Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the admission process for MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB seats in the medical colleges of Bihar for candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026. It is called PGMAC-2026 (Post Graduate Medical Admission Counselling) and it is conducted online by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE Board), Government of Bihar, at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Seats are filled on merit-cum-choice, based on your NEET PG 2026 rank.
This counselling covers the 50% State Quota seats. The remaining 50% seats are All India Quota seats, which are filled through MCC counselling. MCC does not conduct the Bihar state counselling, so candidates who want both sets of seats must follow both schedules. Bihar state process covers government medical colleges and private medical colleges of the state, along with DNB seats for in-service doctors.
Bihar NEET PG counselling Registration with payment closed on 28 October 2026, and the Rank Card will release on 30 October 2026. Choice filling and locking for Round 1 and Round 2 end on 31 October 2026 at 11.59 pm.
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Latest News & Notification
Candidates should keep track of every update on registration, rank card, seat matrix, allotment and joining dates. The table below lists the 2026 update:
| Date | Latest Update | Link |
| Released | Prospectus | Download PDF |
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Highlights
The table below gives a quick summary of the Bihar process.
| Particular | Details |
| Counselling Name | PGMAC-2026 |
| Conducting Authority | BCECE Board, Government of Bihar |
| Exam | NEET PG 2026 |
| Seats Covered | 50% State Quota |
| All India Quota | 50% |
| Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
| Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Stray Vacancy |
| Government Colleges | 9 |
| Private Colleges | 8 |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Counselling Fee | Rs.2,200 |
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Important Dates
Round 1 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Seat matrix posting | 21/10/2026 |
| Registration and application begin | 22/10/2026 |
| Registration ends | 28/10/2026 |
| Application with payment ends | 28/10/2026 |
| Rank Card | 30/10/2026 |
| Choice filling and locking ends | 31/10/2026 |
| Round 1 provisional result | 04/11/2026 |
| Download of allotment order, Round 1 | 04/11/2026 to 09/11/2026 |
| Document verification and admission, Round 1 | 06/11/2026 to 09/11/2026 |
| Free Exit from Round 1 | 17/11/2026 to 18/11/2026 |
Round 2 Counselling Schedule
| Round 2 choice filling begins | 19/11/2026 |
| Round 2 choice filling and locking ends | 21/11/2026 |
| Round 2 provisional result | 25/11/2026 |
| Download of allotment order, Round 2 | 25/11/2026 to 30/11/2026 |
| Document verification and admission, Round 2 | 27/11/2026 to 30/11/2026 |
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Quotas
Bihar state counselling covers 50% State Quota seats in government and private medical colleges. The table below shows the seat types.
| Seat Type | Courses | Seats |
| Government colleges, degree | MD and MS | 386 |
| Government colleges, diploma | PG Diploma | 10 |
| Government hospitals, DNB | DNB degree and diploma | 95 |
| Private colleges, degree | MD and MS | 648 |
- AIQ seats make up the other 50% and are filled by MCC. They are not part of the Bihar process.
- BCECE Board fills all state quota seats in government and private colleges through one common online counselling. The final seat distribution is made available on the website at the time of registration and choice filling.
- 50% of PG Diploma seats in government medical colleges are reserved for Bihar Health Services doctors and contractual doctors who have served at least three years in remote and difficult areas. If no eligible candidate is available in a category, the seat goes to the open diploma seats of that category.
- DNB seats are for in-service doctors working in Bihar Government on a regular basis.
- Private seats are divided into unreserved, minority and NRI (15%) seats. The reservation of each private institution applies to its seats.
- NRI candidates must select NRI at registration and upload the required documents. Details are explained in the documents section.
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The rules depend on where you did your MBBS. The table below lists the main conditions.
| Requirement | Details |
| NEET PG | Qualified in NEET PG 2026 |
| MBBS | Passed MBBS from a medical college of Bihar |
| Internship | One year compulsory rotating internship as on 30/09/2026 |
| Registration | Permanent registration with NMC or Bihar State Medical Council |
| Citizenship | Indian citizen |
| Employment | NOC from employer with study leave |
Domicile rules
- A candidate who is not a permanent resident of Bihar but passed MBBS from a medical college in Bihar is also eligible.
- Permanent residents of Bihar who got MBBS admission before 15.11.2000 in medical colleges now in Jharkhand are also eligible.
- Candidates who are not permanent residents of Bihar are not eligible for private medical colleges on the basis of reserved category cut-off marks.
Other rules
- A candidate who is employed must bring a No Objection Certificate and a relieving certificate. Another option is an affidavit to resign and study as a full-time student.
- A candidate who holds a PG degree cannot take a diploma of the same subject.
- A candidate already admitted to a PG course through an earlier test must resign that seat within seven days of getting the new allotment, return all pecuniary benefits and pay any compensation due, to take a different speciality.
- No candidate can do more than one course from the same NEET PG 2026 result.
- The candidate must register with the Bihar Council of Medical Registration or NMC within one month of admission and with the university within its period.
- Training is whole time. It is 3 years for degree and 2 years for diploma.
- A candidate admitted through this counselling forfeits the earlier PG course and must refund the stipend already received for it.
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Reservation applies to permanent residents of Bihar and follows the Bihar Government policy on the date of online application. The table below shows the vertical reservation.
| Category | Reservation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
| Extremely Backward Caste (EBC) | 18% |
| Backward Caste (BC) | 12% |
| Reserved Category Girls (RCG) | 3% |
| EWS | 10% |
| Unreserved (UR) | 40% |
| Disability Quota (DQ) | 5% |
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Counselling Process
The whole process is online. The Board follows NMC, MCC and NBEMS directions for every round. There are four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy.
- Qualify NEET PG 2026.
- Register with your NEET PG roll number and get a PGMAC ID.
- Fill the application form in steps.
- Pay the counselling fee and security deposit online.
- Download the confirmation page and fee receipt.
- The Board publishes the Rank Card.
- Fill choices and lock them.
- The Board publishes the provisional allotment result.
- Upload original documents for online verification by the allotted college.
- Choose Freeze or Float.
- Download the provisional allotment order.
- Freeze candidates visit the college for document verification and admission.
- Float candidates wait for the next round.
- Candidates who want to leave Round 1 can use Free Exit.
- Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy follow.
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration for Round 1 and Round 2 is a single process. No fresh registration is allowed for Round 2. If a new institution or branch is added, the Board may invite fresh registration. The steps are given here for reference and for candidates who need to edit their form.
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and click the link for PGMAC-2026.
- Click Online Portal of PGMAC-2026 and then Apply Online.
- Enter your NEET PG 2026 roll number, name and date of birth.
- Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email.
- Create a password. A PGMAC ID is generated and is used for all future steps.
- Sign in and fill the personal information.
- Enter the contact details, which include the permanent and correspondence addresses.
- Fill the educational information.
- Fill the other details. Medical officers claiming remote area benefit must enter their service details and upload the experience certificate.
- Upload your colour photograph, signature and documents.
- Preview the application and use Back to Edit if any change is needed.
- Click Final Submit and Proceed to Payment.
- Pay the counselling fee and security deposit online.
- Download the confirmation page and the fee receipt.
- Fill choices, save and lock them. Download the choice slip.
Editing the form. You can edit the submitted form during the registration period by logging in with your roll number and password. The Board sends an OTP for authentication. After editing, you must click Final Submit again, or the form is treated as incomplete. If the edit needs a different fee, you pay the full fee again and the earlier payment is refunded to the same account.
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Application Fees
The counselling fee is paid online at the time of application. The Board does not accept any other mode of payment. A processing charge is added for online payment.
| Category | Counselling Fee |
| Unreserved, EWS, SC, ST, EBC, BC, DQ | Rs.2,200 |
| Processing charge | As applicable |
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Security Money
Security money is paid at the time of application, along with the counselling fee. The amount depends on the colleges you choose and on your category.
| College Type | UR and EWS | SC, ST, EBC and BC |
| Government colleges | Rs.25,000 | Rs.12,500 |
| Private colleges | Rs.2,00,000 | Rs.2,00,000 |
| Both government and private colleges | Rs.2,00,000 | Rs.2,00,000 |
The deposit is refunded after all rounds of counselling end, including Stray Vacancy. This applies to candidates who did not get a seat and to those who took admission. The refund goes to the bank account given in the form.
Bihar NEET PG Counselling Documents Required
Documents are uploaded when you download the provisional allotment order. Originals and self-attested photocopies are submitted at document verification. Candidates should keep documents readable and clear, because blurred or missing files lead to discrepancy.
| Document | Applicable To |
| Residential certificate | Bihar candidates |
| Caste certificate | SC, ST, EBC, BC |
| EWS certificate | EWS |
| College leaving certificate | All |
| Rotatory internship certificate | All |
| MBBS passing certificate | All |
| MBBS marksheets (I, II and III Parts) | All |
| Medical registration certificate | All |
| NEET PG 2026 admit card | All |
| Matric certificate | All |
| Aadhar card | All |
| Rank Card of PGMAC-2026 | All |
| Application confirmation page | All |
| Check slip (2 copies) and biometric report form | All |
| Six photographs | All |
| NOC from employer | In-service or employed |
| Remote or difficult area service certificate | Medical officers |
| In-service certificate for DNB | Bihar Government doctors |
| Disability certificate, UDID card and affidavit | DQ candidates |
NRI documents. NRI candidates must upload their documents at the time of registration. They are verified before the Rank Card is published. The originals are submitted at verification.
- Category I (NRI candidate, parents, real brother or real sister): NEET PG 2026 score card, valid passport of the candidate, NRI certificate from the Embassy or Consulate, a notarized affidavit by the sponsor to pay the full course fee and living expenses supported by an NRE bank account passbook, and verification of the relationship by a competent revenue authority.
- Category II (Indian candidates converting to NRI): score card, passport of the candidate, passport of the legal guardian, NRI certificate of the guardian, and a notarized affidavit by the guardian with NRE bank account passbook.
All documents must be in English. If a document is in another language, attach an English translation.
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling
Choice filling is done on the online portal after payment of fee and security deposit. For Round 1 and Round 2 it is combined with the application.
- After payment, open the choice filling link.
- Select your courses and colleges in order of preference.
- Click Save Choices.
- Click Choice Locking to lock them.
- Download or print your choice slip after locking.
- If you want to edit locked choices, click Unlock Choices. The Board verifies it with your password and an OTP. Lock them again before the deadline.
- If you save but do not lock, the choices are locked automatically after the last date. You can print the choices only after locking.
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Admission Process
After the allotment result, the process moves to document verification at the allotted college. A candidate has to follow the dates strictly.
- Log in and see the provisional result.
- Upload clear PDF scans of your original documents for online verification by the allotted college.
- Choose Freeze or Float.
- Download the provisional seat allotment order.
- Freeze candidates visit the allotted college with all originals, self-attested photocopies and the application confirmation page.
- The college checks your identity and eligibility, and admission is confirmed.
- Download the document verification slip from the portal.
- Join the course within the period given.
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Bond Policy
A bond is signed at admission in government medical colleges of Bihar. The principal of the college takes it at the time of admission, and the stipend is paid only after the bond is signed.
| Bond Condition | Amount |
| Leaving the course midway | ₹15 lakh |
| Not serving after PG | ₹25 lakh |
| Compulsory service | 3 years |
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix lists seats by college, course and category. It helps you plan your choices before locking.
| Round | Seat Matrix | Download |
| Round 1 | Published on 21/10/2026 | Click Here |
| Round 2 | Same matrix with updates | Click Here |
| Round 3 | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Stray Vacancy | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
Government college state quota seats (MD and MS)
| Category | Seats |
| Total state seats | 386 |
| UR | 154 |
| SC | 61 |
| ST | 4 |
| EBC | 70 |
| BC | 47 |
| RCG | 11 |
| EWS | 39 |
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Merit List
The merit list is the base of the whole counselling. The Health Department of Bihar prepares the NEET PG 2026 merit list from the NBEMS data, and the Board prepares the Rank Card from it.
| Stage | Merit List | Download |
| Rank Card of PGMAC-2026 | 30/10/2026 | Click Here |
| Provisional or revised list | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted on merit-cum-choice. Your rank, category, locked choices and seat availability decide the seat. The Board posts the result on its website, and you log in to see it.
| Round | Seat Allotment Result | Download |
| Round 1 | 04/11/2026 | Click Here |
| Round 2 | 25/11/2026 | Click Here |
| Round 3 | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Stray Vacancy | Not Released Yet | Not Available |
After the result
- Upload your original documents for online verification.
- Choose Freeze or Float.
- Download the allotment order.
- Freeze candidates report to the college within the dates.
- Do not wait for the last day, as technical problems can happen.
Admission is possible only up to the last date fixed by NMC. After that, vacant seats lapse and no transfer or migration is allowed after admission. Candidates should be careful with agents. There is no direct entry or nomination in any participating college.
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 Participating Institutes
Government and private medical colleges of Bihar take part. The tables below show the colleges and their seats.
Government medical colleges (MD and MS state quota seats)
| College | City | Seats |
| Patna Medical College | Patna | 100 |
| Darbhanga Medical College | Darbhanga | 76 |
| Nalanda Medical College | Patna | 59 |
| IGIMS | Patna | 56 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | Bhagalpur | 38 |
| Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College | Gaya | 21 |
| Sri Krishna Medical College | Muzaffarpur | 15 |
| Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences | Pawapuri, Nalanda | 12 |
| Government Medical College | Bettiah | 9 |
Private medical colleges (MD and MS)
| College | City | Total Seats |
| Katihar Medical College | Katihar | 84 |
| MGM Medical College and LSK Hospital | Kishanganj | 112 |
| Narayan Medical College and Hospital | Sasaram (Rohtas) | 120 |
| Madhubani Medical College | Madhubani | 96 |
| Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital | Bihta | 74 |
| Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College and Hospital | Saharsa | 62 |
| RDJM Medical College and Hospital | Muzaffarpur | 62 |
| Shri Narayan Medical Institute and Hospital | Saharsa | 38 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who conducts Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026?
. The BCECE Board, Government of Bihar, conducts it online as PGMAC-2026.
Q. Which seats are covered in Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. The 50% State Quota seats of MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB in government and private colleges.
Q. What is Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 counselling fee?
A. The fee is Rs.2,200 for all categories and it is non-refundable.
Q. What is Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 security deposit?
A. It is Rs.25,000 (UR, EWS) or Rs.12,500 (others) for government colleges, and Rs.2,00,000 for private colleges.
Q. How many rounds are there in Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Four rounds, which are Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy, all online.
Q. What is the difference between Freeze and Float?
A. Freeze means you accept the seat, and Float means you want an upgrade in the next round.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.