Bihar NEET Counselling 2025 is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BVSc courses in government and private colleges across the state. The BCECEB has released the revised schedule for Round 1 counselling on its official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
The counselling process was initially paused due to a health department order regarding fee structure in private medical colleges. Fresh registration has commenced as per the revised schedule. Candidates who registered earlier must complete fresh choice filling as previous choices have been declared null and void.
The BCECEB released the revised schedule for Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2025 after resolving the fee structure issue for private medical colleges. Candidates must complete all counselling activities within the specified timeline.
Round 1 Schedule
Event
Date
Fresh Online Registration Start
August 13, 2025
Last Date for Registration
August 18, 2025 (10:00 PM)
Choice Filling and Locking
August 13 - 18, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Publication of Rank Card
August 20, 2025
Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result
August 24, 2025
Document Verification and Admission
August 26 - 28, 2025
Round 2 Schedule
Event
Date
Registration and Choice Filling Start
September 15, 2025
Last Date for Choice Filling
September 18, 2025
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result
September 22, 2025
Document Verification
September 24 - 27, 2025
Round 3 (Mop-up) Schedule
Event
Date
Seat Matrix Release
October 24, 2025
Registration and Choice Filling
October 25 - 27, 2025 (till 10:00 PM)
Choice Locking
October 27, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Rank Card Publication
October 29, 2025
Provisional Allotment Result
November 2, 2025
Document Verification and Admission
November 4 - 5, 2025
Bihar NEET Counselling 2025 Seat Matrix
The Bihar NEET UG seat matrix 2025 provides the total number of seats available in government and private medical and dental colleges for state quota counselling. BCECEB releases the updated seat matrix before each round of counselling.
Overall Seat Distribution
Category
Total Seats
Government MBBS Seats
1,232
Private MBBS Seats
1,350
Total MBBS Seats
2,582
Government BDS Seats
115
Private BDS Seats
200
Total BDS Seats
315
BVSc & AH Seats
As per official notification
Category-wise Seat Reservation in Bihar
Category
Reservation Percentage
Scheduled Caste (SC)
16%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
1%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
18%
Backward Class (BC)
12%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
10%
Persons with Disability (PwD)
5% (Horizontal)
Women Quota
As per state policy
Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
Bihar has 13 government medical colleges offering MBBS courses. These colleges are affiliated with Aryabhatta Knowledge University and offer quality medical education at affordable fees. Admission is through 85% state quota and 15% All India Quota.
College Name
Location
Established
MBBS Seats
AIIMS Patna
Patna
2012
125
Patna Medical College and Hospital
Patna
1925
200
Nalanda Medical College and Hospital
Patna
1970
150
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
Patna
1983
150
Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital
Darbhanga
1946
120
Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital
Muzaffarpur
1970
120
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital
Bhagalpur
1971
120
Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College
Gaya
1970
120
Government Medical College Bettiah
West Champaran
2019
120
Government Medical College Purnea
Purnea
2019
100
Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS)
Pawapuri, Nalanda
2019
120
Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College
Madhepura
2020
100
ESIC Medical College and Hospital
Bihta, Patna
2019
100
Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
Bihar has 9 private medical colleges offering MBBS courses through NEET counselling. These colleges have higher fees compared to government colleges but offer modern infrastructure and facilities. Private colleges have state quota, management quota, and NRI quota seats.
College Name
Location
Established
MBBS Seats
Katihar Medical College and Hospital
Katihar
1984
150
Narayan Medical College and Hospital
Sasaram
2010
150
Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College
Kishanganj
2010
150
Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College and Hospital
Saharsa
2019
100
Madhubani Medical College and Hospital
Madhubani
2020
150
Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital
Amhara, Bihta
2020
100
Shree Narayan Medical Institute and Hospital
Rohtas
2021
150
Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial Medical College
Turki
2021
150
Himalaya Medical College and Hospital
Patna
2022
100
Dental Colleges in Bihar
Bihar has both government and private dental colleges offering BDS courses. Patna Dental College is the oldest and most reputed government dental college in the state. Admission is through NEET UG counselling conducted by BCECEB.
Government Dental Colleges
College Name
Location
BDS Seats
Patna Dental College and Hospital
Patna
40
Government Dental College and Hospital
Nalanda
100
Private Dental Colleges
College Name
Location
BDS Seats
Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital
Patna
100
Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital
Darbhanga
100
Sarjug Dental College and Hospital
Darbhanga
40
Bihar NEET Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by BCECEB to participate in Bihar NEET Counselling 2025. The eligibility requirements include age limit, educational qualification, and domicile requirements.
Criteria
Requirement
Age Limit
17 years as on December 31, 2025
Educational Qualification
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
Minimum Marks (General/EWS)
50% aggregate in PCB
Minimum Marks (SC/ST/OBC)
40% aggregate in PCB
Minimum Marks (PwD)
45% aggregate in PCB
Domicile
Permanent resident of Bihar (for state quota)
NEET Qualification
Must qualify NEET UG 2025 with required percentile
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Bihar NEET Cutoff 2025 Expected (Category-wise)
The Bihar NEET cutoff 2025 represents the minimum score and rank required for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government and private colleges. The cutoff varies by category and college.
Expected Government MBBS College Cutoff
Category
Expected Marks
Expected Rank
Unreserved (UR)
618 - 630
10,000 - 15,000
Backward Class (BC)
590 - 615
20,000 - 35,000
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)
580 - 610
25,000 - 40,000
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
609 - 621
15,000 - 25,000
Scheduled Caste (SC)
500 - 515
80,000 - 100,000
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
470 - 490
110,000 - 140,000
Expected Private MBBS College Cutoff
Category
Expected Marks
Expected Rank
Unreserved (UR)
450 - 520
80,000 - 150,000
BC/EBC
420 - 490
100,000 - 180,000
SC/ST
350 - 420
200,000 - 350,000
Management Quota
350 - 450
150,000 - 350,000
NEET Bihar Counselling 2025 Process
The Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2025 is conducted online through the BCECEB portal. Candidates must follow the step-by-step process to secure admission in medical and dental colleges.
Step 1: Online Registration
Visit the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
Click on UGMAC 2025 counselling link
Create login credentials using NEET roll number
Enter personal details, academic information, and NEET score
Upload required documents including photograph and signature
Step 2: Fee Payment
Pay the counselling fee through online mode
Payment can be made via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI
Download the payment receipt for future reference
Step 3: Choice Filling
Select preferred colleges and courses in order of priority
Add maximum choices to increase chances of seat allotment
Review and edit choices before the deadline
Lock choices before the specified time
Step 4: Seat Allotment
BCECEB releases the seat allotment result based on NEET rank, category, and choices
Download the allotment letter from the portal
Check allotted college, course, and category
Step 5: Document Verification and Admission
Report to the allotted college within the specified dates
Carry all original documents for verification
Pay the admission fee to confirm the seat
Collect admission confirmation receipt
Bihar NEET Counselling 2025 Fees
Candidates must pay the counselling fee during registration. The fee structure varies based on category. Additionally, a security deposit is required which is refundable under certain conditions.
Category
Registration Fee
Security Deposit
General / EWS / BC / EBC
Rs. 1,200
Rs. 10,000
SC / ST / PwD
Rs. 600
Rs. 10,000
College Fee Structure
College Type
Annual Fee (Approx.)
Government Medical College
Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 1,00,000
Private Medical College
Rs. 8,00,000 - Rs. 15,00,000
Government Dental College
Rs. 21,590 - Rs. 30,000
Private Dental College
Rs. 3,00,000 - Rs. 6,00,000
Documents Required for Bihar NEET Counselling 2025
Candidates must carry the following documents for verification during the admission process. All documents should be in original along with two sets of self-attested photocopies.
NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
NEET UG 2025 Scorecard
Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate
Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate
Bihar Domicile Certificate
Category Certificate (SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS)
Income Certificate (for EWS candidates)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Passport Size Photographs (6 copies)
Aadhaar Card
Migration Certificate
Character Certificate
Counselling Fee Payment Receipt
Seat Allotment Letter
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bihar NEET seat matrix 2025 includes approximately 2,582 MBBS seats and 315 BDS seats across government and private colleges. Government medical colleges offer 1,232 MBBS seats while private colleges contribute 1,350 seats. The seat matrix also includes category-wise distribution based on reservation policy with 16% for SC, 1% for ST, 18% for EBC, 12% for BC, and 10% for EWS candidates.
Thirteen government medical colleges participate in Bihar NEET Counselling 2025. These include AIIMS Patna, Patna Medical College and Hospital, Nalanda Medical College, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Darbhanga Medical College, Sri Krishna Medical College Muzaffarpur, JLNMC Bhagalpur, ANMMC Gaya, GMC Bettiah, GMC Purnea, VIMS Pawapuri, JKT Medical College Madhepura, and ESIC Medical College Bihta.
The cutoff for Bihar medical colleges varies by category and institution. For government MBBS colleges in 2025, the expected cutoff for General category is 618-630 marks with AIR around 10,000-15,000. For BC category, the expected marks are 590-615 with rank 20,000-35,000. SC candidates typically need 500-515 marks. Private medical colleges have lower cutoffs ranging from 350-520 marks depending on the quota and category.
Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2025 consists of four rounds. These are Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. Each round has its own schedule for registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification. Candidates who do not secure seats in earlier rounds can participate in subsequent rounds.
Non-domicile candidates cannot apply for 85% state quota seats in government medical colleges of Bihar. However, they can apply for management quota and NRI quota seats in private medical colleges. Private colleges in Bihar offer seats to all India candidates through centralized counselling based on NEET scores.
The annual fee for MBBS in Bihar government medical colleges ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,00,000. This includes tuition fee, development fee, and other charges. The fee is significantly lower compared to private colleges. Hostel and mess charges are additional. Some colleges also provide fee concessions for reserved category candidates.
Yes, candidates must be at least 17 years old as on December 31, 2025, to participate in Bihar NEET Counselling 2025. There is no upper age limit for appearing in NEET and subsequently for state counselling. The minimum age requirement is mandatory as per NMC guidelines for admission to MBBS and BDS courses.
If a candidate fails to report for document verification within the specified dates, their seat allotment will be automatically cancelled. The seat will be transferred to the vacant seat pool for subsequent rounds. Candidates must strictly adhere to the counselling schedule to avoid losing their allotted seats. No extension is provided for document verification.
Candidates can participate in subsequent rounds if they are not satisfied with their allotted seat. In Round 2 and Mop-up rounds, fresh choice filling is allowed where candidates can modify their preferences. However, if a candidate accepts a seat and takes admission, they can still participate in upgradation during later rounds by paying the required fee.
The last date for Round 1 registration was August 18, 2025. For Round 2, candidates could register from September 15-18, 2025. The Round 3 (Mop-up) registration was held from October 25-27, 2025. Candidates must complete registration within the specified dates as late applications are not accepted by BCECEB.
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