Jharkhand NEET PG 2024 Counselling: The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has officially released the notice for the Jharkhand NEET PG 2024 Counselling for Round 1, outlining the schedule for admissions to postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS, Diploma & DNB) under the State Quota. The admissions will be based on the NEET-PG 2024 result. If you’re an aspiring medical professional seeking to pursue MD/MS or other postgraduate courses in government medical colleges of Jharkhand, here’s everything you need to know about the Round 1 counselling process.
 Jharkhand NEET PG 2024 Counselling Round 1 Time Schedule
The first round of counselling will follow a precise schedule, with each step being crucial for the successful allotment of seats. Below is the time schedule for the online counselling process:
| Activity | Schedule Date |
| Publication of Final State Merit List | 19th November 2024 |
| Online Registration & Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 20th November to 25th November 2024 |
| Issue of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 27th November 2024 |
| Certificates/Documents Verification and Admission | 28th November to 4th December 2024 |
 Online Registration and Choice Filling
Starting from 20th November 2024, eligible candidates can register online and begin filling their choices for seat allotment. The registration process will close on 25th November 2024, so it’s crucial for candidates to complete their choice filling within this window. After registration, applicants will be able to select their preferred colleges and courses.
Seat Allotment and Provisional Admission
Once the choice filling process is completed, the provisional seat allotment letter will be issued on 27th November 2024. This letter will inform the candidates about the college and course they have been allotted based on their NEET-PG rank and preferences. Candidates must take the allotted seat by completing the document verification and admission process at the concerned institute, which will take place between 28th November and 4th December 2024.
Counselling Fees and Security Deposit
To participate in the counselling process, candidates must pay both the counselling fee and security deposit. These payments can be made online through credit/debit cards or net banking.
Counselling Fee
The counselling fee varies based on the category of the candidate:
| Category | Counselling Fee |
| General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II | ₹1250 |
| SC/ST/Female Candidates of All Categories | ₹1000 |
 Security Deposit
Candidates must also pay a security deposit based on the type of institution and category. The deposit is refundable under certain conditions, but it may be forfeited if the candidate does not take admission after being allotted a seat.
| Institution | Security Deposit (UR/EWS) | Security Deposit (ST/SC/OBC/PWD) |
| Government Medical Colleges | ₹30,000 | ₹15,000 |
| Both Government and Private Colleges | ₹2,00,000 (Medical Colleges), ₹1,00,000 (Dental Colleges) | ₹2,00,000 (Medical Colleges), ₹1,00,000 (Dental Colleges) |
| Stray/Mop-up Round | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
 Important Notes About Security Deposit
- Non-refundable security deposit: If a candidate does not take admission after being allotted a seat in the second round or subsequent rounds of counselling, the security deposit will be forfeited.
- Incorrect Information: If a candidate provides false information during the registration process or fails to present the necessary original documents during admission, the security deposit will not be refunded.
- Refund Process: If a candidate has been allotted a seat but does not take admission, the security deposit will be refunded, provided the candidate does not participate in any further rounds of counselling and no seat is allotted after any stage of counselling.
The Jharkhand NEET PG 2024 Counselling for Round 1 is a crucial opportunity for medical graduates to secure seats in the state’s postgraduate medical programs.
With the release of the State Merit List on 19th November 2024, followed by the online registration starting on 20th November 2024, candidates need to stay updated and complete all required steps on time.
The counselling fee and security deposit, while necessary for participation, ensure that the process remains organized and fair for all involved.
