Bihar UGEAC Counselling 2026: Registration, Choice Filling and Round Wise Seat Allotment

Bihar UGEAC 2026 counselling (Bihar Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling) is the state-level centralised seat allotment process conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), Patna, for B.Tech admissions at 38+ government engineering colleges across Bihar. Seat allotment is based entirely on JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 All India Rank (AIR) — Bihar does not conduct a separate state engineering entrance exam.

• Round 1 choice filling is currently open from June 26 to July 1, 2026; Round 1 seat allotment result is expected on July 4, 2026.
• Bihar UGEAC 2026 covers over 14,000 B.Tech seats across participating government engineering colleges.
• 85% of seats fall under the state quota (for Bihar domicile students, with reservation); the remaining 15% are All India Quota (AIQ) seats open to all students with no reservation.
• Counselling runs for up to three rounds including a final mop-up round for vacant seats.
• The non-refundable counselling registration fee is ₹1,200 for General/BC/EBC students and ₹600 for SC/ST/PwD students.
• Registering for counselling is mandatory — your JEE Main rank alone does not guarantee a seat.

Reservation of Quotas for Bihar UGEAC Counselling 2026

Bihar UGEAC 2026 follows the Bihar government’s reservation policy for seats within the 85% state quota. The 15% All India Quota carries no reservation — all AIQ seats are allotted in the General/UR category on pure JEE Main merit, regardless of the applicant’s caste or domicile.

Key points about Bihar UGEAC reservation:

• Bihar splits OBC into two separate sub-groups — BC (Backward Class) and EBC (Extremely Backward Class) — each with a distinct reservation percentage and a separate merit list. Identify which sub-group you belong to before registration.
• RCG (Reserved Category Girl) is a horizontal reservation: An additional 3% of seats within SC, ST, BC, EBC, and EWS categories are reserved for female students from those categories. A female SC student, for example, is evaluated against both the SC vertical quota and the RCG horizontal quota.
• PwD reservation is also horizontal: 5% of seats within each category (including UR) are set aside for students with at least 40% disability. This overlaps with vertical category reservation rather than being added on top.
• All reservation benefits under state quota apply only to Bihar domicile students holding valid Bihar-issued certificates. No exceptions are permitted at document verification.
• Students applying under the All India Quota (15%) compete in the General/UR category only — even Bihar-domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS students receive no reservation in the AIQ pool.

How to Apply for Bihar UGEAC Counselling 2026?

Bihar UGEAC 2026 counselling is a fully online process conducted on the official BCECEB portal. The journey moves through five sequential steps from registration to final college reporting. Registering for counselling is mandatory — your JEE Main rank alone does not guarantee a seat.

Step 1: Online Registration

Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and open the Bihar UGEAC 2026 counselling registration link. Enter your JEE Main 2026 Roll Number and date of birth to generate your UGEAC login credentials (application number and password). These credentials are needed for every subsequent step.

During registration, provide:

• JEE Main 2026 AIR and NTA application number
• Personal information — name, date of birth, gender, parent details, and contact address
• Class 10 and Class 12 academic details including board name, year, and marks
• Domicile status and category (SC, ST, BC, EBC, EWS, PwD as applicable) with certificate details
• Scanned passport-size colour photograph and signature in the format and dimensions specified by BCECEB

Step 2: Counselling Registration Fee Payment

After completing the registration form, pay the non-refundable counselling registration fee online through the BCECEB portal via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. The fee depends on your category:

• General / BC / EBC students: ₹1,200
• SC / ST / PwD students: ₹600

This fee is non-refundable regardless of whether you receive a seat, report to a college, or withdraw from counselling. Save your payment confirmation receipt — it is required during document verification.

Step 3: Choice Filling

Log in during the choice filling window (June 26 – July 1, 2026) and build your college-branch preference list from the options available on the portal. You can add, rearrange, or remove choices at any time during the open window. Fill at least 15–20 choices to maximise your chances across all rounds.

A critical Bihar UGEAC rule: choices filled and locked in Round 1 carry forward automatically to Round 2 and the Mop-up round — no fresh choice filling is held after Round 1. Your final locked list on July 1, 2026 determines your seat possibilities for the entire counselling cycle. Arrange choices strictly in your actual order of preference — most preferred college-branch at the top.

Step 4: Seat Allotment

After the choice filling window closes on July 1, BCECEB runs the seat allotment algorithm using each student’s JEE Main 2026 AIR, locked choices, category/quota, and the available seat matrix. Round 1 seat allotment is expected to be declared on July 4, 2026. Log in to the portal to view your allotment. If allotted, download your Provisional Seat Allotment Letter — it is required for document verification.

Students not allotted a seat in Round 1 are automatically carried into Round 2 consideration without any additional action on their part.

Step 5: Document Verification and College Reporting

If you receive a Round 1 allotment, report to your allotted college (or the designated nodal centre) for document verification between July 7–9, 2026. Carry all original documents along with three sets of self-attested photocopies. Verification confirms your eligibility; the college retains photocopies and returns originals. Then pay the first-semester college fees and security deposit to formally secure your seat. Missing the reporting window results in automatic cancellation of your allotment for that round.

How to Lock Choices in Bihar UGEAC 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

Choice locking is the final act before Round 1 seat allotment. Once the window closes on July 1, 2026, no changes are possible for any round. Use the steps below before the deadline.

Step 1: Visit the Official BCECEB Portal

• Go to bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and navigate to Bihar UGEAC 2026.
• Click on "Choice Filling and Locking" in the counselling dashboard.

Step 2: Log In to Your UGEAC Account

• Enter your UGEAC application number and password.
• Enter the captcha code and click Login.

Step 3: Search and Add Choices

• Browse colleges and branches using district, branch, and category filters.
• Add each desired college-branch combination to your choice list.
• Rearrange the list so that your most preferred option appears at position 1.

Step 4: Review Your Complete Choice List

• Read through your entire list from top to bottom before locking.
• The allotment algorithm assigns you the highest-preference seat that is available given your rank and category — so order matters.
• Add any additional colleges you would accept; more choices means more chances across all three rounds.

Step 5: Lock Your Choices

• Click "Lock Choices" once you are fully satisfied with your preference order.
• A confirmation prompt will appear — read it carefully and confirm.
• Download or print the locked choice list printout for your records.

Once confirmed, your choices are locked and cannot be changed. They apply automatically to Round 1, Round 2, and the Mop-up round.

Bihar UGEAC Counselling Documents Required 2026

Carry all documents listed below in original and with three sets of self-attested photocopies when reporting to the allotted college for document verification. Missing even one document on the verification day may result in cancellation of your allotted seat.

• Bihar UGEAC 2026 Provisional Seat Allotment Letter (downloaded from BCECEB portal after allotment)
• UGEAC 2026 Registration / Application Confirmation printout
• JEE Main 2026 Rank Card and Admit Card (downloaded from NTA website)
• Class 10 Mark Sheet and Board Certificate (for date of birth verification)
• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
• Class 12 School / Board Migration Certificate
• Character Certificate issued by the head of the last attended institution (dated within the current academic year)
• Bihar Domicile Certificate issued by a competent Bihar government authority (mandatory for state quota students)
• Caste / Category Certificate — SC / ST / BC / EBC as applicable, issued by a Bihar government authority
• EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Certificate, if applicable, issued by a Bihar authority for the current financial year 2025–26
• PwD (Persons with Disability) Certificate showing minimum 40% disability, issued by a recognised medical board, if applicable
• Recent passport-size colour photographs (minimum 6 copies, matching the photograph uploaded during registration)
• Aadhaar Card or any other government-issued photo identity proof
• Counselling registration fee payment receipt

Note: Category, domicile, and EWS certificates must be issued by Bihar state authorities. Documents from other state governments are not accepted for state quota reservation benefits under Bihar UGEAC 2026.

How Much Money is Needed for Bihar UGEAC Counselling 2026?

Costs in Bihar UGEAC 2026 fall into two categories: a mandatory non-refundable registration fee paid at the time of online counselling registration, and college-level fees paid at reporting. Plan your budget for both components well in advance of your reporting date.

Non-Refundable Fees

The counselling registration fee is paid online on the BCECEB portal during the registration step. This fee is non-refundable under all circumstances — including if you do not receive a seat, choose not to report to the allotted college, or withdraw from counselling at any stage.

Refundable Fees

When you report to your allotted college after seat allotment, you pay the first-semester tuition fee and a security deposit directly to the institution. The security deposit is refundable if you receive an upgraded allotment in a subsequent round, or if you formally withdraw within BCECEB’s published refund deadline. Tuition fees are partially refundable only if withdrawal happens before the BCECEB cutoff date for that round.

Note: If you withdraw after accepting a seat and paying college fees, the counselling registration fee is not refunded. Only the college security deposit and a portion of tuition fees may be returned as per BCECEB’s official 2026 refund schedule. Refer to the official BCECEB portal for the exact refund timeline and amounts.

Bihar UGEAC Round-Wise Seat Allotment 2026

Bihar UGEAC 2026 runs up to three rounds of seat allotment. Each round draws from the same locked choice list submitted during Round 1 — no fresh choice filling takes place in subsequent rounds. Seats freed by students who do not report or who withdraw after any round are pooled back and re-allotted in the following round.

How each round works:

• Round 1: The first allotment run using all registered students’ JEE Main 2026 AIR, locked choice lists, and the full seat matrix. Students allotted a seat must complete document verification at their allotted college by July 9, 2026 to hold the seat. Students not allotted a seat in Round 1 are automatically carried into Round 2.
• Round 2: Seats returned from Round 1 non-reporters and any remaining unallotted seats are re-distributed. No fresh choice filling — your Round 1 locked list applies. Students who reported in Round 1 remain eligible for an upgraded seat in Round 2 based on their preference list; if a better option opens up, BCECEB allots it automatically. Your Round 1 seat is freed when you move to an upgrade.
• Round 3 / Mop-up: A final allotment round to exhaust remaining vacant seats. After the mop-up round, no further allotment takes place. Any student who does not report after mop-up allotment permanently forfeits their Bihar UGEAC 2026 seat.

Upgrade vs Withdraw After Bihar UGEAC 2026 Seat Allotment

After each round of seat allotment, you face a decision: continue in the process for a potential better seat in the next round, or exit. Understanding each option prevents loss of fees or missing your preferred college.

Guidance for making this decision:

• If your Round 1 allotment is among your top choices, report and secure it. Reporting does not prevent you from receiving an upgrade in Round 2 — the system checks your remaining higher preferences automatically after you report.
• Students who do not report after Round 1 allotment lose their Round 1 seat but may still be considered in Round 2 as unallotted applicants. However, the available seat pool shrinks in each successive round, making this a higher-risk strategy.
• In Bihar UGEAC, upgradation in Round 2 is fully automatic — you do not need to fill choices again or submit a separate upgrade request. Report in Round 1 and the system handles the rest.
• If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the counselling registration fee is not refunded. Withdraw only after confirming admission at another institution where you no longer need Bihar UGEAC 2026.

Reporting to Allotted College After Bihar UGEAC 2026

College reporting is the final confirmation step in Bihar UGEAC 2026. It converts your provisional allotment into confirmed admission. Failing to report within the prescribed window for any round results in automatic cancellation of your seat — BCECEB does not grant extensions for late reporting.

Steps to complete college reporting after Bihar UGEAC 2026 allotment:

• Log in to the BCECEB portal immediately after allotment is declared and download your Provisional Seat Allotment Letter.
• Gather all required original documents (see Documents Required section above) and prepare three sets of self-attested photocopies of each.
• Report in person to your allotted college — or the nodal verification centre specified by BCECEB — on or before the reporting deadline for that round.
• Submit your documents to the college admission counter. The college verifies originals, retains photocopies, and returns your originals after verification is complete.
• Pay the first-semester tuition fee and security deposit as per the college fee structure. Collect payment receipts for all amounts paid.
• Obtain a formal Admission Acknowledgement or enrolment receipt from the college — keep this as proof of your confirmed admission.

Round 1 reporting dates: July 7–9, 2026. Round 2 and Round 3 / Mop-up reporting dates will be published by BCECEB after each respective allotment result is declared.

Note: Students allotted a seat through Bihar UGEAC 2026 who have also applied to other institutions must make their reporting decision within the Bihar UGEAC deadline. Deferring reporting to wait for other results risks permanent loss of your Bihar UGEAC 2026 seat.