Jharkhand NEET MDS Counselling 2026: Current Status at a Glance

Multiple steps of verification and objection reviews operate under the JCECEB framework to prepare the final state ranks for seat allocation. Here is where the Round 2 schedule stands right now:

• Conducting Authority: Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB).

• Final State Merit List Release: Published on September 24, 2026, accessible on the official board portal.

• Online Choice Filling & Locking Window: Open from September 24 to September 26, 2026.

• Provisional Seat Allotment Letter Release: Scheduled for download from September 27 to September 30, 2026.

• Document Verification & Institute Reporting: Scheduled from September 27 to September 30, 2026.

Because choice preferences submitted during this window determine your seat allotment, candidate action is required on the official portal prior to September 26.

Steps to Download the Round 2 Final Merit List

Candidates can check their finalized state rank and eligibility status by following these steps on the official portal:

1. Visit the official JCECEB website at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in 

2. Click on the "Download" tab located on the homepage navigation bar.

3. Locate and select the link titled "Final State Merit List of NEET MDS - 2026 (Round 2)".

4. Open the PDF file and press Ctrl + F  to search using your NEET MDS roll number or application ID.

5. Verify your assigned state merit rank, category rank, and percentile details listed against your name.

Requirements You'll Need - Regardless of Allotted College

Candidates who secure a seat in Round 2 must present original documents alongside self-attested copies during physical verification at the designated institute:

• Original NEET MDS 2026 Score Card and Admit Card

• BDS Degree Certificate / Provisional Passing Certificate

• Compulsory Rotating Internship Completion Certificate (completed on or before the eligibility cutoff date)

• Permanent or Temporary Registration Certificate from the Dental Council of India (DCI) or Jharkhand State Dental Council

• Jharkhand Local Resident / Domicile Certificate issued by a competent authority

• Valid Caste / Category Certificate (where applicable for reservation benefit)

• Class 10 and 12 matriculation certificates for date of birth proof

• Passport-size photographs matching those on the NEET MDS application

Application Process (General Steps)

The exact choice-filling flow on the JCECEB portal follows these structured steps:

• Log in to the counselling portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in using your registered application credentials.

• Navigate to the Round 2 Choice Filling & Locking section.

• Review the available matrix of MDS specialisations and participating dental colleges.

• Select and arrange your preferred specialities and institutions in order of priority.

• Save and lock your options before the cutoff time on September 26, 2026.

• Download and print a copy of your locked choices confirmation slip for reference during reporting.

Why Merit Ranks and Choices Must Be Checked Early

Choice filling in state PG dental admissions relies strictly on the finalized state merit order rather than raw NEET MDS marks. Because seats in clinical MDS specialities are limited across state dental institutions, choices locked during Round 2 determine seat allocation for both fresh allotments and upgradation candidates. Missing the choice locking window means your preferences will not be processed for the Round 2 seat allotment results.

What to Do Now

• Verify your final state rank on the PDF merit list published on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. 

• Prepare a prioritized list of MDS specialisations and colleges before opening the choice portal.

• Lock your preferences early to avoid last-minute portal rush or technical delays on September 26.

• Ensure all original academic, registration, and category documents are organized for physical reporting starting September 27.

Key Things to Remember

• The JCECEB Round 2 choice filling and locking window is open from September 24 to September 26, 2026.

• Provisional seat allotment letters will be available for download starting September 27, 2026.

• Physical document verification and college reporting must be completed between September 27 and September 30, 2026.

• Failure to produce valid original DCI/State registration or domicile documents during reporting will result in seat forfeiture.

This article is compiled from official JCECEB public notices and current state counselling updates. Dates and reporting guidelines are subject to board notifications — always confirm updates directly on the official portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in before submitting your preferences.