Jharkhand NEET UG Round 3 2026: Choice Filling Ends October 7, Check Schedule
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The Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 choice-filling process is underway for eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS and BHMS courses. The counselling is being conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB). Candidates participating in Round 3 must complete their choices by October 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM. A choice-editing window will be available from 6:01 PM to midnight on the same day. JCECEB has also published the Round 3 state merit list and revised seat matrix for the participating courses.
Jharkhand NEET UG Round 3 2026: Important Dates
| Counselling Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Choice filling begins | September 28, 2026 |
| Revised vacant seat matrix | October 5, 2026 |
| Last date for choice filling | October 7, 2026, up to 6:00 PM |
| Choice editing | October 7, 2026, 6:01 PM to midnight |
| Provisional seat allotment letter | October 9 to 14, 2026 |
| Document verification and admission | October 10 to 14, 2026 |
The above schedule is based on the revised Round 3 counselling timeline reported for Jharkhand NEET UG/AYUSH counselling and the Round 3 notices listed by JCECEB.
Who Can Participate in Jharkhand NEET UG Round 3?
Round 3 counselling covers eligible candidates included in the relevant state merit list for admission to MBBS, BDS and BHMS courses. JCECEB has published the revised state merit list and not-eligible list for the third round on its official website. Candidates should check their eligibility and the applicable counselling notice before proceeding with their choices.
Jharkhand NEET UG Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026
JCECEB has released the revised Round 3 seat matrix for state-quota MBBS, BDS and BHMS seats. The vacancy position can change during counselling, making it important for candidates to check the latest matrix before finalising their preferences. Candidates should avoid relying on an older seat matrix while arranging their choices.
What Candidates Should Do Before the October 7 Deadline
Candidates participating in Round 3 should:
- Check the latest revised seat matrix.
- Review the colleges and courses available for their eligibility category.
- Arrange choices according to their actual preference.
- Complete the choice-filling process before 6:00 PM on October 7.
- Use the choice-editing window after 6:01 PM, if changes are required.
- Carefully review the final choices before the counselling deadline.
- Save or download the confirmation of the submitted choices for future reference.
JCECEB Choice Editing Window
Candidates who need to modify their submitted preferences can use the choice-editing window from 6:01 PM to midnight on October 7, 2026. Since the choice-filling deadline and editing window occur on the same day, candidates should not wait until the final minutes to complete the process.
Jharkhand NEET UG Round 3 Seat Allotment 2026
The provisional seat allotment letter is scheduled to be issued between October 9 and October 14, 2026. Candidates who receive an allotment should follow the instructions provided by JCECEB regarding document verification and admission. The scheduled period for document verification and admission is October 10 to October 14, 2026.
Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026 Official Website
Candidates should use the official JCECEB counselling resources for the latest merit list, seat matrix, counselling notices and admission-related updates.
The JCECEB download section currently lists the Round 3 revised state merit list and revised seat matrix for MBBS, BDS and BHMS admissions.