The OFSS Bihar Graduation refers to the online admission procedure for undergraduate courses like BA, BSC, B.Com, etc. ,through the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS). This is a crucial gateway for students who have completed their intermediate or equivalent degree to select their college or university after graduation.
OFSS Bihar Graduation Merit List 2026
Once the merit list for 2026 is out, it becomes easier for the students to determine the college and stream based on merit, preference, and available seats.
It is essential to know how to track, interpret and act upon the merit list to secure your admission smoothly. So, in this article, we will explore how to prepare, what to expect and how to respond when the merit list comes out.
Important Steps
Step 1: Monitor official OFSS
To ensure that you’re among the merit list when it is released, you must bookmark the OFSS Bihar Graduation portal, university admission sites, and set alerts.
Step 2: Check eligibility & documents
To protect yourself from last-minute hassle, you must confirm that you qualify and thereafter collect all the required documents, including a mark sheet or certificate.
Step 3: Understanding patterns
Take a look at the previous year’s merit list of release dates, rounds, and seat allotment practices. It will help you to anticipate timing and competition level.
Step 4: Choose your preference list
Having a list of colleges and universities before you can help you to get a favourable allotment.
Step 5: Don’t miss the merit list round
If your name doesn’t appear in the first list, look for the second or possibly the third rounds, as many students get selected in later rounds
Step 6: Act promptly post-allotment
After allotment, don’t delay. You must download the admission letter, verify your documents, and pay the admission fee.
Snapshot: Admission Baseline (2025)
To build expectations for 2026, here’s how the 2025 graduation admission process unfolded under OFSS Bihar:
| Item | Details | Insight |
| Starting date of application | 18 April 2025 | OFSS Bihar opened the portal for graduation admission |
| Deadline | 31 May 2025 | Students needed to submit before this date |
| Duration / Session | 2025–2028 | Typical 3-year UG session |
| Streams / Courses | BA / BSc / B.Com & related | Common UG streams via OFSS |
| Application fee | ₹ 350 | Standard fee across categories |
| Merit list rounds | Multiple (at least first + further) | Based on merit and preference mapping |
| Seat allotment/admission | After each list, students complete formalities | Document verification, fee payment, etc. |
We can get an idea from this table that the timeline for 2026 would also fall in between this period.
What to Expect for 2026?
Let’s take a look at the projected timetable for the 2026 merit list:
| Starting of Application | Mid to late April 2026 |
| Last date for applications | Late May 2026 |
| First merit list | Early to mid-June 2026 |
| Subsequent 2nd or 3rd round | Late June through July 2026 |
| Final allotment | Late July to early August 2026 |
These are informed timelines based on the merit list schedule of 2025. However, you must ensure that the date and time period will be published on the official website.
What constitutes of merit list?
- Name of Student.
- Roll number
- Merit rank
- Allotted college/university
- Stream and cut-off marks
- Admission instructions
- Deadlines
- Document verification
How Selection Procedure Work?
The selection is based on the following requirements:
- Score card of +2, intermediate or equivalent degree
- Preference list plays an important role.
- Availability of seats in colleges, as different colleges have reservation quotas, norms which influence allotment.
- Students can wish to upgrade their preference between the rounds.
List of Important Documents
- Original mark sheets or certificates
- Original identity proof, such as an Aadhar card or student ID card
- Passport-size photo
- Reservation certificate or category
- Payment slip for admission fee
What to Do When the Merit List is Published?
Once you see your name on the merit list, here are a few steps you must follow:
- Download the allotment letter
- Follow the admission portal of your college or visit your institution
- Complete the document verification
- Pay the fee within the timeframe
Don’t panic; if your name doesn’t appear on the merit list, you can wait for slide-up or wait until the next round. The most important thing is not to delay, as it can cost you your seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the UG merit list of 2026 be released?
As of now, no official confirmation has been made. But if you look at the 2025 data, it is expected that the first list will be released around mid-June 2026.
Will there be only one merit round?
No. Usually, there are multiple rounds, around 2 to 3, which is followed by a “spot” round for leftover seats.
Is there a chance of getting a better college in later rounds?
Yes. Through reallocation, slide-up and upgrade, you can get better colleges. For example, a student doesn’t appear in the allotted seat; in such a case, your higher preference can become available.
My name doesn’t appear on the first list. What should I do?
Don’t panic. You can go for the second or third round if the seats are vacant.
What is the list of documents required for admission confirmation?
To confirm your admission, you need: a Score card or certificate of +2 or equivalent degree, identity proof such as Voter ID, student ID, or Aadhar Card, reservation category (if required), a passport-size photo, a payment receipt of admission fee, and any other such information required by the university or college.
I missed my deadline. What should I do?
In case you miss the deadline, it means your seat is forfeited and can be offered to someone else. Therefore, you must always act quickly.
Where can I find the official merit list?
You can get all the information on the OFSS Bihar official portal (Graduation / UG section) or associated university/college admission portals.
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