Jharkhand NEET PG 2026 Round 1 final merit list out; choice filling closes October 30

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) released the final merit list for the first round of online counselling for admission to State Quota PG Medical (Degree/Diploma/DNB) Seats for the Academic Year 2026-27 on October 28, 2026. Candidates can access the list on the official portal, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. Today, October 30, 2026, marks the final day for online registration and choice filling for this round.

This counselling process supports admissions to MD, MS, Diploma, and DNB courses under the Jharkhand State Quota. The provisional state merit list was initially published on October 26, 2026, with an objection window provided until October 27, 2026, for candidates to report any discrepancies via email to controller.jceceb@gmail.com.

Jharkhand NEET PG 2026 Counselling Schedule

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has outlined a specific timeline for the first round of online counselling for admission to State Quota PG Medical (Degree/Diploma/DNB) Seats for the Academic Year 2026-27. The process began with online application and document uploads from October 21 to October 25, 2026. The provisional state merit list was subsequently published on October 26, 2026, allowing candidates to raise objections until October 27, 2026, via email to controller.jceceb@gmail.com.

Following the objection period, the final state merit list was released on October 28, 2026. Currently, online registration and choice filling are underway, with a deadline of October 30, 2026. The next steps in the schedule include the issuance of provisional seat allotment letters on November 2, 2026, followed by document verification and admission, which are slated to occur from November 3 to November 10, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Details

To be eligible for admission, candidates must have qualified in NEET PG 2026 with minimum cutoff scores and possess a valid Jharkhand domicile. An MBBS/BDS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) is required, along with the completion of a rotating internship by September 30, 2026. Registration with the NMC or Jharkhand State Medical Council is also mandatory. 85% of state quota seats are reserved for Jharkhand domicile holders, while the remaining 15% are open to all India candidates. Caste certificates, if applicable, must be issued by a Circle Officer, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), or Deputy Commissioner of Jharkhand. Candidates who have worked in rural and remote areas of Jharkhand may also be eligible for incentive marks.

The application and counselling fees vary by candidate category. A security deposit is also mandated for certain categories and institutions. These fees are non-refundable and must be paid as part of the application and counselling process.

Next Steps for Candidates

Candidates who have been included in the final merit list are required to complete their online registration and choice filling by October 30, 2026. This involves locking their preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. Following this, the provisional seat allotment letters are scheduled to be issued on November 2, 2026. Successful candidates must then prepare all original documents for verification, which is scheduled from November 3 to November 10, 2026. It is also necessary to arrange the security deposit and admission fee before reporting for document verification and admission during the specified dates.

Further reading

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