Overview
Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 will be conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the state counselling quota. The total number of available seats will be confirmed through the official 2026 seat matrix, while registration, merit list and allotment dates will be announced in the detailed counselling notification.
Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and meet Jharkhand's eligibility and domicile requirements will be able to participate through the online counselling portal.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) |
| Post Name | Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS Admission Counselling |
| Total Vacancies | TBA through the official seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in |
Important Dates
The schedule below will be updated after JCECEB and the National Testing Agency release the relevant 2026 notices.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 date TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should also monitor separate deadlines for document correction, provisional merit list publication, objections, choice filling, seat allotment and institute reporting.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English from a recognised board.
- Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 and obtain the minimum percentile prescribed for their category.
- The required aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology will be governed by the applicable NEET UG and medical admission regulations.
- Candidates seeking state-quota seats must satisfy the Jharkhand domicile or residency conditions specified in the official counselling notification.
- Applicants awaiting their Class 12 result may participate only if permitted under the final rules and must produce the qualifying certificate by the prescribed deadline.
Age Limit
- A candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition or relaxation will apply in line with the NEET UG 2026 information bulletin and prevailing regulatory directions.
- The date of birth recorded in the Class 10 certificate or another accepted government document will be used for verification.
Fees
- The category-wise counselling registration fee is TBA.
- Candidates may also have to pay a security deposit or seat-acceptance fee, depending on the counselling round and institution type.
- Application and counselling payments are expected to be accepted online through the options provided on the JCECEB portal.
- Registration fees may be non-refundable unless the official notification states otherwise. Applicants should retain the payment receipt for admission formalities.
Selection Process
- Registration and state merit list: NEET-qualified candidates must register online and submit their academic, category, domicile and NEET UG details. JCECEB will prepare a state merit list after scrutinising eligible applications.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Registered candidates will select preferred medical or dental colleges and courses. Seats will be allotted on the basis of NEET rank, state merit position, reservation rules, choices and availability.
- Document verification and reporting: Allotted candidates must download the allotment letter, complete the prescribed payment and report to the designated institution with original documents. Failure to report within the deadline may result in cancellation of the allotment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official JCECEB website and open the Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration link when activated.
- Read the information bulletin carefully, particularly the domicile, reservation, fee, seat-conversion and reporting provisions.
- Create an account using an active mobile number and email address. Enter the NEET UG 2026 roll number, application number and personal information exactly as shown on official records.
- Complete the application form with educational, category and residency details. Incorrect information may affect merit-list inclusion or lead to cancellation during verification.
- Upload scanned copies of the NEET scorecard, photograph, signature, Class 10 and 12 certificates, domicile certificate, category certificate and other applicable documents in the specified format.
- Pay the counselling fee online and download the confirmation page and transaction receipt.
- Check the provisional merit list and submit corrections or objections within the announced window, if required.
- Complete choice filling, lock college preferences before the deadline and save a copy of the locked choices. After allotment, download the allotment letter and report as instructed.
Candidates should keep their NEET UG admit card and scorecard, identity proof, birth certificate, academic mark sheets, domicile certificate, caste/EWS certificate, disability certificate and passport-size photographs ready.
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FAQs
1. Who can register for Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and fulfil the prescribed academic, age, domicile and category requirements can register.
2. When will the Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 merit list be released?
The merit-list date is TBA. It will be published after online registration and scrutiny of applications.
3. Is NEET qualification compulsory for Jharkhand MBBS and BDS counselling?
Yes. Admission to participating MBBS and BDS seats will be based on a valid NEET UG 2026 score, state merit rank, reservation rules and seat availability.
