Bihar PGDAC 2026 Rank Card Released; Choice Filling Closes Today (27 August)

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) released the PGDAC 2026 rank card on August 27, 2026 at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Simultaneously, the online registration-cum-choice filling window for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats in Bihar will close today, August 27, 2026.

This marks a critical juncture for candidates aspiring to secure MDS seats under the state quota in participating dental colleges across Bihar. Candidates who have been shortlisted based on their NEET MDS 2026 scores must complete their choice filling by the end of today to avoid losing their claim to these coveted seats for the current academic session.

Bihar PGDAC 2026: Key Dates and Deadlines

The BCECEB initiated the PGDAC 2026 counselling process with the issuance of Advertisement Number BCECEB(PGDAC)-2026/01 on August 18, 2026. Online registration for the counselling also commenced on the same day. The release of the rank card today, August 27, 2026, coincides with the final deadline for candidates to register and submit their choices for MDS admissions.

How to Download Bihar PGDAC 2026 Rank Card

Candidates can access their PGDAC 2026 rank card directly from the BCECEB’s official portal. The rank card is essential for the subsequent counselling rounds and choice locking process. It contains crucial information regarding the candidate’s performance and eligibility for MDS admission.

1. Go to the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
2. Look for the link related to the PGDAC 2026 rank card on the homepage.
3. Click on the PGDAC 2026 rank card download link.
4. Enter your PGDAC ID and date of birth in the designated fields.
5. Submit the details to view and download your rank card.
6. It is advisable to print a copy of the rank card for future reference.

PGDAC 2026 Choice Filling: Important Instructions

The online registration-cum-choice filling window is a critical step in the PGDAC 2026 counselling process. Candidates must carefully select their preferred dental colleges and specialisations within the stipulated deadline. The BCECEB has clarified that choices not explicitly locked by candidates before the deadline will be automatically locked by the system.

In addition, the board has stated that no modifications or edits to the filled choices will be permitted once the choice filling window officially closes today, August 27, 2026. Candidates who fail to complete their registration and choice filling by the deadline will forfeit their opportunity to secure MDS seats under the Bihar state quota for the current academic session.

Bihar PGDAC 2026: Admission Process Overview

The PGDAC is the state-level counselling process specifically designed for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats in Bihar. The BCECEB conducts this process to fill seats under the state quota in various participating dental colleges. Candidate shortlisting for the counselling is based on their performance in the NEET MDS 2026 examination.

The release of the rank card and the closure of choice filling today mark the completion of the initial phase of the counselling. The next steps will involve the processing of choices and the subsequent release of seat allotment results, which candidates should monitor on the official BCECEB website.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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