Jharkhand NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Counselling: Dates, Fees & Documents

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has announced the 1st Round of online counselling for NEET PG 2026 for All India and NRI quota seats at two Jharkhand medical colleges: Laxmi Chandravansi Medical College & Hospital, Bishrampur (Palamu district) and Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital, Adityapur (Seraikela-Kharsawan district). This is the first major counselling round following the NEET PG 2026 result. Eligible MBBS graduates must apply online, upload certificates, and fill their specialty choices within strict deadlines. The entire process—from application to seat allotment—runs from 16 to 30 November 2026. This notice sets out all the dates, fees, documents, and eligibility rules you must follow to secure a postgraduate medical seat in Jharkhand.

What This Counselling Is For

This is the 1st Round of online counselling for NEET PG 2026 conducted by Jharkhand's JCECEB. It is for admission to postgraduate medical seats (MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses) under the All India quota and NRI quota at two government medical colleges in Jharkhand: Laxmi Chandravansi Medical College & Hospital in Bishrampur (Palamu) and Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital in Adityapur (Seraikela-Kharsawan).

The counselling is based on the NEET PG 2026 result. All qualified candidates who have cleared NEET PG 2026 and meet the eligibility criteria can apply. Candidates seeking NRI quota seats must fill a separate application format and produce original certificates at the time of admission.

Who Is Eligible to Apply

To be eligible for this counselling, you must meet two strict criteria:

First, you must have passed the MBBS degree course from a university or college approved by the National Medical Council (NMC), New Delhi. This means your MBBS degree must be from an NMC-recognized institution—degrees from non-recognized colleges will not be accepted.

Second, you must have completed your Rotating Internship (the mandatory clinical training after MBBS) by 30 September 2026. If your internship completion date is after 30 September 2026, you are not eligible for this round. This is a hard deadline and cannot be extended. Candidates claiming NRI quota seats must follow a separate application format and produce original certificates at admission.

• MBBS degree from an NMC-approved university or college
• Rotating Internship completed by 30 September 2026
• Qualified in NEET PG 2026
• NRI candidates: separate application format required

Important Dates: Timeline for Round 1

The entire Round 1 counselling process is compressed into two weeks. Missing any deadline will result in your application being rejected or your choices not being considered. Mark these dates clearly in your calendar and set reminders.

The schedule is as follows: Online application form filling and document uploading runs from 16 November to 19 November 2026 (4 days). The Provisional State Merit List will be published on 20 November 2026. Online registration and choice filling for seat allotment runs from 20 November to 23 November 2026 (4 days). The Provisional Seat Allotment Letter will be issued on 25 November 2026. Finally, document verification and admission at the college will take place from 25 November to 30 November 2026.

How to Apply Online

All applications must be submitted online through the JCECEB website. You cannot apply by post, email, or in person. Visit the official website at http://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and look for the tab labeled 'Click here for All Online Application Submission – JCECEB 2026'. Click on it and follow the on-screen directions.

During the application process, you will be asked to fill in your personal details, NEET PG 2026 score, educational qualifications, and other required information. You must also upload scanned copies of all required certificates and documents (see the 'Documents Required' section below). The application portal will guide you through each step. Save your application number and password—you will need these to log in later for choice filling.

The application window is open only from 16 November to 19 November 2026. After 19 November at 11:59 PM, the portal will close and no further applications will be accepted. There is no extension or late submission option. If you miss this deadline, you cannot participate in Round 1.

• Visit http://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
• Click 'Click here for All Online Application Submission – JCECEB 2026'
• Fill all personal and educational details
• Upload all required certificates and documents
• Save your application number and password
• Submit before 19 November 2026 (11:59 PM)

Documents You Must Upload

You must upload scanned copies of all required documents during the application process (16–19 November). The notice does not provide a detailed list of specific documents, but based on standard NEET PG counselling practice, you should prepare and scan the following: NEET PG 2026 Score Card (mandatory—the notice explicitly states 'It is mandatory for the candidate to upload Score Card of NEET (PG) -2026'), MBBS degree certificate or provisional certificate, Rotating Internship completion certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (if applicable), and any other certificates mentioned in the counselling brochure.

⚠️ CRITICAL TRAP: The notice states that 'It is mandatory for the candidate to upload Score Card of NEET (PG) -2026.' If you do not upload your NEET PG score card, your application will be rejected. Do not forget this.

All documents must be in PDF or JPG format and clearly legible. Blurry or illegible scans may be rejected during verification. Keep the original documents with you—you will need to produce them in person during the document verification and admission phase (25–30 November). If any uploaded document does not match the original, your admission can be cancelled even after seat allotment.

• NEET PG 2026 Score Card (MANDATORY)
• MBBS degree certificate or provisional certificate
• Rotating Internship completion certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Any other certificates as per counselling brochure
• All documents must be clear, legible, and in PDF/JPG format
• Keep original documents for verification (25–30 Nov)

Application and Counselling Fees

You must pay three separate fees to participate in counselling: Application/Registration Fee, Counselling Fee, and Security Deposit. All fees must be paid online through the payment gateway using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. The fees are non-refundable except where explicitly stated below.

The Application/Registration Fee depends on your category. All Indian candidates pay ₹1,000. SC, ST, and Female candidates from Jharkhand state pay ₹500. Divyang (Person with Disability) candidates pay ₹500. The Counselling Fee is ₹2,000 for all Indian candidates and ₹1,200 for SC, ST, and Female candidates from Jharkhand state.

In addition to these fees, you must deposit a Security Deposit. The amount depends on the type of college you are allotted: For Government colleges, the deposit is ₹30,000 (or ₹15,000 for ST, SC, OBC, and PWD candidates). For Private medical colleges, the deposit is ₹2 Lakh. For Dental colleges, the deposit is ₹1 Lakh. For both Government and Private colleges combined, the deposit is ₹2 Lakh. For Stray/Mop-up seats, the deposit is ₹50,000. The security deposit is refundable under certain conditions (see the 'Security Deposit Rules' section below).

Security Deposit Rules: When You Get It Back

The security deposit is a refundable amount, but there are strict conditions. Understanding these rules is crucial because you could lose your deposit if you do not follow the rules.

⚠️ TRAP 1 – Forfeiture if You Don't Join: If you are allotted a seat in Round 1 but do not take admission after the seat allotment in Round 2 and subsequent rounds of counselling, your security deposit will be forfeited (kept by the board). This means if you get a seat in Round 1 but decide not to join, and then do not participate in Round 2, you lose the deposit.

⚠️ TRAP 2 – Forfeiture for Wrong Information or Missing Documents: Your security deposit will be forfeited if you provide wrong or false information during registration or if you do not present the required original certificates at the time of admission. This is a serious penalty. If your uploaded documents do not match your originals, or if you have misrepresented your qualifications, the deposit is lost and your admission can be cancelled.

⚠️ REFUND CONDITION 1: If you are allotted a seat and take valid admission, and no further seat is allotted to you in any subsequent stage of counselling, your security deposit will be refunded.

⚠️ REFUND CONDITION 2: If you have deposited security money at the time of counselling and no seat is allotted to you in any stage of counselling, your security deposit will be refunded. This means if you participate but don't get a seat, you get your money back.

⚠️ REFUND TIMING: Security deposits will be refunded to the candidate and/or the institute within three months after the end of the last round of online counselling. Do not expect immediate refunds; allow up to three months.

• Forfeited if you don't join after Round 1 allotment and don't participate in Round 2+
• Forfeited if you provide false information or don't present original certificates at admission
• Refunded if you take valid admission and no further seat is allotted
• Refunded if no seat is allotted to you in any round
• Refund timeline: within 3 months after the last round ends

Merit List and Choice Filling

After the application deadline (19 November), JCECEB will prepare a Provisional State Merit List based on your NEET PG 2026 score and other eligibility criteria. This merit list will be published on 20 November 2026. Check the JCECEB website on that date to see your rank and merit position.

Once the merit list is published, you will be invited to fill your specialty choices online. The choice-filling window is 20 November to 23 November 2026 (4 days). During this period, log in to the counselling portal using your application number and password, and select your preferred specialties in order of preference. You can choose multiple specialties, and the system will allot you a seat based on your rank, your choices, and seat availability.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: You must fill your choices during the specified window (20–23 November). If you do not fill choices, you will not be considered for seat allotment, even if your rank is high. There is no extension for choice filling. After 23 November, the portal will close and you cannot change your choices.

• Provisional State Merit List published: 20 November 2026
• Check your rank on the JCECEB website
• Choice filling window: 20 November – 23 November 2026
• Log in with your application number and password
• Select specialties in order of preference
• No changes allowed after 23 November

Seat Allotment and Admission

After choice filling closes on 23 November, JCECEB will process all applications and prepare the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter. This letter will be issued on 25 November 2026. Check the JCECEB website or your registered email/phone to download your allotment letter. The letter will state which college and specialty you have been allotted.

Once you receive your allotment letter, you must report to the allotted college for document verification and admission between 25 November and 30 November 2026. Bring all original certificates (MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, caste certificate, domicile certificate, NEET PG score card, and any other documents you uploaded). The college will verify that your original documents match the scanned copies you uploaded. If there is any discrepancy, your admission can be rejected or cancelled.

⚠️ CRITICAL: You must report for admission within the specified dates (25–30 November). If you do not report within this window, your seat will be cancelled and you will not be eligible for subsequent rounds. There is no extension for admission reporting.

• Provisional Seat Allotment Letter issued: 25 November 2026
• Download from JCECEB website or check email/phone
• Report to allotted college: 25 November – 30 November 2026
• Bring all original certificates for verification
• Discrepancies between uploaded and original documents can result in rejection
• Failure to report within the window results in seat cancellation

Colleges Participating in This Counselling

This Round 1 counselling is for All India and NRI quota seats at two government medical colleges in Jharkhand:

1. Laxmi Chandravansi Medical College & Hospital, Bishrampur, Palamu district

2. Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital, Adityapur, Seraikela-Kharsawan district

Both are government medical colleges offering MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses. The exact number of seats available at each college and in each specialty will be mentioned in the seat matrix, which will be published along with the merit list on 20 November 2026. Check the JCECEB website for the detailed seat matrix before filling your choices.

• Laxmi Chandravansi Medical College & Hospital, Bishrampur (Palamu)
• Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital, Adityapur (Seraikela-Kharsawan)
• Both are government medical colleges
• Courses: MD, MS, PG Diploma
• Seat matrix to be published 20 November 2026

NRI Quota Seats: Special Rules

Candidates claiming admission under the NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota must follow a separate application format. The notice does not provide the detailed NRI application format in this document, but it states that NRI candidates must fill in a separate format and produce concerned original certificates/documents at the time of admission.

If you are an NRI candidate, contact JCECEB or visit the website to obtain the NRI-specific application form. The application and counselling fees remain the same as for Indian candidates. NRI candidates will participate in the same counselling rounds and timelines as Indian candidates, but their merit list and seat allotment may be separate depending on the seat matrix.

• NRI candidates must use a separate application format
• Obtain NRI form from JCECEB website or contact the board
• Same fees and timelines as Indian candidates
• Original certificates must be produced at admission
• Merit list and allotment may be separate from Indian quota

Important Notes and Guidelines

Counselling will be conducted as per the guidelines issued by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) and NMC (National Medical Council), New Delhi. If MCC or NMC issues any changes to the guidelines, the counselling dates, terms, and conditions may be modified. JCECEB will notify you of any such changes. Always check the JCECEB website for updates.

The notice emphasizes that it is mandatory for every candidate to upload their NEET PG 2026 Score Card. Without the score card, your application will be rejected. Do not overlook this requirement.

All communications regarding counselling will be sent to your registered email address and phone number. Ensure that your contact details are correct during application. Check your email and phone regularly for updates from JCECEB.

• Counselling follows MCC/NMC guidelines
• Guidelines may change; check website for updates
• NEET PG Score Card upload is mandatory
• Check registered email and phone for updates
• Verify your contact details during application

Frequently asked questions

Start preparing now: gather all your documents (MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG score card, caste/domicile certificates), verify your contact details, and ensure you have funds ready for fees and security deposit. On 16 November 2026, log in to http://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in, fill the application form, and upload all documents by 19 November. Check the merit list on 20 November, fill your specialty choices by 23 November, and report to your allotted college for admission between 25 and 30 November. Missing any deadline will result in rejection or seat cancellation. For any clarifications, contact JCECEB at jceceboard@gmail.com or visit the website.