Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, or BCECEB, has updated the NEET PG 2024 Counselling Round 3 schedule with newly qualified candidates. The counseling registration window remains open until 10 PM of January 12, 2025, whereas final payment submission can be completed by 11:59 PM on the same day.
Eligible candidates must register using the NEET PG credentials on the official BCECEB website- bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Revised Schedule for Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2024
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Uploading of Seat Matrix | January 9, 2025 |
| Willingness for Round-3 Counselling | January 9 to January 12, 2025 |
| Online Registration Start Date | January 9, 2025 |
| Online Registration Close Date | January 12, 2025 (10 PM) |
| Payment Deadline with Final Submission | January 12, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Publication of Merit List/Rank Card | To be notified later |
Lowered Cutoff Announced
As recently announced by MCC, the cutoff percentile for NEET PG 2024 is reduced, hence more candidates get a chance in the counselling procedure:
- General/EWS candidates: Percentile lowered to 15%.
- SC/ST/OBC and PwD applicants: The lower percentile will now be 10%.
Registration Fee and Security Deposit
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹2,200 (online). Additionally, a security deposit must be submitted based on the institution type and category:
| Institution Type | UR/EWS | SC/ST/EBC/BC |
| Government | ₹25,000 | ₹12,500 |
| Private | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Both | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
Important Notes
Candidates who have already got seats through Round 1 or Round 2 counseling and have not resigned from their allotted seats are not eligible for Round 3 counseling. Candidates so selected shall not be required to submit new applications or indicate willingness for Round 3.
The BCECEB has asked all the candidates to frequently visit the official website for other updates, including the merit list publication.
