UGMAC 2026 stray vacancy round registration closes October 21 for MBBS, BDS seats

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has initiated the Stray Vacancy Round of UGMAC 2026 for admissions to medical and dental courses in Bihar. This round, which opened for registration and choice filling on October 19, 2026, serves as the final admission phase for the current academic year.

The process aims to fill remaining MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS seats across government and private colleges within the state. Eligible candidates, including those previously registered for UGMAC 2026 who remain unallotted, must complete their registration and fee payment by October 21, 2026.

Key Dates and Deadlines for the Stray Vacancy Round

The BCECEB has outlined a specific timeline for the Stray Vacancy Round, with critical deadlines approaching. Following the close of registration and fee payment on October 21, 2026, rank cards will be published on October 22, 2026. Candidates must also lock their college and course choices by 11:59 PM on October 22, 2026.

Provisional seat allotment results are scheduled for release on October 24, 2026. Then, candidates will be able to download their allotment orders and proceed with document verification and admission reporting on October 25 and 26, 2026.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

To participate in the Stray Vacancy Round, candidates are required to hold a valid NEET UG 2026 scorecard and fulfill the UGMAC eligibility criteria. Proof of Bihar domicile, as specified by the BCECEB, is also mandatory. Registered UGMAC 2026 candidates who have not yet been allotted a seat are eligible to apply.

Candidates who were allotted seats in earlier rounds but did not join are also eligible, subject to the board’s rules. Fresh candidates may be permitted to apply if explicitly stated in the official notice. The official portal for registration and further details is bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

Counselling and Security Deposit Fees

The counselling process involves specific fee structures and security deposits, varying by college type and candidate category. For government colleges, the counselling fee is ₹1,200 for General and OBC candidates, and ₹600 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. For private colleges, all candidates are required to pay a counselling fee of ₹1,200.

Security deposits are also mandated. General/OBC candidates applying to government medical colleges must pay ₹10,000, while SC/ST/PwD candidates pay ₹5,000. Private medical colleges require a security deposit of ₹2,00,000 from all candidates, and private dental colleges require ₹50,000. These security deposits are refundable after the counselling process concludes. Payment for both fees and deposits is conducted online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Candidates who fail to take admission to an allotted seat in this round will forfeit their security deposit.

Further reading

• NEET UG Stray Round 2026 registration opens for Haryana MBBS, BDS seats; apply by October 19
• Punjab NEET UG stray vacancy round 2026 registration opens for MBBS, BDS seats
• UGMAC 2026 round 3 registration begins: apply by October 6 for MBBS, BDS, BVSc seats
• KLEE 2026 second round stray vacancy counselling option registration extended to October 22
• Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round registration starts: apply by October 17

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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