Bihar PGEAC 2026 Round 3 Rank Card Released; Counselling Begins September 11

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) released the Post Graduate Entrance Admission Counselling (PGEAC) 2026 Round 3 rank card and the thorough counselling programme for M.Tech admissions on September 9, 2026 at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates who registered for this round can now access their rank cards and prepare for the offline counselling process, which is scheduled to commence on September 11, 2026.

This third round of counselling is specifically designed to fill the M.Tech seats that remained vacant after the conclusion of Round 2, exclusively targeting Non-GATE candidates. It provides a final opportunity for eligible applicants, including fresh registrants and those from previous rounds who met specific criteria, to secure admission into M.Tech programmes across Bihar.

Direct Links to Round 3 Rank Card & Counselling Schedule

The following direct links provide access to the PGEAC Round 3 rank card and counselling schedule:

Bihar PGEAC 2026 Round 3: Who Is Eligible?

The BCECEB has outlined specific eligibility criteria for participation in the PGEAC 2026 Round 3 counselling:

• This round is open to fresh Non-GATE applicants who did not apply after the initial notification on July 31, 2026.
• Non-GATE candidates who participated in Round 2 and submitted their willingness by the stipulated deadline are also eligible to participate.
• Candidates from Round 2 who were unable to complete their document verification process are also granted eligibility for this final round.

For candidates who have already secured admission in Round 2, it is mandatory to bring the admission slip issued by their allotted college, along with a bonafide certificate, to the counselling venue. This ensures proper verification and supports the admission process for those seeking to upgrade or change their allocated seats, if permissible under the counselling guidelines.

How to Download Bihar PGEAC 2026 Round 3 Rank Card

Candidates can easily access and download their PGEAC 2026 Round 3 rank card by following a straightforward process on the official BCECEB website. You can’t ignore for all eligible candidates to download and print their rank cards, as it is a mandatory document for the offline counselling process.

1. Go to the official website of BCECEB: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the link for ‘PGEAC 2026 Round 3 Rank Card’.
3. Enter your login credentials, which typically include your application number and date of birth.
4. The rank card will be displayed on the screen.
5. Download and print a copy of the rank card for future reference and for the counselling session.

Bihar PGEAC 2026 Round 3: Important Dates

The BCECEB has published a clear schedule for the PGEAC 2026 Round 3, ensuring candidates are well-informed about the critical timelines for admission. The release of the rank card on September 9, 2026, marks a significant step towards the commencement of offline counselling.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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