Bihar NEET Counselling 2025: Official Schedule Still Awaited!

Bihar NEET Counselling 2025 schedule not yet released (July 26). Registration for MBBS/BDS/BVSc likely in August. Medical aspirants, prepare documents & check bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for updates.

The Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2025, conducted by the BCECEB under the UGMAC 2025 umbrella, is the pathway for NEET UG 2025 qualified candidates to secure admission to medical, dental, and veterinary colleges across Bihar. This includes the 85% state quota seats in government institutions and 100% of seats in private colleges.

No Official Release Yet: As of July 26, 2025, the BCECEB has not published the detailed counselling schedule for UGMAC 2025 on its official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Aspirants are advised to directly check the BCECEB portal for any forthcoming announcements.

August Start Expected: Based on historical trends and current information, the online registration for Bihar NEET Counselling 2025 Round 1 is largely anticipated to begin in August 2025. This provides medical aspirants a brief window to finalize their preparations before the process begins.

Mandatory for State Quota: Participation in UGMAC 2025 counselling is essential for all candidates seeking MBBS/BDS/BV Sc. & AH seats under the state quota in Bihar. The counselling process is designed to ensure transparent and merit-based admissions.

Key Documents & Eligibility: Prepare Before Registration 

With the counselling schedule expected soon, today, July 26, 2025, serves as a critical time for medical aspirants to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and have their documents ready for the online registration and subsequent document verification.

Essential Documents to Arrange:

Candidates should keep both original documents and multiple sets of self-attested photocopies organized. These will be crucial for the online application and the subsequent physical document verification.

• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard: Proof of NEET UG 2025 qualification.
• Class 10th Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate: For date of birth verification.
• Class 12th Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate: For academic eligibility verification.
• Bihar Domicile Certificate: A mandatory document for candidates applying for state quota seats in Bihar.
• Caste Certificate (if applicable): For SC/ST/EBC/BC/RCG candidates, issued by the competent authority of Bihar.
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate (if applicable).
• Disability Certificate (if applicable): For Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates.
• School Leaving Certificate/College Leaving Certificate.
• Character Certificate.
• Six to eight Passport-size Photographs (matching NEET application photos).
• Aadhaar Card.
• UGMAC 2025 Application Form (printout after online registration).
• Payment Receipt for counselling fee.

Eligibility Criteria Snapshot:

• NEET UG 2025 qualified with the minimum required percentile.
• Must be a domicile of Bihar for 85% state quota seats.
• Passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects, meeting minimum aggregate marks (e.g., 50% for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC).
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2025.

The registration fee for Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2025 is typically INR 1,200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 600 for SC/ST/DQ candidates.

Understanding the Bihar NEET Counselling Process Flow 

Once the BCECEB releases the detailed UGMAC 2025 schedule, the counselling process will involve several sequential steps, usually conducted online for registration and choice filling, followed by physical document verification.

• Online Registration and Fee Payment: Aspirants will register on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in under the UGMAC section, fill in personal and academic details, upload scanned documents, and pay the non-refundable registration fee.
• Publication of Merit List: Based on NEET UG 2025 scores and verified applications, BCECEB will release a state merit list for UGMAC 2025, indicating the candidates' ranks.
• Choice Filling & Locking: Eligible candidates will then log in to the portal to fill their preferred colleges and courses from the available seat matrix. It is crucial to prioritize choices and lock them before the deadline. Unlocked choices will not be considered.
• Seat Allotment Result: Seats will be allotted based on NEET rank, preferences, reservation criteria, and seat availability. Results will be published online.
• Document Verification & Admission: Candidates allotted a seat will need to download their provisional allotment letter and report to the designated verification center or allotted college with all original documents for physical verification and completion of admission formalities, including fee payment.

The Bihar NEET Counselling typically proceeds in multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round, and potentially a Stray Vacancy Round for any remaining seats. Aspirants are advised to frequently check the official BCECEB website for comprehensive updates and to adhere strictly to all published guidelines.

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Conclusion:

As of today, July 26, 2025, medical aspirants in Bihar await the official notification from BCECEB regarding the Bihar NEET Counselling 2025 schedule. While registration is broadly anticipated to begin in August 2025, candidates must prioritize preparing all necessary documents and staying constantly updated through bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. This vigilance and preparation will be key to a successful admission process for MBBS, BDS, or BV Sc. & AH seats in Bihar.