Jharkhand NEET UG Stray Round Merit List 2026 Out at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in; Choice Filling Begins Today

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Stray Vacancy Round Merit List 2026. The list is live on the official portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. Choice filling has begun on the same day for shortlisted candidates.

The Stray Vacancy Round is the final round of Jharkhand NEET UG counselling. It fills seats that stayed vacant after the earlier rounds. The round covers MBBS, BDS, and BHMS seats under the state quota.

Candidates can access the choice-filling window through the dedicated portal at neetug.jceceb.co.in. Only candidates named in the merit list can log in and lock preferences.

Jharkhand NEET UG Stray Round 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must follow the schedule closely. Missing any step may lead to loss of the seat claim.

Who Is Eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round?

The round is open to a limited pool of candidates. The board has set strict filters for entry.

• Candidate must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
• A valid Jharkhand domicile certificate is mandatory.
• The candidate must have registered for JCECEB counselling earlier.
• Only state quota MBBS, BDS, and BHMS seats are on offer.

How to Check the Jharkhand NEET UG Stray Round Merit List 2026?

The merit list is available as a downloadable PDF. Follow the steps below to view it.

1. Visit the official portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
2. Click on the Stray Vacancy Round notice link.
3. Open the merit list PDF on the next page.
4. Search for your roll number or application number.
5. Download the file and save it for later use.

How to Complete Choice Filling for the Stray Round?

Choice filling is the key step for seat allotment. Candidates must lock choices before the window closes.

1. Log in at neetug.jceceb.co.in using your credentials.
2. Open the choice-filling tab on the dashboard.
3. Select preferred colleges and courses from the list.
4. Arrange the choices in order of preference.
5. Review all entries and lock the final list.
6. Take a printout for your records.

Jharkhand NEET UG Stray Round Reporting Guidelines

Candidates allotted a seat must report to the allotted college. Reporting runs from October 21 to 26, 2026. Students must carry originals of the NEET UG scorecard, domicile certificate, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, and photo identity proof.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Check your name on the stray round merit list at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
2. Log in to the counselling portal and start choice filling at once.
3. Lock your choices well before the deadline closes.
4. Keep all original documents and the admission fee ready.
5. Report to the allotted college between October 21 and 26, 2026.