Must qualify NEET UG 2026 with minimum percentile set by NMC
Educational Qualification
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
Minimum Marks (PCB)
General: 50% • SC/ST/OBC/EBC: 40% • PwD: 45%
Age Limit
Minimum: 17 years (as of 31 Dec 2026) • No upper age limit
Domicile Requirement
Must be a resident of Bihar or child of a Bihar Govt employee
Non-Domicile Eligibility
Eligible only under Management/NRI quota in private colleges
NRI Quota
Candidate must be NRI or sponsored by NRI (with valid documents)
Management Quota
Open to all NEET-qualified candidates based on merit
Tentative Bihar MBBS Counselling Schedule 2026
Stage
Tentative Dates 2026
Release of Notification / Official Schedule
May 2026
Online Registration Begins
Late May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
Early June 2026
Choice Filling / Locking of Colleges
Mid June 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
Late June 2026
Round 1 Reporting at Allotted College
Early July 2026
Round 2 Registration
Mid July 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment
Late July 2026
Round 2 Reporting
Early August 2026
Mop-Up Round Registration
Mid August 2026
Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment
Late August 2026
Stray Vacancy Round
Early September 2026
Final Document Verification & Admission
September 2026
Commencement of Classes
October 2026
Bihar Govt. MBBS Colleges – Male Category wise cutoff 2025
Bihar MBBS Colleges General Seats 2026 – Category-wise cutoff for UR, RCG, BC, EBC, EWS, SC, and ST in top government medical colleges including P.M.C. Patna, L.G.L.M.S. Patna, N.M.C. Patna, D.M.C. Laheriasarai, and more.
Bihar MBBS Colleges Female Seats 2026 – Category-wise cutoff of UR, BC, EBC, EWS, SC, and ST cutoff in top government medical colleges including P.M.C. Patna, G.I.M.S. Patna, N.M.C. Patna, A.N.M.M.C. Gaya, D.M.C. Laheriasarai, and more.
S.No
College Name
UR
BC
EBC
EWS
SC
ST
1
P.M.C., Patna
6718
6063
8123
5896
73676
–
2
G.I.M.S., Patna
8111
8947
9915
8590
97376
100741
3
N.M.C., Patna
9962
10859
11805
10336
112334
114359
4
A.N.M.M.C., Gaya
11533
17510
25208
18024
165380
157960
5
D.M.C., Laheriasarai
12082
12298
13173
12299
124755
–
6
J.L.N.M.C., Bhagalpur
13520
15012
18050
15911
152112
–
7
S.K.M.C., Muzaffarpur
14155
15718
17257
16096
148179
–
8
ESIC M.C. & H., Bihta, Patna
14487
15088
23847
16761
167426
–
9
G.M.C., Bettiah
14683
20937
26524
19675
171693
–
10
B.M.I.M.S., Pawapuri, Nalanda
15085
17076
23060
16210
165137
169092
11
G.M.C., Purnea
22946
26919
24175
184259
–
12
J.K.T.M.C. & H., Madhepura
22240
27096
22472
182631
–
Government Medical Colleges in Bihar 2026
College Name
Year of Establishment (YOE)
Total Intake (Seats)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna
2012
125
Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya
1970
120
Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences (Vardhman Institute), Pawapuri
2013
120
Darbhanga Medical College, Lehriasarai
1946
120
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Patna
2021
100
Government Medical College, Bettiah
2013
120
Government Medical College, Purnea
2024
100
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna
2011
120
Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College & Hospital, Madhepura
2020
100
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur
1971
120
Nalanda Medical College, Patna
1970
150
Patna Medical College, Patna
1925
200
Shri Krishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur
1970
120
Bihar MBBS Counselling 2026 – Admission Process Step-by-Step
Step No.
Process Stage
Details
1
Qualify NEET UG 2026
Appear in NEET UG 2026 and secure minimum qualifying percentile. Obtain All India Rank (AIR).
2
Online Registration
Register on the official BCECEB counselling portal using NEET Roll Number and personal details. Create login ID & password.
3
Payment of Fees
Pay online registration fee and refundable security deposit (amount varies for Govt/Private/NRI seats).
4
Fill Application Form
Enter personal, academic, category, domicile, and reservation details. Upload required documents.
5
Choice Filling
Select preferred medical colleges (Government/Private) and arrange them in order of priority.
6
Choice Locking
Lock selected choices before the deadline. No changes allowed after locking.
7
Seat Allotment Result
Allotment based on NEET rank, category, reservation policy, and choices filled. Download allotment letter.
8
Reporting to College
Visit allotted college within the given timeline. Submit original documents and pay admission fees.
9
Upgradation (Round 2)
If not satisfied, participate in the next round for better seat/college (subject to availability).
10
Mop-Up Round
Conducted for vacant seats after Round 2. Fresh choice filling may be required.
11
Stray Vacancy Round
Final round conducted for remaining vacant seats. Admission strictly based on NEET merit.
12
Final Admission Confirmation
Admission confirmed after document verification and fee payment. Classes begin as per schedule.
Reservation Policy (State Quota)
Category
Reservation (%)
Scheduled Caste (SC)
16%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
1%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
18%
Backward Class (BC)
12%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
10%
Reserved Category Girls (RCG)
3% (within BC & EBC)
Seat Distribution in Private Colleges
Type of Seat
Details
State Quota (50%)
Follows same reservation rules as government colleges
Management Quota (50%)
Admission based purely on NEET UG 2026 merit
NRI Quota
Reserved seats for NRI candidates with valid documents (passport, visa, sponsorship proof); higher fees applicable
Total MBBS Colleges & Seats in Bihar (2026)
Type of Colleges
No. of Colleges
Total Seats
Government Medical Colleges
12
1,615
Private Medical Colleges
8
1,150
Total
20
2,765
Registration & Security Fees (State Counselling)
Category
Registration Fee
Security Deposit (Refundable)
General / BC / EBC
₹ 1,200
₹ 10,000 (Govt) ₹ 1,00,000 (Private)
SC / ST / PwD
₹ 600
₹ 10,000 (Govt) ₹ 1,00,000 (Private)
NRI Quota
₹ 1,200
₹ 2,00,000 (Private/NRI Seats)
Bihar MBBS Counselling 2026 – Documents Required
S.No
Document Name
Purpose
1
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
Proof of appearing in NEET exam
2
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Card
Proof of qualifying NEET with AIR
3
Allotment Letter
Issued after seat allotment
4
Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate
Proof of Date of Birth
5
Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate
Proof of qualifying exam (PCB & English)
6
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Issued by last attended school
7
Migration Certificate
For candidates from boards other than Bihar Board (if applicable)
8
Character Certificate
Issued by last attended institution
9
Domicile Certificate (Bihar)
Required for State Quota eligibility
10
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/EBC/BC)
For reserved category candidates (issued by competent authority)
11
EWS Certificate
For Economically Weaker Section candidates
12
Residential Certificate
Proof of Bihar residence
13
Aadhaar Card
Identity proof
14
Passport Size Photographs
Same as used in NEET application form
15
Medical Fitness Certificate
Issued by registered medical practitioner
16
Income Certificate
Required for EWS/Reserved categories (if applicable)
Proof of counselling registration & security deposit payment
Conclusion
Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 is expected to be a highly competitive and structured admission process for MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical colleges across the state. Conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), the counselling will be based entirely on NEET UG 2026 scores, All India Rank (AIR), category reservation, domicile eligibility, and candidate preferences.
Candidates aiming for admission in Bihar should carefully understand the eligibility criteria, reservation policy, seat matrix, registration fees, document requirements, and round-wise counselling process before applying. Government colleges in Bihar offer excellent opportunities at comparatively lower fees, while private colleges provide additional options through state quota, management quota, and NRI quota seats.
Based on the previous year’s cutoff trends, top government colleges such as Patna Medical College (PMC), Nalanda Medical College (NMC), Darbhanga Medical College (DMC), and IGIMS Patna are likely to remain the most sought-after institutions in 2026. Therefore, students should prepare a smart choice-filling strategy according to their NEET rank, category, and preferred college.
To maximize admission chances, aspirants should:
Complete registration on time
Keep all required documents ready in advance
Participate in every counselling round (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy if eligible)
Monitor the official BCECEB website regularly for updates
Make informed choices based on cutoff trends and seat availability
In short, Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 can be your gateway to securing an MBBS/BDS seat in Bihar, but success depends on timely action, proper documentation, and a well-planned counselling strategy. Staying updated and making calculated decisions during each round will significantly improve your chances of admission.