Bihar AYUSH UG 2026 round 3 counselling registration begins today, November 4 last date for choice locking

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Round 3 counselling schedule for Bihar AYUSH UG 2026 admissions, with online registration and choice filling commencing today, October 28, 2026. This round supports admissions to Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), and Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) courses across government and private AYUSH institutions in Bihar.

The notice, dated October 24, 2026, outlines the timeline for various stages of the counselling process, culminating in document verification and admission by November 11, 2026. This follows the conclusion of Round 1 and Round 2, which saw provisional seat allotments on October 1 and October 10, 2026, respectively.

Key Dates for Round 3 Counselling

The BCECEB has specified a detailed schedule for the third round of counselling. Online registration and application-cum-choice filling began on October 28, 2026, with a deadline of November 1, 2026, 10:00 PM, for online registration. The final date for application submission, fee payment, and data editing is November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM. Previously registered candidates can submit their consent, with payment if applicable, between October 28 and November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM.

The updated seat matrix was published on October 25, 2026, and the resignation or withdrawal period from Round 1 or Round 2, with security deposit forfeiture, concluded on October 27, 2026. The last date for choice filling, editing, and locking is November 4, 2026, 11:59 PM. The Round 3 provisional seat allotment result is scheduled for November 7, 2026, and candidates will be able to download their provisional seat allotment order from November 7–11, 2026. Document verification and admission are slated for November 9–11, 2026. The UGMAC (AYUSH) 2026 Round 3 rank card is scheduled for publication on November 3, 2026.

Eligibility and Financial Requirements

Participation in UGMAC (AYUSH)-2026 counselling mandates a NEET UG 2026 qualification, as the merit list is prepared using the NEET UG 2026 merit/rank provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates who have already secured admission after document verification through Round 1 or Round 2 are not eligible to participate in Round 3.

The counselling fee varies based on candidate category and institution choice, and is non-refundable. For UR, EWS, BC, and EBC candidates seeking admission to Government AYUSH colleges, the fee is INR 1,200, while for SC, ST, and DQ candidates, it is INR 600. For all candidates applying to Private AYUSH colleges, or a combination of Government and Private colleges, the fee is INR 1,200.

A security deposit is also required, which differs by institution type. For Government AYUSH colleges, the security deposit is INR 10,000. For Private AYUSH colleges, or a combination of Government and Private colleges, the security deposit is INR 50,000.

Further reading

• UP NEET UG Round 3 counselling registration closes today, choice filling begins 5 PM
• CG NEET PG 2026 counselling registration and choice filling begins; round 1 seat matrix out today
• Bihar PGDAC 2026 Round 3 schedule revised: registration and choice filling open until November 1
• NEET PG Counselling 2026: Round 1 choice locking closes today, provisional result October 24
• Bihar NEET UG 2026 stray round registration begins today; apply by October 21

Written by Nishit Kumar

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