BCECEB opened Bihar UGEAC 2026 registration on May 13, 2026 at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, with the registration window closing on June 5, 2026 . Candidates must hold a valid JEE Main 2026 scorecard and meet Bihar domicile rules to take part.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 registration: important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration starts | May 13, 2026 |
| Registration & fee deadline | June 5, 2026 |
| Application editing window | June 6, 2026 |
| Merit list publication | June 8, 2026 |
| Round 1 counselling & choice filling | June 10, 2026 |
| Round 1 provisional allotment | Late June 2026 |
| Round 1 final allotment | Early July 2026 |
| Round 2 provisional allotment | Mid July 2026 |
| Round 2 final allotment | Late July 2026 |
All steps — registration, fee payment, and choice filling — happen online at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The merit list will be published on June 8, 2026 and rank cards can be downloaded using UGEAC ID and date of birth.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 registration: who can apply and what you need
You must be an Indian citizen with Bihar domicile. A valid JEE Main 2026 scorecard is mandatory. Academic eligibility: 10+2 with at least 45% in PCM (or 40% for reserved categories) or a three-year diploma with the same percentage rules. There is no age limit for engineering programmes.
Keep these documents ready for verification: JEE Main admit card and scorecard, class 10 and 12 certificates, domicile, caste certificate (if applicable), Aadhar and passport-size photos.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 registration: counselling fee, seats and seat allotment
Approximately 14,000+ engineering seats are available across government and private Bihar colleges under UGEAC 2026. Counselling is merit-and-preference based, using your JEE Main 2026 rank and the choices you lock.
Counselling fees are ₹1,200 for General/EWS/BC/EBC and ₹600 for SC/ST/PwD. A processing fee also applies (amount not specified in the notification). The application editing window on June 6 lets candidates correct minor mistakes before merit list preparation.
Round 1 provisional allotment is expected in late June, with final allotment in early July after objections are resolved. Round 2 follows in mid-to-late July.
For queries contact the BCECEB helpdesk at helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in or check notices on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Candidates should register before June 5, 2026 and plan choice filling on June 10, 2026 to avoid missing counselling slots.