BCECEB UGMAC 2026 is expected to offer approximately 2,582 MBBS seats and 315 BDS seats across government and private medical and dental colleges in Bihar, based on the 2025 revised seat matrix.
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts the Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) every year to fill MBBS and BDS seats through 85% state quota counselling based on NEET UG scores. The UGMAC 2026 seat matrix will be officially published on the BCECEB website once the counselling schedule is announced. Bihar has 12 government medical colleges, 9 private medical colleges, 2 government dental colleges, and 3 private dental colleges participating in UGMAC.
- Total MBBS seats (expected 2026): 2,582 — 1,232 in government medical colleges and 1,350 in private medical colleges.
- Total BDS seats (expected 2026): 315 — 115 in government dental colleges and 200 in private dental colleges.
- 50% of private MBBS seats (approximately 675 seats) are filled at government medical college fee levels.
- Katihar Medical College and Madhubani Medical College are Muslim Minority institutions; MGM Medical College, Kishanganj has Sikh Minority quota seats.
- Government college seats are reserved across SC, ST, EBC, BC, EWS, and Disabled Quota (DQ) categories.
| Direct Link to BCECEB UGMAC 2026 Official Portal — bceceboard.bihar.gov.in (Visit Website) |
UGMAC 2026 Seat Matrix: Quick Overview
The table below shows the expected total seat distribution under BCECEB UGMAC 2026, based on the 2025 revised seat matrix. The 2025 matrix was updated mid-cycle with 150 additional private MBBS seats; a similar revision is possible in 2026. Always verify the final count on the official BCECEB portal.
| Course | Government College Seats | Private College Seats | Total (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 1,232 | 1,350 | 2,582 |
| BDS | 115 | 200 | 315 |
| Total | 1,347 | 1,550 | 2,897 |
MBBS Seats in Bihar Government Medical Colleges
Bihar has 12 government medical colleges offering 1,232 MBBS seats under UGMAC 2026 (expected, based on 2025 trends). Patna Medical College leads with 165 seats, followed by IGIMS Patna with 128 and Nalanda Medical College Patna with 124.
| College | Total Seats | UR | SC | ST | EBC | BC | EWS | DQ* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patna Medical College (PMC), Patna | 165 | 44 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 8 |
| IGIMS, Patna | 128 | 34 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Nalanda Medical College (NMC), Patna | 124 | 33 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| BMIMS, Pawapuri | 102 | 27 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| GMC, Bettiah | 102 | 28 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| JLNMC, Bhagalpur | 98 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| SKMCH, Muzaffarpur | 98 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| ANMMC, Gaya | 98 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Darbhanga Medical College (DMC), Laheriasarai | 97 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| JKTMC, Madhepura | 85 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| GMC, Purnea | 85 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| ESIC Medical College, Bihta, Patna | 50 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 1,232 | 329 | 132 | 12 | 147 | 99 | 82 | 61 |
*DQ (Disabled Quota) is a horizontal reservation drawn from across all categories and does not add to the total seat count.
MBBS Seats in Bihar Private Medical Colleges
Bihar has 9 private medical colleges with 1,350 MBBS seats under UGMAC 2026 (expected, based on 2025 trends). NMCH Sasaram has the largest intake at 250 seats. Of the 204 NRI quota seats, students must submit valid NRI documents as per the UGMAC 2026 prospectus.
| College | UR / General | Muslim Minority | Sikh Minority | NRI | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMCH, Sasaram | 212 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 250 |
| Katihar Medical College (KMC) | 52 | 75 | 0 | 23 | 150 |
| MGM Medical College, Kishanganj | 83 | 0 | 45 | 22 | 150 |
| Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College | 128 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 150 |
| Madhubani Medical College | 52 | 75 | 0 | 23 | 150 |
| Shri Narayan Medical Institute | 127 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 150 |
| RDJM Medical College | 127 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 150 |
| Netaji Subhas Medical College | 85 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 100 |
| Himalaya Medical College | 85 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 100 |
| Total | 951 | 150 | 45 | 204 | 1,350 |
675 of these 1,350 private MBBS seats are available at government medical college fee levels, making them significantly more affordable. Students who miss these 675 seats will be allotted seats at the respective private college fee structure approved by the Bihar Fee Fixation Committee.
BDS Seats in Bihar Dental Colleges
A total of 315 BDS seats are expected under UGMAC 2026 — 115 in 2 government dental colleges and 200 in 3 private dental colleges.
Government Dental Colleges — 115 seats (expected):
| College | Total | UR | SC | ST | EBC | BC | EWS | DQ* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patna Dental College (PDC), Patna | 30 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Government Dental College (GDC), Rahui, Nalanda | 85 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 115 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
Private Dental Colleges — 200 seats (expected):
| College | UR / General | NRI | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences, Patna | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Mithila Minority Dental College, Darbhanga | 51 | 9 | 60 |
| Sarjug Dental College | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Total | 191 | 9 | 200 |
Category-wise Seat Distribution under UGMAC 2026
BCECEB follows Bihar’s state reservation policy for all government college seats. The table below explains each category used in the UGMAC 2026 seat matrix.
| Category | Applicable Colleges | Description |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | Government and Private | Open to all students regardless of caste or category |
| SC | Government | Scheduled Caste students domiciled in Bihar |
| ST | Government | Scheduled Tribe students domiciled in Bihar |
| EBC | Government | Extremely Backward Class — a Bihar-specific category distinct from OBC |
| BC | Government | Backward Class (OBC) students as per Bihar’s state list |
| EWS | Government | Economically Weaker Section (family income below ?8 lakh per annum) |
| DQ | Government | Disabled Quota — horizontal reservation for persons with benchmark disability |
| NRI | Private | Non-Resident Indian quota seats at higher applicable fee levels |
| Muslim / Sikh Minority | Select Private | Reserved for the respective minority community in designated minority institutions |
Students applying under reserved categories must carry a valid caste or income certificate issued by a competent Bihar government authority. Documents will be verified during UGMAC 2026 reporting and seat acceptance.
BCECEB UGMAC 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total MBBS seats are available under BCECEB UGMAC 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, approximately 2,582 MBBS seats are expected under UGMAC 2026 — 1,232 in government medical colleges and 1,350 in private medical colleges across Bihar. The official 2026 seat matrix will be published on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available in Bihar under UGMAC 2026?
Ans. Approximately 315 BDS seats are expected under UGMAC 2026 — 115 seats across 2 government dental colleges and 200 seats across 3 private dental colleges in Bihar.
Ques. Which government medical college in Bihar has the most MBBS seats?
Ans. Patna Medical College (PMC), Patna has the highest MBBS seat count among Bihar government colleges with 165 seats, followed by IGIMS Patna with 128 seats and Nalanda Medical College Patna with 124 seats.
Ques. Are private MBBS seats in Bihar available at government fee levels?
Ans. Yes. 50% of private MBBS seats in Bihar (approximately 675 of the 1,350 seats) are filled at government medical college fee levels under UGMAC counselling. The remaining 675 seats are filled at the private college’s approved fee structure.
Ques. Which private medical colleges in Bihar have minority quota seats?
Ans. Katihar Medical College and Madhubani Medical College each have 75 Muslim Minority quota seats. MGM Medical College, Kishanganj has 45 Sikh Minority quota seats. These seats are reserved for students from the respective minority communities.
Ques. When will the BCECEB UGMAC 2026 seat matrix be officially released?
Ans. The BCECEB UGMAC 2026 seat matrix will be released on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in along with the official counselling schedule, typically after the NEET UG 2026 result is declared. Students should check the official portal regularly for the confirmed 2026 seat data.
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