Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling : Registrations, Dates, Fees, Counselling

The Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), as per Advertisement No. JCECEB/46/26-48 dated 6th August 2026, for admission into MBBS, BDS and BHMS programmes in medical, dental and homeopathy colleges across the state. Admission is based on NEET UG 2026 scores, so students who want to get into top colleges need to score well in NEET.

The State Counselling Authority (JCECEB) will conduct admission to 85% of seats allotted to the State Quota, and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will take care of 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats. Jharkhand has 10 medical colleges and 4 dental colleges that together account for approximately 1055 MBBS seats and 307 BDS seats for state counselling.

To get admission through state counselling, candidates must apply/register online, choose their colleges, and for both State and AIQ, the student will be called across up to 4 rounds (1st, 2nd, 3rd/Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy round). Seat allotment will be based on NEET UG rank, number of seats available in the medical, dental and homeopathy colleges, and their reservation category (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS).

After every round during admission, the candidate needs to verify documents, and report to the college allotted within the time limit issued by the authority.

Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 – Key Highlights

*College/seat figures are from the previous admission cycle and are carried forward for reference; please verify the final seat matrix on the official website once released.

Candidates who applied for the Round 1 State Merit List need not reapply for Round 2.

Applicable to State Quota (MBBS/BDS/BHMS) as well as the AIQ/NRI seats in the 4 institutes JCECEB counsels directly (Laxmi Chandravansi MC Palamu, Netaji Subhas MC Seraikela-Kharsawan, Sido Kanhu MC Dumka, Birsa Institute of Medical Sciences Khunti, and Vananchal Dental College Garhwa for BDS).

Note: Candidates on the State Merit List released 7 September 2026 need not reapply. Course/institute upgradation is allowed only up to Round 3 – if re-allotted, joining the new seat is mandatory and the earlier admission is automatically cancelled. A candidate wishing to switch from an allotted State Quota seat to an AIQ seat allotted in Round 3 must surrender the State Quota seat by 3 October 2026 (security deposit forfeited).

1. Age Requirements

• The candidate must have attained the age of 17 years as on or before December 31, 2026.

• There is no upper age limit for admitting to the above mentioned courses.

2. Educational qualifications

• The candidates should have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually. 

• The candidates should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology.

• Qualified NEET (UG) 2026 and appeared in the NEET merit list.

3. Relaxation in Qualification Marks (as per NMC/DCI guidelines): 

•  SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Minimum of 40% marks in PCB subjects. 

•  PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): Minimum of 40% marks in PCB subjects, irrespective of category. Disability certificates for the 2026–27 session are issued by RIMS, Ranchi.

4. NRI Quota Applicants 

•  For NRI Quota there are 15 out of 75 seats that are reserved. 

•  NRI candidates need to fill a separate application layout and provide original documents at admission.

Tip from Ashok Sir at Bodmas education:

“Please have your marksheets, NEET scorecard, and local residence certificate ready beforehand. Do not leave it for the final day – the schedule has been revised more than once, so always double-check the current deadline on the official website before you sit down to fill choices.”

NEET 2025 Category-Wise Cut-Off (Previous Year – For Reference)

NEET UG 2026 cut-off percentiles/scores are not published yet; the table below is last year’s (2025) data, shown as a reference only.

MBBS Bond Policy in Jharkhand 2026

Candidates seeking MBBS admission in Jharkhand should understand the applicable service bond and discontinuation policy before taking admission.

Note: As per the available bond-policy data, Jharkhand currently has no service bond, although implementation is under discussion. The discontinuation penalty is listed as ₹20 Lakhs*. Candidates should verify the latest applicable rules before taking admission.

State Quota – Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Counselling 

JCECEB conducts counselling for 85% State Quota MBBS/BDS/BHMS seats in Government and Private Medical/Dental/Homeopathy Colleges across Jharkhand. Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and are indigenous/domicile residents of Jharkhand can participate.

 Step-by-Step Registration Process (State Quota)

1. Online Registration – visit jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in, fill in your details and submit. Candidates already on the State Merit List need not reapply for later rounds.

2. Upload Documents – recent photo, signature, left thumb impression, and a combined PDF of academic/caste/domicile/EWS/PH certificates. PwBD candidates should note disability certificates are now issued by RIMS, Ranchi.

3. Final Submission – review, accept declaration, submit; you'll receive a Registration Number by SMS/email.

4. Fee Payment – pay application + counselling fee together at registration (see table below).

*Figures carried forward from the previous cycle pending confirmation on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.

5. Security Deposit (refundable, depending on institution type):

Security money is forfeited if you get a seat but don't take admission, or if false documents are submitted. Refund is allowed only if you got no seat in any round and didn't participate further; processed within 3 months of the final round.

Documents Required (State Quota Admission)

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Rank Card  • Class 10th & 12th Certificates/Mark Sheets  • Domicile Certificate (Jharkhand)  • Category Certificate (if applicable)  • EWS/PH certificate (if applicable)  • Passport-size photographs  • Valid ID Proof

Note: This section refers to the National MCC-run AIQ counselling for AIIMS/JIPMER/Central/Deemed universities. Separately, JCECEB itself also conducts “All India” seat counselling for 4 specific institutes as detailed in the Round 1–3 schedule tables above.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under DGHS, MoHFW conducts 15% AIQ counselling including Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and Deemed Universities, in Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and a Stray Vacancy Round – register only at www.mcc.nic.in using the same mobile number/email as your NEET registration.

Counselling Fees – All India Quota (MCC)

🧠 Expert Advice – Ashok Sir, Bodmas Education

"There are decent government options in Jharkhand for State Quota aspirants, but with limited seats in private colleges, there will be good competition. Keep your documents ready and, since the schedule has already been revised more than once, check the official website daily so a missed update doesn’t cost you your seat."

Bodmas Education offers a comprehensive paid counselling program to support NEET UG aspirants through every phase of the MBBS admission process—covering AIQ, State, Deemed University, and NRI quota seats.

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If you want to avoid errors, missed deadlines, or confusion during one of the most critical stages of your medical career, Bodmas Education’s paid guidance program is designed just for you.

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