JCECEB NECE 2026 ANM counselling begins on June 11, 2026, and students aiming for government nursing institutes should know the expected closing ranks before making their college choices.

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) conducts the Nursing Entrance Competitive Examination (NECE) for admission to ANM, GNM, and B.Sc Nursing programmes. Government ANM training institutes attached to medical colleges offer subsidised seats and see the strongest competition each year. Based on previous year trends, closing ranks at top government institutes can be as low as 50 in the UR category. Students appearing in the June 11 counselling round should use this data to shortlist institutes strategically.

  • Counselling starts June 11, 2026 on the official JCECEB portal.
  • Six government ANM training institutes offer a combined ~160 subsidised seats across Jharkhand.
  • RIMS Ranchi is the most competitive institute with expected UR closing rank of 50–100.
  • Jharkhand reservation norms apply: UR 44%, BC-I 14%, BC-II 6%, SC 10%, ST 26%.
  • All rank ranges below are expected figures based on previous year trends and not official confirmed data.
Direct Link to JCECEB NECE 2026 ANM Counselling (Active from June 11)jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in

Government Institute ANM Seat Availability 2026

The six government ANM nursing training institutes below are attached to state medical colleges. Seat counts are based on previous year data and may see minor revisions before the final counselling notice.

Institute Location Total Seats (Expected) UR (44%) BC-I (14%) BC-II (6%) SC (10%) ST (26%)
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, RIMS Ranchi 40 18 6 2 4 10
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, MGM Medical College Jamshedpur 30 13 4 2 3 8
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, SNMMCH Dhanbad 30 13 4 2 3 8
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, Hazaribagh Medical College Hazaribagh 20 9 3 1 2 5
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, Palamu Medical College Daltonganj 20 9 3 1 2 5
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, Phulo Jhano Medical College Dumka 20 9 3 1 2 5

Expected Closing Rank for Government ANM Institutes

The table below shows expected closing rank ranges by institute and category, based on previous year NECE trends. BC-II data follows closely alongside BC-I patterns; separate BC-II columns are not historically published at the institute level, so BC-I ranges serve as a reference for BC-II students as well.

Institute UR (Expected) BC-I (Expected) SC (Expected) ST (Expected)
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, RIMS, Ranchi 50–100 100–180 150–250 200–350
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, MGM Medical College, Jamshedpur 80–130 140–220 200–300 250–400
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, SNMMCH, Dhanbad 100–160 160–250 220–350 300–500
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, Hazaribagh Medical College 150–220 200–300 280–400 350–550
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, Palamu Medical College, Daltonganj 180–280 250–380 350–500 400–650
Govt. Nursing Training Institute, Phulo Jhano Medical College, Dumka 180–280 250–380 350–500 400–650

Category-wise Expected Cutoff Overview

This summary shows the overall expected closing rank range across all six government ANM institutes by reservation category, based on previous year trends.

Category Reservation (Jharkhand) Overall Expected Closing Rank Range
UR (Unreserved) 44% 50–280
BC-I (Backward Class I) 14% 100–380
BC-II (Backward Class II) 6% 110–400
SC (Scheduled Caste) 10% 150–500
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 26% 200–650

Students in the ST category benefit from the highest reservation share at 26%. RIMS Ranchi remains the most selective institute across all categories.


Factors Affecting NECE ANM Cutoff 2026

Several variables shape the final closing rank each year. Students should track these factors while planning their college preferences.

  • Total number of applicants: A higher applicant count pushes closing ranks lower (more competition).
  • Difficulty level of NECE 2026 paper: An easier exam typically leads to a higher score distribution and tighter cutoffs.
  • Number of seats available: Any increase in approved intake at a government institute relaxes the closing rank.
  • Category-wise participation: Lower participation in reserved categories can ease cutoffs for those groups.
  • Choice-filling behaviour: If fewer students fill a particular institute as their first preference, its closing rank may open up.
  • Number of counselling rounds: Additional rounds release unfilled seats, allowing students with higher ranks to secure admission.

JCECEB NECE 2026 ANM Counselling Process

The JCECEB NECE counselling for ANM seats follows a centralised online process. Here are the key steps students must complete.

  1. Register on the official portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in using your NECE roll number and date of birth.
  2. Pay the counselling registration fee online through the payment gateway provided on the portal.
  3. Upload documents including NECE scorecard, 10th and 12th mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and passport-size photograph.
  4. Fill institute and programme preferences — list government ANM institutes in order of priority. You can modify choices until the choice-filling window closes.
  5. Lock your choices before the deadline. Unlocked preferences are auto-locked at the close of the window.
  6. Check seat allotment result on the portal on the declared allotment date.
  7. Report to the allotted institute with original documents within the reporting deadline to confirm admission.

JCECEB NECE ANM Counselling 2026 FAQs

Ques. When does JCECEB NECE 2026 ANM counselling start?

Ans. JCECEB NECE 2026 ANM counselling is scheduled to begin on June 11, 2026. Students should register on the official portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in to participate.

Ques. Which government institute has the lowest expected closing rank for ANM?

Ans. Based on previous year trends, RIMS Ranchi has the lowest expected closing rank. The UR category closing rank is expected in the range of 50–100, making it the most competitive government ANM institute in Jharkhand.

Ques. How many total ANM seats are available in government institutes for NECE 2026?

Ans. Approximately 160 ANM seats are available across the six government nursing training institutes. This figure is based on previous year data and may be revised in the official JCECEB counselling notification.

Ques. What is the reservation breakdown for ANM seats in Jharkhand?

Ans. Jharkhand reservation norms allocate seats as follows: UR 44%, BC-I 14%, BC-II 6%, SC 10%, and ST 26%. The ST category holds the largest reserved share among all categories.

Ques. Are the closing ranks published here official JCECEB data?

Ans. No. All rank ranges in this article are expected figures based on previous year NECE trends. Official closing ranks will be published by JCECEB after each round of seat allotment on the official portal.