PATNA: Candidates seeking admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) courses in Bihar have received additional time to participate in Round 3 counselling. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has extended the registration deadline for PGDAC-2026 until November 4, 2026.
Eligible candidates who have qualified NEET MDS-2026 can complete their online registration by 10 pm on November 4. The board announced the revised schedule through advertisement number BCECEB(PGDAC)-2026/08, issued on November 1.
The deadline for submitting application forms, paying counselling fees and filling college and course choices is 11:59 pm on November 4.
Previously Registered Candidates Can Also Participate
Candidates who have already applied for PGDAC-2026 can also give their consent to participate in Round 3 counselling.
They will also be allowed to modify their previously submitted college and course preferences within the revised deadline of November 4, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
Bihar MDS Round 3 Counselling: Important Dates
According to the revised schedule issued by BCECEB, the rank card will be released on November 10. Candidates will be able to fill, edit and lock their college and course choices on the same day, with the process closing at 11:59 pm.
The provisional seat allotment result is scheduled for November 12.
Candidates can download their seat allotment orders on November 13 and 14. Document verification and the admission process will take place from November 12 to 14, 2026.
Revised PGDAC-2026 Round 3 Counselling Schedule
| Counselling process | Date and deadline |
|---|---|
| Online registration | November 4, by 10 pm |
| Application submission, fee payment and choice filling | November 4, by 11:59 pm |
| Consent for Round 3 (previously registered candidates) | November 4, by 11:59 pm |
| Rank card release | November 10 |
| Choice editing and locking | November 10, by 11:59 pm |
| Provisional seat allotment result | November 12 |
| Seat allotment order download | November 13–14 |
| Document verification and admission | November 12–14 |
How to Pay the Counselling Fee
Candidates can pay the application and counselling fees through the following online payment methods:
- Debit card
- Credit card
- Net banking
- UPI
Applicants should carefully verify all details entered in the application form before submission. They should also review their preferred colleges and courses before locking their choices.
Earlier Counselling Rules to Remain Applicable
BCECEB has clarified that the other terms and conditions for Round 3 counselling will remain unchanged. The provisions mentioned in its earlier advertisements, BCECEB(PGDAC)-2026/06 dated October 23 and BCECEB(PGDAC)-2026/04 dated October 2, will continue to apply.
Candidates are advised to check the official BCECEB website for the revised counselling notice and further admission-related updates.
