The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has issued Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/14 dated October 18, 2026, announcing the schedule for the UGMAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round counselling. The counselling process will cover undergraduate admissions to MBBS, BDS, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), and Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) courses in eligible government and private institutions across Bihar.

The stray vacancy round will be conducted online to fill seats remaining vacant after Round 3 counselling. Eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates must complete registration, submit the application with the required fee and security deposit, and fill and lock their choices within the prescribed deadlines.

Bihar UGMAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: Important Dates

Candidates should complete each step before the relevant deadline. BCECEB has advised applicants not to wait until the last date to complete registration or payment.

Who Can Apply for Bihar UGMAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Counselling?

The fresh registration facility is intended for qualified and eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates who have not registered for UGMAC 2026 or who registered earlier but did not complete the application submission and required fee payment, provided they meet the eligibility conditions and have not been admitted to a medical or dental college in India.

Candidates who previously submitted their applications and fall under the conditions specified in Paragraph 15 of the notification may participate by logging into the UGMAC portal and submitting their consent.

However, candidates who have already taken admission through UGMAC Round 1, Round 2 or Round 3, or through All India Quota (AIQ) counselling up to Round 3, are generally not eligible for the stray vacancy round. Candidates allotted a seat through the AIQ stray vacancy round are also ineligible for further UGMAC counselling.

Special Rules for Candidates Allotted Seats in Round 3

BCECEB has specified different participation conditions for candidates whose Round 3 allotments were cancelled and those who completed admission.

• Candidates with cancelled MBBS/BDS allotments: Eligible candidates whose Round 3 seats were cancelled because they did not report, failed to resolve document discrepancies, or reported but did not take admission must submit consent, make a fresh payment of the applicable counselling fee and security deposit, and fill fresh choices. They will be eligible only for B.V.Sc. & A.H. and B.F.Sc. seats.

• Candidates with cancelled veterinary or fisheries allotments: Eligible candidates whose B.V.Sc. & A.H. or B.F.Sc. allotments were cancelled may participate for MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H., and B.F.Sc. seats after completing the prescribed consent and fresh payment requirements.

• Candidates admitted to B.V.Sc. & A.H. or B.F.Sc. in Round 3: Those who completed admission and document verification may submit consent and edit their choices for the stray vacancy round. However, they cannot delete their Round 3 allotted choice, although they may change its position in the preference list. They cannot edit their previously submitted application data.

Candidates must carefully review their individual eligibility before participating.

Bihar UGMAC 2026 Registration and Choice-Filling Process

Eligible candidates must visit the official BCECEB website and open the Online Portal of UGMAC-2026. The process involves the following steps:

1. Registration: Enter the NEET UG 2026 roll number, name and date of birth for identity verification. Complete OTP authentication and create a password.

2. Application form: Enter personal, contact and educational details.

3. Document upload: Upload the required photograph, signature and applicable certificates.

4. Final submission and payment: Review the application, submit the declaration, and pay the counselling fee and security deposit.

5. Choice filling: Select courses and colleges in order of preference.

6. Choice locking: Save and lock the choices before October 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

7. Confirmation: Download the application confirmation page, fee receipt and choice slip for future reference.

Candidates who have already completed registration and application submission must follow the consent procedure applicable to their category of participation. Candidates whose previous choices have become null and void must enter fresh choices to remain eligible for allotment.

UGMAC 2026 Counselling Fee and Security Deposit

The notification specifies the following registration and counselling fees and security deposits.

Non-refundable counselling fee

Refundable security deposit

Candidates selecting both private medical and private dental colleges must pay a security deposit of INR 2,00,000. Those choosing government veterinary or fisheries colleges who wish to take admission to self-financed B.V.Sc. & A.H. or B.F.Sc. seats must pay a security deposit of INR 50,000.

Online payment charges may apply. The counselling fee is non-refundable, while security deposit refunds are subject to the rules specified by BCECEB.

UGMAC 2026 Rank Card and Seat Allotment

The UGMAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round rank card is scheduled for publication on October 22, 2026. Candidates can download it from the official BCECEB website using their UGMAC ID and date of birth.

Seat allotment will be based on merit and candidate preferences. Candidates must check the provisional allotment result on October 24, 2026. Those allotted seats should download their provisional allotment orders between October 24 and October 26.

Before downloading the allotment order, candidates must upload clear scanned copies of the required original documents for online verification by the allotted institution. They must then report physically to the allotted institution between October 25 and October 26, 2026, with all original documents.

Failure to complete document verification or admission within the prescribed period may result in cancellation of the allotted seat and forfeiture of the security deposit.

Documents Required for Verification and Admission

Candidates should prepare the following documents, as applicable:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard

• UGMAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round rank card

• Class 10 and Class 12 certificates, marksheets or applicable admit cards

• Bihar residential certificate

• Caste certificate or Economically Weaker Section certificate, where applicable

• Disability Quota certificate, Unique Disability ID (UDID) card and affidavit, where applicable

• NRI quota documents, where applicable

• Ward quota certificate, where applicable

• Printed copy of the completed UGMAC application form

• Aadhaar card

• Six passport-size photographs matching the photograph pasted on the NEET UG 2026 admit card

• Biometric identification report and check slip

• Other documents required by the allotted institution

Candidates must ensure that all uploaded documents are clear and consistent with the information in their application. Missing, incorrect or mismatched documents may lead to a discrepancy notice or cancellation of the allotted seat.

Official Website for Bihar UGMAC 2026

Candidates can access the stray vacancy round notification, updated seat matrix, prospectus, registration portal and rank card through the official BCECEB website.

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

Applicants should review the UGMAC 2026 prospectus and verify the fee structure of private colleges before submitting their application and choices.

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