Bihar NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling Begins October 1: Is Your Medical College Choice Ready?
Bihar: The next opportunity for medical admissions in Bihar opens on October 1, 2026, and candidates will only have a few days to take some of the most important first steps. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has set out the round 3 schedule for Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026, covering available seats in MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H. and B.F.Sc. courses.
The revised seat matrix is scheduled for September 30, followed by fresh registration, application submission, fee payment and preference filling on October 1. For those still looking for a seat, these dates are worth bookmarking because the registration window closes on October 4 at 11:59 PM.
Bihar NEET UG 2026 Round 3: What Happens Next?
Round 3 will consider eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates for available state-quota seats in government and private institutions across Bihar. The process will move through registration, rank-card publication, choice filling, seat allotment and admission reporting.
The official website of BCECEB lists UGMAC among its admission counselling services and provides the UGMAC online portal, rank-card services, seat-allotment information and counselling notices.
Bihar NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling: Important Dates
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Counselling Event |
Date |
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Updated Seat Matrix |
September 30, 2026 |
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Round 3 Registration Begins |
October 1, 2026 |
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Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment |
October 4, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
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UGMAC Rank Card |
October 6, 2026 |
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Choice Filling, Editing & Locking |
October 7, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
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Provisional Seat Allotment Result |
October 11, 2026 |
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Allotment Order Download |
October 11–14, 2026 |
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Document Verification & Admission |
October 13–14, 2026 |
Who Can Participate in Bihar UGMAC Round 3?
Those who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and meet the applicable Bihar counselling eligibility criteria may apply. The Round 3 process also applies to those seeking an available seat or an upgrade, subject to the conditions outlined by the BCECEB.
Those considering the application should check their eligibility against the latest notice by the BCECEB before submitting the application. The board's UGMAC notice section is the authoritative source for counselling instructions and amendments.
How to Apply for Bihar NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026
Those considering the application process should complete it at the official BCECEB counselling portal:
- Visit the official website of BCECEB.
- Open the UGMAC 2026 counselling section.
- Select the Round 3 registration/application link.
- Complete the required personal, academic and NEET UG details.
- Upload the documents specified by BCECEB.
- Pay the applicable counselling and security fee.
- Submit the application within the deadline.
- Download or save the confirmation page for future reference.
- Choice filling is the part students should not rush
Those who have registered must fill, edit and lock their institute preferences by October 7, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The choices submitted by candidates are considered along with merit, seat availability and applicable admission rules during allotment. The students should, therefore, check the updated seat matrix before arranging their preference list. A choice list should reflect the applicant's true course and college preference list rather than copying that of another candidate.
What Happens After Seat Allotment?
The provisional Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 11, 2026. Those who have received seats can download their allotment orders between October 11 and October 14. Document verification and admission reporting are scheduled for October 13 and October 14.
Those involved should keep their original documents, required certificates and copies ready before the reporting stage. Any institution-specific reporting instructions should also be checked carefully.
Bihar NEET UG 2026 Round 3: Keep These Dates Close
October brings a few days' window for Bihar NEET UG candidates. Registration ends October 4, choice locking ends October 7 and the provisional allotment result is scheduled for October 11. Missing one stage can affect participation in the next.
The latest changes should be relied upon by candidates referring to the BCECEB UGMAC notice board and official counselling portal, rather than social-media posts or unofficial schedules. The notice board of BCECEB is updated with UGMAC counselling announcements and application notices.
FAQs
1. When does Bihar NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling begin?
Bihar NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling begins on October 1, 2026, as per the BCECEB UGMAC counselling schedule.
2. What is the last date to register for Bihar NEET UG Round 3 counselling 2026?
The last date for Round 3 registration and fee payment is October 4, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
3. Who conducts Bihar NEET UG 2026 counselling?
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts the state-level UGMAC counselling process for eligible candidates.
4. What is UGMAC 2026?
UGMAC stands for Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling. BCECEB conducts UGMAC for admissions to eligible medical and allied undergraduate courses in Bihar.
5. When will the UGMAC 2026 Round 3 rank card be released?
The UGMAC Round 3 rank card is scheduled to be released on October 6, 2026.
6. When is choice filling for Bihar NEET UG Round 3 2026?
Candidates can complete choice filling, editing and locking on October 7, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
7. When will the Bihar NEET UG Round 3 seat allotment result be released?
The provisional seat allotment result for Round 3 is scheduled for October 11, 2026.
8. When can candidates download the UGMAC Round 3 allotment order?
Candidates can download their UGMAC Round 3 allotment orders from October 11 to October 14
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