PATNA, Bihar – The release date for the Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 rank card has been postponed to October 19, 2025 . Originally scheduled for October 14, the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) announced the revision due to an extension in the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) Round 3 counselling schedule for All India Quota (AIQ) seats.
Students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programs in Bihar will now access their Round 3 rank cards five days later than planned. This delay impacts the entire subsequent schedule for state quota admissions, which BCECEB anticipates revising and publishing soon.
Reason for Postponement
The primary reason for the delay stems from the MCC’s decision to extend its NEET Round 3 counselling process. Specifically, the deadline for choice filling and locking in MCC counselling was pushed to October 16, 2025.
This extension directly affects state-level counselling like Bihar NEET UG (UGMAC). A significant number of medical aspirants participate in both AIQ and state counselling processes. Allowing more time for AIQ choices helps students make better-informed decisions, potentially reducing seat wastage and ensuring a smoother transition between national and state quotas.
BCECEB stated, "Due to the extension of time schedule for Round-3 by MCC, Rank Card publication of UGMAC-2025 is delayed. Now the Rank Card will be published on 19.10.2025. Concerned students are advised to remain in touch with the Board’s website." This confirms the board’s commitment to accommodating students impacted by the national schedule changes.
Impact on Bihar NEET UG Counselling Schedule
The postponement of the rank card release means the entire Bihar NEET UG Round 3 schedule will be reset. The seat allotment result for Round 3, initially slated for October 18, 2025, will also be delayed.
BCECEB will release a complete revised schedule outlining new dates for seat allotment, document verification, and admission formalities. Students are strongly advised to regularly monitor the official BCECEB website for these critical updates.
Revised Schedule Overview
While the full revised schedule is pending, key dates affected by this change are:
| Event | Original Date (2025) | Revised Date (2025) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar NEET UG Round 3 Rank Card Release | October 14 | October 19 | Confirmed |
| MCC NEET Round 3 Choice Filling/Locking End | (Earlier) | October 16 | Confirmed by MCC |
| Bihar NEET UG Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | October 18 | To Be Announced | Delayed |
| Bihar NEET UG Round 3 Document Verification | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | Delayed |
| Bihar NEET UG Round 3 Admission Period | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | Delayed |
Candidate Actions
All candidates participating in Bihar NEET UG 2025 counselling must check the official BCECEB website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in , for the updated Round 3 schedule. It is crucial to stay informed about new dates for rank card downloads, seat allotment results, and subsequent admission processes.
The postponement aims to streamline the admission process given the complexities of inter-counselling shifts. Candidates should prepare for the revised schedule and ensure all necessary documents are ready for the upcoming phases of counselling and admission.