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Bihar NEET Counselling 2024 - Check Important Dates, Eligibility, Counselling Process and More

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A Brief Introduction to Bihar NEET Counselling 2024

Bihar MBBS Counselling 2024 will be conducted by Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, BCECEB. The counselling process will commence in the month of July 2024, expectedly. Bihar NEET 2024 counselling is divided into two rounds and both rounds will be conducted in online mode. Before the commencement of the counselling session, Bihar MBBS merit list 2024 will be released by the authority. Only those candidates whose names are included in the merit rank list will be eligible for the counselling process for MBBS seat allotment in Bihar.


Candidates need to note that the state counselling for Bihar is also called Undergraduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC). The registration for Bihar MBBS counselling will also be held online. Counselling for admission to various medical courses including MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, etc. against the state quota seats will be done through NEET State Counselling. Meanwhile, Bihar 2024 MBBS Counselling for 15% AIQ (All India Quota) seats in central and deemed universities will be done by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The counselling will be conducted on the basis of scores obtained in the NEET Exam 2024.


Bihar MBBS Counselling 2024: Important Dates

Candidates need to be aware of the important dates related to Bihar MBBS counselling 2024so that they complete all the formalities on time and do not miss on anything important. The table given below enlists all the dates related to NEET 2024 counselling Bihar that a candidate has to be aware of:

Events

Important Dates

Release of seat matrix and business rule on the website

Yet to be announced

Commencement of online registration for choice filling

Yet to be announced

The First Round of Counselling

Starting of Choice filling and locking

Yet to be announced

Last date of registration for seat allotment, choice filling and locking

Yet to be announced

Declaration of the merit list

Yet to be announced

Seat allotment result and admission letter

Yet to be announced

Release of opening and closing rank

Yet to be announced

Cutoff rank and marks for Round One

Yet to be announced

Booking of slots for document verification and downloading allotment letters

Yet to be announced

The Second Round of Counselling

Yet to be announced

Reporting at the Counselling Venue

Yet to be announced

Last Date of reporting at the college

Yet to be announced


Eligibility Criteria for Bihar NEET Counselling 2024

  • To begin with, the candidate must have qualified for the NEET Entrance Examination 2024.

  • He/she should be a citizen of India and the domicile of Bihar.

  • Aspiring students from Bihar must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

  • A minimum of 50% marks for the General category candidates, 40% marks for SC/ST category candidates, and 45% marks for Physically Handicap candidates are mandatory.

  • The age of the student must be 17 years as of 31 December 2022. Those born on or after 2 January 2004 are not eligible for admission.


Bihar NEET Counselling 2024 Detailed Procedure

Candidates interested in Bihar NEET 2024 counselling can go through the given step-by-step procedure to understand how the counselling process works. The list describing the procedure is as follows:

  1. Before the counselling process starts, the registered candidates must fill in their choices of colleges where they wish to take admission and the courses that they want to pursue there.

  2. Every candidate is required to log in using their UGMAC ID and password created at the time of Bihar MBBS registration in order to fill in their choice of courses.

  3. Once candidates are logged into their accounts, they need to click on the button that says 'Submit the option'. which will be available on the screen. Aspirants need to note that they can enter multiple preferences at once.

  4. Only those candidates whose names are included in the Bihar MBBS 2024 merit list are allowed to appear for the offline seat allotment process.

  5. The release dates for the Bihar MBBS seat allotment 2024 process will be released by the administration.

  6. It is mandatory for every candidate to register and fill in the choices for the Bihar NEET 2024 state counselling as per the date and time given by the authority.

  7. Once the seat allotment is done, the verification of the requisite documents will take place by the authority. Candidates are instructed to carry the list of relevant documents for verification purposes.

  8. The seat for Bihar medicals will be allotted on the basis of the Bihar MBBS state merit rank, preferences of colleges/courses, availability of seats in a particular college, reservation criteria and other factors.

  9. Separate counselling will be arranged for candidates belonging to different categories.

  10. The seat allotment result for both rounds will be released by the concerned authority once the Bihar MBBS counselling 2024 will be over.

  11. Candidates who are assigned seats after Bihar MBBS/BDS counselling 2024 are required to report at the allocated colleges or institutions for document verification and completion of the admission process on or before the last date.


Bihar NEET Counselling Fee 2024

Counselling fee for Unreserved or General category

Rs.1200/-

Counselling fee for Reserved categories (SC/ST)

Rs. 600/-

Counselling fee for Extremely Backward Class (EBC)/Backward Class (BC)

Rs.1200/-


Document Verification for Bihar NEET Counselling 2024

For the document verification process, candidates need to carry all the applicable documents. In case of failing to produce any essential document, the candidature would likely be cancelled. Given below is the list of all the mandatory documents that have to be produced at the time of document verification which is a mandatory procedure.


List of Mandatory Documents

  1. Original NEET 2024 Admit Card

  2. Passing certificate/mark sheet/admit card of Class 10 Board examination or equivalent exam

  3. Passing certificate/mark sheet/admit card of Class 12 Board examination or equivalent exam

  4. Residential certificate

  5. Six copies of passport-size photographs. It must be the same that was used in NEET admit card and NEET application form 2024

  6. The hard copy of Bihar MBBS application form 2024

  7. Identity Proof (Aadhar card)

  8. PH (Physically Challenged) certificate if applicable

  9. Copy of NEET scorecard 2024

  10. Caste certificate if applicable

Candidates need to note that all these relevant documents must be produced in original.


Document Verification Schedule for Bihar NEET Counselling 2024

For all the candidates allotted in government medical colleges

Yet to be announced

For all the candidates allotted in private medical college

Yet to be announced

For all the candidates allotted in government dental/BVSc/private dental colleges

Yet to be announced


Bihar MBBS/BDS Seat Reservation

The counselling will be done for 1125 MBBS and 243 BDS seats under Bihar Medical seats. Out of these seats, some are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EBC, RCG etc. aspirants. Candidates can go through the following table to understand the percentage of seats reserved for certain categories.

Category

Seat Reservation Percentage

Scheduled Caste (SC)

16%

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

1%

Extremely Backward Class (EBC)

18%

Backward Class (BC)

12%

Reserved Category Girls (RCG)

3%


Conclusion

For the smooth and hassle-free Bihar MBBS/BDS 2024 counselling process, candidates need to adhere to all the rules and regulations related to the counselling process. Aspiring candidates need to fill their preferences of courses and colleges. Based on the choices entered by the candidates, state merit rank, availability of seats, reservation criteria and other factors, the Bihar MBBS 2024 admission will be conducted. NEET 2024 is the mandatory exam that candidates are required to qualify. It is mandatory to secure the minimum percentile for admission to medical and dental colleges in and around Bihar.


Candidates can read this write-up to understand in detail the Bihar MBBS counselling 2024 process and seat allotment. Bihar medical state counselling will shortly begin, hence candidates are advised to keep a lookout on the official website for the latest announcement.

FAQs on Bihar NEET Counselling 2024 - Check Important Dates, Eligibility, Counselling Process and More

1. Which authoritative body is responsible for ensuring the Bihar NEET Counselling 2024?

Bihar NEET Counselling in 2024 will be conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), Patna. Candidates should keep a lookout on the official website for the registration form and dates. The registration process will take place online.

2. If a candidate is not from Bihar, can they still apply for Bihar NEET Counselling 2024?

Yes! A candidate who does not have the domicile of Bihar can still appear for the counselling procedure provided:

  • Their parents are domicile of Bihar

  • Or parents are employees of the Bihar Government

  • Their parents can also be employees of the Central Government, currently posted in Bihar

  • Other criteria as specified by BCECEB

3. How many MBBS and BDS seats are available for admission through Bihar NEET 2024 Counselling?

In three and if required a third mop-up round, the Bihar NEET 2024 Counselling process will conduct admissions for the 85% State Quota to offer 1,151 MBBS and 243 BDS seats. However, these numbers may change depending on the number of participating colleges and changes in government rules or policies.

4. Will the Bihar NEET 2024 Counselling be conducted offline?

No! Admissions to MBBS and BDS courses in the medical and dental colleges in Bihar will be conducted through 2 rounds of counselling in Bihar NEET 2024 Counselling. These two rounds will be conducted online. The third round (mop-up round) might be conducted offline if there are any seats vacant. 

5. What factors will be considered for admission of candidates through Bihar NEET 2024 Counselling to MBBS and BDS courses?

The Bihar MBBS and BDS 2024 counselling process will take into consideration the following few criteria among others while offering seats to eligible students. 

  • NEET 2024 Scores

  • Valid Documents

  • State merit position

  • Availability of seats

  • Reservation criteria