Patna: The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has issued the extended schedule for Bihar Ayush counselling 2026 Round 2 under UGMAC (Ayush)-2026. It covers admission to BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses in government and private Ayush colleges of Bihar. The notice (Adv. No. BCECEB[UGMAC(Ayush)]-2026/04) is dated October 9, 2026. Round 2 will be held online.
Why Round 2 Was Extended
Seven new private homoeopathic medical colleges have been added, as per a Bihar Health Department letter dated October 8, 2026. The board has uploaded an updated seat matrix on its website. The new colleges are:
- Mangla Kamla Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Siwan
- Maharshi Mehi Homoeo Medical College and Hospital, Katihar
- Dr. Yaduvir Sinha Homoeo Medical College and Hospital, Darbhanga
- Patna Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Patna
- Kent Homoeo Medical College & Hospital, Hajipur, Vaishali
- Dr. Ram Balak Singh Gaya Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Amwan, Gaya
- Dr. Halim Homoeo Medical College & Hospital, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
These colleges are added on the condition that they obtain affiliation for the 2026-27 session in accordance with the rules.
Bihar Ayush Counselling 2026 Round 2: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Updated seat matrix posted on the website | October 9, 2026 |
| Registration, application and choice filling / editing begins | October 10, 2026 |
| Last date of registration, application and payment (debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI) | October 13, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Round 2 consent with payment (if any) for candidates who already submitted the form | October 10 to 13, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Publication of rank card | October 14, 2026 |
| Last date of choice filling / editing and locking | October 15, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Round 2 provisional seat allotment result | October 19, 2026 |
| Download provisional seat allotment order | October 19 to 23, 2026 |
| Document verification and admission | October 22 to 23, 2026 |
Who Can Take Part in Round 2
The Round 2 merit list is prepared on the basis of the All India Rank in NEET (UG)-2026. It uses the seats left after Round 1 (held from October 5 to 6, 2026) and the newly added seats. These candidates are eligible:
- NEET (UG)-2026 qualified candidates who have not registered, or registered but did not submit the application, under the earlier advertisements dated September 18, 2026
- All Freeze and Float candidates of Round 1
- Candidates who submitted the application but did not fill choices in Round 1
- Candidates who filled choices but were not allotted any seat in Round 1
Rules for Round 1 Candidates
- Freeze candidates must give their consent for Round 2 by logging in to the “Online Portal of UGMAC(Ayush)-2026” with their NEET (UG)-2026 roll number and password.
- Freeze and Float candidates can edit their earlier choices, but cannot remove the choice allotted to them in Round 1. They can swap its position in the list. They cannot edit their application form data.
- Float candidates who do not edit their choices will be considered on their earlier choices only.
- Freeze candidates who completed document verification and took admission, but did not resign within the scheduled period and do not give consent, will be treated as admitted.
- Candidates who resigned or withdrew from their Round 1 seat, were treated as Free-Exit, or had their allotted seat cancelled due to a data discrepancy must log in and fill fresh choices. Their earlier choices become “Null & Void”. They can also edit application form data.
- Candidates not allotted any seat in Round 1 can edit their choices and application form data.
- Round 1 upgrades can create virtual vacancies in Round 2. The board advises candidates to keep this in mind while filling choices.
Editing Application Data and Fees
- If editing creates an extra fee requirement, candidates must pay the full counselling fee and security deposit again. The amount paid earlier will be refunded to the same account by the same payment mode.
- Consent is confirmed through the login password and an OTP sent to the registered mobile number or email ID.
- Candidates cannot edit Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Date of Birth, Gender, DQ, Mobile Number, Email ID, or Proof of Identity and ID number.
What Candidates Should Do
- Check the updated seat matrix on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in before filling choices.
- Register or submit consent between October 10 and 13, 2026 and lock choices by October 15, 11:59 PM.
- Check the Round 2 result on October 19, 2026 and download the allotment order.
- Report for document verification and admission on October 22 and 23, 2026.
All other terms for Round 2 stay the same as in Adv. No. BCECEB[UGMAC(Ayush)]-2026/01 dated September 18, 2026.
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