Bihar NEET Counselling 2026 Round 3 Dates Out: Check UGMAC Schedule

Bihar NEET counselling 2026 Round 3 dates have been announced by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). The UGMAC Round 3 counselling 2026 schedule is now available for NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc. & A.H. and B.F.Sc. courses in Bihar.

As per the official Bihar NEET UG counselling 2026 notice, the Round 3 seat matrix was published on September 30. The Bihar UGMAC Round 3 registration 2026 will begin on October 3, while candidates can submit applications, pay the prescribed fee and edit application details until October 6. The UGMAC Round 3 rank card 2026 will be released on October 8.

Bihar NEET Counselling 2026 Round 3 Schedule

The Bihar NEET counselling Round 3 schedule 2026 is important for candidates who are yet to secure a seat or are eligible to participate again under the conditions specified by BCECEB. The round will be conducted online through the UGMAC portal.

The key UGMAC 2026 Round 3 dates are given below.

The Bihar NEET counselling 2026 dates show that candidates have separate deadlines for registration, choice filling and seat allotment. Students should therefore avoid treating October 6, the registration deadline, as the final date for completing all Round 3 activities.

How to Register for Bihar NEET Counselling Round 3 2026?

Candidates looking for Bihar NEET counselling Round 3 registration 2026 will have to complete the online application and choice-filling process through the UGMAC portal.

The registration process includes:

1. Enter the NEET UG 2026 roll number, name and date of birth for authentication.
2. Complete OTP verification using the registered contact details.
3. Create the required password and obtain the UGMAC ID.
4. Enter personal, contact and educational details.
5. Upload the photograph, signature and applicable documents.
6. Preview the application and correct details, if required.
7. Submit the application and pay the counselling fee and security deposit.
8. Fill the preferred courses and colleges in order of preference.
9. Save and lock the choices before the deadline.
10. Download the confirmation page, fee receipt and filled-choice slip.

For Bihar NEET UG choice filling 2026, candidates must arrange their preferred colleges and courses carefully. BCECEB will conduct seat allotment on a merit-cum-choice basis, making the submitted preference order an important part of the Round 3 counselling process.

Bihar UGMAC Round 3 Counselling Fee and Security Deposit

The Bihar UGMAC counselling fee 2026 and security deposit vary according to the category and type of institution selected. For government medical, dental, veterinary and fisheries colleges, the counselling fee is Rs 1,200 for UR/EWS/BC/EBC candidates and Rs 600 for SC/ST/DQ candidates.

For private medical and dental colleges, the counselling fee is Rs 1,200 for all categories. The security deposit ranges from Rs 5,000 or Rs 10,000 for government institutions to Rs 50,000 or Rs 2 lakh for private institutions, depending on the college type and choices selected.

Candidates should check the applicable fee and security deposit before completing Bihar NEET counselling registration 2026, particularly when including private medical or dental colleges in their choices.

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