| Updated On - Nov 5, 2026
JCECEB has opened registration for the NEET UG Special Stray Round Counselling 2026. Candidates can apply at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in until November 4 to fill vacant All India MBBS and BDS seats in Jharkhand medical colleges.
The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board has issued a fresh notice. The JCECEB has opened NEET UG Special Stray Round 2026 registration. Applications are open at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in from November 2, 2026.
The last date to apply is 3:00 PM on November 4, 2026. The round covers vacant All India MBBS and BDS seats in Jharkhand. Candidates must submit a fresh online application for this round. Earlier round merit lists are now null and void.
JCECEB NEET UG Special Stray Round 2026 Schedule
The round runs on a tight three day schedule. Candidates must track every deadline listed below.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Online Application Form Submission by New Candidates | Nov 3–5, 2026 |
| Publication of Merit List for Special Stray Vacancy Round | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Choice Filling for Seat Allotment by Registered Candidates | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Last Date of Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Issue of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | Nov 10–11, 2026 |
| Certificates/Documents Verification & Admission in the Concerned Institute | Nov 11–16, 2026 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Only NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates can apply for this round. Fresh applicants are allowed. Candidates who missed earlier rounds are also allowed. Those who applied in previous rounds must apply again. The Board will prepare a fresh All India Merit List.
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Participating Colleges in the Special Stray Round
The round offers seats in four MBBS colleges in Jharkhand. One BDS college also takes part this time.
| Course | College |
|---|---|
| MBBS | Laxmi Chandravansi Medical College and Hospital, Bishrampur |
| MBBS | Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital, Adityapur |
| MBBS | Sido Kanhu Medical College and Hospital, Dumka |
| MBBS | Birsa Institute of Medical Sciences, Khunti |
| BDS | Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa |
Background of the Special Stray Round
The earlier special round ran from October 23 to 25, 2026. The main stray vacancy round closed on October 26, 2026. Seats still remained vacant after both those rounds. JCECEB has now opened a fresh round for these seats. This step ensures state medical seats do not lapse.
How to Apply for the Special Stray Round?
The application is fully online through the JCECEB portal. Follow these steps to complete the process.
- Visit the official website at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Click the JCECEB 2026 online application submission link.
- Fill the Special Stray Round form with correct details.
- Upload the required documents as listed on the portal.
- Pay the counselling fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the form before 3:00 PM on November 4, 2026.
This is the final chance for a Jharkhand MBBS or BDS seat. A fresh All India Merit List decides every allotment. Rank in earlier rounds will not matter here.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in before the deadline.
- Read the official notification and eligibility conditions carefully.
- Keep the NEET UG 2026 scorecard and ID documents ready.
- Complete the online application form with correct details.
- Pay the fee and submit before 3:00 PM on November 4.
The fresh merit list will appear soon on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. Choice filling and seat allotment dates will follow.
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