BCECE 2026 Mop-Up Round Counselling Schedule Released for Engineering & Agriculture Streams: Check Full Details

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) released the BCECE 2026 Mop-Up round counselling schedule on August 25, 2026 at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. This crucial announcement provides the final opportunity for eligible candidates to secure admission to various undergraduate courses in engineering and agriculture.

The Mop-Up round is the concluding stage of the BCECE 2026 counselling process, specifically designed to fill seats that remained vacant after the completion of Round 1 and Round 2 allotments. Candidates who meet specific eligibility criteria, including those who did not receive a seat or wish to re-enter the process, can now participate in this online choice-filling phase.

BCECE 2026 MOP-UP Counselling: Key Notifications and Streams

The BCECEB issued two distinct notifications on August 25, 2026, detailing the Mop-Up round counselling schedule. One notification specifically addresses candidates from the Joint PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), and PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) groups, covering various engineering and medical-allied courses.

The second notification caters to the Agriculture stream, encompassing CBA (Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture), MBA (Mathematics, Biology, Agriculture), MCA (Mathematics, Chemistry, Agriculture), and PCA (Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture) groups, for admissions into agricultural programmes.

These notifications are essential for all candidates seeking to participate in the final phase of admissions. The Mop-Up round serves as the last chance for candidates to secure a seat, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the newly released schedule and guidelines.

BCECE 2026 MOP-UP Round: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions specified by BCECEB can participate in the BCECE 2026 MOP-UP round, with fresh registrations not permitted.

• Candidates who registered in earlier counselling rounds but were not allotted any seat.
• Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 but did not report for document verification or admission.
• Candidates who withdrew from earlier counselling rounds and now wish to participate again.
• Candidates who have been permitted to submit fresh choices are also eligible for the MOP-UP round.

How to Register for BCECE 2026 MOP-UP Round Choice Filling

The choice filling for the BCECE 2026 Mop-Up round is conducted exclusively online through the BCECEB official portal. Candidates must ensure they have their login credentials ready to access the system and submit their preferences. The process is straightforward, designed to support a smooth experience for eligible applicants.

1. Go to the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the relevant link for BCECE 2026 Mop-Up round counselling.
3. Log in using your BCECE 2026 registration number and password.
4. Fill in your choices of courses and institutions as per your preference.
5. Review your choices carefully before final submission.
6. Save and lock your choices before the specified deadline.

BCECE 2026 MOP-UP Round: Important Documents for Reporting

Candidates who are allotted a seat in the BCECE 2026 Mop-Up round must report for document verification and admission with a full set of documents. You can’t ignore to have all original documents along with photocopies for submission. The counselling fee must be paid online upon accepting a Mop-Up seat, while the tuition fee will be paid directly at the allotted institute.

• BCECE 2026 admit card
• BCECE 2026 rank card
• Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
• Bihar domicile certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Character certificate
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Mop-Up round seat allotment letter

The ‘Float’ option, which allows candidates to accept an allotted seat while still being considered for higher preferences in subsequent rounds, is not available in the Mop-Up round. Candidates must either ‘Freeze’ the allotted seat, thereby accepting it definitively, or ‘Exit’ the counselling process.

BCECE Counselling 2026: Important Dates

The BCECE 2026 counselling process commenced with the release of the schedule and seat matrix in July. The Mop-Up round marks the culmination of this extensive admission cycle, following two rounds of seat allotments and admissions. Candidates should refer to the complete schedule to understand the progression of the counselling process.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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