Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) for admission to MBBS, BDS and BHMS courses in Government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges of Jharkhand, on the basis of NEET UG 2026 results. The Board runs this counselling in two separate tracks, one for State Quota seats open to local residents of Jharkhand, and another for All India and NRI Quota seats offered by private colleges of the state.
For State Quota seats in MBBS, BDS and BHMS courses, the online application window started from 07.08.2026 to 11.08.2026 (up to 3:00 pm). For All India and NRI Quota seats in the MBBS course offered by Private Medical Colleges, and for BDS and BHMS courses offered by Private Medical Colleges including Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa, the application window ran from 09.08.2026 to 12.08.2026.
Candidates going through Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 will move through online registration for the state merit list, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment and physical reporting for admission, across 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Stray Vacancy rounds.
This guide explains the complete Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 process for both State Quota and All India/NRI Quota tracks, including dates, eligibility, application fee, documents, reservation policy, merit list and seat allotment.
Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 is an online, merit based counselling process conducted by JCECEB for admission to MBBS, BDS and BHMS courses. The table below summarises the key details as per the official notices.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) |
| Courses Offered | M.B.B.S., B.D.S. and B.H.M.S. |
| Admission Through | NEET UG 2026 |
| Counselling Type | State Quota (local residents of Jharkhand); All India and NRI Quota (Private Medical/Dental Colleges) |
| Official Website | jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in |
The counselling covers admission to state quota seats as well as All India and NRI quota seats in private colleges. Candidates should note carefully which track applies to them, since the registration windows, some round dates and the fee structure differ between the two.
Important Dates for Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026
JCECEB has issued separate schedules for State Quota seats and for All India/NRI Quota seats in private colleges.
State Quota Schedule (MBBS, BDS, BHMS – Government and Private Colleges)
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Form Submission | 07.08.2026 to 11.08.2026 Up to 03:00 pm |
| Editing of Application Form | 11.08.2026 03:01 pm to 12:00 midnight |
| Publication of State Merit List | 12.08.2026 |
| Round 1: Registration and Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 13.08.2026 to 19.08.2026 |
| Round 1: Editing of Filled-up Choices | 20.08.2026 |
| Round 1: Seat Allotment and Download of Provisional Letter | 22.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 |
| Round 1: Document Verification and Admission | 23.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 |
| Round 2: Application by New Candidates | 25.08.2026 to 27.08.2026 |
| Round 2: Editing of Application Form | 28.08.2026 |
| Round 2: Publication of Merit List | 30.08.2026 |
| Round 2: Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | 31.08.2026 |
| Round 2: Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 31.08.2026 to 06.09.2026 |
| Round 2: Editing of Filled-up Choices | 07.09.2026 |
| Round 2: Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 08.09.2026 to 14.09.2026 |
| Round 2: Document Verification and Admission | 09.09.2026 to 14.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Application by New Candidates | 11.09.2026 to 12.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Editing of Application Form | 13.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Publication of Merit List | 15.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | 15.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 16.09.2026 to 23.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Editing of Filled-up Choices | 24.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 26.09.2026 to 01.10.2026 |
| Round 3: Document Verification and Admission | 27.09.2026 to 01.10.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Application by New Candidates | 28.09.2026 to 29.09.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Editing of Application Form | 30.09.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Publication of Merit List | 02.10.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | 02.10.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 03.10.2026 to 04.10.2026 Up to 05:00 pm |
| Stray Vacancy: Editing of Filled-up Choices | 04.10.2026 05:01 pm to 12:00 midnight |
| Stray Vacancy: Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 05.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Document Verification and Admission | 06.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 |
All India and NRI Quota Schedule for BDS and BHMS Courses in Private Colleges (including Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa)
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Form Submission | 09.08.2026 to 12.08.2026 |
| Publication of Merit List | 13.08.2026 |
| Round 1: Registration and Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 13.08.2026 to 20.08.2026 |
| Round 1: Seat Allotment and Download of Provisional Letter | 22.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 |
| Round 1: Document Verification and Admission | 23.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 |
| Round 2: Application by New Candidates | 25.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 |
| Round 2: Publication of Merit List | 30.08.2026 |
| Round 2: Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | 31.08.2026 |
| Round 2: Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 31.08.2026 to 06.09.2026 |
| Round 2: Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 08.09.2026 to 14.09.2026 |
| Round 2: Document Verification and Admission | 09.09.2026 to 14.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Application by New Candidates | 11.09.2026 to 13.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Publication of Merit List | 15.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | 15.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 16.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 |
| Round 3: Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 26.09.2026 to 01.10.2026 |
| Round 3: Document Verification and Admission | 27.09.2026 to 01.10.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Application by New Candidates | 28.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Publication of Merit List | 02.10.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | 02.10.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 03.10.2026 to 04.10.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 05.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 |
| Stray Vacancy: Document Verification and Admission | 06.10.2026 to 10.10.2026 |
All India and NRI Quota for MBBS Course in Private Medical Colleges
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Form Submission | 09.08.2026 to 12.08.2026 |
| Publication of Merit List for Round 1 | 13.08.2026 |
| Round 1, 2, 3 and Stray Vacancy Round-wise Schedule | To be notified by the counselling authority |
Eligibility Criteria for Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026
Eligibility for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 depends on age, educational qualification, and for State Quota seats, residence in Jharkhand. The same age and educational criteria apply to both the State Quota and the All India/NRI Quota tracks, as per the official notices.
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET UG Qualification | Candidate must have secured a rank in the merit list of NEET UG 2026 for admission to Undergraduate Medical Courses |
| Age Requirement | Must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission, or will complete that age on or before 31 December of the year of admission, i.e. 31.12.2026; there is no upper age limit |
| Academic Qualification | Must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually, with a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology at the qualifying examination, as per NMC and DCI Regulations |
| Relaxed Qualifying Marks | SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates: minimum 40% marks instead of 50% in PCB/Biotechnology taken together; PwBD/PwD candidates as per NMC and DCI Regulations: minimum 40% instead of 50% |
| Domicile Requirement (State Quota only) | Candidate must be a citizen of India and a Local/Permanent Resident of Jharkhand |
| Domicile Requirement (AIQ/NRI Quota) | Open to All India and NRI candidates in the private colleges covered under this quota; NRI candidates must fill a separate format and produce original certificates/documents at the time of admission |
| Category Eligibility | As applicable to BC-I/BC-II, SC/ST, EWS, PwD and candidates belonging to Primitive Tribal Groups, subject to submission of the prescribed certificates issued by the competent authority |
| Other Conditions | Local Resident Certificate, in the proper format issued by the Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) or Deputy Commissioner of Jharkhand State, is required at the time of admission at the allotted institute for State Quota candidates |
Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Jharkhand NEET UG registration 2026 is entirely online through the JCECEB Board’s website. The steps below summarise the process:
- Visit the official website, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in, and click on “Click here for All Online Application Submission” for the relevant category of counselling (State Quota, or All India/NRI Quota).
- Fill in the required personal, academic and category details in the online application form within the notified registration window for that track.
- Enter category and/or PwD status claims carefully, since candidates must already possess the relevant certificate in the proper format at the time of making the claim.
- Use the editing window provided after the registration closes to correct any details in the submitted application, where applicable for that track.
- Pay the applicable non-refundable Registration/Application Fee through the payment gateway using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
- Wait for the publication of the State Merit List or the AIQ/NRI Merit List, as applicable, on the notified date.
- Once the merit list is published, log in again using the “Online Counselling for Admission” link to fill choices for the relevant round.
- Candidates who have already applied for inclusion of their names in the merit list do not need to submit a fresh application form for subsequent rounds under the same track.
Application Fee for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026
Jharkhand NEET Counselling application fee is charged in two parts, a Registration/Application Fee at the time of applying for the merit list, and a separate Counselling Fee at the time of participating in choice filling. Both fees are non-refundable and are paid through the online payment gateway.
State Quota – Registration/Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Application/Registration Fee |
| General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II | Rs.500 |
| SC/ST/Female Candidate of all categories | Rs.250 |
| Divyang (PwD) Candidate of any category | Nil |
State Quota – Counselling Fee
| Candidate Category | Counselling Fee |
| General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II | Rs.1,000 |
| SC/ST/Female Candidate of all categories | Rs.500 |
| Divyang (PwD) Candidate of any category | Rs.500 |
All India and NRI Quota (BDS/BHMS, Private Colleges) – Registration/Application and Counselling Fee
| Candidate Category | Registration/Application Fee | Counselling Fee |
| Unreserved/EWS/BC-I/BC-II/SC/ST (resident of any region of India, except local resident of Jharkhand) | Rs.500 | Rs.1,000 |
| Unreserved/EWS/BC-I/BC-II (local resident of Jharkhand) | Rs.500 | Rs.1,000 |
| SC/ST (local resident of Jharkhand) | Rs.250 | Rs.500 |
| Female candidate of all categories (local resident of Jharkhand and resident of any region of India) | Rs.250 | Rs.500 |
| Divyang candidate of any category (local resident of Jharkhand and resident of any region of India) | Nil | Rs.500 |
Security Deposit (applicable across State Quota and AIQ/NRI Quota, for MBBS and BDS courses)
| Nature of the Institution | Security Deposit |
| Government | Rs.20,000 (UR/EWS); Rs.10,000 (ST/SC/OBC/PWD) |
| Deemed/Private | Medical College: Rs.2 Lakh; Dental College: Rs.1 Lakh |
| Both (Government/Private) | Medical College: Rs.2 Lakh; Dental College: Rs.1 Lakh |
| Stray/Mop-up Round | Rs.50,000 |
The security deposit is forfeited if admission is not taken after seat allotment in the Second Round and next rounds of counselling, and is also not returned in case of cancellation of admission due to wrong information given at the time of registration or failure to present required original certificates.
Documents Required for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates recommended for admission must submit all original certificates and documents as per their seat allotment; failing this, the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter will be deemed cancelled. The list below is based on the official notices.
General documents required for all candidates:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Result/Rank Card
- Proof of having passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually at the qualifying examination, with mark sheet
- Proof of age (showing date of birth) confirming the candidate has completed or will complete 17 years by 31.12.2026
Category-specific documents (if applicable):
- Local/Permanent Resident of Jharkhand (State Quota candidates): Local Resident Certificate in the proper format, issued by the Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) or Deputy Commissioner of Jharkhand State
- Reservation on the basis of caste (SC/ST/BC-I/BC-II): Caste certificate in the proper format, issued by the Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) or Deputy Commissioner of Jharkhand State; BC-I and BC-II candidates must ensure the certificate confirms they do not belong to the creamy layer
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): Income & Assets Certificate in the proper format, issued by the Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) or Deputy Commissioner of Jharkhand State
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Disability certificate issued only by RIMS, Ranchi or Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and Hospital, Jamshedpur, for admissions; certificates issued by a Civil Surgeon are not valid for this purpose
- Primitive Tribal Groups: Certificate as per the applicable Memorandum from the Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Rajbhasha Department, Govt. of Jharkhand
- NRI candidates: A separate prescribed format needs to be filled, along with original certificates/documents to be produced at the time of admission
All Residential, Caste, Income and Disability certificates are subject to rigorous verification by the Board in coordination with the concerned district administration, and a forged certificate or wrongly claimed category can lead to criminal action and debarment from all examinations and admissions across India.
Choice Filling and Choice Locking Process
Choice filling for Jharkhand NEET Counselling choice filling opens after the relevant merit list is published for each round, and candidates fill their preferences using the “Online Counselling for Admission” link on the Board’s website. The process is explained step by step below.
- Log in to the JCECEB portal using registered credentials once the merit list for the round is published.
- Fill preferences as per priority of Institute/Institutes and Course/Courses of interest; there is no restriction on the number of preferences a candidate can fill.
- Candidates are advised to fill as many preferences as possible to improve the chance of seat allotment as per merit-cum-choice.
- Submit the choices within the notified choice filling window for that round.
- Candidates can modify or change their opted preference(s) on the specified editing date by logging in again, if needed, for rounds where an editing window is provided.
For Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur, reserved category candidates (EWS/SC/ST/BC-I/BC-II) must specifically mark “Yes” while choosing a reserved category seat, “No” for an unreserved category seat, and “None” if they want the reserved category as their first choice and the unreserved category as a fallback second choice in case the reserved seat is unavailable; in the fallback case, the fee fixed for the unreserved category applies.
Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List
JCECEB prepares the Jharkhand NEET UG merit list 2026 on the basis of the NEET UG 2026 result and the category/PwD claims made by candidates in the online application form. Separate merit lists are prepared for the State Quota track and for the All India/NRI Quota track in private colleges, and a fresh merit list is also published for each subsequent round based on new registrations and vacant seats.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 (State Quota) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 1 (AIQ/NRI – BDS/BHMS) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 1 (AIQ/NRI – MBBS) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 (State Quota) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 (AIQ/NRI – BDS/BHMS) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 (State Quota) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 (AIQ/NRI – BDS/BHMS) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy (State Quota) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy (AIQ/NRI – BDS/BHMS) | Link will be updated after official release |
Seat Allotment Process for Jharkhand
Jharkhand NEET UG seat allotment 2026 is a merit-cum-choice based online process, with seat allotment carried out separately for each round on the basis of preferences submitted by eligible candidates. The complete process works as follows.
- Publication of the vacant seat matrix before choice filling opens (from Round 2 onward).
- Choice filling of preferred Institutes and Courses by candidates featuring in the round’s merit list.Editing of filled-up choices, where an editing window is provided for that round.
- Central processing of seat allotment as per merit-cum-choice.
- Issue of the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter, available for download by the candidate.
- Document verification at the concerned allotted institute using original certificates.
- Payment of counselling fee and security deposit as applicable.
- Reporting and admission at the allotted institute within the notified period.
- Candidates not reporting within the schedule, or admitted candidates who do not continue, may have their allotment cancelled, and the security deposit forfeited from the Second Round onward.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 (State Quota) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 1 (AIQ/NRI) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 (State Quota) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 (AIQ/NRI) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 (State Quota) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 (AIQ/NRI) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy (State Quota) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy (AIQ/NRI) | Link will be updated after official release |
Admission recommended by JCECEB remains provisional until the documents submitted by the candidate are duly verified by the concerned authority.
MBBS and BDS Seat Matrix in Jharkhand
Checking the Jharkhand NEET UG seat matrix 2026 before choice filling helps candidates understand which colleges and courses have vacant seats in a particular round. As per the schedule, the vacant seat matrix is displayed before choice filling opens in Round 2, Round 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round, both for State Quota and for the AIQ/NRI Quota (BDS/BHMS) track.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | — |
| Round 2 (State Quota) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 (AIQ/NRI) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 (State Quota) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 (AIQ/NRI) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy (State Quota) | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy (AIQ/NRI) | Link will be updated after official release |
Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 Process
The complete Jharkhand MBBS counselling 2026 and Jharkhand BDS counselling 2026 journey, from qualifying the exam to joining college, follows these steps.
- Qualify NEET-UG-2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency.
- Identify whether you are applying for State Quota or All India/NRI Quota seats, since the registration window and fee differ.
- Register for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in within the notified window for your track.
- Pay the applicable Registration/Application Fee based on category.
- Wait for the publication of the State Merit List or AIQ/NRI Merit List, as applicable.
- Log in again to fill choices of Institutes and Courses once choice filling opens for the round.
- Pay the counselling fee applicable to your category.
- Check the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter once seat allotment is declared.
- Report to the allotted institute with original documents for physical verification.
- Pay the applicable security deposit and complete admission formalities.
- If not satisfied, or if not allotted a seat, register again (if required) and participate in the next round.
- Repeat the choice filling and allotment process for Round 2, Round 3 and, if seats remain, the Stray Vacancy Round.
Participating Medical & Dental Colleges in Jharkhand
Consolidated list of all participating Government and Private Medical and Dental Colleges in Jharkhand for the 2026 session. Candidates should check the seat matrix published on the JCECEB website for the full and current list of colleges before choice filling.
Medical Colleges in Jharkhand
| College Type | Details |
| Government Medical Colleges | Click Here |
| Private Medical Colleges | Click Here |
Dental Colleges in Jharkhand
| College Type | Details |
| Government Dental Colleges | Click Here |
| Private Dental Colleges | Click Here |
Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Cut Off
Jharkhand NEET UG cut off 2026 will only be known once the round-wise seat allotment results are declared, and it will depend on the number of applicants, category-wise demand and seat availability at each college. Previous-year cut-off ranks can give candidates a broad idea of admission trends, but they should not be treated as the guaranteed or predicted cut-off for the 2026 session.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Official Website for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026
All official notifications, registration links, merit lists, vacant seat matrix and seat allotment updates for Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 are published on the JCECEB website: jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When did Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration start?
A. For State Quota seats, registration ran from 07.08.2026 to 11.08.2026. For All India/NRI Quota seats in private colleges, registration ran from 09.08.2026 to 12.08.2026.
Q. Who is eligible for State Quota seats in Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates must be Indian citizens and Local/Permanent Residents of Jharkhand, aged at least 17 years by 31.12.2026, with the required NEET UG 2026 qualifying marks.
Q. What is the application fee for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026?
A. For State Quota, it is ₹500 for General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II, ₹250 for SC/ST/Female candidates, and nil for Divyang candidates, plus a separate counselling fee at the choice-filling stage.
Q. What documents are required for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026?
A. NEET admit card and result, proof of qualifying marks, age proof, Local Resident Certificate, and category certificates such as caste, EWS or PwD certificates where applicable.
Q. Can choices be edited after submission in Jharkhand NEET Counselling choice filling?
A. Yes, for rounds where an editing window is notified, candidates can modify their filled preferences on the specified editing date by logging in again.
Q. How is the Jharkhand NEET UG merit list 2026 prepared?
A. JCECEB prepares the merit list based on the NEET UG 2026 result along with the category and PwD claims made by candidates in the online application form, with rigorous certificate verification.
Q. How many rounds of counselling are held for Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. There are four rounds: 1st Round, 2nd Round, 3rd Round and a Stray Vacancy Round, for both the State Quota and All India/NRI Quota tracks.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.