The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the notice for the Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (Ayush) [UGMAC(Ayush)]-2026, inviting online applications from eligible NEET(UG)-2026 candidates for admission to first-year BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS courses in Government and Private Ayush colleges of Bihar.
The counselling process is being conducted vide Advertisement No. BCECEB[UGMAC(Ayush)]-2026/02 dated 18.09.2026, based on the Merit-list/Rank-List of UGMAC(Ayush)-2026, which itself will be prepared from the NEET(UG)-2026 merit list released by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Key Highlights
- Candidates must check the Seat Matrix, already uploaded on BCECEB’s website, before starting registration.
- The counselling will be conducted in four rounds, all fully online.
- Online registration and choice filling (Round-1 & Round-2) will start from 21.09.2026.
- The process covers admission to Government Ayush colleges as well as Private Ayurveda, Homoeopathic, and Unani colleges in Bihar.
Steps to Apply for UGMAC (Ayush) 2026
- Registration – Using NEET(UG)-2026 Roll No., name, and date of birth, followed by OTP verification on the registered mobile number/email.
- Multi-Step Application Form – Personal information, contact details, educational information, and upload of photograph/signature.
- Application Preview & Final Submit
- Payment of Counselling Fee & Security Deposit (online mode only)
- Choice Filling – Selecting and locking preferred courses/colleges
- Download Confirmation Page & Fee Receipt
- Download Choice Slip
Counselling Fee Structure
| College Type | UR/EWS/BC/EBC | SC/ST/DQ |
| Government Ayush College | Rs. 1,200 | Rs. 600 |
| Private Ayush College | Rs. 1,200 | Rs. 1,200 |
| Both (Govt. + Private) | Rs. 1,200 | Rs. 1,200 |
Security Deposit (Refundable)
| College Type | Amount |
| Government Ayush College | Rs. 10,000 |
| Private Ayush College | Rs. 50,000 |
| Both (Govt. + Private) | Rs. 50,000 |
Note: The counselling fee is non-refundable, while the security deposit is refundable as per Board rules.
UGMAC (Ayush) 2026 Important Dates
Round-1
| Event | Date |
| Seat Matrix uploaded | 18.09.2026 |
| Registration & application starts | 21.09.2026 |
| Last date for registration + payment | 26.09.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Rank Card publication | 28.09.2026 |
| Last date of choice filling & locking | 29.09.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Provisional seat allotment result | 01.10.2026 |
| Download allotment order | 01.10.2026 – 04.10.2026 |
| Document verification & admission | 03.10.2026 – 04.10.2026 |
Round-2
Join NEET News 2026 | Event | Date |
| Free exit from Round-1 | 05.10.2026 |
| Choice filling/editing | 06.10.2026 |
| Last date of choice filling & locking | 07.10.2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment result | 10.10.2026 |
| Download allotment order | 10.10.2026 – 13.10.2026 |
| Document verification & admission | 12.10.2026 – 13.10.2026 |
Documents Required at the Time of Admission
Candidates must carry originals of: NEET(UG)-2026 Admit Card & Score Card, Matric and Intermediate mark sheets/admit cards, Residential Certificate, Caste Certificate, Aadhar Card, six passport-size photographs, the downloaded Confirmation Page, and any other applicable certificates (DQ/PwBD/EWS, etc.).
Candidates are advised to go through the full UGMAC(Ayush)-2026 Prospectus and Seat Matrix available on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in before beginning the registration process.
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