Bihar AYUSH UG Counselling 2026: UGAAC Round 3 Registration Deadline Extended; Check Revised Schedule
Published 2 Nov 20267 min read
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has extended the registration deadline for the Under Graduate AYUSH Admission Counselling (UGAAC) 2026 Round 3. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate AYUSH programmes in Bihar can now complete their online registration by November 1, 2026, up to 10:00 PM. According to the revised counselling schedule available on the official BCECEB website, the application and counselling fee payment window will remain open until 11:59 PM on November 1, 2026. The online registration and application-cum-choice filling process commenced on October 28, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied should complete the process within the extended deadline to participate in Round 3 counselling. The Round 3 rank card will be published on November 3, followed by the choice-locking deadline on November 4. The provisional seat allotment result is scheduled for November 7, 2026.
Bihar UGAAC 2026 Round 3: Revised Counselling Schedule
BCECEB has announced the following revised dates for Bihar AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Round 3:
| Counselling Event | Revised Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online registration and choice filling begins | October 28, 2026 |
| Last date for online registration | November 1, 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Last date for application and fee payment | November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Round 3 rank card publication | November 3, 2026 |
| Last date for choice locking | November 4, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Provisional seat allotment result | November 7, 2026 |
| Document verification and admission | November 9–11, 2026 |
Candidates should note the separate registration and payment deadlines to avoid missing the revised schedule.
Courses Offered Through Bihar AYUSH UG Counselling 2026
The UGAAC 2026 Round 3 counselling process covers undergraduate admissions to the following AYUSH programmes:
- BAMS: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery.
- BHMS: Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery.
- BUMS: Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery.
Admissions are conducted for eligible seats in participating government and private AYUSH medical colleges across Bihar.
Who Is Eligible for Bihar AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Round 3?
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions to participate in UGAAC 2026 Round 3 counselling.
The major eligibility requirements include:
- Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
- Applicants must hold a valid NEET UG 2026 rank.
- Candidates must satisfy the applicable Bihar domicile and category requirements wherever relevant.
- Required category and domicile certificates must be available during document verification.
- Candidates already admitted through previous counselling rounds are not eligible for fresh participation in this round, as per the stated counselling conditions.
- Fresh eligible applicants and candidates seeking an upgrade from previous rounds may participate, subject to the applicable BCECEB rules.
The NEET UG merit information prepared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) forms the basis for eligibility and merit-based admission.
Bihar AYUSH UG Counselling 2026: Fee Structure
Candidates participating in Round 3 must pay the applicable non-refundable counselling fee and security deposit.
The announced fee structure is as follows:
| Fee Component | Government AYUSH Colleges | Private AYUSH Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| Counselling fee (non-refundable) | ₹600–₹1,200 (category-based) | ₹1,200 |
| Security deposit | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 |
Candidates selecting a combination of government and private colleges must pay the higher security deposit of ₹50,000.
The counselling fee and security deposit can be paid online through the available payment methods, including:
- Net banking
- Debit card
- Credit card
- UPI
Candidates should verify the applicable amount on the official counselling portal before completing payment.
How to Register for Bihar AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Round 3?
Eligible candidates can complete their UGAAC 2026 Round 3 registration by following these steps:
- Visit the official BCECEB website at https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Open the UGAAC 2026 Round 3 registration link.
- Enter the NEET UG 2026 roll number and other required login credentials.
- Complete the application form with personal, academic and category details.
- Upload the required scanned documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable counselling fee and security deposit online.
- Select preferred AYUSH colleges and courses.
- Lock the submitted choices within the prescribed deadline.
- Download and save the application confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should carefully review their application details and college preferences before final submission.
What Candidates Should Do Next
With the revised Round 3 schedule in place, candidates should keep track of the following important activities:
- Complete online registration by November 1, 2026, at 10:00 PM.
- Pay the application fee and security deposit by November 1 at 11:59 PM.
- Download the Round 3 rank card on November 3.
- Complete choice filling and locking by November 4 at 11:59 PM.
- Check the provisional seat allotment result on November 7.
- Attend document verification and admission between November 9 and November 11.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official BCECEB website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, for the latest counselling notices, revised instructions and seat allotment updates.