Bihar PGMAC 2026: Online Registration and Choice Filling Starts 22 October

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the notice for the Post Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (PGMAC) 2026. Online registration and application-cum-choice filling for Round 1 and Round 2 begin on 22 October 2026. The notice is dated 18 October 2026 (Advt. Nos. BCECEB(PGMAC)-2026/01 and 02).

The counselling is for first-year MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB (Degree and Diploma) seats in government and private medical colleges of Bihar. Admissions are based on the NEET PG 2026 merit list prepared by NBEMS. The Board says there will be four rounds of counselling, all conducted online. Details of Round 3 and later rounds will be published separately.

Important Dates (Rounds 1 and 2)

Event	Date
Seat matrix publication	October 21, 2026
Registration and application starts	October 22, 2026
Last date of registration	October 28, 2026 (10:00 pm)
Last date of application and fee payment	October 28, 2026 (11:59 pm)
Rank card publication	October 30, 2026
Last date of choice filling and locking	October 31, 2026 (11:59 pm)
Round 1 seat allotment result	November 4, 2026
Download allotment order (Round 1)	November 4 to 9, 2026
Document verification and admission (Round 1)	November 6 to 9, 2026
Round 1 free exit	November 17 to 18, 2026
Round 2 choice filling begins	November 19, 2026
Last date of Round 2 choice filling and locking	November 21, 2026
Round 2 seat allotment result	November 25, 2026
Download allotment order (Round 2)	November 25 to 30, 2026
Document verification and admission (Round 2)	November 27 to 30, 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.

College type	UR/EWS	SC/ST/EBC/BC
Government colleges	Rs 25,000	Rs 12,500
Private colleges	Rs 2,00,000	Rs 2,00,000
Both (Govt. and Pvt.)	Rs 2,00,000	Rs 2,00,000

Participating Colleges

Government college seats include Patna Medical College, Darbhanga Medical College, Nalanda Medical College, A.N.M. Medical College (Gaya), JKTMC Madhepura, JLNMC Bhagalpur, SKMC Muzaffarpur, IGIMS Patna, BMIMS Pawapuri and GMC Bettiah. The list also covers a large number of district sadar hospitals (SH) and specialty hospitals such as Rajendra Nagar Super Specialist Eye Hospital and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Muzaffarpur.

MD/MS seats in private colleges include KMC Katihar, MGMMC Kishanganj, Narayan Medical College and Hospital (Sasaram), MMC Madhubani, NSMC&H Bihta, LBKMC&H Saharsa, RDJM Medical College and Hospital (Muzaffarpur) and Sri Narayana Medical Institute and Hospital (Saharsa).

Counselling Fee and Security Deposit

• Counselling fee: Rs. 2,200 for Unreserved, EWS, ST, SC, BC, EBC and DQ candidates. This is non-refundable, and a processing charge applies on online payment.
• Security deposit for government colleges: Rs. 25,000 for UR/EWS and Rs. 12,500 for SC/ST/EBC/BC candidates
• Security deposit for private colleges: Rs. 2,00,000 for all categories
• Security deposit for both government and private colleges: Rs. 2,00,000 for all categories
• Payment is online only (debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI). The security deposit is refundable after all counselling rounds end, subject to the rules.

How to Apply for Bihar PGMAC 2026

• Step 1, Registration: Authenticate using the NEET PG 2026 roll number, name and date of birth. An OTP goes to the mobile number and email registered with NBEMS, which cannot be changed. A PGMAC ID is generated after registration.
• Step 2, Application form: Fill in personal, contact and educational details and other details, then upload photo, signature and documents.
• Step 3, Preview and final submit: Check all entries, then pay the counselling fee and security deposit. Incomplete or unpaid applications will be rejected.
• Step 4, Choice filling: Select courses and colleges in order of preference, then save and lock the choices. Locking and unlocking require OTP verification.
• Step 5, Downloads: Download the confirmation page, fee receipt and choice slip.

Key Rules Candidates Should Note

• Rank card: It will be prepared from NEET PG 2026 AIR for candidates who register and pay between 22 and 28 October. It can be downloaded using the PGMAC ID and date of birth.
• Private colleges: Bihar domicile candidates who selected UR/EWS can take part in private college counselling even if they belong to a reserved category. Non-domicile candidates are not eligible for private college admission on reserved-category cut-off marks.
• NRI quota: Candidates must select “NRI” at registration and upload the documents required under the MCC notice dated 27 May 2026. These include the NEET score card, passport, NRI certificate and a notarised sponsorship affidavit. The documents will be verified before the rank card is published.
• DQ quota: The DQ certificate, UDID card and affidavit must all be uploaded. A missing document makes the candidate ineligible for the DQ quota.
• Remote and difficult area reservation: Medical officers claiming it must enter service details and upload an experience certificate (para 5.4 of the prospectus).
• Freeze and Float: Freeze candidates must report physically to the allotted institute for verification and admission. Float candidates opt for upgradation and have their documents verified online.
• Round 1 free exit: Round 1 allottees can exit without forfeiting the security deposit and become eligible for Round 2, but must fill fresh choices.
• Round 2 resignation: Resigning a Round 2 seat leads to forfeiture of the security deposit.
• Round 3 eligibility: Candidates admitted in Round 1 or 2 who do not resign are not eligible for Round 3.
• Round 2 registration: Fresh registration for Round 2 is not allowed unless new institutions or branches are added.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep ready the residential certificate, caste and EWS certificates (if applicable), MBBS marksheets and passing certificate, internship completion certificate, medical registration certificate, NEET PG admit card, Aadhaar, NOC from employer, PGMAC rank card, confirmation page and six photographs. Some documents apply only to certain categories.

Fee Structure of Private Colleges

The Board has advised candidates to check the course-wise and college-wise fee of private colleges before filling choices. It says private colleges have high fees and it will not accept complaints about them. Details are on the BCECEB website and the colleges’ websites.

Candidates should read the PGMAC 2026 prospectus before applying and should not wait for the last date, as the Board will not be responsible for internet or banking interruptions. The official portal and notices are at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, and the helpdesk number is 0612-2220230.