
Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 choice filling and locking will close today, October 9, as per the schedule announced by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). Eligible candidates seeking MBBS, BDS and other covered undergraduate medical course admissions through Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026 must complete the applicable choice filling process within the prescribed deadline.
The Bihar UGMAC Round 3 rank card was released on October 8. Candidates should check their rank card, review the available college and course options, and fill, edit and lock their preferences through the official BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
The Bihar NEET Round 3 provisional seat allotment result is scheduled to be published on October 14, 2026. Candidates allotted seats will be able to download their provisional allotment orders between October 14 and October 17. Document verification and admission are scheduled for October 16 and 17.
Candidates can check the important dates for Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 below.
| Counselling event | Date |
| Round 3 registration and application submission deadline | October 6, 2026 |
| UGMAC Round 3 rank card release | October 8, 2026 |
| Round 3 choice filling, editing and locking deadline | October 9, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment result | October 14, 2026 |
| Provisional allotment order download | October 14 to 17, 2026 |
| Document verification and admission | October 16 to 17, 2026 |
Candidates should refer to the latest official BCECEB notice and any applicable corrigendum for the final instructions and deadlines.
The Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 choice filling and locking facility is available until October 9, according to the announced schedule. Candidates who have completed the required application process should log in to the official counselling portal and review their college and course preferences.
Choice filling is an important stage of the counselling process because the preferences submitted by candidates are considered during seat allotment, subject to the applicable eligibility requirements, merit rank, seat availability and counselling rules.
Candidates should arrange their choices in their preferred order and carefully review the details before locking them. They should also check whether the portal displays a confirmation or locked status after completing the process.
The Round 3 registration and application submission deadline was October 6. Candidates who have not completed the required registration should check the latest official BCECEB notices to determine whether any applicable extension or revised instructions have been issued. The choice filling deadline should not be treated as an automatic extension of registration.
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the applicable choice filling process for Bihar UGMAC 2026 Round 3:
Visit the official BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Open the UGMAC 2026 section and look for the Round 3 counselling or choice filling link.
Log in using the credentials required by the official portal.
Check the available college and course options.
Select the preferred colleges and courses in the required order.
Review the selected choices carefully and make any necessary edits before the deadline.
Complete the choice locking process according to the portal instructions.
Save or download the confirmation page, if available, for future reference.
Candidates should not assume that saving preferences automatically means they have been locked. They should verify the final status on the portal and retain a copy of the confirmation.
The BCECEB has made the UGMAC 2026 Round 3 rank card available through its official portal. The rank card is an important document for candidates participating in the state counselling process.
Candidates can access the Round 3 rank card facility through the official BCECEB website and enter the credentials requested on the portal. They should check their details carefully and keep a copy of the rank card for the subsequent counselling stages.
Candidates should also ensure that the information on the rank card matches their application details. Any discrepancy should be addressed through the official process specified by the board.
The Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 provisional seat allotment result is scheduled for October 14, 2026. Candidates will be able to check their allotment status through the official counselling portal once the result is published.
The seat allotment outcome depends on factors such as the candidate's merit position, submitted preferences, available seats and applicable counselling rules. Filling a particular college preference does not guarantee admission to that institution.
After the result is announced, candidates should check the allotted college and course, read the instructions on the provisional allotment order and complete the subsequent formalities within the prescribed timeline.
Candidates who receive a seat in Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 should follow the instructions issued by BCECEB for downloading the provisional seat allotment order and completing admission.
The provisional allotment order download window is scheduled from October 14 to October 17. Document verification and admission are scheduled for October 16 and 17.
Candidates should carefully check their reporting instructions, allotted institution, required documents and applicable fees. They should not assume that downloading an allotment order alone completes the admission process.
Candidates who do not receive a seat should check the official counselling notice for further instructions and any subsequent opportunities for which they may be eligible.
The official website for Bihar UGMAC 2026 counselling is bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates should use the board's website to access counselling notices, rank cards, choice filling facilities, seat allotment updates and admission instructions.
Before taking any action, candidates should check the latest notices and corrigenda published by BCECEB. This is particularly important for Round 3 because revised instructions, if issued, may affect the applicable procedure or deadlines.
Candidates should rely on official notices for confirmed dates and avoid treating unverified social media posts or unofficial updates as final instructions.
