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Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1 2026(Seat Allotment Result OUT): Dates, Registration & Seat Allotment

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Pragati Srivastava • 7 Mins read • 2 Sep 26
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JCECEB has released the Jharkhand NEET Round 1 seat allotment result. Candidates can download their provisional seat allotment letter through the official candidate portal (neetug.jceceb.co.in/Public/Login).
Candidates must complete the reporting, document verification, and admission process for Round 1 by September 5, 2026.


Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling Round 1 2026 began on the official counselling portal on 14 August 2026. The counselling process is currently underway. As per the scheduled date, the Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1 seat allotment list was released on 27 August 2026. Candidates who have been allotted seats in Round 1 can complete the reporting and document verification process by 5 September 2026.

The Jharkhand NEET counselling process is organized by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) based on the NEET UG 2026 marks and ranks of candidates. The counselling process is conducted for  MBBS and BDS admission in medical and dental colleges in Jharkhand. Seat allotment to eligible students is done as per their NEET rank, state merit rank, category, choice filled and seat availability. The entire process of Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1 2026 consists of registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification and admission.

To get full information regarding Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1 2026, including important dates, eligibility, fees, documents needed, registration and seat allotment process, read the complete article below.


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Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1: Important Dates 2026 (Revised)

The important dates for Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling Round 1 2026 are given below:

Important Round 1 Event

Dates 2026

Starting Date of Online Registration and Choice Filling for Seat Allotment

August 14, 2026

Last Date of Online Registration & Choice Filling for Seat Allotment

August 21, 2026

Editing in Filled-up Choices (if needed)

August 21, 2026

Seat Allotment and Downloading of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter

August 27 to September 5, 2026

Documents Verification and Admission

August 28 to September 5, 2026


Eligibility Criteria for Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling Round 1

Candidates who wish to participate in Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling Round 1 must fulfil the eligibility conditions set by JCECEB. The key eligibility requirements are given below.

Criteria

Details

Qualifying Exam

Class 12 with PCB and English

Minimum Marks

  • 50% (General)
  • 40% (Reserved)

Entrance Exam

NEET UG 2026

Age Limit

Minimum 17 years as of 31st December 2026

Domicile Requirement

Jharkhand domicile required for state quota


Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1: Official NEET 2026 Category-wise Qualifying Cutoff

The table below provides the NEET qualifying cutoff marks 2026 released by NTA. Candidates must meet these required percentile and qualifying marks as per their category to be eligible for the NEET counselling process.

Category

Qualifying Cutoff Percentile

Qualifying Cutoff Score

UR/EWS

50th Percentile

715 - 213

OBC

40th Percentile

212 - 177

SC

40th Percentile

212 - 177

ST

40th Percentile

212 - 177

UR/EWS - PwBD

45th Percentile

212 - 194

OBC PwD

40th Percentile

193 - 177

SC PwD

40th Percentile

193 - 177

ST PwD

40th Percentile

191 - 177


How to Register for Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1?

The Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1 registration process 2026 is illustrated below through a graphical representation.


Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1 Registration Process 2026


Jharkhand NEET Counselling Fees 2026

The category-wise registration and counselling fees for Jharkhand NEET Round 1 are given in the table below.

Category

Registration Fee 2026

Counselling Fee 2026

General/OBC

₹500

₹1,000

SC/ST/Women Candidates

₹250

₹500


Note: The above-mentioned fees are non-refundable.


Documents Required for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026

Here is the list of the documents required for Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling Round 1 2026:

  • NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
  • NEET UG 2026 Scorecard/Result
  • Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate
  • Class 12th Marksheet and Certificate
  • Jharkhand Domicile/Residential Certificate, if applicable
  • Caste Certificate, if applicable
  • EWS Certificate, if applicable
  • PwD Certificate, if applicable
  • Valid Photo ID Proof
  • Recent Passport-size Photographs
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Medical Fitness Certificate, if required
  • Counselling Registration/Application Form (after seat allotment)
  • Seat Allotment Letter (after seat allotment)

Note: Candidates should carry the original documents along with photocopies during document verification and admission.


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Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1 Process: Step-by-Step Guide

The Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1 process includes key stages such as registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification and admission. Candidates must complete each stage within the specified schedule to secure admission to MBBS and BDS courses in participating medical and dental colleges.

The complete step-by-step counselling process is explained below.

Step

Process

What Candidates Need to Do?

1

Registration

Candidates need to register online on the official JCECEB website by entering their personal, academic and NEET UG details.

3

Choice Filling

Candidates need to select their preferred colleges and courses from the available options and arrange them in their preferred order.

4

Seat Allotment

Seats are allotted based on the candidate’s NEET rank, choices filled, reservation category and availability of seats in the selected colleges.

5

Document Verification

Candidates allotted a seat must report to the designated/allotted college with their original documents and required copies for document verification.

6

Admission

After successful document verification, candidates need to complete the admission formalities and pay the required college fee within the specified deadline.


What Happens After Jharkhand NEET Round 1?

After the Jharkhand Round 1 seat allotment, candidates need to take the next step according to their allotment status.


1. If a seat is allotted

Candidates need to complete document verification and college reporting within the given deadline. They also need to complete the admission formalities and pay the required college fee.


2. If no seat is allotted

Candidates can take part in the Jharkhand NEET counselling round 2. They need to follow all the official rules prescribed by the authority and complete the process within the given counselling timeline.


3. If the candidate is not happy with the allotted seat

Candidates who are not happy with their Round 1 seat can check the rules for the next counselling round. If allowed, they can take part in the next round for a better seat.


Jharkhand NEET Counselling Round 1 2026: FAQs


Ques. When did Jharkhand NEET Round 1 registration start?

Ans. Jharkhand NEET Round 1 registration started on 14 August 2026 and continued until 21 August 2026.


Ques. When will Jharkhand NEET Round 1 seat allotment take place?

Ans. Jharkhand NEET Round 1 seat allotment started on 27 August 2026 and will continue till 5 September 2026.


Ques. When will reporting and document verification take place?

Ans. Reporting and document verification for candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 started on 28 August 2026. Candidates must complete the process by 5 September 2026.


Ques. Who can participate in Jharkhand NEET Round 1 counselling?

Ans. Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and meet the eligibility conditions set by JCECEB can participate in the counselling process.


Ques. How are seats allotted in Jharkhand NEET Round 1?

Ans. Seats are allotted based on the candidate's NEET rank, state merit rank, category, choices filled and availability of seats.


Ques. What happens after a candidate gets a seat in Round 1?

Ans. Candidates who get a seat need to download their allotment details, complete document verification and report to the allotted college within the given deadline. They also need to complete the required admission formalities and fee payment.


Ques. Is qualifying NEET enough to get an MBBS seat in Jharkhand?

Ans. No. Qualifying NEET only makes a candidate eligible for counselling. The final seat allotment depends on the NEET rank, category, college choices and availability of seats.


Ques. What documents are required for Jharkhand NEET Round 1 counselling?

Ans. Candidates generally need their:

  • NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card
  • Class 10 and 12 marksheets
  • Domicile certificate
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • ID proof
  • Photographs
  • Other documents mentioned by JCECEB