JCECEB NEET UG 2025 Provisional Merit List Soon | Prepare Docs

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) is set to release the Provisional Merit List for the NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Counselling in the coming days. This list is crucial for aspirants seeking MBBS/BDS admission under the 85% State Quota. Following the recent application and document uploading phase, candidates must prepare for the objection window and the subsequent final merit list. This article provides the full schedule, highlights the essential documents required for verification, and offers a strategic approach for the crucial Choice Filling stage. Check jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in for the official list.

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), the authority responsible for conducting the NEET UG 2025 Counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions under the 85% State Quota seats, is on the verge of publishing the highly anticipated Provisional Merit List for Round 1 candidates. This release marks the transition from the application phase to the critical seat allocation process for medical aspirants domiciled in Jharkhand. Candidates who completed their online registration and uploaded their necessary documents in the previous window must now prepare for the next critical steps: verifying their rank, raising objections (if necessary), and, most importantly, getting their original documents ready for the inevitable verification stage.

​The Provisional Merit List serves as a snapshot, reflecting the applicant’s details, NEET score, and their rank within the Jharkhand state pool. It is not the final confirmation of merit, but rather an opportunity for candidates to scrutinize their entries for any administrative errors. The next few days are vital—candidates must check the list on the official JCECEB website, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in, and ensure all personal, academic, and reservation details are accurate. A single error, if uncorrected, could lead to disqualification during the final document verification stage, jeopardizing a hard-earned medical seat.

 JCECEB Round 1 Schedule and Provisional Merit List Steps

​The publication of the Provisional Merit List is a time-bound event that triggers a sequence of scheduled activities, including an objection window and the release of the Final Merit List. Candidates must keep track of these dates closely.

• ​Timeline for Round 1 Counselling (Approximate): 
  • ​Online Application & Document Upload: Completed (Typically Early August 2025)
  • ​Publication of Provisional State Merit List: Imminent (Expected in the coming days/week)
  • ​Objection Filing Window: A short two-day window (e.g., typically a 2-day period following the provisional list release).
  • ​Publication of Final State Merit List: Follows the objection period (This rank is final for seat allotment).
  • ​Online Choice Filling & Locking: Follows the final merit list publication.
  • ​Seat Allotment Result (Round 1): Released after choice locking.
  • ​Document Verification & Admission: Scheduled immediately after seat allotment.
• ​Steps Following Provisional List Release: 
  • ​Download and Verification: Download the PDF list from jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. Search for your name and check your NEET Roll Number, State Merit Rank, Category Rank, and Reservation Status.
  • ​Raising Objections: If any discrepancy is found (e.g., incorrect category, wrong domicile status, or spelling errors), candidates must formally notify the JCECEB via the prescribed channel (usually email to the Controller of Examinations) within the specified objection period, attaching valid supporting documents.
  • ​Final Merit List: Once all objections are addressed, the Final State Merit List will be published, containing the authoritative State Rank that will be used for seat allocation.

​ Mandatory Documents for Verification: Prepare Now

​The most crucial advice for aspirants is to have all original documents ready, regardless of the merit list status. Successful candidates in the seat allotment round must present these documents for verification, failing which the seat will be forfeited.

• ​Core Academic and Examination Documents:
  • ​NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard/Rank Letter.
  • ​Class 10 Certificate (For Date of Birth proof).
  • ​Class 12 Marksheet and Pass Certificate (Mandatory for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subjects).
• ​Jharkhand-Specific and Identity Proofs:
  • ​Local/Permanent Residential Certificate of Jharkhand (Domicile Certificate): This is the single most important document for the 85% State Quota seats.
  • ​Category Certificate: Valid SC/ST/OBC (with Non-Creamy Layer status) /EWS Certificate issued by the competent authority of the Government of Jharkhand.
  • ​Valid Photo ID Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport (Original).
• ​Other Essential Certificates:
  • ​School Leaving Certificate/Transfer Certificate (TC).
  • ​Medical Fitness Certificate (As per the prescribed proforma).
  • ​Provisional Allotment Letter (Issued after seat allotment).
  • ​Online Application Form & Fee Payment Receipt (Counselling and Registration).
• ​Preparation Tip: 
  • ​Candidates must organize their documents into two sets of self-attested photocopies in addition to carrying all originals in a secure folder. Ensure the validity date on the OBC/EWS certificates meets the criteria specified in the JCECEB information bulletin.

​ Strategic Choice Filling After Merit List Publication

​Once the Final Merit List is published, the next major administrative step is the Online Choice Filling and Locking. A thoughtful strategy here is vital to secure the highest possible seat based on the allocated state rank.

• ​Understanding State Rank and Cut-offs:
  • ​The Jharkhand State Merit Rank dictates the candidate's standing relative to all other applicants in the state pool.
  • ​Use the previous year's JCECEB Round 1 Cut-off Ranks for various colleges and categories (RIMS Ranchi, MGM Jamshedpur, Palamu, etc.) as a realistic benchmark for framing your choices.
• ​The Choice Filling Methodology:
  • ​Prioritize Dreams: List your absolute most preferred college and course combination first, regardless of the expected cut-off.
  • ​Balance Reality: Include a mix of colleges where your rank is close to the previous year's cut-off.
  • ​Include Safety Options: Add colleges where your rank is comfortably within the previous year's cut-off range to ensure a seat.
  • ​Fill Maximum Choices: The system allows filling numerous options; always fill the maximum number of choices possible to maximize the probability of allotment.
• ​Locking the Choices: 
  • ​Choices must be locked before the specified deadline. Un-locked choices may not be considered for allotment, or they might be auto-locked by the system, which can be risky.

​Conclusion: Timely Action for Future Doctors!

​The imminent release of the JCECEB Provisional Merit List for NEET UG 2025 Round 1 signals that the final stage of admission for Jharkhand's medical aspirants has begun. Candidates must monitor jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in closely for the official notification and be prepared to act quickly during the objection window. More importantly, ensure your complete set of original documents, especially the Domicile Certificate and NEET Scorecard, are organized and ready. Timely verification and strategic choice filling are the final ingredients for securing your dream MBBS/BDS seat in Jharkhand.

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