Bihar UGMAC 2026 cutoff for PMCH Patna MBBS is expected to range from Bihar state NEET rank 300 to 5,500 for the UR category — making it Bihar’s most competitive government medical college under BCECE Board counselling.
Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), established in 1925, is the premier government medical college under Bihar UGMAC state quota counselling. With 200 MBBS seats and a strong clinical legacy, competition for a seat here is intense every year. The BCECE Board is expected to open Bihar UGMAC 2026 registrations and announce allotment results in July 2026. Until official ranks are published, the expected cutoffs below are based on Bihar UGMAC 2025 official BCECEB data.
- PMCH Patna has 200 MBBS seats; approximately 170 are filled through Bihar UGMAC state quota.
- Cutoffs are expressed as Bihar state NEET merit rank — the rank among all Bihar-domicile NEET qualifiers.
- The UR category closing rank for PMCH Patna MBBS was 4,967 in Bihar UGMAC 2025 Round 1 (official BCECEB data).
- SC category closing rank was 65,591 in 2025, reflecting wider access under reserved seats.
- Bihar UGMAC 2026 counselling is expected to begin in July 2026.
| Direct Link to Bihar UGMAC 2026 Official Portal (Active during counselling) — bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
PMCH Patna MBBS Seat Matrix 2026
PMCH Patna has 200 total MBBS seats. Of these, 15% (30 seats) go to the All India Quota (AIQ) managed by MCC. The remaining 85% (approximately 170 seats) are distributed through Bihar UGMAC counselling across reservation categories as per Bihar state norms. The approximate seat split is as follows:
| Category | Approx. Seats (State Quota) |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | ~73 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | ~17 |
| BC (Backward Class) | ~20 |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | ~31 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | ~27 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | ~2 |
| Total (State Quota, approx.) | ~170 |
Women students benefit from a 30% horizontal reservation within each category. The exact seat matrix for 2026 will be published in the official UGMAC 2026 prospectus by the BCECE Board.
Bihar UGMAC 2025 PMCH Patna Cutoff – Previous Year Reference
The table below shows Bihar UGMAC 2025 Round 1 opening and closing NEET ranks for PMCH Patna MBBS. These are Bihar state merit ranks — computed among all Bihar-domicile NEET qualifiers. UR and SC anchor values are from official BCECEB 2025 documents; remaining categories are approximate based on proportional trends.
| Category | Opening Rank (Round 1, 2025) | Closing Rank (Round 1, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 361 | 4,967 |
| EWS | ~4,800 | ~9,200 |
| BC | ~5,500 | ~15,800 |
| EBC | ~8,200 | ~27,500 |
| SC | 11,393 | 65,591 |
| ST | ~58,000 | ~1,45,000 |
UR and SC values are from official BCECEB 2025 Round 1 PDF. EWS, BC, EBC, and ST figures are approximate estimates. All ranks are Bihar state NEET merit ranks.
Bihar UGMAC 2026 PMCH Patna Expected Cutoff
Expected Bihar UGMAC 2026 opening and closing ranks for PMCH Patna MBBS are given below, category-wise. These predictions are based on 2025 trends. Demand for PMCH seats is consistently high, so major shifts in cutoff are unlikely unless Bihar NEET participation or seat count changes significantly.
| Category | Expected Opening Rank | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 300–400 | 4,800–5,500 |
| EWS | 4,500–5,200 | 9,000–11,000 |
| BC | 5,200–6,500 | 14,500–17,000 |
| EBC | 7,800–9,500 | 25,000–30,000 |
| SC | 10,500–12,500 | 62,000–70,000 |
| ST | 55,000–65,000 | 1,30,000–1,60,000 |
All figures are expected and based on 2025 Bihar UGMAC trends. A lower rank number indicates a higher NEET score. Official 2026 cutoffs will be published by the BCECE Board after each allotment round.
Factors Affecting Bihar UGMAC 2026 PMCH Patna Cutoff
Several variables determine the final closing rank for PMCH Patna each year:
- NEET UG 2026 paper difficulty — a harder paper lowers average Bihar state scores, which can slightly relax closing ranks.
- Bihar NEET participation — more domicile students increase competition and compress UR closing ranks.
- Changes in PMCH MBBS seat count — any intake increase directly relaxes the closing rank for that year.
- Mop-up and stray vacancy rounds — unfilled seats from Round 1 re-open in later rounds, often at higher (more relaxed) closing ranks.
- Seat locking behaviour — students who lock PMCH as their final choice in Round 1 reduce availability for Round 2, tightening competition there.
- Category-wise reservation norms — Bihar’s reservation matrix creates wide gaps between UR and SC/EBC/ST closing ranks at the same college.
How to Check Bihar UGMAC 2026 Cutoff for PMCH Patna
After every Bihar UGMAC 2026 allotment round, the BCECE Board publishes a PDF of opening and closing ranks for all colleges. Follow these steps to find PMCH Patna’s cutoff:
- Go to the official BCECE Board portal: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Under the UGMAC 2026 section, click the link for the allotment result or opening/closing rank of the relevant round.
- Download the PDF titled “Opening and Closing Rank — Round [X]”.
- Open the PDF and search for PATNA MEDICAL COLLEGE or PMCH.
- Identify your category row (UR, EWS, BC, EBC, SC, or ST) to read the opening and closing ranks.
- Compare your Bihar state NEET merit rank with the closing rank to assess your chances for that round.
Cutoffs are released separately after Round 1, Round 2, the mop-up round, and the stray vacancy round. The stray vacancy round typically shows the most relaxed closing ranks as it fills only leftover seats.
Bihar UGMAC PMCH Patna Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Ques. What is the expected UR closing rank for PMCH Patna MBBS in Bihar UGMAC 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 Bihar UGMAC data, the UR closing rank for PMCH Patna MBBS is expected to be between 4,800 and 5,500 (Bihar state NEET merit rank) in Round 1 of 2026 counselling.
Ques. Are Bihar UGMAC cutoffs based on NEET All India Rank or Bihar state rank?
Ans. Bihar UGMAC uses the Bihar state NEET merit rank — the rank computed among all Bihar-domicile NEET qualifiers for that year. This is different from the NEET All India Rank. Only Bihar-domicile students compete for state quota seats.
Ques. How many MBBS seats does PMCH Patna have under Bihar UGMAC?
Ans. PMCH Patna has 200 total MBBS seats. Approximately 170 seats are filled through Bihar UGMAC state quota counselling. The remaining 30 seats form the 15% All India Quota managed by MCC.
Ques. When will Bihar UGMAC 2026 cutoff for PMCH Patna be released?
Ans. Bihar UGMAC 2026 counselling is expected in July 2026. The BCECE Board publishes opening and closing ranks as a PDF after each allotment round on its official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Ques. What is the expected SC closing rank for PMCH Patna MBBS in Bihar UGMAC 2026?
Ans. The expected SC closing rank for PMCH Patna in Bihar UGMAC 2026 is between 62,000 and 70,000 (Bihar state NEET merit rank), based on the 2025 closing rank of 65,591.
Ques. Does PMCH Patna have a women’s reservation under Bihar UGMAC?
Ans. Yes. Bihar provides a 30% horizontal reservation for women within each category at PMCH Patna. Women students may secure a seat under the women’s horizontal quota even if their state rank is beyond the category’s general closing rank, provided they fall within the women’s cutoff for that category.
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