Based on 2025 trends, the BCECEB UGMAC 2026 cutoff for JLNMCH Bhagalpur MBBS (General category, state quota) is expected around NEET AIR 14,000–16,000.
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JLNMCH), Bhagalpur is a government medical college in Bihar offering 120 MBBS seats per year. Of these, 102 seats are filled through the BCECEB UGMAC state quota counselling and the remaining 18 through All India Quota. Admission is based on NEET UG score; BCECEB converts the All India Rank to a Bihar State Merit Rank (BSMR) for state-domicile students. The cutoff is the last NEET AIR at which a seat was allotted in each category during a given round.
- Total MBBS seats at JLNMCH Bhagalpur: 120 (102 state quota, 18 All India Quota).
- General category expected closing NEET AIR 2026: ~14,000–16,000 (based on 2025 trends).
- EWS expected closing NEET AIR 2026: ~11,000–13,000.
- OBC expected closing NEET AIR 2026: ~14,500–16,500.
- SC expected closing NEET AIR 2026: ~1,00,000–1,15,000.
- All 2026 figures are expected estimates; official cutoffs will be published on the BCECEB portal after each counselling round.
| Direct Link to BCECEB UGMAC 2026 Seat Allotment / Cutoff (Active during counselling) |
About JLNMCH Bhagalpur MBBS Admission
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JLNMCH) is located at Katahalbari, Khanjarpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar. The college is affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna, and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It offers 120 MBBS seats per year — 102 state quota seats filled via BCECEB UGMAC and 18 All India Quota seats filled via MCC counselling.
Only Bihar-domicile students who have cleared NEET UG are eligible for state quota seats. BCECEB prepares a Bihar State Merit Rank (BSMR) list from NEET UG scores, and seats are allotted in merit order across General (UR), EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories. Students who do not receive an allotment in Round 1 may still get a seat in Round 2 or the mop-up round, where cutoffs typically relax as remaining seats are redistributed.
JLNMCH Bhagalpur Previous Year Cutoff Trends (2024–2025)
The table below shows the previous year closing NEET All India Ranks (AIR) for JLNMCH Bhagalpur MBBS state quota across categories. These serve as the primary reference for estimating the 2026 cutoff.
| Category | Closing NEET AIR — 2024 | Closing NEET AIR — 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | ~16,107 | ~15,293 |
| EWS | Data awaited | ~11,716 |
| OBC | Data awaited | ~15,741 |
| SC | Data awaited | ~1,11,142 |
| ST | Data awaited | ~1,63,064 |
Figures represent the last NEET AIR at which a seat was allotted in state quota. Data is approximate and sourced from available BCECEB UGMAC allotment records.
BCECEB UGMAC 2026 Expected Cutoff for JLNMCH Bhagalpur
Based on 2025 BCECEB UGMAC counselling data, the expected cutoffs for JLNMCH Bhagalpur MBBS in 2026 are projected as below. All figures are estimates; official cutoffs will be announced after each round of allotment on the BCECEB portal.
| Category | Expected Opening NEET AIR 2026 | Expected Closing NEET AIR 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | ~9,000–10,500 | ~14,000–16,000 |
| EWS | ~8,000–9,500 | ~11,000–13,000 |
| OBC | ~10,000–12,000 | ~14,500–16,500 |
| SC | ~65,000–80,000 | ~1,00,000–1,15,000 |
| ST | ~90,000–1,10,000 | ~1,50,000–1,70,000 |
All 2026 figures are expected estimates based on 2025 BCECEB UGMAC trends. Actual cutoffs will vary after official counselling rounds are completed.
For General category students, a NEET AIR below 14,000 gives a strong chance at JLNMCH Bhagalpur. EWS students with NEET AIR up to 13,000 should list this college as a high priority. OBC students with ranks up to 16,500 may include JLNMCH Bhagalpur in their preference list during BCECEB UGMAC 2026 counselling.
Factors Affecting BCECEB UGMAC 2026 Cutoff for JLNMCH Bhagalpur
Several factors influence the closing rank at JLNMCH Bhagalpur each year:
- NEET UG 2026 difficulty and score distribution: A tougher NEET paper lowers top scores across Bihar, which can ease the closing AIR cutoff slightly.
- Number of Bihar-domicile NEET qualifiers: A higher number of Bihar students clearing NEET UG increases competition and tightens closing ranks at all government colleges.
- Seat intake at JLNMCH Bhagalpur: Any increase in state quota seats directly relaxes the closing rank for all categories.
- Student preference patterns: JLNMCH Bhagalpur is in a Tier-2 city. Students who prefer Patna-based colleges tend to list Bhagalpur lower, which can result in a slightly relaxed cutoff compared to PMCH or NMCH Patna.
- Number of counselling rounds: In mop-up or stray-vacancy rounds, cutoffs relax further as remaining seats are offered to students from a wider rank range.
How to Check BCECEB UGMAC 2026 Cutoff for JLNMCH Bhagalpur
Follow these steps to access the official BCECEB UGMAC 2026 cutoff list once allotment is published:
- Visit the official BCECEB portal: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/UGMACIndex.php.
- Click on the UGMAC 2026 counselling link on the homepage.
- Select Seat Allotment Result for the relevant round (Round 1, Round 2, or mop-up).
- Download the Opening and Closing Rank PDF from the result page.
- Open the PDF and search for JLNMCH Bhagalpur to view category-wise opening and closing NEET AIR and BSMR values.
- Compare the closing rank with your Bihar State Merit Rank (BSMR) to assess your allotment chances in the next round.
BCECEB UGMAC JLNMCH Bhagalpur Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Ques. What is the expected General category closing rank for JLNMCH Bhagalpur MBBS in BCECEB UGMAC 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 BCECEB UGMAC trends, the expected General (UR) closing NEET AIR for JLNMCH Bhagalpur MBBS in 2026 is approximately 14,000–16,000. This is an expected estimate; official figures will be released after each counselling round on the BCECEB portal.
Ques. How many MBBS seats does JLNMCH Bhagalpur have under state quota?
Ans. JLNMCH Bhagalpur has 120 MBBS seats in total, of which 102 are state quota seats filled through BCECEB UGMAC counselling. The remaining 18 seats fall under All India Quota and are filled through MCC NEET UG counselling separately.
Ques. What is the difference between NEET AIR and Bihar State Merit Rank in BCECEB UGMAC?
Ans. NEET AIR (All India Rank) is issued by NTA to all NEET UG qualified students across India. Bihar State Merit Rank (BSMR) is computed by BCECEB exclusively for Bihar-domicile students based on their NEET UG scores. The BSMR is used for actual seat allotment in BCECEB UGMAC. A student’s BSMR reflects their standing only among Bihar-domicile NEET qualifiers.
Ques. When will the official BCECEB UGMAC 2026 cutoff for JLNMCH Bhagalpur be released?
Ans. The official BCECEB UGMAC 2026 cutoff for JLNMCH Bhagalpur is expected around July 2026, following the first round of seat allotment. Students can check the allotment result and download the opening and closing rank PDF from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in once published.
Ques. Can students with NEET AIR above 16,000 still get MBBS at JLNMCH Bhagalpur through BCECEB UGMAC?
Ans. Students with NEET AIR above 16,000 may still receive a seat during Round 2 or the mop-up round, where cutoffs typically relax as unfilled seats are re-offered. SC and ST category students have much higher closing ranks (around 1,11,000 and 1,63,000 respectively in 2025), so their allotment chances are assessed separately from General and OBC categories.
Ques. Are students from outside Bihar eligible for JLNMCH Bhagalpur MBBS through BCECEB UGMAC?
Ans. No. BCECEB UGMAC counselling is exclusively for Bihar-domicile students. Students from outside Bihar may apply for the 18 All India Quota seats at JLNMCH Bhagalpur through MCC NEET UG counselling, where All India Rank cutoffs are generally more competitive.
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