Bihar UG Admissions 2026: Universities to Open Applications in April via e-Samarth Portal

After the Bihar School Examination Board announced the results of Class XII, universities in the state have geared up for the UG admission process 202627. Most colleges have either declared timelines or are going to in the near future, which shows that the admission drive has begun.

Major state universities like Patna University and Patliputra University are going to start accepting online applications most probably in the first week of April. In accordance with the government of Bihar, admissions to the two, three, and four-year UG courses of arts, science, and commerce will be through the Samarth e-Governance Portal.

Officials said that the 2026-27 admission cycle will be totally electronic. Universities are in touch with techies to make sure that the portal is launched without any glitches. University officials said that the whole admission work, from the application stage to the publication of merit lists and the seat allotment, would be wrapped by the end of June. The new academic year is to start in the very first week of July.

In the days to come, the admission to majority of the general degree courses will remain merit-based, the fair indicator being the marks secured in Class XII from recognized boards. The centralized entrance test system which was earlier run by Patna University has been dropped since the COVID-19 pandemic and has not been revived since then. Still, some universities are free to hold entrance exams for vocational or self-financing courses.

Despite the great push for a unified admission system throughout the country, Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate hasn't attracted many takers in Bihar. Out of the 23 universities which include central, state, and private only five have opted to take part in the entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency.

The shift to a single digital platform is expected to simplify the admission process, enhance transparency, and reduce paperwork and delays. For learners, it implies a system that is not only easy to reach but also quite effective, with Class XII achievements continuing to be the main factor for getting undergraduate seats all over Bihar.