📌 Overview & Counselling Authority
State Type
Open State (For Pvt Quota)
📌 BCECEB (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board) conducts the Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) for 85% state quota in Govt colleges and 100% seats in Private colleges.
✅ Eligibility & Domicile Rules
| Category | Criteria Notes |
|---|
| 85% Govt State Quota | Candidate's parents must be permanent residents of Bihar OR refugees settled in Bihar OR Govt employees posted in Bihar. |
| Private Medical Colleges | Open to all. Non-domicile candidates from any state can apply for Private MBBS/BDS seats in Bihar. |
| Basic Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Minimum 17 years of age. |
📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt Colleges (Bihar 85% Quota)
Bihar govt cutoffs are relatively high due to high competition.
| Category |
Approx. Safe Rank (Round 1) |
Expected Safe Score |
| Unreserved (UR) | 12,000 - 14,000 | 635 - 645+ |
| BC | 13,500 - 15,500 | 630 - 640+ |
| EBC | 16,000 - 18,500 | 620 - 630+ |
| EWS | 14,500 - 16,500 | 625 - 635+ |
| RCG (Girls Quota) | 15,000 - 17,000 | 620 - 635+ |
| SC | 85,000 - 95,000 | 515 - 530+ |
| ST | 70,000 - 80,000 | 535 - 550+ |
⚠️ Cutoffs are estimates. ST cutoff in Bihar is often higher than SC due to only 1% reservation for ST and 16% for SC.
📅 Bihar UGMAC Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Expected Date | Status |
|---|
| Online Registration Starts | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| State Merit List Publication | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Choice Filling & Locking | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Seat Allotment Result | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Reporting & Document Verification | To be announced | Coming Soon |
📋 UGMAC Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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1
Online Registration
Candidates must register on the BCECEB official website (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) using their NEET UG Roll Number to generate their UGMAC ID.
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2
Fee & Security Deposit Payment
Pay the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security deposit online (₹2,00,000 for Private, ₹10,000 for Govt) to be eligible for choice filling.
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3
State Merit List
BCECEB will publish a UGMAC state merit list based on the NEET scores of the registered candidates. Only candidates in this list can proceed further.
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4
Choice Filling & Locking
Log in to fill your preferred medical/dental colleges and courses. Arrange them in your order of priority and lock the choices before the deadline.
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5
Seat Allotment & Reporting
Download the provisional allotment order. Report to the designated Nodal Centre for physical document verification and final admission.
📋 UGMAC Registration & Security Deposit
Candidates must register on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and pay the counselling fee and security deposit online.
1. Counselling Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|
| UR / EWS / BC / EBC | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST / DQ | ₹600 |
2. Security Deposit (Refundable)
| Institution Type | UR / EWS | SC / ST / BC / EBC |
|---|
| Government Medical/Dental | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Private Medical Colleges | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Private Dental Colleges | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Both Govt & Private Medical | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
📌 Security deposit is forfeited if a candidate is allotted a seat in Round 2 or later and fails to join.
💰 Institution-wise Detailed Fee Structure
1. Government Medical Colleges
| College Name | Annual Fee |
|---|
| Darbhanga Medical College, Lehriasarai | ₹6,000 / Year |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur | ₹6,000 / Year |
| Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya | ₹6,800 / Year |
| Govt Medical College Bettiah & VIMS Pawapuri | ₹8,018 / Year |
| Sri Krishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur | ₹8,820 / Year |
| Nalanda Medical College, Patna | ₹11,818 / Year |
| Patna Medical College, Patna | ₹12,100 / Year |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna | ₹40,000 / Year |
2. Private Medical Colleges Detailed Fees
| College Name |
Tuition Fee (Yr) |
Hostel/Mess (Yr) |
Other / Dev / Amenities |
Security (1-Time) |
Katihar Medical College |
₹9,35,000 |
₹2,50,000 |
Dev: ₹1.2L + Amenity: ₹50k |
₹1,00,000 |
Mata Gujri Memorial College |
₹9,63,000 |
₹3,00,000 |
Adm: ₹50k + Amenity: ₹2L |
₹50,000 |
Narayan Medical College, Sasaram |
₹10,38,000 |
₹3,00,000 |
Adm: ₹50k + Amenity: ₹1.3L |
₹2,00,000 |
Netaji Subhash Medical College |
₹16,25,000 |
₹3,20,000 |
Transport: ₹50k |
₹2,00,000 |
Madhubani Medical College |
₹13,50,000 |
₹3,00,000 |
Dev: ₹50k |
₹1,00,000 |
RDJM Medical College, Muzaffarpur |
₹10,00,000 |
₹3,00,000 |
Dev: ₹1L + Amenity: ₹1L |
₹2,00,000 |
Shree Narayana Medical Institute |
₹13,00,000 |
₹3,00,000 |
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Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College |
₹12,00,000 |
₹3,00,000 |
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Himalaya Medical College |
₹15,75,000 |
₹3,20,000 |
Adm: ₹50k |
₹1,00,000 |
📁 Documents Required for Verification
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
UGMAC Online Application Form (Part A & B)
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
Bihar Domicile Certificate (For State Quota)
Caste Certificate (If applicable)
Income Certificate (For EWS/EBC)
Aadhaar Card / Photo ID
6 Passport Size Photographs
🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Bihar (Year-wise Sequence)
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
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| 1 | Patna Medical College | Patna | 1925 | 200 | State Govt. |
| 2 | Darbhanga Medical College | Lehriasarai | 1946 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 3 | Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College | Gaya | 1970 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 4 | Nalanda Medical College | Patna | 1970 | 150 | State Govt. |
| 5 | Shri Krishna Medical College | Muzzafarpur | 1970 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 6 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | Bhagalpur | 1971 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 7 | Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences | Patna | 2011 | 150 | State Govt. |
| 8 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences | Patna | 2012 | 125 | Central Govt. |
| 9 | Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) | Pawapuri | 2013 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 10 | Government Medical College | Bettiah | 2013 | 120 | State Govt. |
| 11 | Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College & Hospital | Madhepura | 2020 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 12 | Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College | Bihta | 2021 | 100 | Central Govt. |
| 13 | Government Medical College | Purnea | 2023 | 100 | State Govt. |
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
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| 1 | Katihar Medical College (Muslim Minority) | Katihar | 1987 | 200 | Trust |
| 2 | Mata Gujri Memorial College (Sikh Minority) | Kishanganj | 1990 | 150 | Trust |
| 3 | Narayan Medical College & Hospital | Sasaram | 2008 | 250 | Trust |
| 4 | Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College and Hospital | Saharsa | 2019 | 150 | Trust |
| 5 | Madhubani Medical College | Madhubani | 2019 | 250 | Trust |
| 6 | Netaji Subhas Medical College & Hospital | Bihta | 2020 | 150 | Society |
| 7 | Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial MCH | Muzaffarpur | 2021 | 200 | Society |
| 8 | Shree Narayan Medical Institute and Hospital | Saharsa | 2021 | 150 | Trust |
| 9 | Himalaya Medical College and Hospital | Patna | 2024 | 150 | Trust |
| 10 | Mahabodhi Medical College and Hospital | Gaya | 2025 | 100 | Private |
| 11 | Shyamlal Chandrashekhar Medical College | Khagaria | 2025 | 100 | Private |
| 12 | Viraat Ramayan Institute of Medical Sciences | Motihari | 2025 | 50 | Company |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Bihar an Open State for NEET Counselling?
Yes, Bihar is an Open State. While 85% of Government college seats are strictly reserved for Bihar domicile students, candidates from any state in India can participate in the counselling to secure admission in Private Medical Colleges.
Who conducts the Bihar MBBS Counselling 2026?
The counselling is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) through the UGMAC (Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling) process on the portal bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
What is the security deposit for Private Colleges in Bihar?
Candidates applying for Private Medical Colleges in Bihar must deposit a refundable security amount of ₹2,00,000 during registration.
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