Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) for admission to MD/MS and PG Diploma courses in government and private medical colleges across the state. The counselling process includes online registration, choice filling, seat allotment and admission formalities for qualified NEET PG 2026 candidates.
Through this state-level counselling (called PGMAC – Post Graduate Medical Admission Counselling), eligible medical graduates can secure seats under the 50% State Quota, while the remaining 50% seats in government colleges – plus all private college seats – are filled through separate routes explained below.
This article covers Bihar NEET PG counselling dates 2026, registration fees and security deposit, reservation policy, the service bond, eligibility, documents required, cutoff trends, and the participating college seat matrix.
Quick Facts
| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Bihar Post Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (PGMAC) 2026 |
| Effective Exam | NEET PG (Conducted by NBEMS) |
| Conducting Authority | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), Patna |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam Date | 30th August, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | September 24, 2026 |
| Scorecard, Answer Key & Response Sheet | October 1, 2026 |
| No. of Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 & Stray Vacancy |
| Mode of Counselling | Online; physical reporting at the allotted college |
| Total No. of MD/MS Colleges | 17+ |
| Bihar MD/MS/Diploma Seats | 1,421+ (govt + private combined; see Participating Colleges below) |
| Courses Offered | MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), PG Diploma |
| Counselling Fee | ₹2,200 (non-refundable, all categories) |
| Official Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
Bihar NEET PG 2026 Round (Rounds 1 and 2) Counselling Dates
Here are the Bihar NEET PG 2026 Round 1 and Round 2 counselling dates, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment results and document verification schedules.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Seat matrix publication | October 21, 2026 |
| Registration and application starts | October 22, 2026 |
| Last date of registration | October 28, 2026 (10:00 pm) |
| Last date of application and fee payment | October 28, 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Rank card publication | October 30, 2026 |
| Last date of choice filling and locking | October 31, 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | November 4, 2026 |
| Download allotment order (Round 1) | November 4 to 9, 2026 |
| Document verification and admission (Round 1) | November 6 to 9, 2026 |
| Round 1 free exit | November 17 to 18, 2026 |
| Round 2 choice filling begins | November 19, 2026 |
| Last date of Round 2 choice filling and locking | November 21, 2026 |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | November 25, 2026 |
| Download allotment order (Round 2) | November 25 to 30, 2026 |
| Document verification and admission (Round 2) | November 27 to 30, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria 2026
To gain admission to PG medical courses, candidates are required to meet the following eligibility criteria for Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026:
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for admission to PG (MD/MS) courses.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or a recognised certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Internship: Candidates must complete their one-year internship or have the original certificate by the cut-off date specified in the BCECEB prospectus (NBEMS has fixed 30 September 2026 as the internship cut-off for NEET PG 2026 broadly).
- Registration Certificate: Candidates must have a permanent or provisional MBBS registration certificate issued by the NMC or a State Medical Council.
- Domicile: Bihar domicile or category requirements as specified by BCECEB apply for State Quota seats.
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
Bihar State Quota vs All India Quota (AIQ)
PG seats in Bihar’s government medical colleges are split between two separate counselling authorities:
| Quota Type | Share | Conducted By |
|---|---|---|
| State Quota (government colleges) | 50% | BCECEB, Patna (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) |
| All India Quota (AIQ) | 50% | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi |
| Private colleges | 100% of seats | BCECEB, Patna |
Bihar NEET PG Registration Fee and Security Deposit
As per BCECEB’s official PGMAC notification, the following fee structure applies (confirm against the current-year notice, as amounts can be revised):
| Particular | Amount |
|---|---|
| Counselling/Registration Fee (non-refundable, all categories) | ₹2,200 |
| Security Deposit: Government Colleges (General/Unreserved) | ₹25,000 |
| Security Deposit: Government Colleges (Reserved Category) | ₹12,500 |
| Security Deposit: Private or Both Govt. + Private Colleges | ₹2,00,000 |
Bihar NEET PG Reservation Policy
State Quota seat reservation in Bihar follows the state government’s policy:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
| Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) | 18% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
Bihar NEET PG Service Bond and Seat Leaving Rules
- Service bond: Bihar previously required a 3-year compulsory service period for PG doctors admitted to government medical colleges. In late 2025, the state government reduced this to a 2-year bond. See Bihar NEET PG: Bond Period for Medical PG Doctors Reduced for details.
- Bond penalty: ₹25 lakh if the compulsory service is not completed. Notably, if a doctor does not complete the service, the government does not recover the salary/honorarium already paid during the study period.
- Seat leaving: Candidates who do not report within the given window after allotment can lose their seat and forfeit the security deposit, as per the round’s rules.
- Rules can change year to year – confirm exact clauses in the 2026 PGMAC brochure once released.
Bihar NEET PG Counselling: Step-by-Step Process
Candidates can visit the bceceboard.bihar.gov.in official portal to register for Bihar NEET PG 2026 Counselling. Below is the step-by-step process:
Step 1: Enrollment
- Register on the official BCECEB website with accurate and complete personal and academic details.
Step 2: Document Verification
- Upload scanned copies of required documents: NEET PG Admit Card, Scorecard, MBBS Degree/Provisional Certificate, Internship Completion Certificate, Identity Proof, Domicile Certificate, and Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Document verification is conducted online and must be completed carefully to avoid rejection.
Step 3: Choice Filling and Locking
- Select preferred course and postgraduate medical college in Bihar in order of preference.
- Locking choices before the deadline is mandatory.
Step 4: Seat Allotment
- Seat allocation is based on NEET PG rank, category, and preferences filled, as per merit, reservation rules, and availability.
Step 5: Reporting to the Allotted College
- Download the Provisional Allotment Letter from the official website.
- Report to the allotted college within the specified timeframe, pay admission fees, and submit original documents to complete admission.
Step 6: Upgrade or Further Rounds
- Candidates not satisfied with their allotted seat can participate in the next round, subject to BCECEB’s rules on upgrade eligibility.
Documents Required
The following documents are mandatory for candidates applying for Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026. Collect all documents before applying for the counselling process:
- Residential/Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- College Leaving Certificate
- Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate
- MBBS Passing Certificate
- Mark sheets of MBBS
- Medical Registration Certificate
- Admit Card of NEET PG 2026
- Six photographs identical to the one used on the admit card
- Any other certificates/documents mentioned in the Bihar PGMAC 2026 prospectus
NEET PG 2026 Cutoff
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cut-Off Scores (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th percentile | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th percentile | 244 |
| SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 226 |
Bihar NEET PG Choice Filling Tips
- Check the seat matrix for each round separately – Round 1, 2, and 3 seat availability can differ significantly.
- Fill choices for every course/college combination you are willing to join, arranged strictly by preference.
- Compare the 2-year service bond and ₹25 lakh penalty against private college fees before ranking government vs private choices.
- Government (State Quota) seats require Bihar domicile or category eligibility as specified by BCECEB; non-domicile candidates should focus on private college and AIQ options.
- Deposit the correct security amount early; choices cannot be filled without it.
- If also registering for MCC (AIQ) counselling, track both timelines – an MCC allotment can affect your participation in the state round.
Participating Colleges
Here, we have mentioned the list of top medical colleges in Bihar that accept the NEET PG Scorecard.
| College | District | Estd | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anugrah Narayan Magadh Govt Medical College | Gaya | 1970 | 41 |
| Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences Pawapuri | Pawapuri | 2013 | 12 |
| Darbhanga Medical College | Darbhanga | 1946 | 147 |
| Govt Medical College Bettiah | West Champaran | 2013 | 18 |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Patna | Patna | 2011 | 97 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Bhagalpur | Bhagalpur | 1971 | 72 |
| Nalanda Medical College | Patna | 1970 | 108 |
| Patna Medical College | Patna | 1925 | 201 |
| Sri Krishna Medical College Muzaffarpur | Muzaffarpur | 1970 | 18 |
| Katihar Medical College | Katihar | 1987 | 77 |
| Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College | Kishanganj | 1990 | 101 |
| Narayan Medical College Sasaram | Rohtas | 2008 | 104 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will the Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026 start?
A. BCECEB is expected to open PGMAC 2026 registration in November 2026, after the NEET PG 2026 result September 24, 2026 and once the All India Quota round schedule is confirmed. Exact dates will be notified on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Q. Who is eligible for Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates who qualify NEET PG 2026 and fulfil the Bihar domicile or category requirements specified by BCECEB are eligible to participate in the State Quota round; private college seats are also open more broadly, subject to BCECEB’s rules.
Q. How can I register for Bihar NEET PG Counselling?
A. Register online through the official BCECEB website by filling out the form, uploading documents, and paying the ₹2,200 counselling fee along with the applicable security deposit.
Q. What is the counselling fee and security deposit for Bihar NEET PG 2026?
A. The counselling fee is ₹2,200 (non-refundable, all categories). The security deposit is ₹25,000 for government colleges (₹12,500 for reserved category) and ₹2,00,000 for private or combined government + private college options – confirm against the current-year notice.
Q. Does AIIMS Patna come under Bihar NEET PG Counselling?
A. No. AIIMS Patna admits PG students through INI-CET, a separate exam conducted by AIIMS, not through BCECEB’s PGMAC counselling based on NEET PG.