Candidates must check the private college fee structure before selecting a seat.

Bihar UGMAC 2026 Official Website and Helpdesk

Candidates can access the seat matrix, prospectus, application portal, rank card and counselling updates through the official BCECEB website.

Official Website: https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

Helpdesk Email: helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in

Payment-related support:

• BillDesk: bangalorepgsd@billdesk.com

• ICICI Bank: cmssupport@icici.bank.in

Helpdesk Phone: 0612-2220230

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

Eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates should check the UGMAC Special Stray Vacancy Round eligibility conditions carefully before applying or submitting consent. Registration closes on 8 November 2026, while choice filling and locking must be completed by 9 November 2026.

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