The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released the Jharkhand NEET PG 2026 Round 1 final merit list, and the next stage of state postgraduate medical counselling is now in full swing. Candidates who applied for MD, MS, Diploma and DNB seats under the state quota can check their state rank on the official portal, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
The list covers admissions to government and private medical colleges across Jharkhand. It follows the provisional merit list published on October 27, 2026, after which candidates could raise objections till 5 PM on October 28. The final list, published after those objections were examined, now governs choice filling and seat allotment in Round 1.
For thousands of medical graduates, this is the document that decides the order in which seats are offered. Your state rank, not your all India rank, is what matters in this round.
What the final merit list contains
The merit list is published as a PDF on the JCECEB portal. Alongside it, the board has also published a list of candidates found not eligible for degree, diploma and DNB admissions, so applicants should check both documents carefully. A typical entry shows the candidate’s name, NEET PG roll number, state rank, eligible category, domicile status and NEET percentile.
If your name appears in the final list, you are eligible for choice filling and seat allotment in Round 1. If it appears in the not eligible list, or is missing altogether, the reason usually lies in the documents uploaded during registration or in the eligibility conditions for the state quota.
Round 1 schedule: what happens next
The Round 1 timetable has moved quickly. Online applications ran from October 21 to 25, the provisional list came out on October 27, objections closed on October 28, and choice filling ran from October 29 to 30.
- Seat allotment result: the provisional allotment result will be announced after choice filling ends, based on state rank, reservation rules and the preferences locked by each candidate.
- Document verification and admission: allotted candidates must report for certificate verification and admission between November 3 and November 10, 2026.
- Reporting matters: failure to report within the window can cancel the allotment, and candidates may also lose any security deposit paid during counselling.
Keep checking the JCECEB portal and your registered email for the allotment notice, because counselling deadlines in this round are tight and there is little room to recover a missed window.
How to check the Jharkhand NEET PG merit list
Checking the list takes only a few minutes, but it is worth doing methodically:
- Visit the official JCECEB portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Open the notice for the Jharkhand NEET PG 2026 Round 1 merit list.
- Download the final merit list PDF and search for your name or NEET PG roll number.
- Note your state rank exactly as printed, and cross-check the spelling of your name, your category and your domicile status.
- Save a clear copy of the PDF or a screenshot for use during counselling and verification.
Do not confuse your state rank with your all India rank. Allotment in this round follows the state rank, with tie-breaks and category placement applied as per the notified rules.
Documents to keep ready for verification
Document verification between November 3 and 10 will require originals, so assemble them now rather than on the morning of reporting. The usual set includes the MBBS degree or provisional certificate and mark sheets, the internship completion certificate, the NEET PG admit card and scorecard, and proof of domicile. Candidates claiming a reserved category or disability quota should carry the relevant certificates in original.
What if your name is not on the list
Missing the final list is disappointing, but it does not always end the road. Later rounds, including Round 2, mop-up and stray vacancy rounds, are part of the Jharkhand counselling process, and seats that remain vacant or are surrendered come back into the pool. Candidates who did not make Round 1 should keep their documents ready and watch the JCECEB portal for the next round’s notice.
FAQs
Where can I check the Jharkhand NEET PG 2026 Round 1 final merit list?
On the official JCECEB portal, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in, where the final merit list PDF for MD, MS, Diploma and DNB admissions is published.
What does the final merit list decide?
It fixes the order for Round 1 seat allotment under the state quota in Jharkhand’s government and private medical colleges, based on state rank and reservation rules.
When is document verification for Round 1?
Document verification and admission at the allotted institute are scheduled from November 3 to November 10, 2026.
What happens if I do not report in time?
The seat allotment can be cancelled, and the security deposit paid during counselling may be forfeited, so reporting within the window is essential.
Is there another chance if I miss Round 1?
Yes, Jharkhand NEET PG counselling runs in multiple rounds, including Round 2, mop-up and stray vacancy rounds, subject to vacant seats and the board’s notices.
The Round 1 merit list is only the halfway mark. The candidates who come through this stage cleanly will be the ones who checked their rank carefully and turned up for verification with every document in order.
