Jharkhand NEET MDS Round 3 Counselling 2026 Begins: Check Dates, Registration

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has started the NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 counselling process for admission to vacant state quota Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats in Jharkhand. Eligible candidates can complete the online registration and document-upload process through the official JCECEB website. The counselling is being conducted based on the NEET MDS 2026 result. Candidates participating in Round 3 must complete registration, document uploading and choice-related activities within the deadlines prescribed by JCECEB. The Round 3 process includes publication of the provisional state merit list, submission of objections, publication of the final merit list, choice filling, provisional seat allotment and document verification and admission at the allotted institute.

Jharkhand NEET MDS Round 3 Counselling 2026: Key Details

Candidates should carefully check the official JCECEB notice for the applicable deadline for each individual activity because registration, fee payment and choice-related activities may have separate closing times.

Jharkhand NEET MDS Round 3 Important Dates 2026

The schedule provided for the third round is as follows:

Candidates should note that the initial registration and document-uploading window is different from the later choice-filling window for seat allotment.

Who Can Apply for Jharkhand NEET MDS Round 3?

Candidates who have qualified NEET MDS 2026 and satisfy the eligibility requirements prescribed by JCECEB can participate in the counselling process. Applicants must also fulfil the applicable academic and state eligibility conditions for admission to MDS courses in Jharkhand. Candidates should have a recognised Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) qualification and fulfil the compulsory internship requirements applicable to NEET MDS admission. Fresh candidates may participate in Round 3 if they meet the eligibility conditions. Candidates who participated in earlier rounds should also check the applicable rules before registering again.

How to Register for Jharkhand NEET MDS Round 3 2026?

Candidates can complete the registration process online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official JCECEB website.
2. Open the NEET MDS 2026 counselling section.
3. Select the Round 3 registration link.
4. Enter the required NEET MDS and personal details.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Pay the applicable counselling fee.
7. Submit the registration form.
8. Download and save the confirmation page.

Candidates should carefully verify their personal information, NEET MDS details and category information before submitting the application.

Documents Required for JCECEB NEET MDS Counselling

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before beginning the registration process.

Important documents include:

1. NEET MDS 2026 scorecard
2. NEET MDS 2026 admit card
3. BDS degree or provisional degree certificate
4. Internship completion certificate
5. Jharkhand domicile certificate, wherever applicable
6. Category certificate, if applicable
7. Valid government-issued photo ID
8. Recent passport-size photograph
9. Candidate's signature

The final document requirements should be checked against the latest JCECEB counselling notice and prospectus.

Which Seats Are Included in Round 3?

The third round is being conducted for vacant state quota MDS seats in participating dental colleges in Jharkhand. Candidates should check the latest seat matrix released by JCECEB before submitting their choices. Seat availability can change during the counselling process because of vacancies, withdrawals and seat conversions.

Jharkhand NEET MDS Round 3 Choice Filling

• Candidates who are eligible for seat allotment must submit their preferred colleges and MDS courses during the choice-filling window.
• The reported choice-filling period for Round 3 is October 10 to October 12, 2026.
• Candidates should arrange their preferences carefully because seat allotment is based on factors including merit, category, seat availability and the choices submitted by the candidate.
• Candidates should review their choices before the final submission and retain a copy of the submitted preferences.

Jharkhand NEET MDS Round 3 Seat Allotment 2026

JCECEB is scheduled to issue the provisional seat allotment letter on October 13, 2026. Candidates who receive an allotment must follow the instructions issued by JCECEB for document verification and admission. The scheduled period for certificate and document verification and admission at the concerned institute is October 14 to October 19, 2026. Candidates should report within the prescribed period. Failure to complete the required admission formalities within the deadline may affect the candidate's allotted seat.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

1. Candidates participating in Jharkhand NEET MDS Round 3 should complete the registration and document-uploading process within the prescribed deadline.
2. They should also keep their NEET MDS scorecard, BDS documents, internship certificate and applicable domicile or category documents ready.
3. After registration, candidates should monitor the JCECEB portal for the provisional merit list, objections, final merit list, choice filling and seat allotment.
4. Candidates should rely on the latest official JCECEB notification for any changes to the counselling schedule.