Patna: The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Round 1 seat allotment results for UGMAC-2026 for admissions based on NEET UG 2026 ranks.
Candidates allotted seats can complete the admission process at their respective colleges from August 27 to August 31. Students are required to report to the allotted institutions within the prescribed deadline and complete document verification and other admission formalities.
The counselling covers MBBS, BDS, BVSc & AH and BFSc seats in government and private medical, dental, veterinary and fisheries science institutions in Bihar.
Details of the Round 2 online counselling process will be announced separately.
Government Medical College Cut-Off Tightens
The Round 1 allotment indicates stronger competition for government medical colleges this year.
For the unreserved category, the closing rank has moved from around 12,455 last year to approximately 11,917 this year. The female UR category closed at around 14,513.
Category-wise closing ranks also varied across colleges and categories.
- UR: 11,917; female UR closed at 14,513
- BC: 16,718; the last BC allotment in Madhepura was at 24,314
- EWS: 22,530; the last allotment in Madhepura was at 26,580
- EBC: 22,368; the last EBC female allotment in Madhepura was at 2,743
- SC: 1,43,894; the last SC female allotment in Madhepura was at 1,56,275
- ST: Allotments were made at around 1 lakh rank in Purnia and 92,320 in ANMMC Gaya
- RCG: Allotment was made at rank 2,543 in Purnia
- Disabled Quota: The cut-off ranged between approximately 700 and 7,100 following changes aimed at curbing fraudulent practices
Private Medical Colleges See Much Lower Cut-Offs
In contrast to government colleges, private medical colleges recorded substantially lower closing ranks in Round 1.
The lowest MBBS allotment reportedly went to a candidate with a NEET UG rank of 7,73,574, who scored 258 marks and secured a seat at Buddha Hospital and Research Institute, Gaya.
Last year, the closing rank for a private medical college in the first round was around 4.21 lakh, making the latest figure a significant shift.
College-Wise Private MBBS Closing Ranks
The reported Round 1 closing ranks for private medical colleges include:
| Medical College | Round 1 Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| Buddha Hospital, Gaya | 7,73,574 |
| Virat Ramayan Medical College | ~7,69,000 |
| Srinivas Medical College | Above 7,00,000 |
| Shyam Lal Chandrashekhar | ~6,92,000 |
| Himalayan, Paliganj | ~5,72,000 |
| Netaji (NMC) | ~4,95,000 |
| Radha Devi | ~4,43,000 |
| Madhubani Medical College | ~4,47,000 |
| Shri Narayan, Saharsa | ~3,83,000 |
| Lord Buddha | ~3,35,000 |
| KMC, Katihar | ~1,50,000 |
| MGM, Kishanganj | ~1,45,000 |
| NMCH, Sasaram | ~81,000 |
For comparison, the previous year’s closing rank was around 4.21 lakh at Himalayan Medical College and Hospital, Patna, while Netaji and Radha Devi also recorded higher closing ranks this year compared with their previous figures.
NRI Quota Seat Allotted at Rank 11.86 Lakh
A candidate with a NEET UG rank of 11,86,238 was also allotted an MBBS seat under the NRI quota.
The candidate secured a seat at MGMMC LSK Hospital, Kishanganj.
Private College Cut-Offs Vary Across Categories
The Round 1 allotment also shows significant variation in closing ranks across reserved categories and institutions.
The SC category, for instance, saw allotments extending to around 1.56 lakh for female candidates in Madhepura, while ST candidates received allotments at ranks around one lakh in some institutions.
The data also indicates considerable variation between general and minority quota seats in certain private institutions.
At KMC Katihar, the reported closing rank was around 1.50 lakh, while the Muslim Minority quota extended to approximately 2.37 lakh. At MGM Kishanganj, the reported general closing rank was around 1.45 lakh, compared with approximately 4.33 lakh for the Sikh Minority quota.
Bihar Introduces Free Exit, Freeze and Float Options
Bihar’s UGMAC counselling has also adopted the Free Exit, Freeze and Float system, similar to the mechanism used by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Free Exit
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 but unwilling to accept it can use the Free Exit facility without a financial penalty, subject to the prescribed counselling conditions.
Candidates must delete their choices before proceeding to Round 2. If a seat is allotted again after choices are retained, the free-exit facility may not be available.
Freeze
Candidates satisfied with their allotted college can select the Freeze option in the allotment section.
They must then report to the college for physical document verification and complete the admission formalities.
Float
Students who want to retain their current seat while seeking an upgrade in Round 2 can select Float.
Candidates opting for Float are not required to physically visit the college or pay the fees in Round 1. They only need to upload the required documents online.
If a better seat is allotted in Round 2, candidates can choose to Freeze it. Otherwise, they can continue with the Float option for the next round, subject to the counselling rules.
