PG medical candidates in Bihar about the NEET‑PG 2025 schedule, counselling timeline for the state (via Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board – BCECEB) and smart preparation tips. Please note: while the exam schedule is national, state-counselling dates may be tentative and subject to change — always keep checking the official website.
The NEET-PG is the national entrance examination for admission into postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS/PG Diploma) across India. For candidates from Bihar, once you clear NEET-PG, you also participate in state-quota counselling via BCECEB for seats in Bihar’s medical colleges. Thus, knowing both the exam timeline + state-counselling timeline helps you plan everything end-to-end (application → exam → counselling → admission).
Here are the major milestones for NEET-PG 2025 that all aspirants— including those from Bihar—should note:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam scheduled (single shift) | 03 August 2025 (as per SC direction) |
| Counselling (All-India / state quota) Round 1 registration ends | 05 November 2025 |
| Seat allotment result Round 1 | 08 November 2025 |
Note: These are national-level dates (for AIQ + state quotas via Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)). The Bihar state-counselling by BCECEB will have its own schedule too.
Based on the historical pattern and the information available so far (from various education-web portals) the BCECEB counselling schedule for PG in Bihar for 2025 is tentative as follows:
| Round | Event | Tentative Dates* |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Registration starts | 1st Week of September 2025 |
| Round 1 | Choice-filling begins | 2nd Week of September 2025 |
| Round 1 | Seat-allotment result | 2nd Week of September 2025 |
| Round 2 | Registration starts | 1st Week of October 2025 |
| Round 2 | Choice-filling begins | 2nd Week of October 2025 |
| Mop-up/Stray Vacancy | Registration begins | 1st Week of November 2025 |
*These dates are indicative based on available sources. BCECEB may announce official schedule separately.
You must qualify NEET-PG and then register for the Bihar state counselling within the deadlines.
Missing deadline means you may lose eligibility for that round or end up with limited seat options.
As soon as the exam is over and results declared, start tracking both the MCC (AIQ) and BCECEB (state quota) portals simultaneously.
Choice-filling (selecting preferred colleges/specialities) is a major decision and is time-bound—so be prepared.
For Bihar, since private + government college seats and fees may differ, be aware of state-specific rules at BCECEB.
Here are smart strategies you can start implementing now to stay ahead:
Early morning fresh sessions: cover your weaker topics first when mind is fresh.
Rotate between basic sciences, clinical subjects, and recent advances.
Include daily MCQ practice — speed + accuracy are key.
Schedule full-length mock tests every weekend (simulate exam conditions).
For PG exam, many questions come from system-wise major topics (e.g., Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics). Prioritise those.
Regularly revise “must-know” topics: common diseases, guidelines, recent drugs, high-impact research.
Use previous years’ papers: question style, pattern, recurring areas.
Once exam results are out, you’ll need to fill preference lists for colleges/specialities. Don’t leave it to last-minute panic.
Tip: Draft a ranked list of your preferred colleges/specialities before the counselling portal opens, so you’re ready to input quickly.
Maintain a folder of all required documents (NEET score-card, category certificate, internship certificate, photo ID, domicile/state certificate for Bihar if applicable) ready to upload/submit.
Stay aware of counselling fee, seat-matrix updates, and reporting deadlines.
With intense preparation, burnout is real. Take short breaks, light exercise, and sufficient sleep.
On exam day: reach test-city early, visit centre a day ahead if possible, carry all required items, avoid last-minute travel delays (especially for candidates travelling within Bihar or neighbouring states).
During counselling: keep calm even if your first preference doesn’t come through. Many options open in subsequent rounds.
Last 7–10 days: Focus on revision and high-yield MCQs; stop starting brand-new complex chapters.
On counselling front: refresh with official notifications from BCECEB; verify your login credentials, keep payment mode ready.
On seat-allotment day: once result declared, act fast in reporting/admission because seats can get filled/rescinded quickly.
For NEET-PG 2025 aspirants from Bihar, this is your roadmap: qualify the national exam → register and participate in Bihar’s state-counselling via BCECEB → make smart choices during registration/choice-filling → complete admission formalities. With the timeline now reasonably clear, it’s time to shift into execution mode: consistent study, mock tests, documentation readiness and counselling readiness.
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