Bihar UGEAC 2026 Choice Filling Begins at BCECEB Portal; Lock Engineering Preferences Now

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has launched the UGEAC 2026 choice-filling process.

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has launched the UGEAC 2026 choice-filling process. Candidates can now access the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. This is for the Undergraduate Engineering Admission Counselling (UGEAC) 2026. Admission to government engineering colleges in Bihar is based on the valid JEE Main 2026 scores. Only those who registered for UGEAC can join this process. The board has released a detailed notice about the choice filling and rank cards. Candidates can directly access the counseling portal at admissions.nic.in. The rank cards, seat matrix, and the prospectus are also available on the BCECEB website.

Important Dates for UGEAC 2026 Counselling

The board has shared the full schedule for the counseling process with the latest notice. Candidates should plan for choice filling, fee payment, and verification carefully. Missing any of these dates may result in losing a seat.

UGEAC 2026 Counselling Registration Fee

The board charges a non-refundable counseling fee, which varies based on the candidate's category. Payment must be done online before finalizing the choices. Candidates can make payments through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. They should keep the payment receipt for future reference. The fee is not refundable under any circumstances. 

How to Fill Choices for UGEAC 2026 Counseling?

Choice filling determines which college and branch a candidate may be placed in. Seats are assigned based on the JEE Main rank and the priority of choices. Follow these steps carefully.

1. Visit the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the UGEAC 2026 counseling link from the homepage.
3. Log in using your UGEAC application number and password.
4. Download the rank card and carefully check the seat matrix.
5. Select colleges and branches in the order of your preference.
6. You can edit the choices as many times as you want before the deadline.
7. Pay the counseling fee online through the allowed payment methods.
8. Confirm your final choices and download the confirmation slip.

Choices that are not locked by the deadline will not be considered. Once locked, you cannot make any changes later. Students should review the seat matrix and prospectus before locking their choices.

Who Is Eligible to Participate in UGEAC 2026?

UGEAC 2026 is for candidates with a valid JEE Main 2026 score. Candidates must also meet the Bihar domicile rules where applicable. Their Class 12 marks must meet the eligibility cutoff mentioned in the official prospectus. Both general and reserved category seats are filled through this counseling. The seat matrix on the BCECEB website lists all colleges, branches, and available seats category-wise. Students should compare their rank with the last year's cutoff before finalizing their preferences.

What Documents Are Needed for Verification?

Document verification comes after the seat allotment in each round. Candidates must report at the assigned reporting center with all original documents and their self-attested copies. Missing any document can lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat. The board has listed the required documents in the official prospectus. These include the rank card, JEE Main 2026 scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, category certificate, domicile proof, ID proof, and recent photographs.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download the UGEAC 2026 rank card from the BCECEB website.
2. Read the prospectus and thoroughly study the seat matrix.
3. Pay the counseling fee online before you start filling your choices.
4. List your preferred colleges and branches in a clear order of priority.
5. Lock your choices on the portal before the deadline expires.
6. Make sure all original documents are ready for Round 1 reporting.