The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has issued a press communique further revising the schedule for the ongoing First Round of Online Counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS courses for the 2026- 27 academic session. As per the notice dated 21 August 2026, the revision has been made in compliance with the direction issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi, on 19 August 2026, regarding the extension of the 1st Round of UG State Counselling 2026.
Updated Schedule for State Quota Seats (MBBS & BDS)
| Activity | Earlier Notified Date | Revised Notified Date | Updated Notified Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Date of Online Registration & Choice Filling | 19.08.2026 | 21.08.2026 | 25.08.2026 |
| Editing in Filled-up Choices, if needed | 20.08.2026 | 21.08.2026 | 25.08.2026 |
| Seat Allotment & Downloading of Provisional Allotment Letter | 22.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 | 23.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 | 27.08.2026 to 05.09.2026 |
| Document Verification & Admission at Concerned Institute | 23.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 | No Change | 28.08.2026 to 05.09.2026 |
Note: Online Registration/Choice Filling and Editing of filled-up choices will continue simultaneously on 25 August 2026.
Updated Schedule for All India Quota Seats – MBBS
Applicable to Laxmi Chandravansi Medical College & Hospital, Palamu; Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital, Seraikela-Kharsawan; Sido Kanhu Medical College & Hospital, Dumka; and Birsa Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Khunti:
| Activity | Earlier Notified Date | Revised Notified Date | Updated Notified Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Date of Online Registration & Choice Filling | 20.08.2026 | 21.08.2026 | 25.08.2026 |
| Seat Allotment & Downloading of Provisional Allotment Letter | 22.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 | 23.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 | 27.08.2026 to 05.09.2026 |
| Document Verification & Admission at Concerned Institute | 23.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 | No Change | 28.08.2026 to 05.09.2026 |
Updated Schedule for All India Quota Seats – BDS
Applicable to Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa, under Babu Dinesh Singh University, Garhwa:
| Activity | Earlier Notified Date | Revised Notified Date | Updated Notified Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Date of Online Registration & Choice Filling | 20.08.2026 | 21.08.2026 | 25.08.2026 |
| Seat Allotment & Downloading of Provisional Allotment Letter | 22.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 | 23.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 | 27.08.2026 to 05.09.2026 |
| Document Verification & Admission at Concerned Institute | 23.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 | No Change | 28.08.2026 to 05.09.2026 |
Other Key Points
- BHMS Seats: Seat details for the BHMS course have not yet been received from the Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand. The Board will announce recommendations for BHMS once seat details are made available, based on the NEET UG-based State Merit List.
- Disability Certificates: As per Letter No. 09/Namankan-02-01/2023-507(9) dated 20.08.2026, the Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department has authorized Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi to issue disability certificates for admission to MBBS, BDS, and BHMS courses for the 2026-27 session.
- Subsequent Rounds: The revised schedule for the 2nd, 3rd, and Stray Vacancy Rounds will be published in accordance with directions issued by the MCC for State Counselling.
- This notice modifies advertisements no. JCECEB/46/26-47 (dated 06.08.2026), JCECEB/46/26-52 (dated 08.08.2026), JCECEB/46/26-53 (dated 08.08.2026), and JCECEB/46/26-60 (dated 19.08.2026) to the extent mentioned above; all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Advisory for Candidates
Candidates have been advised to visit the official JCECEB website regularly to stay updated on the counselling schedule and avoid missing any important deadlines.
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