Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Revised Merit List Out; Check Choice Filling Deadline
Published 29 Sept 20266 min read
The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released the revised State Merit List and Revised Not Eligible List for Round 3 of Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 counselling. The lists, dated September 28, 2026, are applicable to admissions to MBBS, BDS and BHMS courses under the state quota. Candidates included in the revised Round 3 merit list can participate in the online choice-filling process. The official counselling portal states that the last date for Round 3 registration and choice filling is October 7, 2026, up to 6 PM. Candidates should check the revised merit list and Revised Not Eligible List before proceeding with the counselling process.
Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Important Dates
JCECEB has published the Round 3 schedule for state-quota MBBS, BDS and BHMS counselling. Candidates should complete each step within the prescribed deadline.
| Counselling event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Revised State Merit List and Revised Not Eligible List | September 28, 2026 |
| Round 3 registration and choice filling | Up to October 7, 2026, 6 PM |
| Revised vacant seat matrix, if applicable | October 5, 2026 |
| Choice editing | October 7, 2026, 6:01 PM to 11:59 PM |
| Round 3 seat allotment and provisional allotment letter | October 9 to 14, 2026 |
| Document verification and admission | October 10 to 14, 2026 |
The dates above are listed on the official JCECEB NEET UG counselling portal.
Source: @neetug.jceceb.co.in
Who Can Participate in Jharkhand NEET UG Round 3?
Candidates whose names appear in the Round 3 State Merit List are eligible to participate in the Round 3 choice-filling process. Candidates should also check the separate Revised Not Eligible List issued by JCECEB before proceeding.
The counselling covers state-quota seats in:
- MBBS
- BDS
- BHMS
JCECEB's official portal specifically instructs candidates included in the Round 3 merit list to visit the online counselling portal for the choice-filling process.
Source: @neetug.jceceb.co.in
Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Choice Filling: How to Apply
Eligible candidates can complete the process online through the official JCECEB counselling portal.
- Visit the official Jharkhand NEET UG counselling portal.
- Log in using the required registration credentials.
- Complete the applicable payment process.
- Select the preferred colleges and courses.
- Arrange the choices in order of preference.
- Submit the choice form within the deadline.
- Save or download the confirmation details for future reference.
Candidates should complete the choice-filling process by 6 PM on October 7, 2026. JCECEB has provided a separate choice-editing window from 6:01 PM to 11:59 PM on the same day.
Security Deposit and Counselling Fee Rules
JCECEB has clarified the payment requirements for Round 3. The online counselling fee is mandatory for eligible candidates participating in Round 3. Candidates who already paid the security deposit during Round 1 or Round 2 do not have to pay the security deposit again for Round 3, provided they were not allotted a seat in an earlier round. Candidates should therefore check their previous counselling status and payment details before making another security-deposit payment.
What Happens After Jharkhand NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling?
After the choice-filling and editing windows close, JCECEB will conduct the Round 3 seat-allotment process.
The official schedule provides for:
- Seat allotment and provisional allotment letter: October 9 to 14, 2026
- Document verification and admission: October 10 to 14, 2026
Candidates who receive an allotment should download the provisional seat allotment letter and complete the required admission and document-verification process within the prescribed period.
Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Candidate Action Plan
Candidates should follow these steps:
- Check the Revised State Merit List.
- Check the Revised Not Eligible List.
- Confirm eligibility for Round 3 choice filling.
- Visit the official counselling portal.
- Complete the applicable payment process.
- Fill and arrange college and course choices.
- Submit choices before 6 PM on October 7.
- Use the choice-editing window, if required, from 6:01 PM to 11:59 PM on October 7.
- Check the Round 3 allotment between October 9 and 14.
- Complete document verification and admission between October 10 and 14, if allotted a seat.
Official Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling Portal
Candidates can access the official JCECEB NEET UG counselling portal here: JCECEB NEET UG Counselling 2026 The JCECEB official download section also hosts the Revised State Merit List and Revised Not Eligible List dated September 28, 2026.