Bihar PGEAC 2026 Registration Begins at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; GATE-Qualified Candidates Can Apply for MTech Counselling

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has started the registration process for Post Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling (PGEAC) 2026.

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has started the registration process for Post Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling (PGEAC) 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. This counselling process is for admissions into M.Tech programs at Bihar's government engineering colleges. The online application form is available on the NIC admissions gateway. BCECEB released the official notice on July 7, 2026. The board issued two separate notices for applicants. One outline covers the general schedule and process, while the other explains the rules for applying online. Both notices are available on the board's website. 

Key Details of Bihar PGEAC 2026

Who is eligible to apply?

Only those who have qualified in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) can register for Bihar PGEAC 2026. Applicants must have a valid GATE scorecard in the chosen engineering discipline. The scorecard should align with the specialisation they are applying for. Candidates should check the official prospectus for complete eligibility details.

How to register for Bihar PGEAC 2026?

The registration process is fully online through the BCECEB portal. Follow these steps to complete your registration:

1. Visit the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the PGEAC 2026 registration link on the homepage.
3. Fill in your personal, academic, and valid GATE score details.
4. Upload the required documents and a recent passport-size photograph in the specified format.
5. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.

Documents Required for Registration

Candidates should have scanned copies of the following documents ready before starting the online form:

• A valid GATE scorecard as accepted under the PGEAC 2026 prospectus.
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and pass certificates.
• Bachelor's degree mark sheets and provisional or degree certificate.
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format.
• Category certificate for reserved-category candidates from a competent authority.
• Domicile certificate if claiming Bihar residency.
• Valid identity proof such as an Aadhaar card or PAN card.

What happens after registration?

Registration is just the first stage of the PGEAC counselling process. BCECEB follows a standard multi-stage process for each admission cycle. Candidates should carefully monitor all stages on the official portal. A merit list is published based on the GATE scores of registered candidates. Registered candidates then get a window to select their preferred branches. Seat allotment is announced based on merit and choices filled. Selected candidates are required to report for document verification at the allotted institute. Mop-up rounds are conducted if there are still vacant seats.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Read the official PGEAC 2026 prospectus and note the fee amount.
2. Make sure your GATE scorecard details match your degree specialisation.
3. Prepare scanned copies of all required documents in the correct format.
4. Complete online registration well before the deadline.
5. Track the portal daily for updates on merit lists and choice filling.