Bihar PGDAC 2026 Round 3 revised counselling schedule released: document verification by November 14

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released a revised counselling schedule for Round 3 of the Post Graduate Dental Admission Counselling (PGDAC) 2026. The updated timeline, issued on October 24, 2026, extends the online application and choice-filling process for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) courses in government and private dental colleges across Bihar.

This revision was necessitated by a notice from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, dated October 12, 2026, which lowered the qualifying cut-off percentiles for NEET MDS 2026. The adjustment aimed to allow more eligible candidates to participate in counselling for vacant MDS seats remaining after Round 2, which was conducted from September 29 to September 30, 2026.

Revised Round 3 Schedule and Key Dates

The BCECEB issued Advertisement No. BCECEB(PGDAC)-2026/07 on October 23, 2026, detailing the extended Round 3 online application and choice-filling process. Online registration, application-cum-choice filling, and consent for Round 3 began on October 24, 2026. The deadline for online registration was November 1, 2026, by 10:00 PM, with application-cum-choice filling and payment concluding on November 1, 2026, by 11:59 PM.

The publication of the Rank Card is scheduled for November 10, 2026, and the last date for choice filling and locking is also November 10, 2026, by 11:59 PM. The provisional seat allotment result for Round 3 will be published on November 12, 2026, with candidates able to download their provisional seat allotment order from November 12 to November 14, 2026. Document verification and admission for allotted candidates will occur from November 13 to November 14, 2026. The delay in the Round 3 seat allotment result was attributed to a notice from NBEMS, New Delhi, dated October 14, 2026.

Impact of Lowered NEET MDS Cut-Offs

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, issued a notice on October 12, 2026, which lowered the qualifying cut-off percentiles for NEET MDS 2026. This adjustment aimed to broaden the pool of eligible candidates for admission to MDS courses. Candidates who had already submitted a fresh application or provided consent under Advertisement No. BCECEB(PGDAC)-2026/04, dated October 2, 2026, were not required to submit another application.

The revised cut-off percentiles for NEET MDS 2026 are detailed below. For General (UR/EWS) candidates, the revised cut-off percentile is 29.424, corresponding to 234 marks. For UR-PwBD candidates, the cut-off is 24.424 percentile, or 218 marks. SC/ST/OBC, including PwBD candidates in these categories, now have a revised cut-off percentile of 19.424, equivalent to 200 marks.

Counselling Fees and Security Deposits

The counselling fee for PGDAC 2026 Round 3 is Rs 2,200 for all categories and is non-refundable. Along with the counselling fee, a security deposit is required. For UR/EWS candidates seeking admission to a government college, the security deposit is Rs 25,000. For SC/ST/EBC/BC candidates, the security deposit for a government college is Rs 12,500.

For admission to private colleges, the security deposit is Rs 1,00,000 for all categories, regardless of their social classification. Candidates opting for both government and private colleges will also pay a security deposit of Rs 1,00,000. The initial PGDAC-2026 notification was released on August 18, 2026, with online registration and applications commencing on August 20, 2026, and concluding on August 24, 2026.

Documents Required for Admission

Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 must report to their respective colleges for document verification and admission between November 13 and November 14, 2026. It is mandatory to carry all original academic and category documents, along with photocopies, as specified by the BCECEB. The required documents include the NEET MDS 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets with certificates, and the BDS degree and internship completion certificate.

Further essential documents include BDS marksheets of all professional years, the Dental Council of India registration certificate, and a caste certificate issued by a competent authority if applicable. Candidates claiming Bihar residency must provide a residence certificate. A printout of the provisional allotment order and recent passport-size photographs are also required. Candidates are advised to arrange the admission fee as prescribed by the allotted dental college and to regularly check the official BCECEB portal, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, for any further updates.

Further reading

• Bihar PGDAC 2026 Round 3 schedule revised: registration and choice filling open until November 1
• Maharashtra NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule revised; choice filling starts November 2
• JEECUP Pharmacy counselling 2026 round 5 allotment out: document verification extended to October 31
• Karnataka PGCET 2026 extended round counselling schedule out; option entry by 4 November
• AIAPGET 2026 Round 1 counselling postponed: revised schedule expected shortly

Written by Nishit Kumar

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