BCECEB (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board) conducts Bihar's NEET UG-based state-quota counselling for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH seats, covering long-established government colleges such as Patna Medical College (PMCH), Nalanda Medical College (NMCH) Patna, Darbhanga Medical College (DMCH) and Sri Krishna Medical College (SKMCH) Muzaffarpur, along with Bihar's private medical colleges. 15% of seats in every state government medical/dental college go to the All India Quota (AIQ), counselled separately by MCC (mcc.nic.in) - only the remaining share is filled through this state counselling.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Online counselling (no written exam)
Duration:Multiple allotment rounds
Total Marks:N/A
Marking Scheme:Allotment based on NEET UG rank + Bihar reservation rules
Eligibility Criteria
Qualified NEET UG in the same admission year
Bihar domicile/residence certificate as per the year's brochure
Category certificate for reserved-category claims
Important Dates
Round 1
July-August 2027
Round 2 / mop-up
September-October 2027
Application Process
Register on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in after the NEET UG result
Upload documents and pay the counselling fee/security deposit
Fill and lock choices in priority order
Check round-wise allotment and report to the allotted college
💡 Preparation Tips
PMCH and NMCH Patna, DMCH Darbhanga and SKMCH Muzaffarpur are Bihar's oldest and largest government colleges - research each along with the state's newer government medical colleges before ranking choices
Keep the standard document checklist ready - NEET UG admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, domicile/residence certificate, category certificate (if applicable), passport-size photos, and valid ID proof - keep both originals and photocopies ready for verification.
❓ FAQs
Is there a separate Bihar medical entrance exam?
No - BCECEB counselling uses NEET UG rank only.
Which are Bihar's oldest government medical colleges?
Patna Medical College (PMCH) and Nalanda Medical College (NMCH), both in Patna, are among the oldest, alongside Darbhanga Medical College and SKMCH Muzaffarpur.