Bihar PGDAC 2026 Round 1 Cutoff Released; Check MDS Opening and Closing Ranks
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the PG Dental Admission Counselling (PGDAC) 2026 Round 1 opening and closing ranks.
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the PG Dental Admission Counselling (PGDAC) 2026 Round 1 opening and closing ranks. The cutoff PDF is available on the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The PGDAC 2026 Round 1 cutoff includes the opening and closing ranks for MDS courses offered by participating dental colleges in Bihar. Candidates who participated in the choice-filling process can check the category-wise cutoff to understand their admission status and chances in subsequent counselling rounds.
Bihar PGDAC 2026 Round 1 Cutoff Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Counselling Name | Post Graduate Dental Admission Counselling (PGDAC) 2026 |
| Course Covered | Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) |
| Round | Round 1 |
| Cutoff Type | Opening and Closing Ranks |
| Release Date | September 1, 2026 |
| Official Portal | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
| Eligibility Basis | NEET MDS 2026 qualified candidates |
PGDAC 2026 Round 1 Rank List
The cutoff PDF contains the opening and closing ranks for MDS courses allotted in Round 1. Candidates can check the category-wise ranks for different participating dental colleges. The cutoff document has been made available in the Notice Board section of the official BCECEB website.
Bihar PGDAC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates participating in PGDAC 2026 must meet the prescribed eligibility requirements. These include:
- Qualifying NEET MDS 2026.
- Holding a valid BDS degree from a recognised institution.
- Completing the mandatory rotatory internship within the prescribed period.
- Meeting the applicable Bihar domicile requirement for state quota MDS seats.
- Being registered for the PGDAC 2026 counselling process.
PGDAC 2026 Counselling Process
The PGDAC counselling process involves online choice filling followed by college reporting and document verification. Eligible candidates first register on the BCECEB portal after the NEET MDS 2026 results. They then enter their preferred colleges and MDS courses during the choice-filling window.
Seat allotment is conducted on the basis of factors such as:
- NEET MDS merit rank
- Candidate category
- College and course preferences
- Availability of seats
The counselling process includes Round 1, Round 2 and a mop-up round. Vacant seats may be carried forward to subsequent rounds as per the counselling rules.
How to Download PGDAC 2026 Round 1 Cutoff PDF?
Candidates can download the Round 1 opening and closing rank PDF by following these steps:
- Visit the official BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the Notice Board section.
- Find the link titled PGDAC 2026 First Round Opening and Closing Ranks.
- Click on the link to open the cutoff PDF.
- Check the course-wise and category-wise ranks.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
What Do Opening and Closing Ranks Mean?
The opening rank refers to the highest rank at which seats were allotted for a particular course and category in the round. The closing rank refers to the lowest rank at which a seat was allotted for that course and category. Candidates can use these ranks to assess their chances of securing admission in subsequent rounds. The closing rank can also provide an indication of the demand for a particular MDS course and college.
Bihar PGDAC 2026 Recent Notices Timeline
| Notice | Advertisement Number | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 Opening and Closing Ranks | PGDAC26_OCR_R1 | September 1, 2026 |
| Important Notice for Registration-cum-Choice Filling | BCECEB(PGDAC)-2026/02 | August 18, 2026 |
| Details for Registration-cum-Choice Filling | BCECEB(PGDAC)-2026/01 | August 18, 2026 |
| General Notice for PG and UG Candidates | BCECEB-2026/02 | June 28, 2026 |
Candidates Allotted Seats in Round 1
Candidates who have received seats in Round 1 must report to their allotted colleges and complete the required admission and document verification formalities within the notified schedule. Candidates are required to carry their original documents for verification. Failure to report within the prescribed period may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat, with the vacant seat being considered in the subsequent counselling process.
Documents Required for Reporting
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- PGDAC 2026 allotment order
- NEET MDS 2026 admit card and scorecard
- BDS degree and mark sheets
- Internship completion certificate
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Bihar domicile certificate, wherever applicable
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Valid photo identity proof
- Candidates should carry the original documents as well as the required photocopies for verification.
What Candidates Should Do
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and download the PGDAC 2026 Round 1 cutoff PDF.
- Find their MDS course and category in the document.
- Check the closing rank of their preferred dental colleges.
- Log in to the candidate portal and download the allotment order, if allotted a seat.
- Keep all original documents ready for verification.
- Report to the allotted college within the notified admission window.