| Updated On - Aug 10, 2026
BCECEB has released the Bihar PGEAC 2026 Round 2 counselling schedule. Interviews for M.Tech admission to Bihar government engineering colleges will be held from August 10 to 14, 2026, based on GATE scores.
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Round 2 schedule for the Post Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling (PGEAC) 2026. The official notice is available at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. It has been issued through Advertisement Number BCECEB(PGEAC)-2026/07.
As per the official notice, the Round 2 interviews will be held from August 10 to August 14, 2026. Candidates must appear in person at the notified counselling centres. Admission is offered to Master of Technology (M.Tech) programmes in Bihar government engineering colleges. The process is based on valid GATE scores only.
Only candidates who registered for PGEAC 2026 Round 2 and downloaded the rank card are eligible to attend. The rank card was released earlier on August 7, 2026. Aspirants must carry the rank card along with all original certificates for verification.
Bihar PGEAC 2026 Round 2 Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Advertisement Number | BCECEB(PGEAC)-2026/07 |
| Notification Date | August 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Interview Dates | August 10 to August 14, 2026 |
| Programme | Master of Technology (M.Tech) |
| Basis of Admission | Valid GATE Score |
| Mode of Counselling | Physical Interview and Document Verification |
| Official Portal | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
Who Can Attend the Round 2 Interview?
Round 2 is open to GATE qualified aspirants who registered for PGEAC 2026. Candidates must have downloaded the Round 2 rank card from the BCECEB portal. Those who were not allotted a seat in Round 1 can participate. Fresh registrants who applied within the Round 2 window are also eligible.
Aspirants must confirm their reporting date and time from the official schedule PDF. The interview and document verification take place at the notified counselling centre. Candidates who fail to report on the assigned date lose their claim in Round 2.
What Documents Should Candidates Carry?
Applicants must bring all original certificates and a set of self-attested photocopies. Missing documents can lead to cancellation of candidature. The list below covers the standard set required by BCECEB.
- PGEAC 2026 Round 2 rank card and application form printout
- Original GATE 2026 scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree mark sheets and provisional or degree certificate
- Category certificate issued by a competent authority, if applicable
- Photo identity proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Domicile certificate of Bihar, where required
How to Download the PGEAC 2026 Round 2 Schedule?
The schedule PDF is hosted on the BCECEB notice board. Candidates can follow the steps below to access it.
- Visit the official portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the PGEAC 2026 notice board link on the homepage.
- Open the advertisement titled Schedule for Second Round of PGEAC 2026 M.Tech.
- Read the PDF for reporting date, time, and centre.
- Save or print the schedule for the interview day.
Bihar PGEAC 2026 Counselling Rounds So Far
BCECEB began the PGEAC 2026 process in July 2026. The board released the first counselling notice on July 7, 2026. Registration opened soon after for GATE qualified aspirants. The Round 2 rank card followed on August 7, 2026.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Counselling Schedule Released | July 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Rank Card Release | August 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Schedule Notice | August 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Interview Window | August 10 to 14, 2026 |
Unlike many M.Tech counselling processes that run fully online, BCECEB conducts a physical interview at notified centres. Aspirants must be present in person with all original documents on their assigned date.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the Round 2 rank card from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Read the Advertisement BCECEB(PGEAC)-2026/07 in full.
- Note your assigned reporting date and centre.
- Arrange all original documents and photocopies in a folder.
- Reach the counselling centre well before the reporting time.
- Complete the interview and document verification on the assigned date.
BCECEB is expected to release the Round 2 seat allotment list after the interviews. Watch bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for the allotment result and reporting instructions.
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