The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has issued a press communique announcing that online applications are open for NEET (UG)-2026 qualified candidates who want their names included in the merit list for MBBS counselling. This counselling is specifically for All India Quota and NRI Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges located in Jharkhand — it is conducted by JCECEB, not through the usual national MCC process. The board will hold 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Stray Vacancy rounds of online counselling. This is an announcement of the application window opening — it is not the result or the seat allotment itself.
NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who want a shot at All India & NRI Quota MBBS seats in Jharkhand's private medical colleges must submit the JCECEB online application between 9 and 12 August 2026 to be included in the 1st round merit list.
What this notice actually says
This is a 'Press Communique' — a short public notice pointing candidates to a more detailed document already uploaded on the JCECEB website. It confirms that the online application window for preparing the merit list is now open, and gives the exact dates for the 1st round.
The counselling being organised covers a specific slice of seats: All India Quota and NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Quota seats in MBBS courses offered by Private Medical Colleges in Jharkhand. This is different from the regular state (Competent Authority) quota counselling — read the seat category carefully so you know which counselling process applies to you.
Application timeline
JCECEB has given a clear window for the first round. Candidates must submit their online application within this period to be considered for the 1st round merit list.
- Online application submission: 09.08.2026 to 12.08.2026 — for inclusion in the merit list for the 1st round of counselling
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Stray Vacancy rounds of counselling will follow, as per the counselling schedule (dates for these rounds are not given in this communique — check the board's website for the schedule when released)
Who should apply
This counselling round is for NEET (UG)-2026 qualified candidates who are interested in All India Quota and NRI Quota MBBS seats in Private Medical Colleges within Jharkhand. If you fall into either of these categories and want to be considered, you need to submit the online application in the window given above.
The communique does not repeat the full eligibility criteria (age, educational qualification, category rules) in this document — it explicitly refers candidates to a separate, more detailed notice.
Where to find the full details — don't skip this
JCECEB has been clear that this press communique is only an 'indicative' summary. All the specifics you actually need to fill the form correctly — age criteria, educational eligibility, and the registration/application fee — are contained in a separate, detailed press communique titled 'Important Information Regarding Submission of Online Application Form for Preparation of the Merit List on the basis of NEET(UG)-2026 Result and conduct of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Stray Vacancy rounds of online counselling for admission to M.B.B.S. course.'
This detailed document is uploaded under the 'Important Notice' section of the JCECEB website (jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in). Do not attempt to fill the application without reading it — this notice does not state the fee amount, exact age limits, or document list, and we will not guess these numbers for you.
Why this matters for your admission plan
If you are eligible for and interested in NRI Quota or All India Quota seats in Jharkhand's private medical colleges, missing this 09–12 August window means you cannot be included in the 1st round merit list. You would then have to wait for a later round (2nd, 3rd, or Stray Vacancy) — and seat availability typically shrinks with each round, so applying in the earliest round you qualify for gives you the widest choice of colleges.
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What exactly does this JCECEB notice announce?
It announces that the online application window for the merit list used in JCECEB's MBBS counselling (for All India & NRI Quota seats in Jharkhand's private medical colleges) is open from 9 to 12 August 2026 for the 1st round.
Is this counselling for all MBBS seats in Jharkhand, or only some?
Only for All India Quota and NRI Quota seats offered by Private Medical Colleges in Jharkhand. It is not the state's regular Competent Authority Quota counselling.
What is the last date to apply for the 1st round?
12 August 2026. The application window opened on 9 August 2026.
Where do I find the fee, age limit and document requirements?
These are not listed in this press communique. JCECEB says they are given in a separate detailed notice titled 'Important Information Regarding Submission of Online Application Form...' available under the 'Important Notice' section on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. Read that document before filling the form.
How many rounds of counselling will there be?
Four in total: 1st round, 2nd round, 3rd round, and a Stray Vacancy round — dates for rounds after the 1st will follow 'as per counselling schedule' announced separately.
What happens if I miss the 9–12 August application window?
The notice does not state a re-opening for the 1st round, so you may have to wait for a later round. Since seat availability generally reduces with each round, missing early rounds can limit your options.
Is this the same as NEET UG All India Quota counselling done by MCC?
No. This is a separate process run by JCECEB specifically for the All India & NRI Quota seats of private medical colleges located in Jharkhand — it is not the national MCC counselling.
If you qualify for All India or NRI Quota MBBS seats in Jharkhand's private medical colleges, first read the detailed 'Important Information' notice on the JCECEB website to confirm the fee, age and eligibility rules, then submit your online application before 12 August 2026 to make the 1st round merit list. Keep checking jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in for the schedule of the 2nd, 3rd and Stray Vacancy rounds.
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