01.Bihar NEET UG 2026 — UGMAC Counselling
Bihar MBBS/BDS admissions through the state counselling route are handled through UGMAC by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). The official UGMAC portal lists the 2026 application and choice-filling notices, first-round document-verification notices and subsequent updates. citeturn0search0turn0search1
State Counselling
UGMAC is the Bihar counselling route for eligible NEET UG candidates.
Merit Based
UGMAC merit is prepared from NEET UG merit/AIR for eligible registered candidates.
Rounds
Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy are described in the reference.
The official BCECEB website currently shows UGMAC-2026 notices including the online application/choice filling notice dated 07 August 2026 and first-round document-verification notices. citeturn0search0
02.Bihar MBBS Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Candidate must have qualified NEET (UG)-2026.
- Candidate must fulfil the prescribed academic eligibility for MBBS/BDS.
- Candidate must meet the minimum NEET percentile applicable to the category.
- Candidate must satisfy the applicable age requirement.
- Candidate must satisfy Bihar residential/eligibility conditions for Government State Quota seats.
- Candidate must be medically fit for admission.
Academic Eligibility
The candidate must have passed 10+2 / ISC / Pre-Medical or equivalent with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology. The prescribed PCB/Biotechnology marks apply according to the candidate's category and applicable NEET/NMC requirements.
| Category | Minimum NEET Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 50th |
| EWS | 50th |
| UR-DQ / EWS-DQ | 45th |
| SC | 40th |
| ST | 40th |
| BC | 40th |
| EBC | 40th |
| SC/ST/BC/EBC-DQ | 40th |
03.Bihar State Reservation
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 12% |
| Reserved Category Girls (RCG) | 3% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Unreserved (UR) | Remaining 40% |
Reservation benefits are governed by Bihar State policy and the applicable UGMAC prospectus. Candidates should upload the correct certificate for the category being claimed.
04.Bihar Private Medical College Eligibility
The reference describes private-college eligibility as broader than Bihar Government State Quota eligibility. Candidates must be Indian residents, qualify NEET UG 2026 and complete the prescribed counselling process.
Mandatory Qualification
NEET UG qualification is mandatory for private MBBS admission.
Private Eligibility
Private-college eligibility is broader than Bihar Government State Quota eligibility.
The reference also states that a BC/EBC/SC/ST candidate who has filled UR/EWS/UR(DQ)/EWS(DQ) can still participate for Bihar Private Medical/Dental Colleges if NEET qualified.
05.Disability Quota — DQ / PwD
- Candidate must satisfy the applicable disability eligibility criteria.
- DQ/Disability Certificate must be issued by the authorised/nominated centre or institute.
- UDID Card is required.
- Candidate's Affidavit is required.
- UDID Card + Affidavit + DQ Certificate must be merged into a single PDF for upload.
- Original documents must be produced during physical verification/admission.
06.NRI Quota Eligibility & Documents
Bihar private medical colleges can offer NRI Quota opportunities subject to the official UGMAC seat matrix and applicable NRI rules. The candidate must select NRI during UGMAC-2026 registration and upload the prescribed documents.
Category I — NRI Candidate / Parent / Real Brother / Real Sister
- NEET UG 2026 Score Card issued by NTA
- Valid passport of candidate
- NRI Certificate issued by Embassy/Indian Consulate
- Notarized Sponsorship Affidavit from NRI parent/real brother/real sister
- NRE Bank Account Passbook supporting sponsorship
- Relationship Certificate/verification by competent Revenue Authority Officer, wherever applicable
Category II — Indian to NRI Conversion
- NEET UG 2026 Score Card
- Valid passport of candidate
- Valid passport of legal guardian
- NRI Certificate of guardian issued by Embassy/Indian Consulate
- Proof/documentation relating to legal guardianship, where applicable
- Notarized Sponsorship Affidavit by legal guardian
- NRE Bank Account Passbook supporting sponsorship
07.Documents Required for Bihar MBBS Counselling
- NEET UG Admit Card — NEET UG 2026 admit card.
- NEET UG Score Card — NEET UG 2026 score/result card.
- UGMAC Rank Card — Downloaded UGMAC-2026 rank card.
- Class 10 Records — Matric passing certificate, marksheet or admit card.
- Class 12 Records — Intermediate/10+2 passing certificate, marksheet or admit card.
- Residential Certificate — Applicable Bihar residential certificate.
- Caste Certificate — Applicable reserved-category certificate.
- EWS Certificate — Where EWS benefit is claimed.
- DQ / NRI / Minority Documents — Applicable special-quota documents.
- UGMAC Application Form — Downloaded online application/confirmation page.
- Passport Photos — Six passport-size photographs corresponding to the NEET admit-card photograph.
- Aadhaar Card — Valid Aadhaar identification.
- Check Slip — Downloaded UGMAC check slip.
- Biometric Identification Form — One copy as prescribed.
At Physical Reporting
Carry all relevant original documents and one set of photocopies of each certificate/document. The provisional allotment letter/schedule provides the date and venue for personal verification.
08.UGMAC Registration Fee & Security Deposit
| Category / Course | Counselling Fee | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical/Dental etc. — UR/EWS/BC/EBC | ₹1,200 | ₹10,000 |
| Government Medical/Dental etc. — SC/ST/DQ | ₹600 | ₹5,000 |
| Private Medical College | ₹1,200 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Private Dental College | ₹1,200 | ₹50,000 |
| Government + Private Medical | As applicable | ₹2,00,000 |
| Government + Private Medical & Dental | As applicable | ₹2,00,000 |
The counselling fee is non-refundable according to the reference. Online payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
09.Bihar MBBS Counselling Process 2026
Online Registration
Register using NEET UG 2026 Roll Number, candidate name and date of birth. OTP authentication is performed using the mobile number/email registered with NTA.
Create UGMAC Account
Create a password and receive a unique UGMAC ID for subsequent counselling activities.
Complete Application
Enter personal, contact and educational details and upload photograph, signature and applicable documents.
Final Submission & Payment
Preview all information, correct errors if necessary, then Final Submit and proceed to payment.
Pay Security Deposit
Pay the applicable Government/Private security amount according to the selected counselling options.
Choice Filling
Select preferred courses and colleges and arrange them in the desired order.
Choice Locking
Save choices and lock them with OTP authentication. Download/print the final locked choices.
Seat Allotment
Allotment is made on Merit-cum-Choice basis.
Online Document Verification
Upload clear scanned copies of the required original documents after allotment for verification by the allotted institute.
Freeze / Float & Reporting
Select the applicable willingness, download the provisional allotment order and complete physical reporting/admission when required.
10.Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 & Stray Vacancy
Round 1
- Seat allotment is conducted on Merit-cum-Choice basis.
- If allotted, upload clear scanned original documents for online verification.
- Free Exit: candidate who does not want the allotted seat can exit without security-deposit forfeiture and remains eligible for Round 2.
- Freeze: candidate accepts the seat, physically reports with originals and completes admission within the prescribed schedule.
- Float: candidate retains the allotted position while seeking upgradation in the next round where permitted.
Round 2
- Eligible candidates can edit/fill choices according to the schedule.
- No fresh registration is permitted for Round 2.
- Round-1 candidates can seek upgradation through Float.
- After Round-2 allotment, willingness for Round-3 upgradation may be exercised where permitted.
- If a Round-2 Freeze candidate fails to complete required verification/admission, the allotted seat is cancelled and security deposit is forfeited.
Round 3
- Float candidates may exercise upgradation from Round 1 to Round 2 to Round 3.
- Candidates already admitted through earlier rounds who have not resigned within the permitted procedure/time are not eligible for Round 3.
- A Round-3 allotted candidate must physically report with original documents and requisite fees.
- Admission must be completed within the due date.
Stray Vacancy Round
Remaining vacant seats after Round 3 are handled through the Stray Vacancy Round. The reference describes this as the fourth counselling round and states that it is conducted online subject to the applicable UGMAC/NMC/MCC rules.
11.Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College
Gaya
Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences
Pawapuri, Nalanda
Darbhanga Medical College
Lehriasarai
ESIC Medical College
Patna
Government Medical College
Bettiah
Government Medical College
Purnea
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
Sheikhpura, Patna
Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College & Hospital
Madhepura
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
Bhagalpur
Nalanda Medical College
Patna
Patna Medical College
Patna
Shri Krishna Medical College
Muzaffarpur
Patna Medical College is a Government of Bihar institution and its official site states that it is recognised by NMC and affiliated with Bihar University of Health Sciences. citeturn2search0turn2search1
12.Bihar Private Medical Colleges — Management & NRI Fees
The following college-wise figures are carried from the Ramesht Bihar reference. Fees, seat intake, hostel charges and other charges can change, so the latest official counselling/college notice should be checked before payment.
| College | Management Fee | NRI Fee | Seats | Hostel | Other Charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College & Hospital, Saharsa | ₹12,80,000 | $30,000 | 200 | ₹2,75,000 | Admission ₹1,00,000; Refundable Security ₹2,00,000 |
| Shrinivas G Educational & Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Chapra | ₹16,50,000 | $27,000 | 100 | ₹2,75,000 | Refundable Security ₹2,00,000 |
| Buddha Hospital & Research Institute, Gaya Ji | ₹16,00,000 | — | 100 | ₹3,25,000 | Admission ₹50,000; Refundable Security ₹2,00,000 |
| Netaji Subhas Medical College & Hospital, Bihta, Patna | ₹15,25,000 | $31,000 | 250 | ₹2,75,000 | Refundable Security ₹2,00,000 |
| Shyamlal Chandrashekhar Medical College & S.P.N. Multispeciality Hospital, Khagaria | ₹15,50,000 | $27,000 | 100 | ₹3,00,000 | Admission ₹51,000; Refundable Security ₹2,00,000 |
| R.D.J.M Medical College & Hospital, Muzzafarnagar | ₹14,25,000 | $28,000 | 200 | ₹2,75,000 / NRI $3,800 | Admission ₹1,50,000; Security ₹1,50,000 ($1,600) |
| Himalaya Medical College and Hospital, Patna | ₹15,40,000 | $27,000 | 150 | ₹3,15,000 | Admission ₹51,000; Security ₹1,00,000 |
| Katihar Medical College, Katihar (Muslim Minority) | ₹11,05,000 | $28,000 | 200 | ₹2,37,600 | Development ₹1,50,000; Student Services ₹50,000; Security ₹1,00,000 |
| Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj (Sikh Minority) | ₹11,63,000 | $28,000 | 200 | ₹3,00,000 | Security ₹1,00,000; Student Amenities ₹1,40,000 |
| Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Jamuhar, Sasaram | ₹12,25,000 | $25,000 | 250 | ₹3,20,000 | Amenities & Transport ₹1,40,000; Admission ₹50,000; Security ₹2,00,000 |
| Madhubani Medical College & Hospital, Madhubani | ₹14,00,000 | $30,000 | 250 | ₹2,75,000 | Refundable Security ₹1,00,000 |
| Shree Narayan Medical Institute and Hospital | ₹12,75,000 | $35,000 | 150 | ₹2,75,000 | Admission ₹1,00,000; Security ₹1,00,000 |
| Mahabodhi Medical College & Hospital, Gaya | ₹16,00,000 | $26,000 | 150 | ₹3,00,000 | Security ₹2,00,000; Admission ₹51,000 |
| Viraat Ramayan Institute Of Medical Sciences, Koyala Belwa | ₹16,00,000 | $28,000 | 150 | ₹3,00,000 | Security ₹2,00,000; Admission ₹51,000 |
13.Bihar Private Medical College Cutoff Reference
| College | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himalaya Medical College and Hospital, Patna | 421385 | 474551 | 518365 |
| Katihar Medical College, Katihar | 126570 | 131914 | 135519 |
| Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College and Hospital, Saharsa | 307128 | 305510 | 284199 |
| Madhubani Medical College, Madhubani | 372645 | 411152 | 420182 |
| Mahabodhi Medical College and Hospital, Naknupa | — | — | 658103 |
| Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj | 125773 | 131136 | 61290 |
| Narayan Medical College and Hospital, Sasaram | 290048 | 311448 | 309837 |
| Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital, Bihta | 393690 | 435788 | 448421 |
| Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial Medical College and Hospital, Muzaffarpur | 367910 | 375395 | 384611 |
| Shree Narayan Medical Institute and Hospital, Saharsa | 350554 | 375450 | 374603 |
| Shrinivas G Educational and Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Chhapra | — | — | — |
| Shyamlal Chandrashekhar Medical College and S P N M Hospital, Khagaria | — | — | 663497 |
| Viraat Ramayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Koyla Belwa | — | — | 684399 |
| Buddha Hospital and Research Institute, Gaya | — | — | — |
14.Bihar MBBS Choice Filling Strategy
- Separate Government, Private Merit, Management and NRI options according to your eligibility and budget.
- Check Bihar residential eligibility before relying on Government State Quota options.
- For private colleges, compare management tuition, NRI fee, hostel, security and other compulsory charges together.
- NRI candidates should verify sponsor relationship, passport, NRI certificate, affidavit and NRE bank documents before registration.
- Use previous cutoff data only as a trend indicator.
- Fill choices in genuine order of preference and lock them before the deadline.
- Participate in later rounds where your eligibility permits, especially if your target college did not allot in an earlier round.
15.MBBS Admission in Bihar — FAQs
How can I get MBBS admission in Bihar?
Qualify NEET UG and participate in Bihar state counselling through UGMAC or the applicable MCC counselling route depending on the institution and seat category. Admission depends on rank, eligibility, seat availability and counselling rules.
Is NEET compulsory for MBBS admission in Bihar?
Yes. NEET UG qualification is mandatory for MBBS admission, including Government, private, Management and NRI routes.
What is UGMAC?
UGMAC is the Bihar undergraduate medical admission counselling process conducted by BCECEB for eligible NEET UG candidates.
What is the private medical college security deposit?
The Ramesht 2026 reference lists ₹2,00,000 for Private Medical College security deposit.
Can outside-state students get MBBS admission in Bihar private colleges?
The reference describes private-college eligibility as broader than Government State Quota eligibility, subject to NEET qualification and the applicable counselling rules.
Can I apply for NRI Quota in Bihar?
Yes, where NRI seats are available and the candidate satisfies the prescribed NRI eligibility and documentation requirements.
What happens in Round 1 if I do not want my allotted seat?
The reference describes a Free Exit option for Round 1, under which the candidate can exit without security-deposit forfeiture and remain eligible for Round 2.
What is Float in Bihar counselling?
Float allows an eligible candidate to retain the allotted position while seeking upgradation in a subsequent round where permitted.
What is the Stray Vacancy Round?
It is the fourth counselling round described for remaining vacant seats after Round 3, conducted online subject to applicable UGMAC/NMC/MCC rules.
Planning MBBS Admission in Bihar?
Compare your NEET rank, category, domicile, quota eligibility, private college fees and cutoff trends before locking UGMAC choices.