Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2025 – Registration, Schedule, Eligibility & Seat Allotment Guide

Admission for postgraduate medical courses (MD, MS, and PG Diploma) at Bihar's public and private medical colleges, the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) administers the Bihar NEET PG counseling process.  It consists of online registration, choice filling, seat assignment, and reporting to the designated college. It is based on the NEET PG scores.

Important Dates

To participate in Bihar's NEET PG counseling, candidates must pass the National Board of Examinations' (NBE) NEET PG exam.  The counseling procedure for MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB programs in Bihar's public and private medical colleges is run by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB).

Bihar NEET PG counseling: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must typically have an MBBS degree from an MCI/NMC-accredited university, qualify for NEET PG with the necessary percentile, and have finished their one-year internship in order to be eligible for Bihar NEET PG counseling.  Additionally, they must be nationals of India and currently registered with the MCI/NMC or Bihar State Medical Council.  To be eligible for state quota seats at government colleges, a person must reside in Bihar. 

• Educational Requirement: Applicants must hold an MBBS degree from a medical school or other establishment approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the Medical Council of India (MCI).
•  NEET PG Qualification: It is necessary to have a valid NEET PG score at the necessary qualifying percentile.  The cutoff is typically 45% for people with disabilities, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 50% for general.
•  Internship: By the deadline (for example, July 31, 2025), a one-year rotational internship must be finished.
•   Registration: Either a provisional or permanent registration certificate from the Medical Council of India or the Bihar State Medical Council is required of candidates.
•   Citizenship: Indian nationals are required to apply.
•  Domicile: Although Bihar residency is necessary for state quota seats in government colleges, non-domicile applicants are still eligible to apply to private universities.
• No Age Limit: Bihar's NEET PG admissions have no upper age limit.
•   Reservation by category: In accordance with government rules, Bihar has a reservation policy for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories.

Read More: NEET PG Eligibility Criteria

Registration process

The Bihar NEET PG Counseling Process  Students must undertake these crucial measures in order to take part in the Bihar NEET PG Counseling Process 2024–25:

 Step 1: Enrollment

·         Registering on the official BCECEB website is the first step in the Bihar NEET PG Counseling Process. 

·         The application form must be filled out with all relevant information by the candidate interested in Bihar NEET PG Counseling.

  Step 2: Document Verification

·         Uploading scanned copies of your NEET PG Admit Card and Scorecard, MBBS Degree or Provisional Certificate, Internship Completion Certificate, Identity Proof, Domicile Certificate, and Category Certificate, if applicable, is the next step after registering.  The second stage, document verification, is completed online and needs to be done carefully.

Step 3. Locking and Choice Filling 

·         Post registration and document verification, the candidate must choose the course and desired PG College in Bihar. 

Step 4: Assignment of Seats

·         The NEET PG category and rank are used to determine seat allocation.  Candidates must lock their preferences prior to the deadline after making their selections.

 Step 5: Reporting to the College of Choice 

·         Candidates must download their Provisional Allotment Letter following seat allocation and report to the designated college within the stipulated time frame.

·         Applicants must pay the college's admission fees and present original documentation to finish the admissions process.

Bihar NEET-PG Counseling: Rounds

Four rounds of online counseling are usually required for Bihar NEET PG counseling.  A mop-up round, a stray vacancy round, and two main rounds are typically included in these rounds.  A special stray vacancy round may be held if seats are still unfilled following the first rounds.

• Round 1: In this first round, applicants register, select the colleges and courses they want to take, and then take part in the seat distribution procedure based on their NEET PG results and preferences.
•  Round 2: A second round of counseling is held if there are still open seats following Round 1.  Participation is open to candidates who were not selected in Round 1 or who wish to upgrade their seat.
• Mop-Up Round: Following Rounds 1 and 2, this round is used to fill any open seats.  Candidates who did not receive a seat in the previous rounds or those who wish to upgrade their seat have the opportunity to take part. 
• Stray Vacancy Round: Following the Mop-Up Round, this is the last round to fill any open seats.  Depending on the precise criteria, it is typically carried out offline or through a unique procedure.

Cutoffs (Expected)

According to category cutoffs differ mentioned in below table:

Fees structure

Documents required for Bihar NEET-PG counseling

The necessary documents that will be required by a student for participating in Bihar NEET PG Counseling are as follows; -

·         MBBS Marksheet

·         NEET PG 2025 Scorecard

·         NEET PG Admit Card 2025

·         College leaving Certificate

·         Caste Certificate (if applicable)

·         Residential Certificate (if applicable)

·         Internship Completion Certificate

·         Government issued Identity Proof

·         Medical Registration Certificate

·         Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate

·         Six Passport Size Photographs of the Candidate

Read More: Documents Required for NEET PG Counselling

How to check the Bihar NEET PG counseling results:

·         Visit the official BCECEB website.

·         Navigate to the NEET PG counselling section.

·         Log in using your registration number and date of birth.

·         View your seat allotment details, including the assigned college and course.

·         Download the allotment letter.

·         Report to the allotted college for document verification and admission within the specified deadline.

Conclusion

The final stray vacancy round and subsequent admissions have been completed, marking the end of the Bihar NEET PG counseling procedure for 2025.  The counseling was administered by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), and it consisted of several phases, including Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up round, and a final stray vacancy round.  Those who were given seats had to show up at their colleges with the required paperwork and finish the admissions procedures in the specified time.

FAQs

Ques: When will Bihar NEET PG Counseling started?

Ans: September (Expected), 2025 Bihar NEET PG Counseling start.

Ques: Is hostel facilities are available in Bihar NEET-PG Colleges?

Ans: Yes, in Bihar NEET-PG Colleges hostel facilities are available.

Ques: What is the counseling fees of Bihar NEET-PG?

Ans: General Category is 1200 and for SC,ST is 600.