Bihar NEET UG 2026 – Round 2 Extended Schedule & Revised Seat Matrix Released

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has issued an important official update about Round 2 of the Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026. The update is important for thousands of students in Bihar who are looking for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical-related courses. It provides another opportunity for students who may have missed the earlier registration deadline, want to upgrade the seat they received in Round 1, or wish to change their course or college preferences. Candidates can also check the newly released list of vacant seats before making their choices. This guide explains all the important details about UGMAC 2026 Round 2, including registration, seat availability, choice filling, and other key steps that candidates need to follow during the counselling process.

Overview

The Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026 is the official admission process for students seeking seats in government and private medical and dental colleges across Bihar.

After Round 1 admissions, physical reporting, and document verification were completed, some seats became vacant. These vacancies occurred because some candidates did not report to their allotted colleges, resigned from their seats, or moved to seats through the All-India Quota (AIQ). The vacant seats are available across different categories, including Unreserved, EWS, BC, EBC, SC, ST, DQ, and NRI/Management quotas.

To give candidates more opportunities and ensure a fair counselling process, BCECEB extended the online registration and fee payment deadline to September 17, 2026. The choice filling and locking deadline was also extended to September 20, 2026. A revised seat matrix was released showing the updated vacancies for Round 2.

Key Highlights

Below is the structured breakdown of the revised UGMAC 2026 Round 2 schedule compared with essential process guidelines:

Why You Must Carefully Analyze the Revised Seat Matrix

Check the Seat Matrix: One common mistake during medical counselling is filling choices without carefully checking the revised seat matrix. This can affect your chances of getting the preferred college or course.

Clear and Virtual Vacancies: The revised matrix shows two types of vacancies. Clear vacancies are seats that became available after Round 1 because candidates did not join or left their allotted seats. Virtual vacancies are seats currently occupied by Round-1 candidates who have applied for an upgrade and may become available after the next allotment.

Check Your Category: Candidates should check whether their preferred government colleges, such as PMCH Patna, NMCH Patna, DMCH Darbhanga, SKMCH Muzaffarpur, or IGIMS Patna, have seats available under their category.

Private College Options: Students considering private colleges should also check the remaining Management and NRI quota seats and consider the fees before making their choices.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bihar NEET UG Round 2 Choice Filling

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Go to the BCECEB official website and open the “Online Application Portal of UGMAC-2026” to begin the process.

Step 2: Log in or Register

New candidates need to complete registration, create their UGMAC ID, upload their photograph and signature, and pay the registration fee online by September 17, 2026, before 11:59 PM. Already registered candidates can simply log in using their UGMAC ID and password.

Step 3: Check Seats and Choose Colleges

Review the revised seat matrix carefully. Then, prepare a list of preferred colleges and courses according to your priority.

Step 4: Fill and Save Choices

Enter your choices on the portal and save them regularly to prevent losing your progress.

Step 5: Lock and Print Choices

After checking everything, lock your choices by September 20, 2026, before 11:59 PM. Finally, save and print the confirmation slip for future use.

Official Extended Schedule & Revised Seat Matrix Links

Candidates must verify official notices directly from the portal to avoid misleading information. Below are the direct links to the official PDFs released by the board:

• Official Extension Notification (Advt. No. UGMAC-2026/07): https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/pdf_Adv/ADV_UGMAC26_07.pdf
• Round 2 Revised Seat Matrix Breakdown: https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/pdf_Seat/REV_UGMAC26_SM_R2.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Conclusion

The deadline extension by BCECEB gives candidates more time to review their options and complete the UGMAC 2026 Round 2 process carefully. However, competition for state quota MBBS and BDS seats remains important, so candidates should avoid delays.

Complete registration, fee payment, and choice locking before the deadline to avoid website or payment problems at the last moment. Before locking choices, carefully check the fee structure of private medical and dental colleges. Candidates should also keep all required original documents ready for physical reporting after seat allotment. These include the NEET Admit Card and Scorecard, UGMAC Rank Card, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, caste and domicile certificates, and PwD certificate, if applicable. Following these steps can help candidates complete the counselling process smoothly and avoid unnecessary problems.