The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has issued an urgent notice for candidates whose names appear in the State Merit List published on 14 August 2026. The Board is allowing candidates to correct their category and other details, but only if they submit a fresh application by 3 September 2026 with the correct supporting documents. This is a critical window — if your category, caste certificate, or other information is wrong in the merit list, you must act now or risk losing your seat in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or Stray Vacancy rounds of counselling for MBBS, BDS, and B.H.M.S. courses. The Board will only accept certificates issued by officers at Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) level or above; certificates from lower-level officers will be rejected.
If your name is in the Jharkhand State Merit List (published 14 August 2026) and your category or details are wrong, you must resubmit your application by 3 September 2026 with corrected information and valid certificates, or your seat may be cancelled.
What is this notice about?
On 6 August 2026, JCECEB published Advertisement No. JCECEB/46/26-47 to prepare the State Merit List for NEET UG 2026. This merit list is used to conduct the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Stray Vacancy rounds of online counselling for admission to State Quota seats in MBBS, BDS, and B.H.M.S. courses across Jharkhand.
After the merit list was published on 14 August 2026, the Board received representations (complaints and requests) from certain candidates saying their category or other important details were wrong. This notice clarifies the Board's policy on which corrections will be accepted and how candidates must apply for them.
Who needs to resubmit their application?
You must resubmit your application if your name appears in the State Merit List published on 14 August 2026 AND you believe your category or other relevant details are incorrect. The Board has made clear that it will only consider corrections submitted in the proper format with the right documents.
If your name is NOT in the merit list, or if your details are already correct, you do not need to do anything. Simply wait for the counselling rounds to begin.
- Your name must be in the State Merit List published on 14 August 2026
- You must have a genuine error in your category or other details
- You must be able to provide valid supporting documents to prove the correction
Critical: Certificate requirements – what the Board will and will not accept
This is the most important trap in this notice. The Board will ONLY accept certificates issued by an officer at the level of Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) or ABOVE. Any certificate issued by an officer BELOW this level will be rejected, and your application will not be considered.
For Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificates, the Board specifies that only ST/SC/OBC(NCL)/OBC(I)/IA certificates issued by an officer at Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) level or above will be accepted. This means if your EWS certificate was issued by a Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, or any lower-ranking official, it will NOT be accepted.
Before you submit, check the issuing officer's name and rank on your certificate. If it does not clearly show Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) or a higher rank (such as District Magistrate, Collector, or Chief Secretary), do not submit — your application will be rejected. If your certificate is from a lower-level officer, you must obtain a fresh certificate from the correct authority before the deadline.
- Accepted: Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), District Magistrate, Collector, Chief Secretary, or equivalent or higher rank
- NOT accepted: Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, Gram Panchayat, or any officer below Sub-Divisional Officer level
- For EWS certificates: must be issued by Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) or above
- Check your certificate NOW — if the issuing officer is below Sub-Divisional Officer level, obtain a fresh one immediately
Important dates and deadlines
The deadline to submit your corrected application is 3 September 2026. This is a hard deadline — no applications received after this date will be accepted under any circumstances, even if you have a valid reason for the delay.
The Board will scrutinise all applications received on 3 September 2026 and take appropriate action. You will be notified of the outcome, but the notice does not specify when this will happen. Plan accordingly and do not wait until the last moment to submit.
- Deadline to submit corrected application: 3 September 2026
- No applications will be accepted after 3 September 2026 — no exceptions
- Applications will be scrutinised on 3 September 2026
- Outcome notification date: not specified in this notice
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| State Merit List published | 14 August 2026 |
| Correction application deadline | 3 September 2026 |
| Applications scrutinised | 3 September 2026 |
| Outcome notification | Not specified |
How to submit your corrected application
You must submit your application by email only. There is no online portal, no physical submission, and no other method will be accepted. Send your email to controller.jceceb@gmail.com.
In your email, clearly state what correction(s) you are requesting. For example, if your category is wrong, write 'I am requesting correction of my category from OBC to SC' or 'I am requesting correction of my name from Raj Kumar to Rajesh Kumar'. Do not be vague.
Attach all supporting documents as PDF files or images. The notice does not specify which documents are required for each type of correction, so include any document that proves your claim — for example, if correcting your category, attach your caste certificate; if correcting your name, attach your birth certificate or school leaving certificate showing the correct name.
Do not submit after 3 September 2026. The Board will not accept late submissions, and there is no appeal process mentioned in this notice.
- Email address: controller.jceceb@gmail.com
- Subject line: clearly state the correction(s) you are requesting
- Attach all supporting documents as PDF or image files
- Send before 3 September 2026 — no late submissions accepted
- Keep a copy of your email and attachments for your records
What corrections can you request?
The notice mentions 'Category and other relevant particulars' as the types of corrections the Board will consider. This means you can request corrections to your caste/category (SC, ST, OBC, General, EWS), your name, your date of birth, your contact details, or any other information that appears in the merit list.
However, the Board will only accept corrections that are supported by valid documents. You cannot simply claim a correction without proof. For example, if you claim your category should be SC instead of General, you must provide a valid SC certificate issued by the correct authority.
- Category (SC, ST, OBC, General, EWS)
- Name
- Date of birth
- Contact details
- Any other relevant particulars shown in the merit list
What happens after you submit?
The Board will scrutinise your application on 3 September 2026. This means they will check whether your documents are valid, whether the issuing officer is at the correct level, and whether your correction claim is genuine.
If your application is approved, your details in the merit list will be corrected, and you will be eligible for counselling with your corrected category/details. If your application is rejected (for example, because your certificate is from a lower-level officer), you will not be able to correct your details, and you will be counselled with the information currently in the merit list.
The notice does not specify how or when you will be informed of the outcome. Check the JCECEB website (https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in) regularly for updates, or contact the Board directly at controller.jceceb@gmail.com if you do not hear back within a reasonable time.
- Board scrutinises all applications on 3 September 2026
- Approved corrections: your merit list details will be updated
- Rejected corrections: you will be counselled with current (incorrect) details
- Outcome notification: check the website or contact the Board
Courses covered by this correction process
This correction process applies to candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, and B.H.M.S. courses through the State Quota in Jharkhand. The corrected merit list will be used for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Stray Vacancy rounds of online counselling.
If you are applying for any other course (such as nursing, paramedical, or private college seats), this notice does not apply to you.
- MBBS (State Quota)
- BDS (State Quota)
- B.H.M.S. (State Quota)
Common mistakes that will get your application rejected
Submitting after 3 September 2026: The Board will not accept any application received after the deadline, regardless of the reason. If you miss the deadline, you cannot correct your details.
Submitting without supporting documents: The notice explicitly states 'No request received after the stipulated date or without the requisite supporting documents shall be entertained under any circumstances.' This means if you submit an email saying 'Please correct my category to SC' but do not attach your SC certificate, your application will be rejected.
Submitting a certificate from a lower-level officer: If your caste certificate, EWS certificate, or other document is issued by a Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, or any officer below Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) level, it will be rejected. You must obtain a fresh certificate from the correct authority.
Submitting a vague or unclear correction request: If the Board cannot understand what you are asking for, they may reject your application. Be specific and clear in your email.
Submitting to the wrong email address: The only email address the Board will accept is controller.jceceb@gmail.com. If you send your application to any other address, it will not be considered.
- ⚠️ Missing the 3 September 2026 deadline = automatic rejection
- ⚠️ No supporting documents = automatic rejection
- ⚠️ Certificate from officer below Sub-Divisional Officer level = automatic rejection
- ⚠️ Vague or unclear correction request = likely rejection
- ⚠️ Submitting to wrong email address = not considered
Where to find more information
The original Advertisement No. JCECEB/46/26-47 (dated 6 August 2026) contains the full rules for the merit list and counselling process. You can find this on the JCECEB website under the 'Important Notice' column.
The JCECEB website is https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. Check this regularly for updates on counselling dates, merit list corrections, and other important announcements.
If you have questions, contact the Board at controller.jceceb@gmail.com or visit the office at Science & Technology Campus, Sirkha Toli, Namkum-Tupudana Road, Namkum, Ranchi 834010.
- JCECEB website: https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
- Email: controller.jceceb@gmail.com
- Office address: Science & Technology Campus, Sirkha Toli, Namkum-Tupudana Road, Namkum, Ranchi 834010
- Original advertisement: JCECEB/46/26-47 (6 August 2026)
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My name is in the State Merit List published on 14 August 2026, but my category is wrong. What do I do?
You must submit a fresh application by 3 September 2026 to controller.jceceb@gmail.com with your corrected category and a valid caste/category certificate issued by a Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) or higher-ranking officer. The Board will scrutinise your application and update your details if approved. If you do not submit by 3 September 2026, you cannot correct your category, and you will be counselled with the wrong category in your merit list.
What level of officer must issue my caste certificate for it to be accepted?
Your caste certificate must be issued by a Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) or an officer of equal or higher rank (such as District Magistrate, Collector, or Chief Secretary). Certificates issued by Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, Gram Panchayat, or any lower-level officer will be rejected. If your certificate is from a lower-level officer, you must obtain a fresh one from the correct authority before 3 September 2026.
Can I submit my correction application after 3 September 2026?
No. The Board has explicitly stated that no applications received after 3 September 2026 will be accepted under any circumstances. This is a hard deadline with no exceptions. If you miss it, you cannot correct your details.
What if I submit my application without supporting documents?
Your application will be rejected. The notice states: 'No request received after the stipulated date or without the requisite supporting documents shall be entertained under any circumstances.' You must attach all documents that prove your correction claim — for example, your caste certificate if correcting your category, or your birth certificate if correcting your name.
How do I know if my correction application has been approved?
The notice does not specify how or when you will be notified. Check the JCECEB website (https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in) regularly for updates, or contact the Board at controller.jceceb@gmail.com. If you do not hear back within a reasonable time, follow up with the Board directly.
What if my correction application is rejected?
If your application is rejected (for example, because your certificate is from a lower-level officer), you will not be able to correct your details. You will be counselled with the information currently in the merit list. The notice does not mention an appeal process, so you should ensure your documents are correct before submitting.
Can I correct my name, date of birth, or contact details, or only my category?
You can request corrections to your category and 'other relevant particulars,' which includes your name, date of birth, contact details, and any other information in the merit list. However, you must provide valid supporting documents for any correction you request.
Which courses are covered by this correction process?
This correction process applies to MBBS, BDS, and B.H.M.S. courses through the State Quota in Jharkhand. The corrected merit list will be used for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Stray Vacancy rounds of online counselling. If you are applying for other courses, this notice does not apply to you.
What email address should I send my correction application to?
Send your application to controller.jceceb@gmail.com only. This is the only email address the Board will accept. If you send your application to any other address, it will not be considered.
My EWS certificate is from a Tehsildar. Will it be accepted?
No. The notice specifically states that EWS certificates must be issued by a Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) or higher-ranking officer. Certificates from Tehsildar or lower-level officers will be rejected. You must obtain a fresh EWS certificate from the correct authority before 3 September 2026.
If your name is in the Jharkhand State Merit List (14 August 2026) and your category or other details are incorrect, act immediately. Prepare your corrected information and valid supporting documents (issued by Sub-Divisional Officer level or above), and email your application to controller.jceceb@gmail.com by 3 September 2026. Do not wait — this is a one-time correction window, and missing the deadline means you cannot correct your details. After 3 September 2026, the Board will scrutinise all applications and update the merit list accordingly. Check the JCECEB website (https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in) for the outcome and counselling schedule.
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