The UGMAC 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round is aimed at filling seats that remain vacant after the third round of counselling. This round is conducted entirely online, allowing candidates to apply, submit documents, and select preferences digitally.

The BCECEB has announced the UGMAC 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round, offering a final chance for MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc., and A.H. admissions in Bihar's government and private colleges. The online process is scheduled from November 25 to December 5, 2024, with willingness submission closing at 11:59 PM on November 28. Candidates must carefully select choices, as rejecting an allotted seat will lead to forfeiture of fees and disqualification from UGMAC 2024 counselling.

The Eligibility Criteria for MBBS admission are given below.

Eligibility For UGMAC 2024 Stray Vacancy Round Counseling

Candidates eligible to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round must meet certain criteria:

• Fresh Registration: Candidates who have not submitted an application form in previous rounds of UGMAC 2024.
• Exceptions: Candidates who were admitted in previous rounds or through All India Quota (AIQ) counselling, as well as those admitted through NEET UG counselling 2024 in other states, are not eligible. Any misrepresentation will lead to forfeiture of the security deposit.

What Is Bihar NEET UG Counselling Process?

The Counselling process in Bihar will be conducted by the authorities of BCECEB. Admission to MBBS and BDS courses in various government and private colleges in the state will be provided via state-level counselling based on NEET scores.

Given below are the stages of Bihar MBBS Counselling for your reference.

The BCECEB will get the merit list from the National Testing Agency (NTA) of the applicants who chose Bihar NEET counselling 2024 when completing their entrance exam application forms.

Candidates who meet the requirements and want to participate in the counselling process must check the application form on the official website of the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.

Registration

• Visit the BCECEB’s official website to register for the counselling.
• Fill in your email address and mobile number to receive the “Activation Code.”
• To activate the account and continue with the application, enter this code.
• The user ID for the account will be the email address used for registration.

Fill The Application Form

• The applicant must provide the required information in this section, including their parents’ names, contact information, etc.
• Save the application form as a draft after finishing each step.

Upload The Required Documents

To continue, the candidate must upload scanned copies of the following:

• A passport-sized photo with the candidate’s name and the date it was taken at the bottom.
• Signature of the candidate (complete name; no capital letters).

Academic Data

• Keep the mark sheets from Classes 10 through 12 ready to complete this part.
• They must include information about the school where they received their Classes 10 through 12 certification and their grades and percentages.

Preview The Application Form

• Preview the application form to check all your details before final payment.
• The candidate’s information on the application form must be accurate.

Make The Counselling Fee Payment.

• Pay the counselling fees to participate in the counselling process. This fee is non-refundable.
• For more information, please refer to the payment methods listed below:

1. Candidates can pay for the counselling fees at any branch before the deadline.
2. Payment via bank challan.
3. Printing the bank challan is required and must be deposited with the counselling fees.
4. Within 24 hours, the payment status will be published online.
5. Candidates can also pay the counselling fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.

Note - Once the application form has been filled out, the candidate must save and print the document for later use.

What Is Bihar MBBS Counselling Fees?

The category-wise details of the application fee required to pay for counselling are given below.

Choice filling

• The next step in the counselling process is a choice filling.
• Candidates registered for counselling must log in to their accounts and select the chosen programs or colleges from the available list.
• Until the window ends, the candidate may alter or modify these as desired.
• Based on these selections and the candidates’ merits, BCECEB will create the seat allocation list.

List of Seat Allotments

• Before the choice-filling deadline, BCECEB will make a sample seat allocation list available to the public.
• Based on their selections, the applicants will then be informed which college or course they will be assigned.
• After the choice-filling session closes, they will release the final seat allocation list.

Document Verification Slot Booking

• Slot booking will be made for those who have been given a seat in the counselling and wish to proceed.
• Steps to Fill Choices are given below.

1. Navigate to the official BCECEB website.
2. Click on the registration link for Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2024.
3. Input the necessary details and proceed to submit.
4. Fill in your choices.
5. Review the entered details and submit.
6. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

Round 1 Seat Allotment

• Check the seat allotment result online on the designated date.
• Accept and Report: If you accept the allotted seat, report physically to the designated reporting centre for document verification within the specified timeline.
• Upgrade: If you opt to upgrade for Round 2, choose "Yes" during document verification. Remember, this decision is final, and you cannot leave the upgraded seat if allotted.
• Free Exit: You can choose to take a free exit if you don't wish to join the allotted seat or opt for an upgrade.

Round 2 Seat Allotment

• This round offers fresh choice filling for eligible candidates who didn't get a seat in Round 1, those who took a free exit, or those with upgraded choices.
• Follow the same procedure as Round 1 for reporting and document verification if you're allotted a seat.
• After joining the round 2 allotted seats, the candidate will not be eligible to participate in any further round of counselling.

Mop-up Round and Stray Vacancy Round

• These rounds address unfilled seats from previous rounds.
• Mop-up is conducted offline, requiring fresh registration and participation.
• Stray Vacancy round happens online if seats remain vacant after Mop-up.

Which Documents Are Required For Bihar NEET Counselling 2024?

Given below is the list of documents candidates must keep ready for the counselling.

• Admit card for NEET 2024
• NEET 2024 final scorecard
• Class 10 or equivalent exam certificate/mark sheet/admit card
• Class 12 or similar exam certificate/mark sheet/admit card
• Residential license
• Certificate of caste (where appropriate)
• Six copies of passport-sized pictures (the same as those on the NEET exam 2024 admit card)
• Application form for Bihar NEET or UGMAC
• Aadhaar Card
• Certificate of Disability (where applicable)

What Is Bihar NEET Counselling 2024 Reservation?

The total number of seats available to different participating colleges in the state will be distributed for various categories as per reservation guidelines. Below are the Reservation Criteria for the candidates of Bihar.

UGMAC 2024: Guidelines For Candidates

• After submitting willingness, candidates can edit pre-filled data, but additional fees may apply depending on changes.
• Previous choices will be nullified, and fresh choices will need to be submitted during this round.
• In case of discrepancies, MCC rules will take precedence over state-level norms.
• Candidates allotted seats in the Stray Vacancy Round must complete admission formalities at the respective institution. Failure to do so will render them ineligible for future counselling rounds.
• NRI candidates must submit specific documents as per guidelines, including embassy certificates and an affidavit from the sponsor. DQ (Disability Quota) candidates must have their certificates issued by authorized centres.

Which Are The Participating Medical Colleges in Bihar NEET Counselling 2024?

List of the Government Medical Colleges in Bihar

List of Private Medical Colleges in Bihar

List of Government Dental Colleges in Bihar

List of Private Dental Colleges in Bihar