Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Counselling: 1st Round Schedule Extended

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has announced updated dates for the 1st Round of online counselling for MBBS and BDS admission in 2026-27. Following directions from the Medical Counselling Committee in New Delhi on 19 August 2026, the board has extended the counselling schedule for state quota seats, All India quota seats, and NRI quota seats. The key change: the registration and choice-filling deadline has been pushed back to 25 August 2026. This affects all candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and are eligible to participate in Jharkhand's counselling process. If you have not yet registered and filled your choices, you now have a few extra days to do so.

What Has Changed: The New Counselling Schedule

The Jharkhand board has revised the 1st Round counselling schedule for MBBS and BDS courses across three quota categories: State Quota, All India Quota, and NRI Quota. The changes apply to all three categories, though the specific colleges and seats differ. The most important change is the extension of the registration and choice-filling deadline.

Previously, candidates had to register and fill their choices by 21 August 2026. This has now been extended to 25 August 2026. If you have already registered and filled your choices, you can edit them until 25 August 2026 if needed. The seat allotment process, which was originally scheduled to begin on 22 August 2026, now begins on 27 August 2026.

Updated Schedule for State Quota Seats (MBBS & BDS)

State Quota seats are filled through Jharkhand's own counselling process. The updated schedule for State Quota is as follows:

The registration and choice-filling window closes on 25 August 2026. You can edit your choices on the same day if you need to change your preferences. Seat allotment and the download of your Provisional Seat Allotment Letter will happen between 27 August and 05 September 2026. After you receive your allotment letter, you must complete document verification and report to your allotted college between 28 August and 05 September 2026. Note that document verification and admission happen simultaneously with the allotment period.

• Last date for online registration and choice filling: 25 August 2026
• Editing of choices (if needed): 25 August 2026
• Seat allotment and download of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter: 27 August to 05 September 2026
• Document verification and admission at college: 28 August to 05 September 2026

Updated Schedule for All India Quota Seats (MBBS)

All India Quota MBBS seats are offered at four colleges in Jharkhand: Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi; Netaji Subhas Medical College and Chandravansi Hospital, Palamu; Sido Kanhu Medical College & Hospital, Dumka; and Birsa Hospital, Seraikela-Kharsawan. The counselling schedule for these seats has also been extended.

The registration and choice-filling deadline for All India Quota MBBS is 25 August 2026. You can edit your choices on the same day if needed. Seat allotment and download of your Provisional Seat Allotment Letter will occur between 27 August and 05 September 2026. Document verification and admission at your allotted college must be completed between 28 August and 05 September 2026.

• Last date for online registration and choice filling: 25 August 2026
• Seat allotment and download of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter: 27 August to 05 September 2026
• Document verification and admission at college: 28 August to 05 September 2026

Updated Schedule for All India Quota Seats (BDS)

All India Quota BDS seats are offered at Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa, under Babu Dinesh Singh University, Garhwa. The counselling schedule for BDS All India Quota seats follows the same extended timeline as MBBS.

Registration and choice-filling closes on 25 August 2026, with the option to edit choices on the same day. Seat allotment and download of your Provisional Seat Allotment Letter will take place between 27 August and 05 September 2026. Document verification and admission must be completed between 28 August and 05 September 2026.

• Last date for online registration and choice filling: 25 August 2026
• Seat allotment and download of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter: 27 August to 05 September 2026
• Document verification and admission at college: 28 August to 05 September 2026

Important: Registration and Choice Filling Happen Simultaneously

A critical point: the activities of online registration, choice filling for seat allotment, and editing of choices (if needed) all continue simultaneously on 25 August 2026. This means you do not have to complete registration first and then fill choices in a separate step. You can register and fill your choices at the same time, and you can edit your choices up until the deadline on 25 August 2026.

This is important because it gives you flexibility. If you register early but later want to change your college preferences, you can do so right up until 25 August 2026. Do not wait until the last moment, however — the portal may experience heavy traffic on the final day, and you risk being unable to submit your choices in time.

What You Must Do: Step-by-Step Process

If you have qualified NEET UG 2026 and are eligible for Jharkhand counselling, here is what you need to do:

First, visit the JCECEB website (https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in) and log in to the counselling portal using your NEET roll number and password. Register yourself if you have not already done so. Fill in your personal and academic details accurately. Then, fill your choice of colleges and courses in order of preference. You can rank as many colleges as you wish — the system will allot you the highest-ranked college for which you are eligible based on your NEET score and category.

After filling your choices, review them carefully. If you need to change your preferences, you can edit them until 25 August 2026. Once you are satisfied, submit your choices. Keep a copy of your confirmation page for your records. After 25 August 2026, the portal will close and seat allotment will begin on 27 August 2026.

• Visit https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and log in with your NEET roll number
• Register and fill in your personal and academic details
• Fill your choice of colleges and courses in order of preference
• Review and edit your choices if needed (until 25 August 2026)
• Submit your choices before the deadline
• Save your confirmation page
• Wait for seat allotment on 27 August 2026

After Seat Allotment: Document Verification and Admission

Once seat allotment is announced (between 27 August and 05 September 2026), you will receive a Provisional Seat Allotment Letter. Download this letter from the portal immediately. The letter will tell you which college and course you have been allotted.

You must then report to your allotted college for document verification and admission between 28 August and 05 September 2026. Bring all original documents (your NEET admit card, NEET scorecard, 10th and 12th mark sheets, caste certificate if applicable, domicile certificate, medical fitness certificate, and any other documents specified by the college). The college will verify your documents and confirm your admission. If your documents are not in order or if you do not report within the deadline, your seat may be cancelled and offered to the next candidate on the merit list.

• Download your Provisional Seat Allotment Letter from the portal
• Note the college, course, and reporting date
• Gather all original documents (NEET scorecard, mark sheets, certificates, etc.)
• Report to your allotted college between 28 August and 05 September 2026
• Complete document verification
• Confirm your admission

BHMS Counselling: Seats Not Yet Received

The notice mentions that seats for the BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) course have not yet been received from the Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand. BHMS is a medical course but is not MBBS or BDS. Once seat details are made available, the board will send recommendations for BHMS on the basis of the NEET (UG)-based State Merit List.

If you are interested in BHMS, keep checking the JCECEB website for updates. Do not assume BHMS counselling will follow the same schedule as MBBS and BDS.

Disability Certificates: RIMS Authorized to Issue

The Department of Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, has authorized Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, to issue disability certificates for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BHMS courses for the 2026-27 session. If you have a disability and need a disability certificate for counselling, you can obtain it from RIMS. Ensure you have this certificate before the document verification stage, as it may be required for eligibility to certain reserved seats or for hostel allocation.

Previous Notices Now Modified: Check the Updated Versions

The board has clarified that four earlier advertisements have been modified by this notice: Advertisement No. JCECEB/46/26-47 (dated 06 August 2026), JCECEB/46/26-52 (dated 08 August 2026), JCECEB/46/26-53 (dated 08 August 2026), and JCECEB/46/26-60 (dated 19 August 2026). These advertisements can be found under the 'Important Notice' column on the JCECEB website.

If you have already read those earlier notices, be aware that the dates and schedules in those notices are now outdated. Use only the updated schedule provided in this notice. All other terms and conditions from the earlier advertisements remain the same unless specifically changed here.

Key Dates at a Glance

Here is a quick summary of the most important dates you need to remember for Jharkhand MBBS/BDS 1st Round counselling:

• 25 August 2026: Last date for online registration, choice filling, and editing of choices
• 27 August to 05 September 2026: Seat allotment and download of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
• 28 August to 05 September 2026: Document verification and admission at your allotted college

Stay Updated: Check the Website Regularly

The board advises all candidates to visit the JCECEB website (https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in) at regular intervals to stay informed about any further updates or changes to the counselling schedule. Counselling schedules can change due to unforeseen circumstances, and the board may issue additional notices.

Do not rely solely on this article or any single source. Check the official website regularly, especially as key dates approach. If you miss an important deadline because you did not check the website, you may lose your seat. Set reminders on your phone or calendar for the key dates mentioned above.

Frequently asked questions

The extended deadline of 25 August 2026 gives you a few extra days to register, fill your choices, and make any changes you need. Do not delay — register and fill your choices as soon as possible to avoid last-minute portal congestion. After 25 August 2026, the portal will close and seat allotment will begin on 27 August 2026. Once you receive your allotment letter, report to your college immediately for document verification between 28 August and 05 September 2026. Missing this deadline will result in cancellation of your seat. Visit https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in regularly for any further updates.