NEET MDS 2026: Apply for 3rd round AIQ counselling by October 27

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has commenced the third round of online counselling for Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) All India Quota seats. A notice regarding this round was issued by the JCECEB on October 27, 2026. This counselling process is based on the NEET MDS-2026 results.

The current round of counselling is specifically for admissions to Vananchal Dental College, Hazaribagh College of Dental Sciences, and Awadh Dental College. This follows the conclusion of the second round of Jharkhand NEET MDS Counselling 2026, which saw its final state merit list released on September 24, 2026.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

Candidates seeking admission through the Jharkhand NEET MDS Counselling must meet several criteria. These include having qualified NEET MDS-2026 and securing the required cutoff scores. A BDS degree from a recognized institution is mandatory, along with the completion of one year of compulsory rotating internship on or before March 31.

Specific percentile requirements for NEET MDS 2025 were 50th percentile for General category candidates and 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Also, candidates must be registered with either the Dental Council of India (DCI) or a State Dental Council (SDC). Applicants must also be permanent residents of Jharkhand or have completed their qualifying examination from a recognized institution within the state. There is no age limit for participation in the Jharkhand NEET MDS Counselling.

Counselling Fees and Security Deposits

The application and registration fees for Jharkhand NEET MDS Counselling vary by category. General, EWS, BC-I, and BC-II categories are required to pay INR 1,000, while SC, ST, female candidates of all categories, and Divyang candidates pay INR 500. Counselling fees are INR 2,000 for General, EWS, BC-I, and BC-II categories, and INR 1,200 for SC, ST, and female candidates of all categories.

A security deposit is also mandated, which differs based on the type of seat. For Government, UR/EWS seats, the deposit is INR 30,000. For Government, ST/SC/OBC/PwD seats, it is INR 15,000. A higher security deposit of INR 1,00,000 is required for Private Dental College seats or a combination of Government and Private seats. For the Stray/Mop-Up Round, the security deposit is INR 50,000. This security deposit will be forfeited if a candidate does not take admission after being allotted a seat in the second or subsequent counselling rounds.

Previous Counselling Rounds and Key Dates

The second round of Jharkhand NEET MDS Counselling 2026 concluded recently. The Final State Merit List for this round was released on September 24, 2026. Online choice filling and choice locking for Round 2 commenced on September 24, 2026, and concluded on September 26, 2026. The Provisional Seat Allotment Letter for Round 2 was scheduled for release on September 27, 2026. Document verification and college admission for candidates allotted seats in Round 2 took place from September 27 to September 30, 2026.

The Jharkhand NEET MDS Counselling process typically involves online registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and physical reporting to the allotted college. Mop-up and stray vacancy rounds may be held to fill any unclaimed positions. Important information, including registration dates, fee details, choice filling schedules, and seat allotment results, is published on the official JCECEB website.

Further reading

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