Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 2 Choice Filling Opens, Check Key Dates, Steps To Apply

Round 2 of Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 kicked off today. BCECEB opened registration and choice filling for Bihar NEET counselling Round 2 2026, and honestly, the gap between deadlines this time is tighter than usual, so if you've been putting this off, don't.

Whether you missed out on a seat in Round 1 or got one and are still eyeing something better, here's the full rundown on UGMAC 2026 Round 2, what changed in the seat matrix, and how to get through Bihar NEET UG counselling registration 2026 without scrambling at the last minute.

Bihar NEET Counselling Round 2 Status

Bihar NEET UG Round 2 choice filling opened on September 12, right on the heels of Round 1 reporting wrapping up. Two groups get to participate here: candidates who didn't land a seat the first time around, and candidates who did but want a shot at something better. If you're already registered from Round 1, good news, you don't have to do that part again. Just log back in.

Round 1 results came out on August 25, with document verification running from August 27 to 31. Everyone else moves into this round now.

Also Check : NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Provisional Result

Bihar NEET Counselling Round 2 Dates 2026

Here's the schedule, straight from BCECEB:

Event	Date
Round 2 registration and choice filling begins	12 September 2026
Last date to register	15 September 2026
Last date for choice filling and locking	18 September 2026
Round 2 rank card release	17 September 2026
Round 2 provisional seat allotment result	22 September 2026
Document verification and admission	24 to 25 September 2026

This covers MBBS, BDS, BVSc & AH, and BFSc admissions based on NEET UG 2026 merit. Six days between opening choice filling and locking it isn't a lot, especially with a weekend sitting in the middle. Plan around that.

What Changed in the Seat Matrix

Don't just reuse your Round 1 list. BCECEB added three new colleges this round, two government and one private:

• Government Medical College, Chapra (Saran)
• Sriram Janki Medical College & Hospital, Samastipur
• Kurma Sanskriti Medical College

A few private colleges also picked up extra seats. Current numbers put Bihar at 1,392 MBBS seats in government colleges and 2,450 in private colleges for this cycle. If your rank puts you close to the cutoff for any of these new additions, they're worth a second look before you finalize anything.

Who Should Be Applying

This round is open to you if:

You appeared for NEET UG 2026 and cleared the basic eligibility, which means Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English.

You registered for Round 1 but came up empty.

You got a seat in Round 1 but want to try upgrading.

If you already have a seat you're happy with, there's nothing to do here. But if you're thinking about upgrading, read the fine print first. Taking a new seat in Round 2 usually means you're letting go of whatever you got in Round 1, so it's not a decision to make casually.

How to Actually Fill Your Round 2 Choices

Nothing complicated here, but it's easy to rush and skip a step, so go slow.

Head to bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and open the UGMAC 2026 counselling link. Log in with your NEET UG details. If you're new to Round 2, finish registration and pay the fee first. Returning candidates can skip straight to editing.

Before picking colleges, actually read through the updated seat matrix. Look for the new additions and any seat changes at colleges already on your radar.

Order your preferences by what you actually want, not just what seems "safe." Add more choices than you think you need. A short list only limits you.

Save, review, and then lock before September 18. Once it's locked, that's usually it, no more changes unless the portal opens a specific window later.

Download your submitted list for your own records. You'll want this later if anything goes wrong with the portal.

Also Check : MBBS Seats in India Rise to 1.40 Lakh

A Word on Choice Locking

Bihar NEET counselling choice locking 2026 runs through OTP sent to your registered phone or email. A couple of things worth knowing. Filling choices but not locking them means you're not in the running at all, even if your list looks complete on the screen. And don't wait until the last hour on the 18th. Portals tend to slow down badly right before deadlines, and that's not a great time to discover a login issue.

Documents to Keep Ready

If Round 2 gets you a seat, you'll need these for reporting on September 24 or 25:

NEET UG 2026 admit card and original scorecard

UGMAC 2026 provisional allotment order, three copies

UGMAC 2026 application form, Part A and Part B printouts

Class 10 mark sheet, admit card, and passing certificate

Class 12 mark sheet, admit card, and passing certificate

Domicile or residential certificate, if applicable

Category certificate, if you're claiming reservation

Bring originals plus two sets of self-attested photocopies of each. Colleges have sent candidates back in past years over missing paperwork, so check this the day before, not the morning of.

What Comes After This Round

Seats that stay vacant after Round 2 usually go into a mop-up round, likely in October, followed by a stray vacancy round around November. So if this round doesn't work out, it's not over. Keep checking the BCECEB site directly rather than relying on forwarded messages or social media posts, since dates have shifted before and the official notice is the only version that actually counts.

FAQs

When did Bihar NEET UG Round 2 choice filling start?

It started on September 12, 2026.

What's the last date for Bihar NEET Round 2 choice locking?

September 18, 2026.

When does the Bihar NEET Round 2 seat allotment result come out?

September 22, 2026.

How many MBBS seats does Bihar have this cycle?

1,392 in government colleges and 2,450 in private colleges, after three new colleges were added to the matrix before Round 2.

Can candidates who got a seat in Round 1 still apply for Round 2?

Yes, for upgradation. Just know that accepting a new seat usually means giving up the Round 1 one.

Do Round 1 registered candidates need to register again for Round 2?

No. Just log back in with your existing UGMAC credentials and go straight to choice filling.