Bihar UGEAC 2026 B.Arch Counselling Begins; Choice Filling Open at BCECEB Portal

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has made available the schedule for the Undergraduate Engineering Admission Counselling (UGEAC) 2026 for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) admissions. The notice is now accessible on the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates who are eligible can log in and start the process of choosing their preferred B.Arch colleges. The counseling process includes allocating seats in government engineering colleges in Bihar, such as Gaya College of Engineering. Admission to these seats is based on scores from either the JEE Main 2026 Paper II or the NATA 2026. The board has also made the rank card and the seat matrix available on the official website.

Bihar UGEAC 2026 Important Dates

The board has set a limited time for choosing preferences and the first round of seat allotment. Candidates must follow each step within the dates mentioned below.

Who Is Eligible for B.Arch Through UGEAC 2026?

BCECEB has outlined clear conditions that applicants must meet to participate in the counseling process.

• The candidate must be a resident of Bihar.
• The candidate must have completed Class 12 with physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
• The candidate must have a valid score in JEE Main 2026 Paper II or NATA 2026.
• The candidate must have applied for UGEAC 2026 online within the earlier deadline.
• Candidates who did not apply between May 13 and June 5, 2026, cannot participate in the counseling round now.
• Only those who have received a valid rank card from BCECEB on June 23, 2026, are allowed to select their choices.

How to Fill Choices for Bihar UGEAC B.Arch. 2026?

Filling preferences is the key step in the counseling process. The order in which candidates lock their choices determines their seat allotment.

1. Visit the official site at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the UGEAC 2026 counseling link on the homepage.
3. Log in using the application number and password.
4. Select B.Arch colleges in the order of your preference.
5. Review the selected options and lock them before July 1, 2026.
6. Download the choice confirmation slip for future use.
7. Choices that are not locked will be automatically locked by the system on the final date.
8. Candidates should keep a copy of the final preference list.

Documents Required at Verification

Shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification on the scheduled dates. The original documents along with one set of photocopies will be needed.

1. Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
2. JEE Main 2026 Paper II or NATA 2026 scorecard
3. UGEAC 2026 rank card and allotment order
4. Bihar domicile certificate
5. Category certificate, if applicable
6. Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in to bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and download the rank card.
2. Review the seat matrix and list your preferred B.Arch colleges.
3. Complete and lock your choice filling before July 1, 2026.
4. Ensure all original documents are ready in one folder.
5. Check the Round 1 allotment result on July 4, 2026.
6. Report for document verification on the date you are allotted.