UGMAC 2026 seat matrix is expected to cover approximately 2,582 MBBS seats and 315 BDS seats across medical and dental colleges in Bihar under the 85% state quota, based on 2025 trends.
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts UGMAC — Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling — for MBBS, BDS, and BVSc & AH admissions across Bihar’s government and private colleges every year. Seats are filled on the basis of NEET UG scores and Bihar domicile. The official UGMAC 2026 seat matrix will be published on the BCECEB portal along with the counselling schedule. Until then, the 2025 seat matrix is the most reliable reference for planning your college preferences.
- Total MBBS seats (expected): 2,582 — 1,232 in 12 government and 1,350 in 9 private medical colleges.
- Total BDS seats (expected): 315 — 115 in 2 government and 200 in 3 private dental colleges.
- The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats are managed by MCC centrally and are not part of UGMAC.
- Private college seats include NRI, Muslim minority, and Sikh minority sub-quotas where approved.
- All government college seats follow Bihar’s reservation norms: SC, ST, EBC, BC, EWS, and DQ.
| Direct Link to UGMAC 2026 Official Portal | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
UGMAC 2026 Seat Matrix: Key Highlights
The table below summarises the expected seat distribution for UGMAC 2026 across all courses under the state quota, based on 2025 data released by BCECEB.
| Course | Government Colleges | Private Colleges | Total (State Quota) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 1,232 | 1,350 | 2,582 |
| BDS | 115 | 200 | 315 |
| BVSc & AH | 136 | — | 136 |
| Total | 1,483 | 1,550 | 3,033 |
These seat counts reflect the 85% state quota only. The 15% AIQ seats in every college are filled separately through MCC counselling and are not included here.
Government Medical Colleges: MBBS Seat Matrix
Bihar has 12 government medical colleges offering a combined 1,232 MBBS seats under the UGMAC state quota. Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) is the largest with 165 state quota seats, followed by IGIMS Patna with 128 seats.
| College Name | Location | MBBS Seats (State Quota) |
|---|---|---|
| Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) | Patna | 165 |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) | Patna | 128 |
| Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) | Patna | 124 |
| Government Medical College (GMC) | Bettiah | 102 |
| Bihar Medical Institute of Medical Sciences (BMIMS) | Pawapuri, Nalanda | 102 |
| Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) | Muzaffarpur | 98 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JLNMCH) | Bhagalpur | 98 |
| Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College (ANMMCH) | Gaya | 98 |
| Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) | Laheriasarai, Darbhanga | 97 |
| Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College and Hospital (JKTMCH) | Madhepura | 85 |
| Government Medical College (GMC) | Purnea | 85 |
| ESIC Medical College and Hospital | Bihta, Patna | 50 |
| Total | — | 1,232 |
Private Medical Colleges: MBBS Seat Matrix
Nine private medical colleges in Bihar collectively offer 1,350 MBBS seats under UGMAC. Around 50% of these seats are filled via the state merit list at government-regulated fees; the remaining seats cover NRI, Muslim minority, and Sikh minority quotas depending on each college’s approval status.
| College Name | Location | Total Seats | Special Quota Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narayan Medical College and Hospital (NMCH, Sasaram) | Sasaram, Rohtas | 250 | 38 NRI |
| Katihar Medical College (KMC) | Katihar | 150 | 75 Muslim Minority + 23 NRI |
| Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College (MGMMC) | Kishanganj | 150 | 45 Sikh Minority + 22 NRI |
| Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College and Hospital | Saharsa | 150 | 22 NRI |
| Madhubani Medical College and Hospital | Madhubani | 150 | 75 Muslim Minority + 23 NRI |
| Shri Narayan Institute of Medical Sciences | Saharsa | 150 | 23 NRI |
| Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial Medical College (RDJMMC) | Muzaffarpur | 150 | 23 NRI |
| Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital | Bihta, Patna | 100 | 15 NRI |
| Himalaya Medical College and Hospital | Patna | 100 | 15 NRI |
| Total | — | 1,350 | — |
BDS Seat Matrix in Bihar
Bihar has 5 dental colleges offering a total of 315 BDS seats under UGMAC. Government Dental College, Rahui in Nalanda is the largest government dental institution with 85 seats, while Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences in Patna leads the private dental sector with 100 seats.
| College Name | Type | Location | Total BDS Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patna Dental College and Hospital (PDCH) | Government | Patna | 30 |
| Government Dental College, Rahui | Government | Rahui, Nalanda | 85 |
| Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Research | Private | Patna | 100 |
| Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital | Private | Darbhanga | 60 |
| Sarjug Dental College and Hospital | Private | Bhagalpur | 40 |
| Total | — | — | 315 |
Category-wise Seat Reservation in UGMAC 2026
All state quota seats in Bihar’s government medical and dental colleges follow a vertical and horizontal reservation structure. The table below shows the approximate category-wise seat share in government MBBS colleges, based on 2025 seat matrix data.
| Category | Full Form | Approx. Share of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| UR | Unreserved | ~36% |
| EBC | Extremely Backward Class | ~18% |
| SC | Scheduled Caste | ~16% |
| BC | Backward Class | ~12% |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section | ~10% |
| DQ | Disabled Quota (Horizontal) | ~5% |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe | ~1–2% |
The DQ (Disabled Quota) is a horizontal reservation — seats are carved out from within each vertical category, not added on top. For private college state-quota seats, Bihar’s reservation norms apply to the 50% seats filled via the merit list. The remaining 50% management quota seats — NRI and minority sub-quotas — follow separate rules and are not bound by state reservation policy.
UGMAC 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total MBBS seats are available under UGMAC 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, UGMAC 2026 is expected to offer approximately 2,582 MBBS seats — 1,232 in 12 government medical colleges and 1,350 in 9 private medical colleges in Bihar under the state quota.
Ques. How many BDS seats does UGMAC 2026 cover?
Ans. UGMAC 2026 is expected to cover approximately 315 BDS seats — 115 in 2 government dental colleges (PDCH Patna and GDC Rahui, Nalanda) and 200 in 3 private dental colleges across Bihar.
Ques. Which government medical college in Bihar has the highest MBBS seat intake?
Ans. Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has the highest state quota seat count with 165 MBBS seats, followed by IGIMS Patna (128 seats) and Nalanda Medical College, Patna (124 seats).
Ques. Are All India Quota (AIQ) seats included in the UGMAC seat matrix?
Ans. No. The UGMAC seat matrix covers only the 85% state quota seats. The 15% AIQ seats in each college are filled separately through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and are not part of UGMAC counselling.
Ques. When will the UGMAC 2026 seat matrix be officially released?
Ans. BCECEB will publish the official UGMAC 2026 seat matrix on its portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in along with the counselling notification and registration schedule. Check the portal regularly for updates.
Ques. Do private medical colleges in Bihar reserve seats for EBC and BC students?
Ans. The 50% state quota seats in private medical colleges follow Bihar’s reservation norms, including EBC, BC, SC, ST, and EWS categories. The remaining 50% management quota seats — NRI and minority sub-quotas — are not bound by state reservation rules.
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