The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released a short press communique announcing that it will hold a revised Round 2 of online counselling for BDS admission at Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa (run under Babu Dinesh Singh University, Garhwa). This round is meant to fill vacant seats under two specific categories: the 60% All India Quota (AIQ) — seats reserved for NEET-qualified students from anywhere in the country — and the 15% NRI Quota — seats set aside for NRI-sponsored candidates. JCECEB says it is doing this in compliance with a direction issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi on 27 August 2026, regarding the Round 2 schedule for NEET-UG 2026 state counselling. This is an announcement notice, not the full schedule itself — it points candidates to a separate, more detailed document. There are no dates, fees, or document lists in this particular notice; those are covered in the linked detailed communique.
JCECEB will run a Round 2 online counselling specifically to fill vacant 60% AIQ and 15% NRI Quota BDS seats at Vananchal Dental College, Garhwa — but the actual dates and process are given in a separate detailed notice covering MBBS, BDS and BHMS courses.
What this notice actually says
This is a brief press communique, not the full schedule. It confirms three things: (1) MCC, New Delhi issued a direction on 27 August 2026 fixing the Round 2 schedule for NEET-UG 2026 state counselling; (2) acting on that direction, JCECEB will conduct a second round of online counselling for BDS seats at Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa; and (3) this round covers only the vacant seats under the 60% All India Quota and the 15% NRI Quota at that college.
For the actual dates, registration steps, choice-filling window, and fee details, JCECEB directs candidates to a separate document titled 'Important Information regarding Revised Schedule for 2nd (Second) Round of online counselling for admission to M.B.B.S., B.D.S. & B.H.M.S. Courses', uploaded under the 'Important Notice' section of the JCECEB website (jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in). That combined notice is the one to read carefully for exact deadlines.
Understanding the two quotas mentioned
Two quota terms appear in this notice, and it helps to know exactly what they mean before you check your eligibility.
All India Quota (AIQ): normally, 15% of seats in government dental/medical colleges go into an all-India pool counselled by MCC. But some private and deemed colleges — like Vananchal Dental College here — have a much larger share, 60% in this case, that is still filled from the all-India pool of NEET-qualified candidates, even though the seat-filling process for this particular round is being run through JCECEB rather than MCC directly.
NRI Quota (15%): a smaller share of seats reserved for candidates who are sponsored by a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) relative, as permitted under the college's admission rules. If you do not have NRI sponsorship, this category does not apply to you.
Which college and course this covers
This round is specific to one institution: Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa, run under Babu Dinesh Singh University, Garhwa. It applies only to BDS admissions there — not to MBBS seats, and not to any other dental college in Jharkhand through this particular notice.
If you are hoping for a BDS seat through the state's Round 2 counselling and are not specifically targeting this college's AIQ/NRI quota vacancies, this notice may not directly apply to you — check the combined MBBS/BDS/BHMS notice for the full picture of what else is open in Round 2.
Why JCECEB is issuing this separately
State counselling boards sometimes issue quick press communiques like this one to publicly flag that a round is being revised or reopened for a specific college and quota, especially when it follows an MCC direction that changed the overall NEET-UG 2026 schedule. It essentially works as a signal to keep candidates updated, while the full operational details are consolidated into one master notice covering all three courses (MBBS, BDS, BHMS) that JCECEB counsels for.
Because this notice does not itself carry dates, fee amounts or document requirements, treat it as an alert rather than the action document. The action document is the detailed notice referenced above.
What you should do now
Since this communique does not give exact dates, your next step is to find and read the detailed notice it refers to.
- Go to jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and open the 'Important Notice' section.
- Look for 'Important Information regarding Revised Schedule for 2nd (Second) Round of online counselling for admission to M.B.B.S., B.D.S. & B.H.M.S. Courses'.
- Check that notice for the exact Round 2 dates — registration, choice filling, seat allotment, reporting.
- Confirm whether you are eligible under the 60% AIQ or 15% NRI Quota for Vananchal Dental College before applying for those specific seats.
- Keep your NEET-UG 2026 scorecard, category/NRI sponsorship documents (if applicable), and other counselling documents ready in advance.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Does this notice give the actual dates for Round 2 counselling?
No. This particular communique only announces that a revised Round 2 will be held; the exact dates are in a separate, detailed notice covering MBBS, BDS and BHMS courses on the JCECEB website.
Which college is this notice about?
Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa, run under Babu Dinesh Singh University, Garhwa — specifically its BDS course.
What seats are being filled in this round?
Vacant seats under the 60% All India Quota (open to NEET-qualified candidates from across the country) and the 15% NRI Quota (for NRI-sponsored candidates) at this college.
Is this for MBBS seats too?
This specific notice is only about BDS seats at Vananchal Dental College. The detailed notice it refers to covers MBBS, BDS and BHMS courses together, so check that for other courses/colleges.
Why did JCECEB revise the schedule?
The notice says it is acting on a direction from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi dated 27 August 2026 regarding the NEET-UG 2026 Round 2 schedule for state counselling.
Can any NEET-qualified candidate apply for the AIQ seats mentioned here?
The 60% AIQ seats are meant for NEET-UG qualified candidates from across the country, subject to the eligibility and process laid out in the detailed combined notice — check that document for exact eligibility conditions.
Do I need NRI sponsorship documents for the NRI Quota seats?
Yes, NRI Quota seats require proof of NRI sponsorship as per the college/university's admission rules. The exact documents required should be listed in the detailed notice.
Where exactly should I look for the full schedule?
On jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in, under the 'Important Notice' section, look for the notice titled 'Important Information regarding Revised Schedule for 2nd (Second) Round of online counselling for admission to M.B.B.S., B.D.S. & B.H.M.S. Courses'.
This communique is essentially a heads-up that Round 2 counselling for BDS seats at Vananchal Dental College, Garhwa is being revised — the real details you need are in JCECEB's combined MBBS/BDS/BHMS notice. Go find and read that document immediately so you don't miss registration or choice-filling deadlines, and keep your NEET-UG 2026 documents ready.
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