The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the much-awaited counselling schedule for BCECE 2026, opening the admission process for undergraduate seats in Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, and allied medical courses across participating colleges in Bihar. The BCECE Counselling 2026 schedule was released on 13 July 2026, and online registration for eligible candidates will open on 19 July 2026.
BCECE 2026 was conducted on 30 and 31 May 2026, and the result was declared in the form of a rank card on 24 June 2026. Candidates holding a valid BCECE 2026 rank card can now register for counselling and begin the choice filling process from 19 July 2026, with the window remaining open until 25 July 2026. This year’s counselling is being conducted jointly, covering PCM (engineering-type), PCB (pharmacy/allied medical), PCMB, and Agriculture group (CBA/MBA/PCA) candidates all under a single unified process.
The first round seat allotment result is expected to be announced on 29 July 2026, followed by document verification for allotted candidates between 1 and 3 August 2026. Since caste and domicile certificates issued by Bihar authorities can take several weeks to process, candidates are strongly advised to prepare and scan all required documents well in advance of the registration window. Below is a complete overview of the counselling schedule, eligibility, documents required, and the step-by-step registration and choice filling process, along with official links.
BCECE Counselling 2026: Short Details
BCECEB conducts BCECE as a state-level entrance examination for admission into undergraduate Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, and various allied medical courses at institutions across Bihar. The counselling process is conducted entirely online, meaning candidates do not need to visit any BCECEB office in person for registration or choice filling. With the counselling schedule now released, rank card holders should complete their registration, fill their college and course preferences, and monitor the portal closely for seat allotment updates.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BCECE 2026 Examination | 30 – 31 May 2026 |
| Rank Card / Result Declared | 24 June 2026 |
| Counselling Schedule Released | 13 July 2026 |
| Counselling Registration & Choice Filling | 19 – 25 July 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | 29 July 2026 |
| Document Verification (Round 1) | 01 – 03 August 2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling | To be announced on the official website |
| Mop-Up (Round 3) Counselling | Conducted if seats remain vacant after Round 1 and Round 2 |
Counselling Fee
| Fee Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Registration Fee | Payable online at the time of registration; non-refundable even if no seat is allotted in any round. Exact 2026 amount to be confirmed from the official prospectus. |
| Seat Acceptance Fee | Payable after seat allotment to confirm and hold the seat; partially refundable after admission formalities are completed at the reporting college. |
Note: Candidates should confirm the exact fee amount from the official BCECE 2026 Counselling Prospectus on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in before making any payment.
Eligibility for Counselling
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Rank Card | Candidate must hold a valid BCECE 2026 rank card issued by BCECEB |
| Educational Qualification | Must meet the qualifying examination criteria prescribed in the official prospectus for the chosen stream (Engineering/Pharmacy/Agriculture/Medical allied courses) |
| Category/Caste Certificate | Must be issued by a Bihar state authority only; certificates issued outside Bihar are not accepted |
Streams Covered Under Joint Counselling
- PCM Group (Engineering-related courses)
- PCB Group (Pharmacy and allied medical courses)
- PCMB Group
- Agriculture Group (CBA/MBA/PCA)
Documents Required for Registration and Verification
- BCECE 2026 Rank Card
- Admit Card of BCECE 2026 Examination
- 10th and 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates
- Caste/Category Certificate, issued only by a Bihar state authority
- Domicile Certificate (Bihar residents)
- Valid Photo ID Proof, such as Aadhaar card
- Recent passport-size photographs
Since Bihar-issued caste and domicile certificates can take several weeks to process, candidates without these documents should apply for them immediately, well ahead of the registration window.
How to Register and Fill Choices for BCECE Counselling 2026
- Visit the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the BCECE 2026 Counselling Registration link once the window opens.
- Register using your BCECE 2026 roll number and other requested details to generate your login credentials.
- Log in and fill in your personal and academic details as prompted.
- Upload the required scanned documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Proceed to the choice filling section and select your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
- Fill in as many valid choices as possible to maximise your chances in each allotment round, and lock your choices before the deadline.
- Pay the applicable counselling registration fee online.
- Review your submitted choices carefully and keep a printed copy of the confirmation for your records.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Counselling Registration / Choice Filling | Click Here |
| BCECEB Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When does BCECE Counselling 2026 registration begin?
Registration and choice filling for BCECE Counselling 2026 begins on 19 July 2026 and remains open until 25 July 2026.
2. When was the BCECE 2026 counselling schedule released?
BCECEB released the counselling schedule on 13 July 2026 at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
3. When will the Round 1 seat allotment result be declared?
The Round 1 seat allotment result is expected to be announced on 29 July 2026.
4. Who is eligible to register for BCECE Counselling 2026?
Candidates holding a valid BCECE 2026 rank card issued by BCECEB are eligible to register for the counselling process.
5. Is BCECE Counselling 2026 a joint process for all streams?
Yes, this year’s counselling covers PCM, PCB, PCMB, and Agriculture group candidates together under a single, unified counselling notice.
6. Is the counselling registration fee refundable?
No, the counselling registration fee is non-refundable, even if a candidate does not receive a seat allotment in any round.
7. Which caste/category certificates are accepted for BCECE Counselling?
Only caste/category certificates issued by a Bihar state authority are accepted. Certificates issued outside Bihar will not be accepted.
8. When is the document verification for Round 1 allotted candidates?
Document verification for Round 1 is scheduled between 1 and 3 August 2026.
9. What happens if seats remain vacant after Round 1 and Round 2?
A Mop-Up (Round 3) counselling will be conducted by BCECEB if seats remain vacant after the completion of the first two rounds.
10. What is the official website for BCECE Counselling 2026?
The official website is bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, where all notices, registration, and choice filling facilities are available