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NATA
JEE Main Paper 2
Tier 3

BCECEB UGEAC B.Arch Counselling 2026 (Bihar)

Bihar UGEAC B.Arch counselling. Only Gaya College of Engineering offers B.Arch. NIT Patna is JoSAA. Counselling is OFFLINE for B.Arch.

BCECEB UGEAC handles state-side B.Arch admission in Bihar. Only Gaya College of Engineering offers B.Arch through state counselling. NIT Patna B.Arch routes via JoSAA, not BCECEB. The B.Arch counselling is conducted offline (distinct from the online B.Tech UGEAC). Per Patna High Court ruling in June 2024, Bihar reverted to the 50% plus 10% reservation framework.

Official portal: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
2026 schedule pending
2026 Schedule TBD

BCECEB B.Arch counselling typically opens after NATA results in July or August.

Last verified8 May 2026
Note: Bihar reservation reverted to 50%+10% (50% communal + 10% EWS) per Patna HC ruling in June 2024.

At a glance

Sole state institute

Gaya College of Engineering

NIT Patna B.Arch?

JoSAA only

Counselling mode

Offline (B.Arch only)

B.Tech UGEAC

Online (separate)

Reservation framework

50% communal + 10% EWS

Eligibility

Academic qualification

10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% reserved).

Entrance accepted

NATA score or JEE Main Paper 2 score.

Important dates

MilestoneDateStatusNotes
NATA Phase 1 resultMay 2026
Expected
UGEAC B.Arch notificationJuly 2026 (TBD)
TBD
Offline counselling roundsAugust 2026 (TBD)
TBD
NATA Phase 1 result

May 2026

Expected
UGEAC B.Arch notification

July 2026 (TBD)

TBD
Offline counselling rounds

August 2026 (TBD)

TBD

Frequently asked questions

Which Bihar college offers B.Arch through BCECEB?
Only Gaya College of Engineering offers B.Arch through Bihar state counselling. NIT Patna is the prestigious option but it is admitted via JoSAA, not BCECEB.
Is the B.Arch counselling online or offline?
B.Arch counselling under BCECEB UGEAC is offline. This is distinct from the B.Tech UGEAC which is online. Plan to attend the counselling venue physically.
What is the Bihar reservation framework?
Bihar reverted to 50% communal reservation plus 10% EWS after the Patna High Court ruling in June 2024.
Should I rely only on BCECEB for Bihar B.Arch?
No. Given that only one state college offers B.Arch through BCECEB, candidates aiming for a high-quality B.Arch should target NIT Patna via JoSAA and other national counsellings as primary.

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Information curated from official sources. Always verify against bceceboard.bihar.gov.in before applying.