The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, or BCECEB, has officially released the online counselling schedule for BCECE 2026. The counselling process will be conducted for candidates belonging to the PCM, PCB, PCMB, CBA, PCA, MBA and MCA groups.
According to Advertisement No. BCECEB(BCECE)-2026/06 dated July 12, 2026, the online choice-filling process will start on July 19, 2026. The last date to submit and lock college and course preferences is July 25, 2026.
Candidates seeking admission to courses such as B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiology Technology, Optometry and Agriculture-related programmes should participate in the counselling process according to their BCECE 2026 rank and examination group.
BCECE 2026 Counselling Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Seat Matrix Release Date | July 13, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Start Date | July 19, 2026 |
| Choice Filling Last Date | July 25, 2026 |
| Round 1 Result Date | July 29, 2026 |
| Round 2 Result Date | August 10, 2026 |
| Official Notice Number | BCECEB(BCECE)-2026/06 |
| Counselling Groups | PCM, PCB, PCMB, CBA, PCA, MBA and MCA |
The BCECE 2026 rank card has already been made available by the Board. Candidates must use their registration number and password to log in to the group-specific counselling portal.
BCECE 2026 Counselling Important Dates
The counselling schedule is the same for both the BCECE Joint PCM/PCB/PCMB Group and the Agriculture CBA/PCA/MBA/MCA Group.
| Counselling Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| BCECE 2026 Rank Card | Already Released |
| Publication of Seat Matrix | July 13, 2026 |
| Online Choice Filling Begins | July 19, 2026 |
| Last Date for Choice Filling and Locking | July 25, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | July 29, 2026 |
| Round 1 Allotment Order Download | July 29 to August 3, 2026 |
| Round 1 Document Verification and Admission | August 1 to August 3, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | August 10, 2026 |
| Round 2 Allotment Order Download | August 10 to August 13, 2026 |
| Round 2 Document Verification and Admission | August 12 to August 13, 2026 |
The Board may conduct a Mop-up or Third Round of Counselling if seats remain vacant after completion of the first and second rounds. A separate schedule will be published for any subsequent round.
Courses Covered Under BCECE 2026 Counselling
BCECE counselling covers a number of professional undergraduate courses offered by government and participating private institutions in Bihar.
1. B.Sc Nursing
Candidates with an eligible PCB or PCMB group rank can participate for B.Sc Nursing seats available through BCECE 2026.
The BCECE 2026 prospectus lists B.Sc Nursing seats in government nursing colleges attached to major medical colleges, including:
- B.Sc Nursing College, NMCH Patna
- B.Sc Nursing College, BMIMS Pawapuri
- B.Sc Nursing College, JLNMCH Bhagalpur
- B.Sc Nursing College, DMCH Darbhanga
- B.Sc Nursing College, ANMMCH Gaya
- B.Sc Nursing College, GMCH Purnea
- B.Sc Nursing College, GMCH Bettiah
- B.Sc Nursing College, GMCH Saran, Chapra
- B.Sc Nursing College, SKMCH Muzaffarpur
The prospectus indicates 540 government B.Sc Nursing seats, with additional seats available in participating private B.Sc Nursing institutions. Candidates must check the final seat matrix published by BCECEB because the number of colleges or seats may be revised at the time of counselling.
2. B.Pharmacy
B.Pharmacy admissions are also included in BCECE counselling, subject to the candidate’s qualifying group, rank and course eligibility.
The 2026 prospectus lists B.Pharmacy seats at:
| Institution | Course | Listed Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Government Pharmacy Institute, Gulzarbagh, Patna | B.Pharmacy | 100 |
| MIT Muzaffarpur | B.Pharmacy | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
Candidates should fill B.Pharmacy colleges only when the course is displayed in their eligible counselling portal.
3. Graduate-Level Paramedical and Allied Health Courses
The BCECE medical stream includes selected graduate-level paramedical and allied-health programmes, such as:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy – B.Ph.T.
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy – B.Th.O.
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology
- Bachelor of Operation Theatre Technology
- Bachelor of Radiology and Imaging Technology
- Bachelor of Optometry
The prospectus lists Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy seats at BCPO Patna, while Medical Laboratory Technology, OT Technology, Radiology and Imaging Technology and Optometry seats are listed at Public Health Institute, Patna.
Important Clarification for Paramedical Candidates
This BCECE counselling notice primarily covers graduate-level medical and allied-health courses.
Diploma or Intermediate-level paramedical programmes, ANM, GNM, Dresser and similar courses are generally handled through the relevant DCECE PM/PMM counselling process, not through this particular BCECE Joint counselling notice. Candidates should check the name of the examination printed on their rank card before participating.
4. Agriculture and Related Courses
Agriculture seats will be allotted through both the Joint and Agriculture group merit lists according to the applicable seat-distribution rules.
Eligible courses may include:
- B.Sc Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Forestry
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agricultural Engineering
- Fisheries Science
- Other notified agriculture programmes
A portion of agriculture seats is filled through the Joint PCM/PCB/PCMB merit list, while the remaining notified seats are allotted through the CBA/PCA/MBA/MCA Agriculture group merit list. Candidates should select only those branches displayed in their login account.
How to Fill BCECE 2026 Counselling Choices
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the BCECE 2026 choice-filling process:
Step 1: Visit the BCECEB Website
Open the official BCECEB website and go to the BCECE 2026 section.
Step 2: Select the Correct Counselling Portal
Candidates must select the portal according to their examination group:
- Online Portal for BCECE PCM/PCB/PCMB 2026
- Online Portal for BCECE CBA/PCA/MBA/MCA 2026
Step 3: Login to the Account
Enter the BCECE 2026 registration number and password.
Step 4: Check the Seat Matrix
Before filling choices, carefully check:
- College name
- Course or branch
- Total seats
- Category-wise seats
- College location
- Government or private status
- Course fee, where applicable
Step 5: Fill College and Course Choices
Candidates are advised to add as many eligible colleges and courses as possible. Choices must be arranged in the actual order of preference.
The most preferred college and course should be placed at the top, followed by the remaining choices.
Step 6: Edit and Arrange Choices
Candidates may edit, delete or rearrange their choices until the last date.
Step 7: Lock the Choices
Choice locking and unlocking will be completed through OTP authentication. The OTP will be sent to the candidate’s registered mobile number and email address.
Step 8: Download the Choice Slip
After locking the choices, download and print the final choice slip for future use.
The Board has advised candidates not to change their registered mobile number or email address during the counselling process.
BCECE 2026 Choice Filling Is a One-Time Process
Candidates must understand that online choice filling is a one-time process for the first and second counselling rounds.
A candidate who does not submit choices during the first-round choice-filling period may not receive another opportunity to fill fresh choices for the second round.
The choices submitted before July 25, 2026 will be considered for both Round 1 and Round 2 seat allotment. Therefore, candidates should include every college and course in which they are genuinely interested.
What Happens If Choices Are Not Locked?
Candidates should manually lock their choices before the deadline.
However, if a candidate has saved choices but fails to lock them by the last date, the system may automatically lock the last saved choices after the deadline. Candidates should still complete manual locking and download the choice slip to avoid any problem.
BCECE 2026 Seat Allotment Process
Seat allotment will be prepared on the basis of:
- BCECE 2026 merit rank
- Candidate’s examination group
- Category and reservation rules
- College and course preferences
- Availability of seats
- Course-specific eligibility conditions
The Round 1 seat allotment result will be released on July 29, 2026.
Candidates receiving a seat must log in and download their provisional allotment order. The allotment order will mention the reporting or nodal centre and document-verification date.
Upgradation and Retain Option
After receiving a seat in Round 1, candidates may be provided with an upgradation option.
Candidates Selecting Upgradation
Candidates who want a higher-preference college or course in Round 2 must select the upgradation option. They are still required to complete document verification for the Round 1 allotted seat.
If a higher-preference seat is allotted in Round 2, the previous Round 1 seat will automatically become vacant.
Candidates Not Selecting Upgradation
Candidates satisfied with their Round 1 allotment should complete document verification and admission according to the schedule.
Candidates who do not express willingness for upgradation may not be considered for a higher choice in the next round.
Reporting Is Mandatory
All allotted candidates, including those applying for upgradation, must report to the assigned reporting or nodal centre.
Failure to complete document verification within the specified period may result in cancellation of the allotted seat and disqualification from the following round, subject to the official counselling rules.
Documents Required for BCECE 2026 Counselling
Candidates must carry all required original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
The following documents may be required:
- Intermediate or Class 12 passing certificate
- Class 12 marksheet
- Class 12 provisional certificate, where applicable
- Matriculation or Class 10 passing certificate
- Class 10 marksheet and date-of-birth proof
- BCECE 2026 admit card
- Six additional passport-size photographs identical to the photograph used in the application
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Income certificate, where applicable
- Bihar domicile or residential certificate
- Character certificate
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- Disability or DQ certificate, where applicable
- SMQ or other special-category certificate, where applicable
- Copy of Aadhaar Card
- Hard copy of the BCECE 2026 application confirmation page
- BCECE 2026 rank card
- Final online counselling choice slip
- Three copies of the provisional allotment order
- Two copies of the downloaded verification slip
- One copy of the biometric form
- Any other course-specific or reservation-related certificate
Candidates must satisfy the required educational qualification by the date of document verification. A candidate who does not meet the course eligibility conditions will not be entitled to admission even after provisional seat allotment.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Check the final seat matrix before filling choices.
- Fill the maximum number of eligible colleges and courses.
- Arrange choices according to genuine preference.
- Do not select a college that you are unwilling to join.
- Complete choice filling well before the last date.
- Do not wait until the final day because the Board may not be responsible for internet or technical problems.
- Keep the registered mobile number and email active.
- Download the final choice slip after locking.
- Download the provisional allotment order after the result.
- Reporting is compulsory even when applying for upgradation.
- Carry original documents and self-attested photocopies.
- Regularly check the official BCECEB notice board for revisions.
BCECE 2026 Counselling FAQs
When will BCECE 2026 choice filling start?
Online choice filling will start on July 19, 2026.
What is the last date for BCECE 2026 choice filling?
The last date for choice filling and locking is July 25, 2026.
When will the BCECE 2026 seat matrix be released?
The seat matrix is scheduled to be published on July 13, 2026.
When will the Round 1 seat allotment result be released?
The BCECE 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result will be published on July 29, 2026.
When will the Round 2 result be released?
The Round 2 seat allotment result will be released on August 10, 2026.
Can candidates fill fresh choices in Round 2?
No. Choice filling is conducted only once for the first and second rounds. The choices submitted during the scheduled period will be used in both rounds.
Is B.Sc Nursing included in BCECE 2026 counselling?
Yes. Government and participating private B.Sc Nursing seats are included under the eligible medical or PCB-group counselling process.
Is B.Pharmacy included in BCECE counselling?
Yes. Eligible candidates may select B.Pharmacy institutions displayed in their group-specific counselling portal.
Are paramedical courses included?
Selected graduate-level allied-health courses such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiology Technology and Optometry are included. Diploma-level paramedical courses are handled through the relevant DCECE counselling process.
Will a mop-up round be conducted?
A mop-up or third round may be conducted if seats remain vacant after Round 1 and Round 2.
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