Bihar Degree College Admission (UG) 2026: Apply Online at ofssbihar.net, Intimation Letter & Merit List

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna runs the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS) for admission into undergraduate courses. Through this single Common Application Form (CAF), students who have passed the Intermediate (12th) examination can take admission in BA, B.Sc and B.Com courses across the state universities of Bihar. The official portal for this admission process is now ofssbihar.net.

The application fee is Rs 350. Candidates can fill the form online from home, or through Sahaj Vasudha Kendras and District Registration cum Counseling Centers (DRCC). BSEB chairman Dr. Tyagarajan S.M., who took charge in June 2026, is leading the board for the 2026-27 session.

Bihar Degree College Admission (UG) 2026 Common Application Form

BSEB has shifted the OFSS admission portal from the old ofssbihar.org website to the new official website ofssbihar.net. All the application, login, merit list and intimation letter services are now available on this new portal. Students who have passed their Intermediate, +2 or equivalent examination from BSEB, CBSE, ICSE or any other state board can apply online for graduation admission.

Below is the complete procedure to apply online for Bihar Board (BSEB) Graduation Admission:

STEP 1 - Visit the official website of Online Facilitation System for Students at ofssbihar.net.

STEP 2 - On the homepage, click on the link to apply for admission in Degree / Graduation colleges (स्नातक कॉलेजों में नामांकन के लिए फॉर्म भरने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें).

STEP 3 - Read the instructions carefully, tick the declaration and then click on the "Click Here to Fill Your Application Form" button at the bottom of the page.

STEP 4 - The Common Application Form for Admission to Degree Colleges in Bihar will appear as follows:

STEP 5 - Fill in all the personal details, Intermediate examination details, address, reservation and weightage details, choose the colleges of your preference and upload a recent photograph. Finally, click on the option to deposit the application fee of Rs 350.

All registered candidates can log in at the portal using the Student Login link at student.ofssbihar.net.

Eligibility for Bihar Degree College Admission

Students who have passed the Intermediate (12th) examination or an equivalent exam from BSEB, CBSE, ICSE or any other recognized state or national board can apply. Admission is given on the basis of merit in the 12th examination. Candidates can choose up to 20 college options in the Common Application Form.

Bihar Degree College Admission Highlights

List of Universities Providing Admissions in Graduation

Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS) helps students take admission in the graduation and degree colleges of the following universities in Bihar:

Students get admission in graduation / degree colleges for the session for Hons. Paper or Pass course (as applicable) in Arts, Commerce or Science streams. Students who passed Class 12th from BSEB, CBSE and ICSE boards are eligible to apply online.

Download Bihar Degree College Admission Intimation Letter

BSEB releases the Intimation Letter for applicants of Bihar Degree College Admission. Candidates can get information about their college, faculty and subject related to their selection and enrollment in the Undergraduate (UG) courses. All applicants can print or download the Intimation Letter at the OFSS portal.

Below is the complete procedure to download the Intimation Letter for Bihar Degree College (UG) Admissions:

STEP 1 - Visit the official website at ofssbihar.net.

STEP 2 - On the homepage, click on the link to get information about your college, faculty and subject and to download the Intimation Letter (सूचना पत्र डाउनलोड करने हेतु यहाँ क्लिक करें).

STEP 3 - Candidates can directly download the Bihar Degree College Admission Intimation Letter through the link at ofssbihar.net/SAMS/KnowStatus_Jun.aspx.

STEP 4 - In the new window, enter the Application Reference No. / Barcode No., your registered Mobile Number and the Captcha. Finally click on the "Print" button to download and take a printout of the Intimation Letter.

Bihar Degree College Admission Merit List and Cut Off

BSEB releases the selection lists and cut off lists for Bihar Degree College Admission on the official portal. Candidates can check the first, second and third merit lists along with the stream wise and subject wise cut off marks at ofssbihar.net.

On the basis of the intimation letter, candidates must get their name registered for admission in the degree colleges. If candidates do not take admission during this period, their name will not be considered for the Slide Up process for an upper college preference in the next merit list.

Slide Up process lets candidates change their preference or add new preferences for college admission. Only those candidates who have filed their nomination in the selected universities remain eligible for the Slide Up process to get the college of their choice in the next merit list.

Bihar Degree College Admission Second Chance

If any candidate did not get selected in any college due to the choices they filled, or on the basis of merit or reservation, then BSEB gives a second chance. Candidates can fill the Bihar UG / Degree College Admission (Second Chance) Application Form at ofssbihar.net.

New candidates whose name is not present in the first list can fill the Common Application Form (CAF) to get admission in graduation courses. Candidates who already filled the CAF and did not get selected in the first merit list can apply again and fill a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 20 choices.

FAQ's

What is the application fee for Bihar Degree College Admission?

The application fee for Bihar Degree College Admission is Rs 350. Candidates can pay it online through debit card, credit card or net banking.

What is the official website for Bihar Degree College Admission?

The official website is ofssbihar.net. The old ofssbihar.org portal has been replaced by this new domain.

Who can apply for Bihar Degree College Admission?

Students who have passed the Intermediate (12th) examination or equivalent from BSEB, CBSE, ICSE or any other recognized board can apply online.

How many college options can a candidate fill?

A candidate can fill up to 20 college options in the Common Application Form for Bihar Degree College Admission.