The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) is closing registration for the stray vacancy round of NEET UG 2026 counselling today, October 16, 2026. This is the final opportunity for qualified NEET candidates to secure an MBBS, BDS, or BHMS seat in Jharkhand state colleges. The stray round fills seats that remained vacant after the first three counselling rounds. If you miss this deadline, you will lose your chance to join a medical course in Jharkhand for the 2026 academic session.
Register today at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in before 11:59 PM on October 16 if you are a NEET UG 2026 qualified Jharkhand domicile candidate seeking a medical seat—this is your last chance.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is the Jharkhand stray round and who should apply?
The stray vacancy round is the final counselling cycle for NEET UG 2026 in Jharkhand. It processes seats that were not filled during Rounds 1, 2, and 3 of the state counselling process. These leftover seats across MBBS, BDS, and BHMS programmes are now available for fresh allocation.
You are eligible to apply if you have qualified NEET UG 2026, hold a valid Jharkhand domicile certificate, and are seeking a state quota seat. Candidates who were already admitted and reported in earlier rounds cannot use this round to upgrade to a better college or course. However, fresh candidates who missed the previous three rounds can apply now if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Critical dates and timeline for Jharkhand stray round 2026
The registration and choice-filling window closes today, October 16, 2026. You must complete fresh registration, pay the counselling fee online, and lock your course and college preferences all within this single deadline. The portal will not accept any new entries after today.
The state merit list will be displayed on October 17. Provisional seat allotment letters will be issued from October 21 onwards. Document verification and physical reporting at your allotted college must happen between October 21 and 26. After October 26, no further rounds will be conducted, and the 2026 admission cycle for Jharkhand will close.
- Registration and choice filling deadline: October 16, 2026
- Merit list display: October 17, 2026
- Provisional allotment letters issued: From October 21, 2026
- Document verification and reporting: October 21–26, 2026
How to register for the stray round: step-by-step process
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Visit the official JCECEB portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and locate the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round link. Click on it to begin the registration process. You will need your NEET UG 2026 roll number and scorecard details to proceed.
Complete fresh registration by entering your personal, academic, and category information. Upload all required documents in the correct format as specified by the board. Then proceed to pay the counselling fee using one of the accepted online payment methods: net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
After payment is confirmed, fill in your course and college preferences in order of priority. Lock your choices before the deadline—once locked, you cannot change them. Download and save your confirmation page for your records and future reference during reporting.
- Visit jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
- Click the stray round link
- Register using NEET UG 2026 roll number
- Fill personal, academic, and category details
- Upload required documents
- Pay counselling fee online
- Fill and lock course and college choices
- Download confirmation page
Documents you must carry for reporting and verification
If you are allotted a seat, you must report to your assigned college with original documents for verification. Missing even one required document can result in your seat being cancelled, so prepare all papers in advance.
Ensure you have your NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates, and a Jharkhand domicile certificate issued by the competent authority. If you are claiming any reservation, bring your caste certificate. You will also need your transfer certificate and migration certificate from your last school, a government-issued photo identity (Aadhaar, passport, or driving licence), and passport-size photographs that match your NEET UG 2026 application.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
- Jharkhand domicile certificate
- Caste certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Transfer certificate and migration certificate
- Government-issued photo identity proof
- Passport-size photographs matching NEET application
Why this is your final opportunity for a 2026 medical seat in Jharkhand
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The stray round is the last admission window for NEET UG 2026 in Jharkhand. No further counselling rounds will be held after October 26, 2026. If you do not register and secure a seat through this cycle, you will not be able to join an MBBS, BDS, or BHMS programme in a Jharkhand state college for the 2026 academic session.
This round is designed to give candidates who missed earlier rounds or who were not allotted a seat previously one final chance. The seats available here are genuine vacancies from the first three rounds. Once this window closes, the admission process for the year concludes, and the next opportunity will only come in 2027.
Practical action plan: what you need to do today
If you are a NEET UG 2026 qualified Jharkhand domicile candidate, act immediately. Visit jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and open the stray round link. Have your NEET roll number and scorecard ready. Prepare scanned copies of all your academic certificates, domicile certificate, and category documents if applicable.
Complete your fresh registration, pay the counselling fee through your preferred online method, and fill your course and college preferences in order of priority. Lock your choices before the portal closes today. Save and print your final submission confirmation page. Keep this document safe for your records and for reference during reporting.
- Open jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in immediately
- Locate and click the stray round registration link
- Gather NEET roll number and scorecard
- Prepare scanned copies of all documents
- Complete fresh registration
- Pay counselling fee online
- Fill and lock course and college choices
- Save and print confirmation page
What happens after you register: the next steps
After the registration window closes on October 16, the JCECEB will prepare and display the state merit list on October 17. Your rank in this merit list will determine your eligibility for seat allotment. Provisional seat allotment letters will be issued from October 21 onwards, which you can download from the official portal.
Once you receive your allotment letter, you must report to your assigned college between October 21 and 26 with all original documents for verification. Failure to report within this window or missing any required document will result in cancellation of your seat. After October 26, the reporting window closes, and the admission process concludes.
- Merit list displayed: October 17
- Check your rank and eligibility
- Download allotment letter from October 21
- Report to college with original documents: October 21–26
- Complete document verification
- Admission process closes: October 26
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 stray round?
The registration deadline is October 16, 2026. The portal will close at the end of today, and no new registrations will be accepted after this date. You must complete registration, pay the fee, and lock your choices all within this single window.
Who is eligible to apply for the Jharkhand stray round?
You must have qualified NEET UG 2026, hold a valid Jharkhand domicile certificate, and be seeking a state quota seat. Candidates already admitted and reported in earlier rounds cannot apply. Fresh candidates who missed Rounds 1, 2, and 3 are eligible if they meet these criteria.
What seats are available in the stray round?
The stray round offers vacant MBBS, BDS, and BHMS seats across Jharkhand state colleges. These are seats that remained unfilled after the first three counselling rounds. The exact number and distribution of seats will be shown in the seat matrix on the official portal.
How do I register and what is the application process?
Visit jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in, click the stray round link, and register using your NEET UG 2026 roll number. Fill in your personal and academic details, upload required documents, pay the counselling fee online (net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI), and then fill and lock your course and college preferences. Save your confirmation page.
When will the merit list and seat allotment letters be released?
The state merit list will be displayed on October 17, 2026. Provisional seat allotment letters will be issued from October 21, 2026 onwards. You can download your allotment letter from the official portal using your login credentials.
What documents do I need to carry for reporting?
Bring your NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates, Jharkhand domicile certificate, caste certificate (if claiming reservation), transfer and migration certificates, government-issued photo ID, and passport-size photographs matching your NEET application. Missing any document can lead to seat cancellation.
What is the reporting deadline and what happens if I miss it?
You must report to your allotted college between October 21 and 26, 2026 with all original documents. If you do not report within this window, your seat will be cancelled. After October 26, no further rounds will be held, and the admission cycle closes.
Can I change my course or college choice after locking them?
No. Once you lock your course and college preferences during registration, you cannot change them. Choose your preferences carefully before locking, as this is your final choice for the stray round.
Register today at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in before the portal closes tonight. This is your final chance to secure an MBBS, BDS, or BHMS seat in Jharkhand for 2026. After October 16, no further registrations will be accepted, and the admission window will close permanently on October 26.
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