Overview
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Bihar NEET Round 1 Cut-Off 2026 for MBBS and BDS admissions through the state counselling process. Candidates can check the category-wise and college-wise closing ranks online at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; the total number of admission seats has not been specified in the available notification details.
The cut-off indicates the last rank or score at which a seat was allotted during the first counselling round. Candidates should note that the admission cut-off may vary by institution, course, category, quota and seat availability.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Post Name | MBBS and BDS Admission through Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified; seats are subject to the approved institutional seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 — TBA |
| Result Date | Round 1 cut-off released; exact date not provided |
Candidates should verify the detailed counselling schedule on the official portal. Registration, choice filling, provisional allotment, document verification and reporting dates may be announced separately for each round.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the required minimum percentile or score for their category.
- Candidates seeking Bihar state-quota seats must satisfy the applicable domicile, residence and educational requirements prescribed by BCECEB.
- Reserved-category applicants must possess valid certificates issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format.
- Final eligibility will be checked during document verification and reporting at the allotted institution.
Age Limit
- The candidate should ordinarily have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age requirement or relaxation will be governed by the prevailing NEET UG, National Medical Commission and counselling regulations.
- The date of birth recorded in the Class 10 certificate or an equivalent document will generally be used for verification.
Fees
- Counselling registration and security-deposit amounts have not been provided in the available details.
- Fees may differ for general, reserved and other eligible categories.
- Candidates should check the official counselling notice before making payment.
- Payments should be made only through the authorised online gateway. Applicants must retain the transaction receipt for future reference.
Selection Process
- NEET UG qualification and registration: Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 and complete Bihar state counselling registration within the prescribed period.
- Merit list, choice filling and seat allotment: Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, category, reservation rules, preferences submitted by the candidate and seat availability.
- Document verification and admission: Allotted candidates must download the allotment order, verify their documents and report to the designated institution within the deadline to confirm admission.
The Round 1 cut-off should be treated as an admission benchmark rather than a guarantee of selection in a later round. Closing ranks can rise or fall depending on vacant seats, upgrades, withdrawals and the choices submitted by candidates.
How to Apply
- Visit the BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the NEET UG counselling section and select the link for Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026.
- Read the prospectus, eligibility rules, seat matrix and counselling schedule before registering.
- Complete online registration using the required NEET roll number, personal details, mobile number and email address.
- Upload the requested photograph, signature and supporting documents in the specified format.
- Pay the applicable registration or security fee and download the confirmation page.
- Log in during the choice-filling period and select preferred MBBS or BDS colleges and courses in order of priority.
- Lock the choices before the deadline and save a copy of the submitted preference list.
- To check the cut-off, open the Round 1 Cut-Off 2026 or opening-and-closing-rank link and download the relevant PDF.
- Search the PDF by college, course, category and quota. Candidates receiving an allotment must follow the reporting instructions printed on the allotment letter.
Applicants should keep their NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 certificates, domicile certificate, category certificate, identity proof and passport-size photographs ready. Failure to produce valid documents may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Important Links
FAQs
1. What is the Bihar NEET Round 1 Cut-Off 2026?
It is the category-wise and college-wise closing rank or score at which MBBS or BDS seats were allotted in the first counselling round.
2. Where can candidates check the Round 1 cut-off?
Candidates can view or download the cut-off from the NEET UG counselling section of bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
3. Does meeting the Round 1 cut-off guarantee admission?
No. Admission depends on merit rank, category, preferred choices, reservation rules, available seats, document verification and completion of reporting formalities.
