Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling 2026: The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), Ranchi, will conduct the Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling 2026 for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in government medical colleges of the state.
It is an online process covering 50% of the state quota seats in government colleges; Jharkhand currently has no private medical college offering PG (MD/MS) seats. To participate, candidates must register on the JCECEB portal, and seat allotment will be based on their NEET PG 2026 scores and the state’s Combined Merit List (CML).
This guide covers Jharkhand NEET PG counselling dates 2026, registration, eligibility and domicile rules, security deposit, service bond, reservation policy, the Jharkhand NEET PG cutoff, documents required and the Jharkhand NEET PG seat matrix with the full list of MD/MS and Diploma colleges in Jharkhand.
Overview
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling 2026 |
| Qualifying Exam | NEET PG (conducted by NBEMS) |
| Conducting Authority | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), Ranchi |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam Date | August 30, 2026 (re-exam on September 5 for affected centres) |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | Declared September 24, 2026 |
| Mode of Counselling | Online; physical reporting at the allotted college |
| Merit List Basis | Combined Merit List (CML) based purely on NEET PG 2026 score |
| Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy (based on the last cycle’s pattern) |
| Seats Covered | State quota seats in government medical colleges; Jharkhand has no private PG medical colleges |
| Total Colleges | 5 |
| Total Seats (last cycle) | 267 |
| Courses | MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), PG Diploma |
| Official Website | jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in |
Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling Dates 2026
JCECEB had not released the official Jharkhand NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule as of this update. NBEMS declared the NEET PG 2026 result on September 24, 2026, and the MCC AIQ counselling schedule is expected in early-to-mid October 2026, which state boards like JCECEB typically follow within a few weeks. The dates below are tentative, based on the last cycle’s pattern, and will be updated once JCECEB issues its notification.
Jharkhand NEET PG Round 1 Counselling Dates 2026
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application form filling and uploading of certificates/documents | October 21 to 25, 2026 |
| Publication of provisional state merit list | October 26, 2026 |
| Objections on the provisional merit list | October 27, 2026 |
| Publication of final state merit list | October 28, 2026 |
| Online registration and choice filling for seat allotment | October 29 to 30, 2026 |
| Issue of provisional seat allotment letter | November 2, 2026 |
| Certificate/document verification and admission at the institute | November 3 to 10, 2026 |
Jharkhand NEET PG Round 2 Counselling Dates 2026 (Tentative)
| Activities | Dates |
|---|---|
| Fresh Registration (new candidates only) | Early December 2026 (expected) |
| Choice Filling | Mid-December 2026 (expected) |
| Round 2 Allotment Result | Late December 2026 (expected) |
| Document Verification and Admission | Late December 2026 (expected) |
Jharkhand NEET PG Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Dates 2026 (Tentative)
Candidates who remain unallotted, or who want an upgrade, get another chance in Round 3, after which a Stray Vacancy round fills any seats still vacant. In the last cycle, Round 3 allotment was declared in mid-February.
| Activities | Dates |
|---|---|
| Round 3 Registration and Choice Filling | January 2027 (expected) |
| Round 3 Allotment Result | Early-to-mid February 2027 (expected) |
| Stray/Mop-Up Round Registration and Choice Filling | February 2027 (expected) |
| Stray/Mop-Up Round Allotment Result | Late February 2027 (expected) |
Jharkhand NEET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must meet the following conditions for Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling 2026:
- NEET PG: A valid rank in NEET PG 2026.
- Qualification: MBBS degree or a recognised qualification approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Internship: The compulsory rotating internship must be completed by the cut-off date in the JCECEB information brochure. NBEMS has fixed September 30, 2026, as the internship cut-off for NEET PG 2026; confirm the JCECEB-specific date once the brochure is released.
- Registration: A permanent or provisional NMC/State Medical Council registration certificate from Bihar, Jharkhand or any recognised Medical Council.
- Domicile: Jharkhand domicile is required for state quota seats; candidates must hold a valid residence/domicile certificate issued by a competent Jharkhand authority.
- Age: There is no upper age limit for MD/MS admission.
- Nationality: Indian citizens.
Jharkhand NEET PG Registration 2026: Step-by-Step Process
Register on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in with your NEET PG roll number and application details:
- Register: Fill in your personal, academic and category details online on the JCECEB counselling portal.
- Pay fees: Pay the non-refundable application/registration fee, counselling fee and the security deposit applicable to your category. Choice filling is not allowed without the deposit.
- Check the merit list: JCECEB publishes the provisional and final state merit list (CML) based on NEET PG rank after registration closes. Objections to the provisional list must be raised with supporting documents, usually by email to the board.
- Fill and lock choices: Arrange colleges and courses by preference and lock them before the deadline.
- Get your seat: Allotment is based on rank, locked choices, category and seat availability.
- Download the allotment letter: Save it along with your security deposit receipt.
- Report for admission: Go to the allotted college within the given window with your original documents.
- Upgrade if needed: Candidates who have already registered in Round 1 are automatically carried forward and can take part in Round 2 for an upgrade; fresh candidates must register again.
Important rules to remember:
- Only candidates who qualify NEET PG 2026 can take part in Jharkhand NEET PG counselling.
- Candidates already in the state merit list need not register again in Round 2; a fresh registration and fee are typically required for the Stray/Mop-Up round.
- Category certificates (SC/ST/BC-I/BC-II/EWS) and non-creamy-layer certificates for BC-I/BC-II must be valid and in the prescribed Jharkhand state format.
- All notices and results are published on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
Jharkhand NEET PG Registration Fee and Security Deposit 2026
Here is the fee structure carried forward from the most recently notified (2025) Jharkhand NEET PG counselling cycle. Confirm the exact amounts once JCECEB releases the 2026 brochure.
| Particular | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application/Registration Fee: General, EWS, BC-I, BC-II | Rs 1,000 |
| Application/Registration Fee: SC, ST, All Female candidates | Rs 500 |
| Counselling Fee: General, EWS, BC-I, BC-II | Rs 2,000 |
| Counselling Fee: SC, ST, All Female candidates | Rs 1,200 |
| Security Deposit: Government colleges (UR/EWS) | Rs 30,000 |
| Security Deposit: Government colleges (SC/ST/BC-I/BC-II/PwD) | Rs 15,000 |
| Security Deposit: Stray/Mop-Up Round | Rs 50,000 |
Jharkhand State Quota vs All India Quota (AIQ) Seats
PG seats in Jharkhand’s government medical colleges are split between two counselling authorities:
| Quota Type | Share | Conducted By |
|---|---|---|
| State Quota | 50% | JCECEB (jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in) |
| All India Quota (AIQ) | 50% | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi |
Jharkhand NEET PG Reservation Policy 2026
Jharkhand has one of the highest combined reservation shares among states, reflecting its tribal demographic. Reservation in state quota seats is as follows:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 26% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 10% |
| Backward Class-I (BC-I) | 12% |
| Backward Class-II (BC-II) | 14% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% (General category candidates only) |
| PwBD | Horizontal reservation as per the JCECEB brochure |
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready before registration. Originals are checked at the time of admission:
- NEET PG 2026 scorecard and admit card
- MBBS degree or passing certificate
- MBBS final year mark sheet
- Medical registration certificate (NMC/State Medical Council, including Bihar/Jharkhand Medical Council where applicable)
- Internship completion certificate
- Photo ID proof: Aadhaar, PAN, Passport or Driving Licence
- Birth certificate or Class 10 certificate for proof of date of birth
- Jharkhand domicile/residence certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/BC-I/BC-II/EWS), if applicable, in the prescribed Jharkhand format
- Non-creamy-layer certificate, for BC-I and BC-II candidates
- PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable
- Copy of the online counselling registration form and fee payment receipt
- Security deposit receipt
- Passport-size photographs
NEET PG 2026 Cutoff
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cut-Off Scores (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th percentile | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th percentile | 244 |
| SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 226 |
Jharkhand NEET PG Choice Filling Tips
- Check the seat matrix for each round; seat availability changes between rounds, so do not rely on the previous round’s list.
- Fill as many choices as you are willing to join, arranged strictly in order of preference.
- Use the previous year’s Round 1 pattern in this guide, along with the NEET PG College Predictor 2026, to judge a realistic range for your rank and category.
- RIMS Ranchi remains the highest-demand college and fills up first; other colleges, including CIP Ranchi, MGM Jamshedpur, and SNMMCH Dhanbad, typically fill in later rounds.
- Deposit the correct security amount early. Candidates without a deposit cannot fill choices.
- Lock your choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices may not be considered.
- If you are also taking part in MCC AIQ counselling, note the MCC round dates – an MCC allotment and joining can remove you from the state list.
Participating Colleges: Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling
Here, we have mentioned the list of top medical colleges in Jharkhand that accept the NEET PG Scorecard.
| Colleges | District | Estd | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Institute of Psychiatry | Ranchi | 1918 | 34 |
| MGM Medical College Jamshedpur | East Singhbhum | 1961 | 39 |
| Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences | Ranchi | 1960 | 165 |
| Ranchi Inst of NeuroPsychiatry and Allied Sciences | Ranchi | 1998 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who conducts Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), Ranchi, conducts the counselling for MD, MS and PG Diploma seats in government medical colleges of the state. The official portal is jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
Q. Does Jharkhand have private medical colleges for NEET PG?
A. No. As of this update, Jharkhand has no private medical college with MD/MS seats — all PG medical seats in the state are at government institutions (RIMS Ranchi, MGM Jamshedpur, SNMMCH Dhanbad, CIP Ranchi and RINPAS Ranchi).
Q. When will the Jharkhand NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule be released?
A. JCECEB is expected to announce the schedule after the NEET PG 2026 result (declared September 24, 2026) and once the MCC AIQ schedule is finalised, typically a few weeks later. In the last cycle, Round 1 registration opened in early November.
Q. Is Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling online or offline?
A. Registration, fee payment, choice filling and seat allotment are all online. Candidates must report physically to the allotted college with original documents to complete admission.
Q. How many rounds are there in Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling?
A. The last cycle had Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and a Stray/Mop-Up round. Candidates should confirm the exact round list in the 2026 brochure once released.