Bihar NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy Round 2026 Registration Open; Apply by November 8, Check Fees, Rank Card Date

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has started the registration process for the Bihar NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round under Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC). NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates seeking admission to MBBS and other undergraduate courses in Bihar can complete the online application-cum-choice filling process through the official counselling portal.

According to BCECEB Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/18, the last date to register for Bihar UGMAC 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round is November 8, 2026, up to 10 PM.

Candidates who have registered must complete their application submission and payment of the prescribed counselling fee and security deposit by 11:59 PM on the same day. Previously registered candidates who meet the conditions specified by BCECEB must also submit their consent within the stipulated deadline to participate in this round.

The counselling will cover vacant MBBS seats through the Special Stray Vacancy Round and BDS, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) and Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) seats through Round 5.

Candidates should complete the application and choice-filling process within the deadline to avoid missing the opportunity to participate in this counselling round.

Bihar NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy Round 2026: Important Dates

BCECEB has published the complete schedule for Bihar UGMAC 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates should note that registration, application submission, fee payment and choice locking have separate deadlines.

Candidates should particularly note the difference between the registration deadline and the final application submission deadline. Completing registration by 10 PM does not mean the application process is complete. The application must also be finally submitted and the required payment must be successful by 11:59 PM.

Bihar NEET Special Stray Round 2026: Who Can Apply?

The Special Stray Vacancy Round is not an unrestricted fresh counselling opportunity for every NEET-qualified candidate. BCECEB has specified eligibility conditions for fresh applicants as well as candidates who previously registered for UGMAC 2026.

NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who have not completed their UGMAC registration and online application process can apply, provided they fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions and have not been admitted to any medical or dental college in India.

Candidates who registered earlier but did not complete their application submission or payment of the required counselling fee and security deposit can also apply under the notification.

Previously registered candidates who have already submitted their applications and payments may participate by submitting consent, provided they fall under the conditions mentioned in the official notification.

However, candidates admitted through the relevant Bihar UGMAC rounds or NEET UG All India Quota rounds, as well as candidates allotted seats through the AIQ Stray Vacancy or Special Stray Vacancy Round, are subject to the ineligibility conditions specified by BCECEB.

Candidates should carefully check the detailed eligibility provisions before proceeding with registration.

Bihar UGMAC 2026 Registration Fee and Security Deposit

Candidates applying for Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 must pay a non-refundable registration and counselling fee along with a refundable security deposit, as applicable to their selected college category.

The counselling fee for government medical, dental, veterinary and fisheries colleges is Rs 1,200 for Unreserved (UR), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Backward Class (BC) and Extremely Backward Class (EBC) candidates. SC, ST and Divyang (DQ) candidates are required to pay Rs 600.

For private medical and dental colleges, the counselling fee is Rs 1,200 for all categories.

The security deposit varies according to the institution type. Candidates can check the applicable amounts below.

Candidates selecting both government and private medical colleges must pay the applicable security deposit for the private medical college category. Similarly, those opting for both government and private dental colleges must follow the corresponding private dental college deposit requirements.

The security deposit is refundable under the conditions specified in the notification. However, candidates whose allotted seats are cancelled because they fail to report, complete document verification or take admission may lose their security deposit.

Payments must be made online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Additional payment processing charges may apply.

How to Apply for Bihar NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy Round 2026?

Candidates can complete the Bihar UGMAC 2026 Special Stray Vacancy Round registration through the official BCECEB counselling portal. The application process includes identity authentication, personal and educational details, document uploads, final submission and fee payment.

To register, candidates should visit the official BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and open the UGMAC 2026 counselling section. They must select the Online Portal of UGMAC 2026 and proceed with registration.

During the registration process, candidates must enter their NEET UG 2026 roll number, name and date of birth for identity authentication. An OTP will be sent to their registered mobile number and email address. After successful verification, candidates must create a password and obtain their UGMAC ID.

Using their NEET roll number and password, applicants can log in to complete the remaining sections of the application form. These include personal information, permanent and correspondence addresses, educational qualifications, photograph, signature and other required documents.

After completing the details, candidates should preview the application form and correct any errors before clicking on the Final Submit and Proceed to Payment option. The prescribed counselling fee and security deposit must then be paid online.

Candidates should download their application confirmation page and fee receipt after successful payment. They must also complete choice filling by selecting their preferred courses and colleges in order of preference and lock their choices before the prescribed deadline.

Direct registration link: Bihar UGMAC 2026 Online Registration Portal

Official website: BCECEB UGMAC 2026

Bihar NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round Rank Card and Seat Allotment

BCECEB will prepare the final merit list for Bihar UGMAC 2026 based on candidates' All India Ranks obtained in NEET UG 2026. The board has scheduled the publication of the Special Stray Vacancy Round rank card for November 9, 2026.

Candidates will be able to download their UGMAC 2026 rank cards from the official BCECEB website using their UGMAC ID and date of birth. The rank card will provide the information required for participation in the subsequent seat allotment process.

The provisional seat allotment result for Bihar NEET UG Special Stray Vacancy Round 2026 is scheduled to be published on November 11. Seat allotment will be conducted on a merit-cum-choice basis, taking into account the candidate's NEET UG All India Rank, submitted college preferences and availability of vacant seats.

Candidates who receive a provisional allotment must upload clear scanned copies of their original documents in PDF format on the counselling portal. The allotted institute will conduct online document verification before candidates can download their provisional seat allotment orders.

The allotment orders will be available for download from November 11 to 13. Candidates must subsequently report physically to their allotted institutes between November 12 and 13 for document verification and admission.

Documents Required for Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 Admission

Candidates allotted seats through the Special Stray Vacancy Round must keep the required documents ready for online verification and physical reporting at their allotted institutes.

The documents include the NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, UGMAC Special Stray Vacancy Round rank card, Class 10 and Class 12 certificates or marksheets, Bihar residential certificate, caste or EWS certificate, and a printout of the completed UGMAC 2026 application form.

Candidates must also carry six passport-size photographs matching the photograph used on their NEET UG admit card, Aadhaar card and other applicable certificates, including DQ, NRI, minority or ward quota documents.

The downloaded check slip and biometric identification report must also be kept ready. Candidates should upload clear scanned copies of the required documents and carry their original certificates for physical verification.

If the allotted institute raises any discrepancy regarding uploaded documents, candidates must submit the corrected documents by November 13, 2026, up to 5 PM. Failure to resolve document discrepancies within the prescribed period may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat and forfeiture of the security deposit.

In News: Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026

• BCECEB issued Advertisement No. BCECEB(UGMAC)-2026/18 for the Special Stray Vacancy Round.

• Online registration and application-cum-choice filling started on November 4, 2026.

• The registration deadline is November 8 at 10 PM, while application submission and fee payment close at 11:59 PM.

• The UGMAC Special Stray Vacancy Round rank card is scheduled for November 9.

• The provisional seat allotment result is scheduled for November 11.

• Document verification and admission will take place on November 12 and 13.