Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026: Registration, Dates, Eligibility, Seat Matrix & Colleges

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Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 is a state-level admission process for MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical colleges of Jharkhand conducted by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) based on the NEET examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) of the Government of India after the examination. The remaining 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats will be filled up through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) after the counselling process for 85% State Quota seats. The counselling process for 85% State Quota seats will be followed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) counselling process for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats.

After the declaration of the NEET UG results, the Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration is expected in August 2026. The counselling procedure involves online registration, verification of documents, declaration of merit list, choice filling, seat allotment, payment of fees and reporting to the allotted college. It is important for candidates to regularly check the Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 schedule on the official website of JCECEB for important dates, registration deadline, and latest notifications.

In Jharkhand, there are currently 6 government medical colleges with 730 MBBS seats, 2 private medical colleges with 200 MBBS seats, AIIMS Deoghar with 125 MBBS seats and 1 deemed university with 200 MBBS seats. The state implements a reservation policy for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD students. 

This is the Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 Guide, which covers all the details about NEET Counselling in Jharkhand such as NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria, Counselling Fees, Registration Process, Counselling Process, List of NEET Counselling Participating Colleges, Reservation Policy, Seat Matrix, Expected Cut Offs, and some important tips so that you have the best chance of getting an MBBS or BDS seat. 

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Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Round 1 and round 2 of Jharkhand NEET UG counselling 2026 have been completed. Here are the important dates and events related to the ongoing and upcoming rounds of state counselling.

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Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Steps

Here are the step-by-step process of Jharkhand NEET UG counselling 2026:

Step 1: Registration

• First, the Applicant has to visit the official website of Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling and click on the registration form link.
• Fill in your personal details, such as Name, Gender, Nationality, Nativity, Aadhaar Number, Date Of Birth, Category Disability Status, Educational Qualification, Email Id, and more. 
• After proofreading, submit the form.

Step 2: Documentation

You’ll Be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Recent photograph in white background (15 kb- 100 kb), should be 150 pixels wide and 200 pixels high in JPG/ jpeg format.
• Signature on white paper with blue/black Ink (4 kb- 100 kb), should be 150 pixel wide and 100 pixels height in jpg/ jpeg format.
• Other relevant documents. As a single PDF file (> 500 KB).
• The following certificates should be in PDF format.
• Candidate’s class X (SSLC) certificate is mandatory and is to be uploaded in the online application.
• Proof of Nativity: Birth Certificate/SSLC Certificate/Passport showing the candidate’s place of birth.
• Proof of Date of Birth in PDF format.

Step 3: Self - Declaration & Final Submission

• Check all your information and click on the ‘Declaration’ checkbox, and click on the final submit button.
• After submission, an application/registration Number will be generated.
• You will receive an email and SMS with your application number and password. 

Step 5: Fee Payment

• Click on the fee payment link while following the instructions. Payment can be made via Internet Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
• Once payment is done, keep the slip for reference.
• Bank Charges/Payment Gateway Charges are your responsibility, and ensure payment is made within the due date.

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JCECEB Jharkhand: Counselling Authority & Significance

Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) is the official counselling body for conducting Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 for MBBS and BDS admission in government and private medical and dental colleges in the state. JCECEB was formed by the Government of Jharkhand (GOI) under Bihar Re-Constituted Act, 2000, for conducting Entrance Examinations and centralised counselling for various professional courses of Jharkhand. 

The Jharkhand State Merit List is prepared by JCECEB with the help of the NEET UG 2026 scores of eligible candidates for NEET UG admissions. The entire counselling process like registration, verification of documents, merit list, choice filling, seat allocation, fee payment and reporting of the admission, is conducted online by the board. The JCECEB portal is used to publish all official notifications, counselling schedules, seat allotment results and important announcements.

Post-MBBS Pathways: PG, NExT & Study Abroad

Upon the completion of MBBS, students have a variety of career options depending on their interests and aspirations.

• Pursue PG (MD/MS/DNB): Take NEET PG to specialise in various fields such as General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology, and others.
• National Exit Test (NExT): Medical graduates have to clear the NExT exam for getting a medical license and for post-graduate admission in India.
• Medical Officer Government & Private Job: Apply for Medical Officer (G/P) in Government Hospitals, Private Hospitals, Clinics or any Health Care Institutions.
• MBBS Abroad - For those who have not been able to get a seat for MBBS in India, they can study MBBS abroad in Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, etc. at an affordable price. If you intend to practice in India, be sure the university is NMC-approved.
• Research & Public Health: Investigate a career in medical research, public health, hospital administration or clinical research.

The MBBS graduate can opt for a suitable career after graduation depending on their future aspirations and the specialisation in which they are interested.

Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Fees

Here are the registration (counselling) fees provided for different categories.

Documents Needed for NEET Counselling 2026

Here are the documents mentioned for NEET Counselling 2026.

• NEET UG Confirmation Page
• NEET UG Admit Card
• NEET UG Rank Card
• Class 10th Mark Sheet And Certificate
• Class 12th Mark Sheet And Certificate
• Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, Passport, Etc.)
• Caste/Category Certificate (If Applicable)
• Domicile Certificate
• Passport-Size Photographs

Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who want to take admission in Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 should be eligible as per the eligibility criteria fixed by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB). The domicile criteria and educational qualification must be met by the candidates who have qualified the NEET UG 2026 and want to participate in the counselling procedure for government and private medical colleges in Jharkhand for the MBBS and BDS course. Please read the detailed eligibility criteria here before applying.

Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026: Reservation Policy

The Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 follows the reservation policies provided by the government guidelines.

State Government Medical Colleges in Jharkhand

There are 6 medical colleges in the state government in Jharkhand with a total of 730 MBBS seats for the academic year 2025-26. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats of the state quota seats while JCECEB Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling conducts the remaining 85% of the state quota seats. NEET UG 2026 and valid Domicile Certificate of Jharkhand are the necessary documents required for candidates who wish to take admission as per the State quota. The list of government medical college participating in the program with the sanctioned intake of MBBS is given below.

Private Medical Colleges in Jharkhand (State Counselling)

There are 2 NMC-approved private medical colleges with a total of 200 MBBS seats in Jharkhand for the academic year of 2025-26. The JCECEB Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling is conducted for admissions in these colleges based on State Government Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota seats. To get admission, candidates should have qualified NEET UG 2026 and should be a part of the counselling process. The list of those private medical colleges that are participating in the program and their type of management and seat intake is given below.

Explore MCC AIQ Institutes in Jharkhand

AIIMS Deoghar is one of the leading medical institutes in Jharkhand with 125 seats of MBBS course. There is no domicile criterion for admission to 100% of its MBBS seats through MCC All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling, which opens to NEET-qualified candidates across India.

Explore Deemed Universities in Jharkhand 

There is one MBBS seat in Jharkhand for 200 seats in a deemed university and admission to the course takes place at MCC Deemed University Counselling. Candidates can apply for these seats from all over the country and no domicile or Jharkhand state quota is required to take admission in these seats.

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Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026: FAQs

Ques. Who is eligible for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans. The candidates who have passed out Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, English and have qualified NEET UG 2026 and the age of the candidates must not be less than 17 years as of 31 December 2026 are eligible for admission. For getting 85% seats under state quota, the candidates should have domicile as specified by JCECEB and should have all the required documents such as valid domicile certificate, category certificate (If applicable).

Ques. How can I register for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans. The candidates must go to the official website of JCECEB and fill the online registration form providing details regarding their personal, academic and NEET information. Once registered, the applicants are required to upload all the required documents, make the counselling fee payment online and lock their choices before the deadline of counselling. To preserve for future reference, a copy of the application form and the receipt for payment should be kept.

Ques. How many MBBS seats are available through Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans. There are 730 MBBS seats available in government MBBS colleges to be filled through Jharkhand counselling and 200 MBBS seats in private MBBS colleges which are filled through Jharkhand counselling. Also, AIIMS Deoghar (total seats 125) and Manipal Tata Medical College (total seats 200) have counselling conducted by MCC and not part of the counselling process in JCECEB.

Ques. What documents are required for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans. Candidates should have NEET UG 2026 Scorecard, Admit card, Class 10th mark sheet, Class 12th mark sheet, Domicile certificate, valid ID proof, four passport-size photos, caste certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable) with them. Original documents and photocopies must be brought for verification purposes to secure admission.

Ques. What happens after seat allotment in Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026?

Ans. Once seat allotment is done, candidates will get a provisional allotment letter which they have to download, report to the verification centre or allotted college on time and do document verification, pay the admission fee and confirm seat. If the admission formalities are not completed or reported on time the admission seat may be cancelled.