Bihar UGMAC Stray Vacancy Rank Card Out: What Next?
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the rank cards for the Stray Vacancy Round of the Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC) 2026. This is a crucial step for eligible NEET-UG candidates vying for remaining MBBS and BDS seats in Bihar medical colleges. If you participated in this round, your rank card is now available for download.
The stray vacancy round is the final phase of NEET-UG counselling in Bihar, designed to fill seats that remain unoccupied after earlier counselling rounds. These are genuine vacancies in both government and private MBBS and BDS colleges across the state, offering a significant opportunity for candidates who haven't yet secured a seat or wish to upgrade their choices. It's important to note that accepting a seat in this round will cancel any previous allotments.
How to Download Your Rank Card
To download your rank card, visit the official BCECEB portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Navigate to the 'Online Application' section and click on the link for 'Rank Card of UGMAC-2026 (Stray Vacancy Round)'. You will need to log in using your UGMAC ID and date of birth. After successful login, click 'Show Rank' to view your merit position. It is highly recommended to print multiple copies (at least 3-4) of your rank card, as it is a mandatory document for physical reporting at your allotted college.
Key Dates and Next Steps
The timeline for the stray vacancy round is very tight. The provisional seat allotment result will be declared on October 27, 2026. On this day, you will find out which college and course (MBBS or BDS) you have been allotted. You must download your provisional allotment order between October 27 and October 29, 2026. Following this, document verification and physical college reporting are scheduled for October 28 and October 29, 2026. It is imperative to visit your allotted college's reporting centre within this window with all required documents. Failure to report on time will lead to the forfeiture of your seat.