Bihar PGEAC 2026 Round 2 Schedule Released; M.Tech Interviews From August 10 to 14
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Round 2 schedule for the Post Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling (PGEAC) 2026

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Round 2 schedule for the Post Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling (PGEAC) 2026. The official notice is available on the BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in under Advertisement Number BCECEB(PGEAC)-2026/07. According to the schedule, Round 2 interviews will be conducted from August 10 to August 14, 2026. Candidates must personally appear at the designated counselling centre on their assigned date and time. The counselling is being conducted for admission to M.Tech programmes in Bihar government engineering colleges. The admission process is based on valid GATE scores. Only candidates who registered for PGEAC 2026 Round 2 and downloaded their Round 2 rank card are eligible to participate. The rank card was released on August 7, 2026. Candidates must carry the rank card and all required original documents for verification.
Bihar PGEAC 2026 Round 2 Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Advertisement Number | BCECEB(PGEAC)-2026/07 |
| Notification Date | August 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Interview Dates | August 10 to August 14, 2026 |
| Programme | Master of Technology (M.Tech) |
| Basis of Admission | Valid GATE Score |
| Mode of Counselling | Physical Interview and Document Verification |
| Official Portal | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
Who Is Eligible for PGEAC 2026 Round 2 Interview?
Round 2 is open to eligible GATE-qualified candidates who registered for PGEAC 2026 and downloaded their Round 2 rank card from the BCECEB portal. Candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1 can participate in the subsequent counselling process. Candidates who completed registration during the Round 2 registration window are also eligible, subject to the applicable rules. Candidates must check the official schedule PDF for their reporting date, time and counselling centre. Interview and document verification will take place at the designated centre. Failure to appear on the assigned date may result in the candidate losing the opportunity to participate in Round 2.
Documents Required for PGEAC 2026 Round 2
Candidates should carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies. Missing or incomplete documents may affect candidature during verification.
- PGEAC 2026 Round 2 rank card and application form printout
- Original GATE 2026 scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree mark sheets and provisional or degree certificate
- Category certificate issued by the competent authority, if applicable
- Valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar, PAN or Passport
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Bihar domicile certificate, wherever required
How to Download the PGEAC 2026 Round 2 Schedule
Candidates can check the counselling schedule through the BCECEB notice board by following these steps:
- Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the PGEAC 2026 Notice Board link.
- Find the advertisement titled “Schedule for Second Round of PGEAC 2026 M.Tech.”
- Open the PDF and check your reporting date, time and counseling center.
- Download or print the schedule for reference.
Bihar PGEAC 2026 Counselling Rounds So Far
BCECEB began the PGEAC 2026 process in July 2026. The board released the first counselling notice on July 7, 2026. Registration opened soon after for GATE qualified aspirants. The Round 2 rank card followed on August 7, 2026.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Counselling Schedule Released | July 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Rank Card Release | August 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Schedule Notice | August 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Interview Window | August 10 to 14, 2026 |
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the PGEAC 2026 Round 2 rank card from the BCECEB website.
- Read the complete advertisement BCECEB(PGEAC)-2026/07 carefully.
- Note your assigned reporting date, time and counseling center.
- Arrange all original documents and required photocopies.
- Carry your rank card, GATE scorecard, and other certificates to the counseling center.
- Reach the centre well before the assigned reporting time.
- Complete the interview and document verification on the scheduled date.
