Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix Released; Choice Filling Ends Today (9th September)

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) today, September 9, 2026, released the Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 2 seat matrix and merit list on its official websites, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and cap.jceceb.co.in. Candidates participating in the second round of counselling for MBBS and BDS courses must complete their choice filling and locking by 11:59 PM today, September 9, 2026. Fresh choice filling is mandatory for all Round 2 participants, as all Round 1 choices have been deleted.

This release is crucial for candidates seeking admission to state quota MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical and dental colleges across Jharkhand. The Round 2 provisional seat allotment result is scheduled for September 11, 2026, with the subsequent reporting and joining window set for September 12 to September 18, 2026.

Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 2: Key Dates and Deadlines

The JCECEB has outlined a clear schedule for the second round of NEET UG 2026 counselling, with several critical deadlines approaching. The choice filling window, which opened on September 7, 2026, will close tonight, September 9, 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their preferences well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Following the choice locking, the provisional seat allotment results will be published on September 11, 2026. Successful candidates will then have a week-long window, from September 12 to September 18, 2026, to report to their allotted institutions and complete the admission formalities, including document verification.

Mandatory Fresh Choice Filling for Round 2

A significant directive from JCECEB for Round 2 counselling is the mandatory fresh choice filling for every candidate. The board has explicitly stated that all choices submitted during Round 1 have been permanently deleted. This means candidates who fail to submit new choices will not be considered for Round 2 seat allotment, as per the official notification.

Candidates must carefully review the newly released seat matrix, which classifies available MBBS and BDS seats by various categories including Unreserved, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Backward Class-I, Backward Class-II, and Economically Weaker Section, before submitting their preferences.

Jharkhand NEET UG 2026: Participating Colleges and Seat Intake

Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling covers 10 medical and 4 dental colleges, offering around 1,055 MBBS and 307 BDS seats, with the Round 2 seat matrix detailing the remaining vacancies.

How to Check Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix and Fill Choices

Candidates can easily access the Round 2 seat matrix and proceed with choice filling by following the steps outlined by JCECEB. This matters a lot to adhere to the deadline of 11:59 PM today, September 9, 2026, for choice locking.

1. Go to the official website of JCECEB, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
2. Click on the latest advertisement link for NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling.
3. Open the PDF for the MBBS or BDS seat matrix to view available seats.
4. Navigate to the counselling portal, cap.jceceb.co.in, for choice filling.
5. Log in using your credentials and proceed to fill your fresh choices for Round 2.
6. Review your selected choices carefully and lock them before the deadline of 11:59 PM on September 9, 2026.

What Happens Next: Allotment and Admission Process

Following the choice locking period, the JCECEB will release the Round 2 provisional seat allotment result on September 11, 2026. Candidates will be able to download their provisional seat allotment letters from September 11 to September 18, 2026. The final stage involves reporting to the allotted college for document verification and admission between September 12 and September 18, 2026.

New candidates who registered for Round 2 counselling between September 1 and September 4, 2026, and those who edited their application forms on September 4, 2026, are also part of this process. The Round 2 merit list was released on September 6, 2026, and the vacant seat matrix on September 7, 2026, providing detailed information for candidates to make informed decisions.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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