
Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 is the admission process for students who want to get MBBS and BDS seats in medical and dental colleges in Jharkhand. The counselling is based on the NEET UG 2026 result and rank. Eligible candidates must complete the registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting process within the given dates.
The counselling schedule for 2026 includes Round 1, Round 2, Round 3. Candidates must follow the official schedule carefully.
Eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates can register online, fill their preferred courses and colleges, and participate in the seat allotment process. The merit list is prepared on the basis of the NEET UG 2026 merit list provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
| Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2025 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) |
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG 2026 |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| Colleges | Government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges of Jharkhand |
The counselling will be held in four rounds — First Round, Second Round, Third Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. Each round has fixed dates for registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification.
| Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 Dates | |
| Round 1 Counselling | August 13 to August 22, 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining – Round 1 | August 28, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | August 13 to August 22, 2026 |
| Joined Candidate Data by State Authorities | August 29, 2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling | August 31 to September 8, 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining – Round 2 | September 14, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | August 31 to September 8, 2026 |
| Joined Candidate Data by State Authorities | September 15, 2026 |
| Round 3 Counselling | September 16 to September 26, 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining – Round 3 | October 1, 2026 |
| Verification of Joined Candidates | September 16 to September 26, 2026 |
| Joined Candidate Data by State Authorities | October 2, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | October 3 to October 5, 2026 |
| Last Date of Joining – Stray Vacancy Round | October 10, 2026 |
| Commencement of UG Academic Session | September 8, 2026 |
Candidates who want to take part in Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 must complete the registration process through the official state counselling portal.
Visit the official Jharkhand NEET counselling website.
Open the registration link for NEET UG 2026 counselling.
Enter the required NEET UG and personal details.
Fill in the application form carefully.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the counselling fee.
Submit the form and save the confirmation page.
Candidates must meet the required eligibility conditions to participate in the counselling process. The main requirements include:
The candidate must qualify for NEET UG 2026.
The candidate must meet the required educational qualification for MBBS or BDS admission.
The candidate must satisfy the applicable age and other NEET eligibility rules.
Candidates claiming Jharkhand state quota benefits must meet the applicable Jharkhand domicile conditions.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories must have valid category documents.
Candidates must complete the counselling registration within the prescribed time.
Candidates should keep the required documents ready before registration and reporting.
NEET UG 2026 scorecard
NEET UG 2026 admit card
Class 10 certificate
Class 12 marksheet and certificate
Jharkhand domicile certificate, where required
Category certificate, if applicable
Valid photo ID
Passport-size photographs
Medical fitness certificate, if required
Other documents mentioned in the official counselling notice
After registration, eligible candidates need to select their preferred colleges and courses. Choice filling is an important part of the counselling process because seats are allotted according to merit, choices, seat availability and applicable rules.
Candidates should place the most preferred college and course at the top of the choice list. The choices should be checked carefully before locking them. Once choices are locked, changes may not be allowed.
The seat allotment result is released after each counselling round. Seats are allotted according to the candidate's NEET rank, merit, category, choices and available seats.
Candidates who receive a seat must follow the instructions given with the allotment result. The candidate may need to report to the allotted college and complete document verification and fee payment before the joining deadline.
For Round 1, the Jharkhand state counselling period is from August 13 to August 22, 2026, and the last date for joining is August 28, 2026.
The second round will be held from August 31 to September 8, 2026, with September 14, 2026 as the last date for joining.
The third round will be conducted from September 16 to September 26, 2026, and the last date for joining is October 1, 2026.
Complete registration before the deadline.
Pay the correct counselling fee.
Keep all original documents ready.
Fill college choices carefully.
Check every allotment result on time.
Report to the allotted college before the joining deadline.
Follow the latest official notices from the Jharkhand counselling authority
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