Bihar AYUSH Stray Vacancy Round 1 Schedule 2026 Released: BAMS, BHMS, BUMS Registration Begins November 14

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Stray Vacancy Round 1 counselling schedule for Undergraduate AYUSH Admission Counselling (UGAAC) 2026. Candidates seeking admission to BAMS, BHMS and BUMS programmes in government and private AYUSH colleges across Bihar can check the complete schedule on the official BCECEB website. The stray vacancy round will be conducted to fill seats remaining vacant after the completion of previous counselling rounds. Eligible candidates who have qualified for NEET UG 2026 can participate, subject to the applicable Bihar AYUSH counselling eligibility criteria. According to the official schedule, the online registration, fee payment and choice-filling process will begin on November 14, 2026. The last date to register and complete the process is November 18, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

Bihar AYUSH Stray Vacancy Round 1 2026: Important Dates

BCECEB has announced the following schedule for UGAAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round 1:

Candidates should complete registration, fee payment and choice filling within the prescribed timeline.

Courses Offered Through Bihar AYUSH Stray Round 1

The UGAAC 2026 Stray Vacancy Round 1 covers admission to the following undergraduate AYUSH programmes:

• BAMS: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery.
• BHMS: Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery.
• BUMS: Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery.

Both government and private AYUSH colleges in Bihar are included in the counselling process. Candidates should carefully check the college-wise vacant seat matrix before selecting their preferred institutions and courses. Choice filling should be based on the availability of seats in the published vacancy list.

Eligibility Criteria for Bihar AYUSH Stray Vacancy Round 1

Candidates must have qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination to participate in the Bihar AYUSH undergraduate counselling process. Applicants must also satisfy the eligibility conditions specified by BCECEB under the UGAAC 2026 admission guidelines. Candidates who have already participated in previous counselling rounds or joined an allotted seat should carefully review the official stray vacancy round notification. Participation and eligibility may depend on the applicable counselling rules. The final eligibility conditions will be governed by the official BCECEB notification.

How to Apply for Bihar AYUSH Stray Vacancy Round 1 2026?

Eligible candidates can complete the registration and choice-filling process online through the BCECEB portal.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official BCECEB website at https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/.
2. Open the UGAAC 2026 counselling section.
3. Access the Stray Vacancy Round 1 registration link.
4. Log in using your registered credentials or complete the required registration process.
5. Enter your personal, academic and NEET UG 2026 details.
6. Pay the prescribed counselling fee through the online payment gateway.
7. Select preferred BAMS, BHMS and BUMS colleges according to the available vacancies.
8. Arrange your choices in order of preference.
9. Lock and submit your choices.
10. Download and save the application confirmation page.

Candidates should ensure that their details and college preferences are correct before submitting the application.

How Will Bihar AYUSH Stray Round 1 Seat Allotment Be Done?

Seat allotment will be conducted based on NEET UG 2026 merit, applicable reservation and category rules, candidate eligibility and the choices submitted during counselling. Only seats included in the officially published vacancy list will be considered for allotment. The provisional seat allotment result is scheduled for November 21, 2026. Candidates will be able to check their allotted college and course through the official counselling portal. The allotment letter download window will remain open from November 21 to November 24, 2026. Candidates should follow the reporting and document verification instructions mentioned in the official notification.

Documents Required for Bihar AYUSH Admission 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the admission and verification process:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card.
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard.
• Class 10 certificate for date of birth verification.
• Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate.
• Bihar residential certificate, wherever applicable.
• Caste certificate, if claiming reservation benefits.
• EWS certificate, if applicable.
• Recent passport-size photographs.
• Valid government-issued photo identity proof.

Candidates should also check the official notification for any additional documents required by the counselling authorities.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates participating in Bihar AYUSH Stray Vacancy Round 1 should keep the following points in mind:

• Download and review the college-wise vacant seat matrix before choice filling.
• Select only colleges and courses with available vacancies.
• Complete online registration and fee payment before November 18, 2026.
• Lock choices within the prescribed schedule.
• Check the provisional allotment result on November 21, 2026.
• Download the allotment letter within the November 21–24 window.
• Follow the official instructions for college reporting and document verification.

Bihar UGAAC 2026: Official Website

Candidates can access the Stray Vacancy Round 1 schedule, vacant seat matrix, registration link, allotment results and other counselling updates through the official BCECEB portal.

Official Website: https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/

Candidates seeking admission to BAMS, BHMS and BUMS programmes in Bihar should regularly check the official website and complete all counselling formalities within the prescribed deadlines.