The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) released the Bihar NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026 on August 7. This matrix details approximately 4,177 medical and dental seats available for MBBS and BDS admissions across Bihar's government and private institutions. The information assists candidates in navigating the UGMAC 2026 counselling process.
Candidates can use the seat matrix to inform their choices for the UGMAC 2026 counselling. This data provides a breakdown of seats by college and course, including distribution across various categories. Understanding seat availability can help students identify and prioritize their preferred colleges.
Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule
The BCECEB has outlined key dates for the UGMAC 2026 counselling. Candidates must note these deadlines to participate effectively.
| Event | Date |
| Seat Matrix Released | August 7, 2026 |
| Online Registration & Choice Filling Begins | August 10, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | August 14, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| UGMAC 2026 Rank Card Release | August 16, 2026 |
| Last Date for Choice Filling & Locking | August 17, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result | August 20, 2026 |
| Round 1 Allotment Order Download | August 20 to 27, 2026 |
| Round 1 Document Verification & Admission | August 24 to 27, 2026 |
Bihar NEET UG 2026 Seat Distribution
The Bihar NEET UG Seat Matrix 2026 shows the total number of MBBS and BDS seats available in government and private colleges. This data excludes seats reserved for All India Quota (AIQ) and Central Nominee (CN) categories for government seats.
| College Type & Course | Total Seats Available |
| Government MBBS Seats | 1,392 |
| Government BDS Seats | 30 |
| Private MBBS Seats | 2,450 |
| Private BDS Seats | 200 |
| Total MBBS & BDS Seats | 4,072 |
Bihar Government Medical Colleges
Government medical colleges in Bihar offer a combined total of 1,392 MBBS seats through NEET UG 2026 admissions. The following institutions are included in the seat matrix:
- Patna Medical College (PMC), Patna
- Darbhanga Medical College (DMC), Laheriasarai
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JLNMCH), Bhagalpur
- Nalanda Medical College (NMCH), Patna
- Shri Krishna Medical College (SKMCH), Muzaffarpur
- Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College (ANMMCH), Gaya
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna
- Government Medical College, Bettiah
- Bihar Medical Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri
- Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College, Madhepura
- ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Bihta
- Government Medical College, Purnea
Bihar NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process
The BCECEB manages the Bihar NEET UG 2026 counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions. Admission depends on NEET UG 2026 merit, rank, reservation rules, and candidate choices. The UGMAC 2026 process involves online registration, fee payment, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the assigned college.
