Bihar UGEAC 2026 (Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling) is the state-level counselling process for B.Tech admissions in government engineering colleges of Bihar. It is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) and is based completely on your JEE Main 2026 All India Rank, not on a separate state exam. The latest update is the Bihar UGEAC 2026 merit list and rank card, which BCECEB is releasing today, 8 June 2026, on the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Merit List and Rank Card: The Bihar UGEAC 2026 merit list is being released today, 8 June 2026. You can download your rank card from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in using your UGEAC ID and date of birth.
- Counselling Registration and Choice Filling: Round 1 online registration and choice filling will start on 10 June 2026. You can fill unlimited college-branch choices in order of your preference.
- Round 1 Seat Allotment: The Round 1 provisional seat allotment is expected in the last week of June 2026. Last year, Round 1 results came out around the same period.
- Participating Colleges: More than 38 government engineering colleges take part in Bihar UGEAC, offering over 10,000 B.Tech seats in branches like CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and IT.
What is Bihar UGEAC 2026?
Bihar UGEAC 2026 stands for Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling. It is the official counselling process that the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) uses to fill B.Tech seats in government engineering colleges of Bihar. The full form makes it clear that this is a counselling process, not an entrance exam.
The most important thing to know is that Bihar UGEAC has no exam of its own. Your admission depends fully on your JEE Main 2026 All India Rank. BCECEB takes your JEE Main score, checks your Bihar domicile and eligibility, and then prepares a state merit list. So if you have a valid JEE Main 2026 rank and a Bihar domicile, you can take part in this counselling.
More than 38 government engineering colleges take part in Bihar UGEAC. Together they offer over 10,000 B.Tech seats in popular branches like Computer Science (CSE), Electronics (ECE), Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Information Technology. This makes Bihar UGEAC one of the most important admission routes for engineering aspirants in the state.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Bihar UGEAC 2026 (Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling) |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Admission Basis | JEE Main 2026 All India Rank |
| Level | State-level (Bihar) |
| Course Offered | B.Tech (4-year undergraduate) |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Participating Colleges | More than 38 government engineering colleges |
| Total Seats | More than 10,000 B.Tech seats |
| Official Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
Bihar UGEAC 2026 Merit List and Rank Card
The Bihar UGEAC 2026 merit list is the most important document at this stage. BCECEB is releasing the merit list and rank card today, 8 June 2026, on the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The merit list decides your position for the counselling and seat allotment that follows.
The merit list is prepared only on the basis of your JEE Main 2026 All India Rank. BCECEB does not hold any separate exam for this. The board prepares separate category-wise merit lists for UR, EWS, BC, EBC, SC and ST candidates. So your rank in the Bihar UGEAC merit list can be different from your JEE Main AIR because it is calculated within the Bihar candidate pool.
You can download your Bihar UGEAC rank card by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the "Rank Card of UGEAC 2026" link on the home page.
- Enter your UGEAC ID and date of birth (or application ID and password).
- Click on "Show Rank" or "Submit".
- Your Bihar UGEAC 2026 rank card will appear on the screen.
- Download it and take a printout for the counselling rounds.
Your rank card shows your name, UGEAC ID, category, JEE Main rank and your Bihar UGEAC merit rank. You should check every detail carefully. This rank card is needed for choice filling and document verification.
Keep your UGEAC ID, date of birth and rank card safe. You will need them at every step, from choice filling to final admission.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 Important Dates
The Bihar UGEAC 2026 schedule is set by BCECEB. The registration window is already closed, and the merit list is out today. The next big step is the Round 1 counselling registration and choice filling, which begins on 10 June 2026. You should follow these dates carefully so that you do not miss any deadline.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Merit List and Rank Card Release | 8 June 2026 (Today) |
| Round 1 Counselling Registration and Choice Filling | 10 June 2026 onwards |
| Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment | Last week of June 2026 (Expected) |
| Round 1 Document Verification and Reporting | July 2026 (Expected) |
| Round 2 / Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment | July 2026 (Expected) |
| Registration Start | 5 May 2026 (Over) |
| Registration and Fee Payment Last Date | 5 June 2026 (Over) |
| Application Form Editing | 6 June 2026 (Over) |
Source: BCECEB Official Notice Board
The seat allotment dates for Round 1 and Round 2 are based on last year’s pattern. BCECEB usually completes two main rounds and one mop-up round. You should keep checking the official website for the exact round-wise dates.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before you fill the Bihar UGEAC 2026 choices, you must meet the eligibility criteria set by BCECEB. The main rule is a valid JEE Main 2026 rank along with Bihar domicile. If you do not meet these conditions, your candidature can be cancelled at the time of document verification.
Here are the key Bihar UGEAC 2026 eligibility conditions:
- JEE Main Score: You must have a valid JEE Main 2026 All India Rank. This is the most important requirement.
- Qualifying Exam: You must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as main subjects.
- Minimum Marks: General and EWS candidates need at least 45% aggregate in PCM. SC, ST, BC and EBC candidates need at least 40% in PCM.
- Domicile: Bihar state domicile is mandatory to get the 85% state quota seats. Non-domicile candidates can apply only for the 15% All India Quota seats.
- Age: You must be at least 17 years old. There is no upper age limit for B.Tech admission.
You should keep your domicile certificate, category certificate and Class 12 marksheet ready. These documents prove your eligibility during the counselling rounds.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 Registration and Application Process
The Bihar UGEAC 2026 registration was an online process on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The registration window opened on 5 May 2026 and closed on 5 June 2026. If you have already registered, you are now part of the merit list released today. No fresh registration is allowed after the deadline.
The Bihar UGEAC registration is a step-by-step process. If you registered earlier, you would have completed these steps:
- New Registration: You created an account using your name, mobile number, email and JEE Main details.
- Form Filling: You entered your personal, academic and JEE Main 2026 rank details.
- Document Upload: You uploaded your photo, signature and required certificates.
- Fee Payment: You paid the application fee online through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
- Form Editing: A one-day correction window was open on 6 June 2026 to fix any mistakes.
After this, BCECEB used your data to prepare the merit list. So the next step for you is not registration but the counselling round registration and choice filling, which starts on 10 June 2026.
The registration window is now closed. If you missed it, you cannot take part in Bihar UGEAC 2026 counselling this year.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 Application Fees
The Bihar UGEAC 2026 application fee depends on your category. The fee is paid online and is non-refundable. You should keep the payment receipt safe for future reference during counselling.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC / EBC | Rs 1,200 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs 600 |
The fee covers your participation in the counselling and seat allotment rounds. You do not have to pay a separate fee for each round. However, at the time of admission, you must pay the college and tuition fees as decided by BCECEB and the allotted college.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 Counselling Process
The Bihar UGEAC 2026 counselling is a fully online process managed by BCECEB. Now that the merit list is out, the counselling registration and choice filling will start on 10 June 2026. The counselling decides which college and branch you get based on your rank, category and choices.
The Bihar UGEAC counselling has these main steps:
- Counselling Registration: You log in on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and confirm your participation for Round 1.
- Choice Filling: You select your preferred colleges and branches in order of priority. You can fill as many choices as you want.
- Choice Locking: You lock your choices before the deadline. Locked choices cannot be changed.
- Seat Allotment: BCECEB allots seats based on your merit rank, category and locked choices.
- Document Verification: You report to the allotted college or verification centre with original documents.
- Admission: After verification, you pay the fee and confirm your admission.
BCECEB usually conducts two main counselling rounds and one mop-up round. If you are not happy with your Round 1 seat, you can wait for the next round. But you should read the round rules carefully, because some choices require you to accept and freeze the seat.
BCECEB releases the seat allotment result after each round. The cutoff and closing ranks for each college are published only after the round is complete.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 Choice Filling and Seat Allotment
Choice filling is the most important step in Bihar UGEAC 2026 counselling. The seat you get depends fully on how you fill and order your choices. The Round 1 choice filling begins on 10 June 2026, right after the merit list release.
Here is how you should approach choice filling:
- Fill your most preferred college and branch as your first choice.
- Add as many college-branch combinations as possible to increase your chances.
- Keep realistic choices based on your rank and last year’s cutoff.
- Order your choices carefully, because the system allots the highest available choice you can get.
- Lock your choices only after checking the full list.
After choice filling, BCECEB runs the seat allotment. The Round 1 provisional allotment is expected in the last week of June 2026. The board uses your merit rank, category and locked choices to allot a seat. If you get a seat, you can freeze, float or wait for the next round, depending on the rules.
The seat allotment happens in rounds. Round 1 fills most of the seats. Round 2 and the mop-up round fill the seats left vacant after the first round. If many top-rank candidates leave for NITs or IITs, more seats open up in later rounds. So even if your rank is moderate, you should take part in every round.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 Cutoff
The Bihar UGEAC 2026 cutoff is the closing rank at which admission closes for a college and branch. BCECEB releases the cutoff after each counselling round, based on your JEE Main rank within the Bihar merit list. The cutoff is published only after the seat allotment of that round is complete.
The cutoff depends on a few key factors:
- Number of seats available in a branch.
- Demand for the branch — CSE and IT close at higher ranks than Civil or Mechanical.
- Category — closing ranks differ for UR, EWS, BC, EBC, SC and ST.
- College reputation — top colleges like MIT Muzaffarpur close at much better ranks.
For reference, MIT Muzaffarpur stayed the most demanded college in Bihar UGEAC. Its B.Tech CSE closing rank stayed close to the 1,100 to 1,300 range from 2022 to 2025 in the state merit list, showing stable demand for the branch. BCE Bakhtiyarpur and BCE Bhagalpur followed as the next most preferred colleges.
| College (General Category) | Branch | 2025 Closing Rank Range (Bihar Merit) |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Muzaffarpur | Computer Science (CSE) | Around 1,100 - 1,300 |
| MIT Muzaffarpur | Other branches (overall) | Up to around 10,000 |
| BCE Bakhtiyarpur | Computer Science (CSE) | Moderate (after MIT Muzaffarpur) |
| BCE Bhagalpur | Computer Science (CSE) | Moderate to high |
Source: BCECEB Official Website
You should use last year’s cutoff only as a guide. The 2026 cutoff can change based on the number of candidates and the difficulty of JEE Main 2026. The official closing ranks will be released by BCECEB after each round.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 Marks vs Rank
Since Bihar UGEAC 2026 uses your JEE Main 2026 rank, the marks vs rank logic of JEE Main applies here. A better JEE Main percentile gives you a better All India Rank, which then gives you a better Bihar UGEAC merit rank. The board does not add any separate marks.
Here is a simple reference of how JEE Main percentile usually links to rank. You should use this only as a rough guide because the exact rank depends on how the whole country performs.
| JEE Main Percentile | Approximate All India Rank |
|---|---|
| 99 and above | Top 11,000 ranks |
| 95 - 99 | Around 11,000 - 55,000 |
| 90 - 95 | Around 55,000 - 1.1 lakh |
| 80 - 90 | Around 1.1 lakh - 2.5 lakh |
| Below 80 | Above 2.5 lakh |
For Bihar UGEAC, a strong JEE Main percentile helps you get top colleges like MIT Muzaffarpur. But because Bihar UGEAC is a state counselling, even a moderate rank can get you a good government college in a branch like Civil, Mechanical or Electrical. So you should fill your choices smartly based on your rank.
Bihar UGEAC 2026 Seat Intake and Reservation
Bihar UGEAC 2026 offers more than 10,000 B.Tech seats across over 38 government engineering colleges. These seats are divided between the state quota and the All India Quota, and then further split by reservation categories. You should know your category share before choice filling.
The seat division works like this:
- 85% State Quota: Reserved for Bihar domicile candidates.
- 15% All India Quota: Open to candidates from outside Bihar (UR category).
Within the state quota, BCECEB follows the Bihar reservation policy. The category-wise reservation is shown below.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Around 40% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 18% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 12% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
Bihar also gives a 35% horizontal reservation for female candidates within each category. This helps more girl students get admission in government engineering colleges. You should mention your category and gender correctly to claim the right reservation.
Top Government Engineering Colleges in Bihar
Bihar UGEAC 2026 covers more than 38 government engineering colleges. Some colleges are more in demand because of their old reputation, better placements and popular branches. MIT Muzaffarpur is the most preferred college, followed by BCE Bakhtiyarpur and BCE Bhagalpur.
| College | Approx. Seats | Popular Branches |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Muzaffarpur | Around 335 | CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil |
| BCE Bhagalpur | Around 300 | CSE, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical |
| DCE Darbhanga | Around 300 | CSE, ECE, Civil, Mechanical |
| MCE Motihari | Around 300 | CSE, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical |
| GCE Gaya | Around 240 | CSE, ECE, Civil, Mechanical |
| Nalanda College of Engineering, Chandi | Around 300 | CSE, Civil, Mechanical |
| LNJPIT Chapra | Around 300 | CSE, Civil, Electrical |
Source: BCECEB Official Website
You should not pick a college only by its name. You should also check the branch, location, hostel facility and last year’s cutoff. A good branch in a slightly lower-ranked college can be a better choice than a weak branch in a top college.
Documents Required for Bihar UGEAC 2026
You need a set of documents for Bihar UGEAC 2026 counselling and document verification. You should keep both the originals and photocopies ready. Missing documents can lead to cancellation of your allotted seat.
The main documents required are:
- JEE Main 2026 Rank Card and Admit Card.
- Bihar UGEAC 2026 Rank Card (released today, 8 June 2026).
- Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate (for date of birth proof).
- Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
- Bihar Domicile / Residential Certificate.
- Category Certificate (SC, ST, BC, EBC, EWS) if applicable.
- Aadhaar Card and other ID proof.
- Passport-size photographs.
You should verify that all your documents have matching names and details. If your name is spelled differently in two documents, you may need an affidavit. So you should fix such issues before the verification round.
Tips to Improve Your Seat Allotment Chances
Getting a good seat in Bihar UGEAC 2026 is not only about your rank. It is also about how smartly you fill your choices and follow the counselling steps. With the merit list out today and choice filling starting on 10 June 2026, you should plan well in advance.
Here are some useful tips:
- Fill many choices: Add as many college-branch combinations as possible. More choices mean more chances of getting a seat.
- Study last year’s cutoff: Match your rank with last year’s closing ranks to set realistic choices.
- Order choices by preference: Put your dream college and branch on top, because the system allots the highest available choice.
- Do not skip rounds: Take part in every round, as more seats open up when top-rank candidates leave for NITs or IITs.
- Lock choices on time: Lock before the deadline so the system does not auto-lock a wrong order.
- Keep documents ready: Verify all certificates early to avoid problems during verification.
You should also keep checking the official website for round-wise dates. A small delay in choice filling or document verification can cost you a seat. So you should stay alert during the whole counselling.
FAQs
Ques. When is the Bihar UGEAC 2026 merit list released?
Ans. The Bihar UGEAC 2026 merit list and rank card are being released today, 8 June 2026, by BCECEB. You can download your rank card from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in using your UGEAC ID and date of birth.
Ques. How can I check my Bihar UGEAC 2026 rank card?
Ans. Visit bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, click on the "Rank Card of UGEAC 2026" link, enter your UGEAC ID and date of birth, and click on submit. Your rank card will appear on the screen and you can download it.
Ques. Is Bihar UGEAC based on JEE Main?
Ans. Yes. Bihar UGEAC 2026 has no separate exam. The merit list is prepared fully on the basis of your JEE Main 2026 All India Rank. You need a valid JEE Main 2026 rank to take part in the counselling.
Ques. When will Bihar UGEAC 2026 counselling start?
Ans. The Round 1 counselling registration and choice filling will start on 10 June 2026, right after the merit list release. The Round 1 provisional seat allotment is expected in the last week of June 2026.
Ques. What is the eligibility for Bihar UGEAC 2026?
Ans. You need a valid JEE Main 2026 rank and a pass in Class 12 with Physics, Maths and Chemistry. General and EWS candidates need 45% in PCM, while reserved candidates need 40%. Bihar domicile is mandatory for the 85% state quota seats.
Ques. How many colleges and seats are there in Bihar UGEAC 2026?
Ans. More than 38 government engineering colleges take part in Bihar UGEAC 2026. Together they offer over 10,000 B.Tech seats in branches like CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and IT.
Ques. Which is the best college in Bihar UGEAC counselling?
Ans. MIT Muzaffarpur is the most preferred government engineering college in Bihar UGEAC. It is followed by BCE Bakhtiyarpur and BCE Bhagalpur. The CSE branch of MIT Muzaffarpur closes at the best ranks every year.
Ques. What is the Bihar UGEAC 2026 application fee?
Ans. The application fee is Rs 1,200 for General, BC and EBC candidates. SC, ST and PwD candidates pay Rs 600. The fee is paid online and is non-refundable.
Ques. Do I need a Bihar domicile for UGEAC 2026?
Ans. Yes, Bihar domicile is mandatory to get the 85% state quota seats. Candidates from outside Bihar can apply only for the 15% All India Quota seats under the UR category.
Ques. How many counselling rounds are there in Bihar UGEAC?
Ans. BCECEB usually conducts two main counselling rounds and one mop-up round. You should take part in every round, as more seats open up when top-rank candidates leave for NITs and IITs.
Ques. Is there reservation for girls in Bihar UGEAC 2026?
Ans. Yes, Bihar gives a 35% horizontal reservation for female candidates within each category. This helps more girl students get admission in government engineering colleges of Bihar.
Disclaimer: The information given here is for guidance only. The dates and details are based on official BCECEB notices and previous-year trends. You should always check the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for the latest and authorized information before taking any decision.
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