Bihar UGMAC AYUSH 2026 Counselling Registration Opens at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; Check Last Date to Apply

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has opened the UGMAC-AYUSH 2026 counselling registration. Eligible candidates can apply at the official portal bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Registration and fee payment run from September 21 to September 26, 2026. The counselling covers BAMS, BHMS and BUMS seats in Bihar.

Only candidates who cleared NEET UG 2026 are eligible for this round. Choice filling and locking will close on September 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The board will publish the rank card on September 28, 2026. The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled for October 1, 2026.

Bihar UGMAC AYUSH 2026 Important Dates

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 to register for this counselling. They must meet the domicile and academic prerequisites set by BCECEB. Candidates should keep their NEET admit card, scorecard and Class 10 and 12 certificates ready. A valid Aadhaar and a residence certificate are also required.

Category candidates must upload the correct reservation certificate during registration. Six passport-sized photographs are needed for the document verification stage.

Counselling Fee and Security Deposit

The counselling fee is non-refundable while the security deposit is refundable per rules. The fee concession applies only to SC, ST and DQ candidates who choose government colleges only.

Bihar Government AYUSH Colleges and Seats

Bihar has only four government AYUSH colleges in this counselling. The state quota holds 297 seats and the All India Quota holds 53 seats. The total government intake stands at 363 seats across three streams.

Private AYUSH Seats in Bihar

Private AYUSH colleges add another 445 state quota seats to the pool. BAMS accounts for 378 seats across seven private colleges in Bihar. BUMS offers 67 more seats through two private institutions in the state. Candidates choosing private colleges must pay the higher security deposit of Rs 50,000.

How to Register and Fill Choices at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in?

Follow these steps carefully to complete the online counselling process:

• Visit the official portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
• Enter NEET UG 2026 roll number, name and date of birth.
• Complete OTP verification and fill personal, contact and academic details.
• Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the required format.
• Pay the counselling fee and applicable security deposit online.
• Wait for the rank card to be released on September 28.
• Fill college and course choices in order of preference.
• Lock the final choices before the September 29 deadline.
• Download the confirmation page and payment receipt for records.

Free Exit and Withdrawal Rules

The board allows a free exit only in Round 1 without any deposit deduction. Withdrawal after Round 2 allotment will result in forfeiture of the security deposit. All four counselling rounds are conducted online through the official portal.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Register at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in before September 26, 2026.
2. Pay the counselling fee and applicable security deposit online.
3. Download the rank card after its release on September 28.
4. Fill and lock college choices by 11:59 PM on September 29.
5. Check the Round 1 seat allotment result on October 1.
6. Report for document verification on October 3 or 4.