The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the notice for Bihar PGMAC 2026 (Post Graduate Medical Admission Counselling). It invites online registration and choice filling from NEET PG 2026 candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB courses in government and private medical colleges of Bihar. The notices (Advt. No. BCECEB(PGMAC)-2026/01 and 02) are dated October 18, 2026.

Online registration, application-cum-choice filling and editing for Rounds 1 and 2 will begin on October 22, 2026.

Bihar PGMAC 2026: Key Highlights

• Conducting body: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
• Courses: MD / MS / PGD / DNB (Degree and Diploma), first year, session 2026
• Basis of merit: NEET PG 2026 scores (NBEMS)
• Rounds: 4 rounds of counselling, all online
• Official website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

Colleges Covered

Seats are offered in government medical colleges and hospitals, including Patna Medical College, Darbhanga Medical College, Nalanda Medical College, ANM Medical College Gaya, JLNMC Bhagalpur, SKMC Muzaffarpur, IGIMS Patna and several district Sadar Hospitals. Private colleges, offering MD/MS courses only, include KMC Katihar, MGMMC Kishanganj, Narayan Medical College Sasaram, MMC Madhubani, NSMC&H Bihta, LBKMC&H Saharsa, RDJM Muzaffarpur and Sri Narayana Medical Institute Saharsa.

The seat matrix will be published on October 21, and candidates should check it before applying.

Bihar PGMAC 2026 Important Dates (Round 1 and 2)

• Seat matrix on the Board’s website: 21 October 2026
• Registration and application-cum-choice filling starts: 22 October 2026
• Last date of online registration: 28 October 2026 (10:00 pm)
• Last date of application submission with payment / editing of application: 28 October 2026 (11:59 pm)
• Rank card publication: 30 October 2026
• Last date of choice filling, editing and locking: 31 October 2026 (11:59 pm)
• Round 1 provisional seat allotment result: 4 November 2026
• Downloading Round 1 allotment order: 4 to 9 November 2026
• Round 1 document verification and admission: 6 to 9 November 2026

Round 2 Schedule

• Resignation through free exit from Round 1: 17 to 18 November 2026
• Round 2 choice filling begins: 19 November 2026
• Last date of Round 2 choice filling and locking: 21 November 2026
• Round 2 provisional seat allotment result: 25 November 2026
• Downloading Round 2 allotment order: 25 to 30 November 2026
• Round 2 document verification and admission: 27 to 30 November 2026

Counselling Fee and Security Deposit

Candidates must pay a non-refundable counselling fee of Rs 2,200 (UR/EWS/SC/ST/BC/EBC/DQ), plus a refundable security deposit, through online mode only (debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI). A processing charge applies in addition.

How to Apply for Bihar PGMAC 2026

1. Registration: Verify identity with NEET PG 2026 roll number, name and date of birth. An OTP is sent to the mobile number and email registered with NBEMS, which cannot be changed later. Create a password to generate the PGMAC ID.
2. Application form: Fill in personal, contact and educational details, along with other details and uploads of photo, signature and documents.
3. Preview and final submit: Check all entries, then click “Final Submit and Proceed to Payment”.
4. Payment: Pay the counselling fee and security deposit online.
5. Choice filling: Select courses and colleges in order of preference, then save and lock the choices. Locking and unlocking require OTP authentication.
6. Download: Save the confirmation page, fee receipt and choice slip.

Key Rules Candidates Should Note

• Rank card: Only candidates who register and pay between October 22 and 28 will get a PGMAC rank card, due October 30.
• Round 1 free exit: Round 1 allottees can exit without losing the security deposit and join Round 2, but must fill fresh choices.
• Freeze and Float: “Freeze” candidates must report to the allotted institute with original documents. “Float” candidates opt for upgradation, and their documents are verified online.
• Round 2 forfeiture: Round 2 allottees who skip document verification and admission forfeit the security deposit, and resigning a Round 2 seat also forfeits it.
• Round 3: Candidates admitted in Round 1 or 2 who do not resign are not eligible for Round 3.
• Private colleges: Candidates who are not permanent residents of Bihar cannot get private college seats on reserved-category cut-offs. Reserved-category Bihar residents who apply under UR/EWS can still take part for private colleges.
• NRI and DQ candidates: NRI quota applicants must upload documents as per the MCC notice dated May 27, 2026. DQ candidates must upload the DQ certificate, UDID card and affidavit.
• Private college fees: Fees are high, and the Board takes no responsibility for them. Check the fee structure on the Board’s or the college’s website before filling choices.
• Payment failures: If money is debited but the payment does not show, candidates should pay again rather than wait. Applications with failed payment will be rejected, and no extra registration chance will be given after the deadline.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep ready the residential certificate, caste/EWS certificate, MBBS marksheets and passing certificate, internship completion certificate, medical registration certificate, NEET PG admit card, Aadhaar card, matric certificate and employer NOC (if applicable). Certificates for service in rural or difficult areas, in-service doctor status and DQ are needed where relevant. Details of rank card, confirmation page and six photographs are also required at verification.

Candidates are advised to read the PGMAC 2026 prospectus on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and avoid waiting for the last date, as the Board will not be responsible for internet or banking interruptions. For help, contact helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in or call 0612-2220230.