Bihar NEET Counseling

Bihar NEET Counseling Procedure for 2025

The Bihar NEET counseling procedure for 2025 is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) under the name Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC). It facilitates admissions to MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical and dental colleges across Bihar for 85% state quota seats, as well as management and NRI quota seats in private institutions. The process is primarily online, with some rounds (like mop-up) potentially conducted offline if seats remain vacant. Below is a detailed step-by-step explanation of the Bihar NEET counseling procedure for 2025, based on the standard process from previous years (e.g., 2024) and general expectations, as specific details for 2025 are not yet officially released as of March 15, 2025.

Bihar NEET Counseling Procedure

1. Registration

• Eligibility: Candidates must have qualified for NEET UG 2025 and meet Bihar-specific eligibility criteria (e.g., Indian citizenship, Bihar domicile, or education from Class 11-12 in the state for state quota seats).
• Process:
  • Visit the official BCECEB website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
  • Click on the “Online Application Portal for UGMAC 2025” link (available post-NEET results, likely June/July 2025).
  • Register by entering personal details (name, NEET roll number, date of birth, mobile number, email ID) and creating a password.
  • An UGMAC ID and password will be generated upon successful registration.
  • Pay the counseling fee online (via debit/credit card, net banking, or bank challan):
    • General/BC/EBC: Approximately ₹1,200.
    • SC/ST: Approximately ₹600.
  • Fee payment is mandatory to proceed; it’s non-refundable even if the application is rejected.

2. Merit List Publication

• BCECEB releases a provisional state merit list based on NEET UG 2025 scores, incorporating state domicile and category details.
• The list includes candidates’ NEET ranks, state ranks, and category ranks (e.g., General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS).
• A window (typically 2-3 days) is provided to raise objections to the provisional list, after which the final merit list is published.

3. Choice Filling and Locking

• Process:
  • Log in to the portal using the UGMAC ID and password.
  • Select preferred colleges and courses (MBBS/BDS) from the available seat matrix (government, private, management, or NRI quota).
  • Arrange choices in order of preference and save them.
  • Lock the choices before the deadline (announced in the schedule); failure to lock results in automatic locking by the system.
• Note: Candidates should prioritize based on their rank, past cutoffs, and seat availability.

4. Document Verification

• Candidates shortlisted in the merit list must upload scanned copies of documents online or, if specified, attend physical verification at designated centers.
• Required Documents:
  • NEET UG 2025 admit card and scorecard.
  • Class 10 and 12 mark sheets/certificates.
  • Domicile certificate (for Bihar residents) or proof of education in Bihar (e.g., school certificates for Classes 11-12).
  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) issued by a competent authority, if applicable.
  • Income certificate (for fee concessions, if applicable).
  • PwD certificate (if claiming disability quota).
  • Passport-size photographs (same as used in NEET application).
• Originals are required during college reporting.

5. Seat Allotment

• Seats are allotted based on:
  • NEET UG 2025 rank.
  • Choices filled and locked.
  • Reservation policies (e.g., 50% General, 16% SC, 9% ST, 20% EBC, 4% OBC, 1% RC, 10% EWS).
  • Seat availability in government (85% state quota) and private colleges.
• Provisional allotment results are published on the BCECEB website, followed by a final list after resolving discrepancies.
• Candidates can download their allotment letter after paying a partial tuition fee or security deposit (varies by college type).

6. Reporting to Allotted College

• Candidates must report to the allotted college within the specified timeframe (typically 5-7 days) with:
  • Allotment letter.
  • Original documents and photocopies.
  • Remaining tuition fee (e.g., ₹9,400/year for government colleges; ₹8-15 lakh/year for private colleges under state quota).
• Failure to report leads to forfeiture of the seat and security deposit, barring further participation unless re-registered in later rounds.

7. Subsequent Rounds

• Round 2:
  • Candidates who didn’t get a seat, rejected their Round 1 seat, or seek upgradation can participate.
  • No fresh registration is required if already registered; only choice filling is reopened.
  • Vacant seats from Round 1 are filled.
• Mop-Up Round:
  • Conducted if seats remain vacant after Round 2.
  • Fresh registrations may be allowed for eligible candidates not yet registered.
  • Often conducted offline at a designated venue (e.g., BCECEB office in Patna) or online, depending on the schedule.
• Stray Vacancy Round:
  • Final round to fill leftover seats.
  • Candidates must report physically with documents for spot admission.
  • No upgradation is allowed after this round.

Key Points

• Reservation: Bihar follows a detailed reservation policy, including 10% EWS, 33% for women within each category (where applicable), and a PwD horizontal reservation.
• Seat Matrix: Approximately 2,565 MBBS and 243 BDS seats are available under the 85% state quota (subject to change based on 2025 updates).
• Domicile Rules: Candidates must be Bihar domiciles or have studied Classes 11-12 in the state for state quota seats. Non-domicile candidates can apply for management/NRI seats in private colleges.
• Official Updates: The exact 2025 schedule, fee structure, and procedural changes will be announced by BCECEB post-NEET UG results (expected June 2025).

Where to Check Updates

• Regularly visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for the official 2025 counseling schedule, merit lists, seat matrices, and notifications once released.

Since specific details for 2025 are unavailable as of March 15, 2025, this outline reflects the standard procedure from prior years. For real-time updates, monitor the BCECEB website after the NEET UG 2025 results.