Jharkhand NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Merit List: Objection Deadline & Choice Filling Guide

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released the provisional state merit list for NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling on its official portal. This list ranks candidates competing for MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats under the 50 percent state quota in Jharkhand's government and private medical colleges. Candidates have a narrow window—until 5 PM on October 28, 2026—to verify their details and file objections if they spot errors in category, domicile, marks, or rank. Any mistake left uncorrected at this stage will carry forward through all three counselling rounds, potentially blocking access to preferred colleges.

What the Provisional Merit List Covers

The provisional merit list published by JCECEB on October 27, 2026 ranks all NEET PG candidates who have applied for Jharkhand state quota seats. The list applies to MD, MS, and PG Diploma programmes across government and private medical colleges in the state. Your position on this list determines your eligibility to fill choices and the order in which you can select colleges and specialities during the choice-filling window.

The state quota in Jharkhand reserves 50 percent of available seats for candidates domiciled in the state. This provisional list is specific to state-quota competition; all-India quota seats follow a separate national merit list. Understanding which list applies to you is critical—if you are a state-quota candidate, your rank on the Jharkhand list is what matters for Round 1 counselling.

How to Download and Verify Your Details

Visit the official JCECEB portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and log in with your registered credentials. Navigate to the NEET PG 2026 counselling section and locate the provisional merit list PDF under the notifications tab. Search for your roll number, name, and state merit rank within the document. Download the list and save a copy for your records—you will need it for the objection process and choice filling.

Once you have found your entry, cross-check every field: your name spelling, category (General, OBC, SC, ST), domicile status, NEET PG score, and assigned rank. Even a small error—such as a misspelled name or incorrect category—can affect your eligibility for reserved seats or your position in the merit order. If all details match your application and supporting documents, you are clear to proceed. If you spot a discrepancy, act immediately.

• Visit jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and log in with your credentials
• Click on the NEET PG 2026 counselling link
• Open the provisional merit list PDF from the notifications tab
• Search for your roll number and name
• Note your state merit rank and all personal details
• Download and save the list for future reference

Objection Window: October 28, 5 PM Deadline

If you find an error in your provisional merit list entry, you must file an objection on or before October 28, 2026 by 5 PM. After this deadline, no objections will be accepted, and the final merit list published later that same day will be binding for all subsequent rounds. This is a hard deadline—delays due to technical issues, travel, or personal circumstances will not be considered grounds for extension.

Common errors that warrant objection include incorrect category classification (e.g., you are OBC but listed as General), wrong domicile status (affecting state-quota eligibility), calculation errors in your NEET PG score, or rank miscalculation. If you believe your rank is wrong because your score was not correctly entered, this is grounds for objection. However, objections about the NEET PG exam itself (your actual test score or answer key) must be raised with the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), not JCECEB.

• Objection deadline: October 28, 2026, 5 PM (no extensions)
• File only if you find errors in category, domicile, marks, or rank
• Do not use this window to challenge your NEET PG exam score (contact NBEMS for that)
• Objections received after the deadline will be rejected
• The final merit list on October 28 will be binding for all rounds

Step-by-Step Objection Filing Process

Log into the JCECEB counselling portal using your registered username and password. Locate the objection submission form linked to the merit list notice. In the form, clearly specify which field contains the error (e.g., 'Category' or 'Domicile'). Describe the error and state what the correct information should be. Upload clear, legible scans of supporting certificates—such as your caste certificate, domicile certificate, or NEET PG admit card—that prove the correct detail.

Submit the objection form before 5 PM on October 28. Keep a screenshot or confirmation number of your submission for your records. JCECEB will review objections and incorporate valid corrections into the final merit list published later on October 28. If your objection is upheld, your rank may change; if rejected, your provisional rank stands. You will not receive individual notification of the outcome—check the final merit list to see if your details have been corrected.

• Log in to the JCECEB counselling portal with your credentials
• Open the objection submission form from the merit list notice
• Select the field where the error appears (category, domicile, marks, rank)
• Describe the error and provide the correct information
• Upload clear scans of supporting certificates (caste, domicile, admit card, etc.)
• Submit before October 28, 5 PM
• Save your confirmation number
• Check the final merit list on October 28 to confirm corrections

Key Dates for Round 1 Counselling

The JCECEB timeline for Round 1 is compressed and leaves little room for delay. The provisional merit list was released on October 27, giving candidates one day to review and file objections. The final merit list follows on the same day (October 28) after the objection window closes at 5 PM. Choice filling then opens on October 29 and closes on October 30—a two-day window to select your colleges and specialities.

This rapid schedule means you must be ready to act immediately. Have your preferred college and speciality list prepared before choice filling opens. Delays in downloading the merit list, filing objections, or preparing your choices can cost you valuable time. Mark these dates on your calendar and set reminders.

• October 27: Provisional merit list released
• October 28, 5 PM: Objection deadline
• October 28: Final merit list published
• October 29–30: Choice filling window
• After October 30: Seat allotment and reporting

Registration and Counselling Fees

To participate in Round 1 counselling, you must pay both a registration fee and a counselling fee. The fee structure differs by category: unreserved (General) candidates pay ₹1,000 registration and ₹1,250 counselling (total ₹2,250), while reserved (OBC, SC, ST) candidates pay ₹500 registration and ₹1,000 counselling (total ₹1,500). Payment is accepted online via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. These fees are non-refundable once submitted, so ensure you are ready to proceed before paying.

The fee must be paid before or during the choice-filling window to activate your account for seat allotment. If you do not pay the fee, you will not be able to fill choices or participate in seat allotment, even if your rank qualifies you for a seat. Plan your payment in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.

• General (Unreserved): ₹1,000 registration + ₹1,250 counselling = ₹2,250
• Reserved (OBC/SC/ST): ₹500 registration + ₹1,000 counselling = ₹1,500
• Payment methods: Net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI
• Fees are non-refundable
• Payment must be completed before or during choice filling

Why Your Rank Matters Across All Rounds

Jharkhand conducts three counselling rounds followed by a stray vacancy round. Your rank on the provisional (and later final) merit list determines your eligibility and choice priority in every single round. If your rank is wrong at this stage, you will carry that error through all three rounds, potentially blocking you from colleges you would otherwise qualify for. A candidate ranked 500 but mistakenly listed as 600 will lose priority over 100 other candidates in every round—a mistake that cannot be corrected later.

This is why verifying your details now is not optional—it is critical. The objection window is your only opportunity to fix errors before they cascade through the entire counselling process. Once the final merit list is published on October 28, corrections become extremely difficult and may require escalation to higher authorities, which can delay your participation in choice filling.

• Your rank affects your eligibility in Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and stray vacancy round
• An incorrect rank will follow you through all rounds
• Errors cannot be easily corrected after the final merit list is published
• Verify now to avoid losing seats in later rounds

Preparing for Choice Filling (October 29–30)

While you wait for the final merit list, use this time to research colleges and specialities. Identify which government and private medical colleges in Jharkhand offer your preferred specialities (e.g., Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology). Check the previous year's cutoff ranks for each college-speciality combination to estimate your chances. Prepare a ranked list of your top 10–15 choices in order of preference, because during choice filling you will need to lock in your selections quickly.

Understand that choice filling is a one-time process in each round. Once you submit your choices, you cannot change them. Your rank and your choices together determine which seat you are allotted. If you rank a college first but your rank does not qualify for it, you will be allotted the next available seat matching your rank and choices. Plan carefully and do not rush during the choice-filling window.

• Research colleges offering your preferred specialities
• Check previous year's cutoff ranks for each college-speciality pair
• Prepare a ranked list of 10–15 choices in order of preference
• Understand that choice filling is one-time per round
• Do not change your choices after submission
• Your rank + your choices determine your allotted seat

What to Do If You Spot an Error After October 28

If you discover an error in the final merit list after October 28, 5 PM, your options are limited. You can attempt to contact JCECEB directly with proof of the error, but there is no guarantee of correction or extension of the objection deadline. In rare cases, if the error is systemic (affecting multiple candidates) or if JCECEB itself acknowledges a mistake, a revised merit list may be published. However, relying on this is risky and may cause you to miss choice filling.

The safest approach is to file your objection well before the 5 PM deadline on October 28—do not wait until the last hour. If you are unsure whether something is an error, file an objection anyway; it is better to be cautious. If JCECEB rejects your objection, you will at least have a record of your attempt and can escalate if needed.

• Objections after October 28, 5 PM are not accepted
• Contact JCECEB directly only if you discover a critical error after the deadline
• Do not rely on post-deadline corrections; file early
• Keep proof of your objection submission for escalation if needed

Frequently asked questions

Download your provisional merit list today from jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in, verify every detail, and file an objection with proof by October 28, 5 PM if you spot any error. Once the final merit list is published, prepare your ranked choice list and be ready to fill choices on October 29–30—this is your gateway to a PG seat in Jharkhand.