BCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Cutoff Released: Key Dates, Direct Links & More

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) released the BCECE 2026 mop-up round opening and closing ranks for Agriculture and Joint PCM PCB PCMB groups on September 7, 2026, at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates who participated in the final counselling stage can now access the cutoff PDFs to view their eligibility for seat allotment.

This release is crucial for candidates vying for residual vacancies after the primary counselling rounds, as the mop-up round serves as the ultimate opportunity for admissions under BCECE 2026. Two distinct cutoff documents have been published: one specifically for the Agriculture group and another for the Joint group, detailing ranks across all reserved and unreserved categories.

BCECE 2026 MOP-UP Round Cutoff Details

The BCECEB has made the opening and closing ranks for the BCECE 2026 mop-up round available on its official website. The Agriculture group involves streams such as CBA, MBA, MCA, and PCA, while the Joint group caters to PCM, PCB, and PCMB candidates. These cutoff lists provide a full overview of the rank ranges within which admissions were considered for various courses and colleges.

Candidates are advised to download the relevant PDF from the official portal to ascertain their allotted college and course. The mop-up counselling process was initially announced through Advisory Numbers 11 and 12, both issued on August 25, 2026, outlining the schedule and procedures for this final admission phase.

How to Check BCECE 2026 MOP-UP Round Cutoff

Candidates can easily access and download the BCECE 2026 mop-up round cutoff lists by following these steps:

1. Go to the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the ‘Notice Board’ section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link titled ‘BCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Opening and Closing Ranks for Agriculture Group’ or ‘BCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Opening and Closing Ranks for Joint Group’ as applicable.
4. The respective PDF document will open.
5. Download and save the PDF for future reference.

BCECE 2026 MOP-UP Round: Important Dates

The BCECEB has followed a structured timeline for the mop-up round counselling, ensuring transparency and timely completion of the admission process. The seat matrix was released on August 31, 2026, followed by a choice filling window that concluded today, September 7, 2026, coinciding with the release of the opening and closing ranks.

The provisional seat allotment result for the mop-up round is scheduled to be released on September 11, 2026. Following this, selected candidates will need to appear for document verification on September 13 and 14, 2026, to confirm their admission.

BCECE 2026: Overview and Key Information

The BCECE 2026 examination cycle commenced with the online application process on April 15, 2026. The deadline for submitting application forms and online fee payment was May 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM. A correction window for application forms was provided until May 14, 2026, allowing candidates to rectify any errors.

Admit cards for BCECE 2026 were issued on May 22, 2026. The examination for the PCMB Group was conducted on May 30, 2026, while the Agriculture Group exam took place on May 31, 2026. The BCECE 2026 result was expected in June 2026, preceding the counselling rounds.

Application fees for the PCM/PCB/CBA/PCA/MBA/MCA Group were Rs. 1000 for General/BC/EBC categories and Rs. 500 for SC/ST/DQ candidates. For the PCMB Group, the fee was Rs. 1100 for General/BC/EBC and Rs. 550 for SC/ST/DQ. Payments could be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Offline Challan. Eligibility criteria included a minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026, for Pharmacy and Medical Streams, and 16 years as of August 31, 2026, for the Agriculture Stream.

BCECE 2026 Counselling: What Next?

With the release of the mop-up round cutoffs, candidates should now meticulously review the lists against their ranks. The next critical step is the provisional seat allotment result, which will be published on September 11, 2026. This result will indicate the specific college and course provisionally allotted to eligible candidates based on their ranks and choices filled.

Following the allotment, candidates must prepare for document verification on September 13 and 14, 2026. It is imperative for all candidates to have their original documents ready for this stage, as failure to produce the required documents may lead to the cancellation of their provisional admission. The BCECEB emphasizes that this mop-up round is the final opportunity for admissions for the BCECE 2026 academic year.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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