Bihar

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, also known as BCECE, is a national body that conducts the NEET MBBS Counseling for Medical and Dental programs in Bihar. This counseling process includes three rounds: Round 1, Round 2, and the Mopup round or spot round, which are conducted online, and offline respectively. 

The Mopup round is also known as the College level Spot Round or Stray round. The counseling process is for 85% Government and 100% Private Medical and Dental seats, offered by 10 Government and 6 Private Medical Colleges in Bihar, totaling 1875 MBBS seats. 

To participate in the counseling process, students must qualify for the NEET exam and then register themselves on the official website www.bcece admission.nic.in, by paying a registration fee of Rs. 1200 for General/BC/EBC, and Rs. 600 for SC/ST/DQ, as declared by the authority.

Salient Features of Bihar NEET Counseling

1. In Round 1, students can exit the counseling process without any charges.
2. The application form can be filled in Round 1 and Mop-up rounds.
3. In Round 2, there is no fresh registration.
4. Physical document verification is conducted after the seat allotment.
5. It is mandatory for students to lock their choices in every round to be considered for the seat allotment process.
6. Students who wish to participate in the Mop-up round must carry a demand draft of Rs 12 lakhs for MBBS and Rs 50,000 for BDS.
7. 33% of the seats are reserved for female candidates.

If NRI seats remain vacant during the Mop-up round, they will be converted to Private seats.

Eligibility Criteria Of Bihar NEET Counselling 2023

To have a better assessment and increase your chances of getting admission through Bihar NEET UG Counseling, here are a few things you should keep in mind:

1. Clearing the NEET exam is mandatory for participation in the counseling process.
2. Indian citizenship is required to be eligible for seats under Government/ Private/ Management quotas.
3. Foreign nationals can also apply for seats under NRI/Other quotas.
4. Non-Domicile students can apply for B category seats in Private Medical Colleges.
5. Accommodation services are provided with security guards and security services for students.
6. Passing the 12th or equivalent exam is a must for eligibility to participate in the counseling process.
7. Domicile candidates have access to all the available seats.

Type Of MBBS Seats In Bihar

Government seat: This refers to a seat that is offered in a government medical/dental college in Bihar. However, only domicile candidates are eligible to apply for these seats.

1. Private seat: This refers to a seat that is offered in a private medical/dental college in Bihar. Both domicile and non-domicile candidates can apply for these seats.
2. Muslim Minority seat: These seats are reserved in Muslim Minority Private Medical/Dental Colleges in Bihar for Muslim Minority students. Only Muslim Minority students are eligible to apply for these seats.
3. Sikh Minority seat: These seats are reserved in Sikh Minority Private Medical Colleges in Bihar for Sikh Minority students. Only Sikh Minority students are eligible to apply for these seats.

Steps Involving In The Counselling Process

1. Register online on the official website www.bceceadmissions.nic.in by paying the required fee of Rs 1200 for UR/BC/EBC and Rs 600 for SC/ST/DQ. Once you complete the payment, your login ID and password will be generated.

2. Log in to the website using your ID and password and take a printout of your online application.
3. Wait for the merit list to be published on the website.
4. Once the merit list is published, fill in your choices online.
5. Remember to lock your choices before the deadline, as the system won’t do it automatically for you.
6. The final result of the seat allotment process will be declared on the website.
7. If you are allotted a seat, report to the nodal center with a Demand Draft (DD) of the tuition fee.
8. You can either choose to stay with your allotted college or apply for an up-gradation of your college in Round 2.
9. If you have registered in Round 1, you need not register again in Round 2.

To participate in the Mop-up round, everyone needs to apply again, including those who have previously applied but did not get a seat in the earlier rounds.

Choice After Allotment Of Seat

After the result is declared, you have three options to choose from. 

1. Firstly, if you are content with the college allotted to you, you can directly report to the Nodal center and then proceed to your allotted college. 
2. Secondly, if you are satisfied but still willing to try for a better college in the next round, you can retain your seat and make a fresh choice to fill in Round 2. 
3. Lastly, if you are not happy with the college allotted to you and wish to participate in the next round, you will have to submit the request online by logging in, otherwise, you will not be considered for the allotment in Round 2.

Fee Structure

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Bihar has emerged as a cost-effective alternative for students who wish to pursue medical education. There has been a significant surge in demand from students in states like West Bengal, UP, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Haryana. The medical colleges in Bihar, such as Katihar Medical College, Mata Gujri Medical College, and Narayana Medical College, are performing well and expanding their reach.

In the NEET 2020 counseling for Bihar, the cut-off for government colleges was slightly higher compared to the previous year. Out of the 10,310 students who had applied for 2,247 MBBS and BDS seats, an average of 4 students competed for a single seat.

Interestingly, it was observed that it was easier to secure a seat in a private medical college in Bihar during the Mop-up round than in Round 1. Therefore, we would like to advise medical aspirants that every state has its own advantages and disadvantages. By verifying all the details, one can still have a chance of securing a seat at a low cost. For students with scores ranging from 450 to 500 and a budget of 55-60 Lacs, Bihar can be a good option if they are unable to secure a seat in their preferred state.