BCECE Counselling 2026 Schedule Revised for PCM/PCM of PCMB Group

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has officially released a revised online counselling schedule for candidate groups in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as well as PCM under the PCMB stream. As per the revised schedule, students can register and lock their choices till 31 July 2026. Further, provisional seat allotment for round 1 will be released on 5th August 2026. 

Issued via official notification (Advertisement No. BCECEB(BCECE)-2026/08), the updated timeline applies to candidates seeking state-quota admissions across engineering, pharmacy, and related technical programs in Bihar. Candidates holding a valid BCECE 2026 rank card must strictly follow the revised dates for registration, choice filling, and seat allotment to ensure their participation is not forfeited.

BCECE Counselling 2026 Revised Schedule: Key Dates

The board has modified the initial schedule to allow candidates additional time for choice registration and locking. Below is the updated breakdown of key events across the first two rounds of counselling:

How to Register for BCECE PCM/PCM of PCMB Counselling 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to register and fill in their preferences online:

1. Visit Portal: Go to the official website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

2. Access Counselling Link: Click on “Online Counselling / Choice Filling for BCECE-2026 (PCM / PCMB Group)”.

3. New Candidate Registration: Click on ‘New Registration’, enter your BCECE Roll Number, Application Number, Name, and Date of Birth to set up a password.

4. Choice Filling: Log in with your new credentials to view the list of available colleges and disciplines.

5. Arrange Preferences: Move choices up or down according to preference. Filling maximum choices is advised to improve allotment chances.

6. Lock & Print: Verify choices, request an OTP to lock preferences, and print out the confirmed choice slip for your records.

Documents Required for BCECE 2026 Counselling

During the physical document verification stage at designated reporting centers, candidates must present original copies along with self-attested photocopies of all required credentials:

• BCECE 2026 Admit Card and Rank Card

• Class 10 (Matriculation) Certificate, Mark Sheet, and Admit Card

• Class 12 (Intermediate) Certificate, Mark Sheet, and Admit Card

• DMC / Domicile Certificate issued by a competent Bihar state authority

• Caste / Category Certificate (BC / EBC / SC / ST), if applicable

• Income & Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates) or DQ/SMQ Certificate (if applying under Disabled/Serviceman Quota)

• School / College Leaving Certificate (CLC) and Character Certificate

• Passport-sized Photographs (identical to the ones uploaded on the application form)

• Copy of Locked Choice Slip, Part-A & Part-B of Online Application Form, and Verification Slip (2 copies)

BCECE 2026 Counselling Fee

The BCECE Board has prescribed the following counselling registration fee for candidates participating in the BCECE 2026 online counselling process.

What is BCECE PCM/PCM of PCMB Group?

The BCECE PCM Group refers to candidates who appeared for the entrance examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their core subject combination.

• PCM Group: Primarily eligible for professional degree programs in Engineering (B.Tech), Pharmacy (B.Pharm), and specialized technical courses across participating Bihar state institutions.

• PCM of PCMB Group: Refers to students who opted for four subjects—Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology (PCMB)—in Class 12 and the entrance test. When participating in the PCM stream counselling, their eligibility and merit ranks are calculated specifically using their PCM score combination.

Official Website to Check BCECE Counselling 2026 Updates

Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official portals for notifications, seat matrix updates, and allotment results:

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