MDUCEE 2026 counselling for BC-A and BC-B categories is scheduled to begin in June 2026, with seats reserved for eligible Haryana backward class students in each MDU programme as per Haryana state government reservation norms.

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak conducts the Common Entrance Examination (MDUCEE) for admission to programmes such as MBA, MCA and other professional courses. During counselling, a portion of seats in each programme is set aside for students belonging to Haryana’s BC-A (Block A Backward Class) and BC-B (Block B Backward Class) categories. Only students with a valid Haryana domicile certificate and a category certificate issued by a Haryana government authority are eligible to claim these seats. The expected cutoff for BC-A and BC-B is less competitive than the general category closing rank, reflecting the direct benefit of reservation.

  • BC-A and BC-B are Haryana-specific OBC sub-categories governed by the Haryana Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes (SCBC) Department.
  • Seat allocation follows Haryana government reservation norms for state universities and professional programmes.
  • Counselling is conducted online at mduadmission.samarth.edu.in across four rounds — three online rounds and one physical round.
  • Expected BC-A and BC-B cutoff ranks are numerically higher than general category closing ranks, meaning students with a comparatively lower MDUCEE score can still secure a seat.
  • A valid Haryana domicile certificate and a BC-A or BC-B caste certificate from a competent Haryana authority are mandatory documents for claiming reserved seats at counselling.
Direct Link: MDUCEE 2026 Official Admission Portal — mduadmission.samarth.edu.in

BC-A and BC-B Categories in Haryana

The Government of Haryana divides Other Backward Classes (OBC) into two blocks — Block A (BC-A) and Block B (BC-B) — for reservation in state government services and university admissions. Each block has a distinct caste list notified by the Haryana SCBC Department. Reservation in these categories applies exclusively to students with Haryana domicile; students from other states whose communities may be listed as OBC nationally are not covered.

Category Full Form Governing Authority
BC-A Block A Backward Class Haryana SCBC Department
BC-B Block B Backward Class Haryana SCBC Department

Students must verify that their community appears in the Haryana government’s official BC-A or BC-B caste list before claiming reservation at MDUCEE 2026 counselling. A caste certificate must be obtained from the Haryana Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or another competent Haryana authority. Caste certificates issued by other state governments are not accepted for Haryana university admissions.


MDUCEE 2026 Reserved Seats for BC-A and BC-B

MDU Rohtak applies Haryana state government reservation norms when distributing seats across categories in all MDUCEE programmes. The seat matrix for each programme is published on the official counselling portal before registration opens.

Category Seat Allocation Applicable For
General (Unreserved) Open merit All students
SC As per Haryana government norms Haryana SC domicile
BC-A As per Haryana government norms Haryana BC-A domicile
BC-B As per Haryana government norms Haryana BC-B domicile
EWS As per Haryana government norms Economically weaker sections (Haryana)

The exact number of seats reserved for BC-A and BC-B in each MDUCEE 2026 programme will be available in the official MDU prospectus and on the counselling portal. Students should check the seat matrix on mduadmission.samarth.edu.in before the counselling registration deadline. Seats left vacant in a reserved category after each round are carried forward and may be converted to open category seats if they remain unfilled after all rounds, subject to MDU rules.


Eligibility for BC-A and BC-B Category Counselling at MDUCEE 2026

To claim reserved seats under BC-A or BC-B in MDUCEE 2026 counselling, students must satisfy both the general programme eligibility and the category-specific requirements listed below.

Requirement Details
Haryana Domicile Valid domicile certificate issued by the Haryana government
Category Certificate BC-A or BC-B caste certificate issued by Haryana SDM or competent Haryana authority
MDUCEE 2026 Category Declaration Must have applied under BC-A or BC-B during the MDUCEE 2026 application; category cannot be changed at counselling stage
Qualifying Entrance Exam Programme-specific: MBA (CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / ATMA), MCA (MDUCEE score), M.Tech (GATE or MDUCEE score)
Minimum Qualifying Percentage As per MDU norms; category students may be eligible for a relaxed minimum in the qualifying examination

Students who applied under the general category in MDUCEE 2026 cannot switch to BC-A or BC-B at the counselling stage. The category declared at the time of the original application is final and is verified against original certificates during document verification at the allotted institution.


MDUCEE 2026 Expected Cutoff for BC-A and BC-B Categories

The BC-A and BC-B cutoff in MDUCEE 2026 counselling refers to the closing rank at which the last reserved seat in a programme is allotted in each round. MDU will publish round-wise closing ranks on the admission portal after each round. Based on previous years’ counselling patterns, the table below outlines what BC-A and BC-B students can expect in 2026.

Factor Expected Pattern (Based on 2024 and 2025 Trends)
BC-A and BC-B vs General closing rank BC-A and BC-B closing ranks are numerically higher (less competitive) than the general category closing rank for the same programme
BC-A vs BC-B closing rank BC-A is expected to have a slightly higher closing rank than BC-B within the same programme, as BC-A has a larger seat share under Haryana reservation norms
Most competitive BC programmes MBA and MCA — high demand means these programmes fill faster even within reserved categories
Round-wise cutoff trend Round 1 cutoffs are generally the most competitive; Rounds 3 and 4 tend to see the closing rank relax as withdrawn and upgraded seats accumulate
Unfilled seat conversion If BC-A or BC-B seats remain vacant after all reserved rounds, MDU may open them to the general category — this can ease the open category cutoff in the final round

Specific numerical cutoff ranks for MDUCEE 2026 BC-A and BC-B will be available only after MDU releases the round-wise allotment list. Students can check the 2025 round-wise closing ranks on mduadmission.samarth.edu.in to estimate their admission chances before counselling registration opens. All 2026 cutoff data in this article are expected estimates based on previous year trends and are subject to change.


Factors Affecting BC-A and BC-B Cutoff in MDUCEE 2026

Several variables will determine where the final BC-A and BC-B closing ranks settle across counselling rounds in 2026.

  • Total reserved seats per category: A larger seat share in BC-A compared to BC-B means BC-A admits a higher number of students, resulting in a numerically higher closing rank.
  • Number of eligible applicants: A larger applicant pool in BC-A or BC-B makes the category more competitive and pushes the closing rank downward.
  • Programme demand: High-demand programmes like MBA and MCA will record tighter cutoffs even within reserved categories.
  • Seat withdrawals and upgrades: Students who accept seat upgrades or withdraw after Round 1 free up category seats, potentially relaxing the cutoff in later rounds.
  • Carry-forward of unfilled seats: Category seats that go unfilled in earlier rounds roll over to subsequent rounds, which can extend admission eligibility to students with higher rank numbers.
  • Haryana reservation policy updates: Any government notifications amending BC-A or BC-B seat percentages before counselling begins will directly affect the number of available seats and the resulting cutoff.

MDUCEE 2026 Counselling Process for BC-A and BC-B

MDUCEE 2026 counselling runs across four rounds — three online rounds and one physical round for remaining vacant seats. BC-A and BC-B students follow the same steps as general category students but must complete an additional document verification stage to confirm their reserved category status.

  1. Online Registration: Log in at mduadmission.samarth.edu.in using your MDUCEE 2026 roll number and date of birth. Confirm your category as BC-A or BC-B during the counselling registration form.
  2. Pay Counselling Fee: Pay the online counselling registration fee as notified by MDU for your category before the deadline.
  3. Fill and Lock Course Preferences: Enter your preferred programmes in priority order and lock your choices before the choice-filling deadline for the round.
  4. Seat Allotment Result: MDU releases the provisional allotment list. Download your allotment letter if a seat is offered to you in Round 1.
  5. Document Verification: Report to the allotted institution on the specified date with original documents including your BC-A or BC-B caste certificate and Haryana domicile certificate.
  6. Fee Payment and Admission Confirmation: Pay the programme fee at the allotted institution to confirm your seat. Non-payment within the specified deadline forfeits the allotted seat and may affect eligibility for subsequent rounds.

Documents Required for BC-A and BC-B Counselling in MDUCEE 2026

Carry originals and self-attested photocopies of all documents listed below when reporting for document verification at the allotted institution.

Document Details
MDUCEE 2026 Admit Card Printed copy
MDUCEE 2026 Scorecard or Rank Card Downloaded from mduadmission.samarth.edu.in
BC-A or BC-B Caste Certificate Issued by Haryana SDM or competent Haryana government authority
Haryana Domicile Certificate Valid and current
Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet For date of birth verification
Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet For qualifying exam proof (UG programmes)
Graduation Certificate and Marksheet For PG and professional programmes such as MBA, MCA and M.Tech
Provisional Allotment Letter Downloaded from the counselling portal after seat allotment
Passport-size Photographs 4 to 6 recent copies

MDUCEE 2026 BC-A and BC-B Counselling FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between BC-A and BC-B categories in MDUCEE 2026?

Ans. BC-A (Block A Backward Class) and BC-B (Block B Backward Class) are two sub-divisions of Other Backward Class (OBC) reservation in Haryana. They have separate caste lists notified by the Haryana SCBC Department. Both categories are eligible for reserved seats in MDUCEE 2026 counselling. BC-A has a larger seat share than BC-B under Haryana reservation norms, which typically results in a slightly higher numerical closing rank for BC-A.

Ques. Can students from other states claim BC-A or BC-B reservation at MDUCEE 2026 counselling?

Ans. No. BC-A and BC-B reservations at MDU Rohtak are available only to students who hold a valid Haryana domicile certificate and a caste certificate issued by a Haryana government authority. Students from other states are not eligible for these reserved seats even if their community is listed as OBC under a central or other-state list.

Ques. Is the BC-A closing rank different from the BC-B closing rank in MDUCEE?

Ans. Yes. BC-A and BC-B are separate reservation categories with different seat allocations, so their closing ranks differ for the same programme. Based on previous year trends, BC-A — which has a larger seat share — shows a slightly higher numerical closing rank than BC-B, meaning BC-A offers a marginally wider admission window for eligible students.

Ques. When will MDUCEE 2026 counselling for BC-A and BC-B students begin?

Ans. MDUCEE 2026 counselling is expected to begin in late June 2026, with all rounds expected to conclude by mid-July 2026. Students should monitor the official MDU admission portal at mduadmission.samarth.edu.in for the confirmed schedule and round-wise dates.

Ques. What happens if BC-A or BC-B seats remain vacant after all counselling rounds?

Ans. If BC-A or BC-B seats are not filled after all reserved category rounds, MDU may convert the remaining seats to the open (general) category and fill them through a final physical counselling round, subject to MDU’s rules for 2026.

Ques. Which documents are mandatory for BC-A and BC-B students at MDUCEE 2026 counselling?

Ans. BC-A and BC-B students must carry their MDUCEE 2026 admit card, scorecard, BC-A or BC-B caste certificate issued by a Haryana authority, Haryana domicile certificate, Class 10 and 12 certificates and marksheets, graduation marksheet for PG programmes, provisional allotment letter and passport-size photographs when reporting for document verification.