The Bihar BSc Nursing Seat Matrix 2026 is one of the most important resources for nursing aspirants preparing for counselling. Released through the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), the seat matrix explains the total number of seats, college-wise distribution, category-wise reservation, and admission chances.
For the 2026–27 session, 540 government B.Sc. Nursing seats are available across Bihar, along with additional seats in private colleges. Understanding the seat matrix helps candidates set realistic college preferences, evaluate competition, and make smart counselling decisions.
Admission to B.Sc. Nursing in Bihar is conducted through BCECE 2026 (Medical Stream), which also covers Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Paramedical courses.
To secure BSc Nursing admission in Bihar, candidates must fulfill the specific eligibility criteria:
Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English
Secure a minimum of 45% aggregate marks
Students appearing in the 2026 boards are also eligible (must qualify before counselling)
Note: Seat numbers may change as per the Bihar Government or competent authority updates.
For the 2026–27 academic session, government nursing colleges in Bihar offer 540 seats distributed across reservation categories.
Here is the detailed distribution of seats in the government B.Sc. Nursing Colleges:
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Bihar BSc Nursing Seat Matrix 2026 (Government Colleges) |
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Institution |
Branch |
UR |
F_UR |
EWS |
F_EWS |
SC |
F_SC |
ST |
F_ST |
EBC |
F_EBC |
BC |
F_BC |
RCG |
Total |
DQ |
|
B.Sc. Nursing College, NMCH Patna |
B.Sc. Nursing |
16 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
60 |
3 |
|
B.Sc. Nursing College, BMIMS Pawapuri (Nalanda) |
B.Sc. Nursing |
16 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
4 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
60 |
3 |
|
B.Sc. Nursing College, JLNMCH Bhagalpur |
B.Sc. Nursing |
16 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
7 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
4 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
60 |
3 |
|
B.Sc. Nursing College, DMCH Darbhanga |
B.Sc. Nursing |
16 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
8 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
60 |
3 |
|
B.Sc. Nursing College, ANMMCH Gaya |
B.Sc. Nursing |
16 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
60 |
3 |
|
B.Sc. Nursing College, GMCH Purnea |
B.Sc. Nursing |
16 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
60 |
3 |
|
B.Sc. Nursing College, GMCH Bettiah |
B.Sc. Nursing |
16 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
60 |
3 |
|
B.Sc. Nursing College, GMCH Saran (Chapra) |
B.Sc. Nursing |
16 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
4 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
60 |
3 |
|
B.Sc. Nursing College, SKMCH Muzaffarpur |
B.Sc. Nursing |
16 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
8 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
60 |
3 |
|
Total Seats |
144 |
72 |
36 |
18 |
57 |
29 |
4 |
2 |
65 |
32 |
43 |
22 |
16 |
540 |
27 |
|
Note: Total Seats in each Institution are inclusive of Disabled Quota Seats.
Apart from government institutions, around 99 private B.Sc. Nursing colleges in Bihar also participate in the counselling process. These seats increase the overall admission opportunities for candidates. These colleges also offers B.Sc, Nursing admission through online counselling.
The reservation policy for the Bihar BSc Nursing Seat Matrix 2026 is based on Bihar Government rules. This policy ensures fair representation for different categories:
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Bihar BSc Nursing Seat Matrix 2026 (Category Wise) |
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|---|---|
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Category |
Reserved Seats Percentage |
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Scheduled Caste (SC) |
16% |
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Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
01% |
|
Extremely Backward Class (EBC) |
18% |
|
Backward Class (BC) |
12% |
|
Reserved Category Girls (RCG) |
03% |
|
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
10% |
The remaining 40% of seats are for the Unreserved (UR) category. A 5% reservation is also available for the Disabled Quota (DQ) within the total number of seats. This reservation is horizontal, meaning it applies within each category.
The official Bihar BSc Nursing Seat Matrix 2026 PDF has been released by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board to help candidates understand the exact number of seats available across government nursing colleges. This document is important during counselling because it provides a clear overview of college-wise seats, category reservation, and admission capacity before you lock your choices.
Understanding the seat matrix helps students:
Select colleges based on rank and category
Plan realistic preferences
Understand the competition level
Evaluate chances in government vs private colleges
Know available seats in advance
Make informed decisions during seat allotment
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