Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Registration Closes Today

| Updated On - Oct 16, 2026

JCECEB has set October 16 as the last date to register for the Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round. Candidates can apply at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in before the window closes today. The state merit list is due on October 17.

Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Registration Closes Today

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has opened the stray vacancy round. It covers National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 counselling. The last date to register is today, October 16, 2026. Candidates must apply at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in before the deadline. The round covers vacant MBBS, BDS, and BHMS seats across state colleges.

This is the final counselling round under the Jharkhand state quota. It follows Rounds 1, 2, and 3 of the state counselling. Seats remaining after those rounds move into this stray cycle. Only candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 are eligible to apply.

According to the official notice issued by JCECEB, candidates must complete fresh registration. They must also pay the counselling fee online. After payment, choice filling and locking must be finished within the same window. The portal will close at the end of today for new entries.

Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Important Dates

Event	Date
Last date for online registration and choice filling	October 16, 2026
Display of state merit list	October 17, 2026
Issue of provisional seat allotment letter	From October 21, 2026
Document verification and physical reporting	October 21 to 26, 2026

Who Can Apply for the Jharkhand Stray Vacancy Round?

Applicants must have qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination. They must also be domicile holders of Jharkhand state. Only those seeking state quota seats are eligible for this round. Candidates already admitted and reported in earlier rounds cannot upgrade here.

Fresh candidates who missed earlier counselling rounds can also apply. They must have a valid NEET UG 2026 scorecard and roll number. Reservation benefits apply as per Jharkhand state policy. Documents proving category and domicile status are mandatory at reporting.

How to Apply for the Stray Round at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in?

Candidates must follow the exact steps listed in the official notice. The portal accepts online payment only. The payment modes include net banking, debit card, credit card, and UPI.

The step-by-step process is given below.

Visit the official portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
Click on the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round link.
Register using the NEET UG 2026 roll number and other details.
Fill in personal, academic, and category information.
Upload the required documents in the correct format.
Pay the counselling fee through any accepted online mode.
Fill and lock course and college choices before the deadline.
Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required for Reporting

Candidates allotted a seat must report to the allotted college. Original documents must be carried for verification. A missing document can lead to seat cancellation.

NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
Jharkhand domicile certificate issued by the competent authority
Caste certificate, if claiming reservation
Transfer certificate and migration certificate from the last school
Government-issued photo identity proof
Passport-size photographs matching the NEET UG 2026 application

Why This Matters

The stray round is the final admission window for Jharkhand medical seats this year. No further round will be held after October 26. Candidates who miss this cycle lose their chance for a 2026 session seat.