Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026
Complete guide to BCECEB (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board) counselling — registration dates, seat allotment process, documents required, and cutoff trends for ~1,800 MBBS seats.
Counselling Authority — BCECEB
Full Name: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board
Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
Helpline: 0612-2232074
Counselling Period: August-September 2026
Key Dates — Bihar NEET Counselling 2026
| Event | Expected Timing |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | August 2026 |
| Choice Filling | August 2026 |
| Round 1 Allotment | September 2026 |
| Round 2 Allotment | September-October 2026 |
| Mop-up Round | October 2026 |
Dates are approximate. Check the official BCECEB portal for confirmed schedules.
Counselling Process — Step by Step
Register on BCECEB counselling portal
Upload documents and pay fee
Attend document verification
Fill college preferences
Check allotment and report to college
Participate in subsequent rounds if needed
Documents Required
NEET Cutoff Trends — Bihar Government Medical Colleges
| Year | General | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET 2024 | 490-520 | 450-480 | 320-370 |
| NEET 2023 | 480-510 | 440-470 | 310-360 |
| NEET 2022 | 470-500 | 430-460 | 300-350 |
Cutoffs shown are approximate NEET score ranges for the last admitted candidate in government medical colleges. Actual cutoffs depend on seat matrix, category, and counselling round.
Didn't Get a Seat in Bihar? Consider MBBS Abroad
With only ~1,800 seats across 13 government and 10 private colleges, Bihar counselling is highly competitive. MBBS abroad at NMC-approved universities offers quality medical education at Rs. 15-40L total — a fraction of Indian private college fees.