| Updated On - Oct 19, 2026
JCECEB has released the Jharkhand NEET UG Stray Round 2026 seat matrix on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. The notice lists vacant MBBS, BDS, and BHMS seats in government and private colleges for the final counselling round.
The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released a notice. JCECEB has issued the Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Stray Round seat matrix. The notice is live on the official portal at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
The seat matrix lists vacant MBBS, BDS, and BHMS seats. These are seats left unfilled after the Mop-Up Round of counselling. Only candidates registered with JCECEB can participate in the stray round.
The seat matrix has been uploaded as three separate PDFs. Each PDF carries category-wise vacancies for participating colleges in the state. The notice was issued on October 19, 2026.
Key Details of the Stray Round Seat Matrix Notice
The seat matrix release is a key milestone in the counselling cycle. It confirms the final tally of vacant seats before admission closure. The table below lists the main facts of the notice.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) |
| Counselling Round | Stray Round (Final Round) |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, BHMS |
| Seat Matrix Release Date | October 19, 2026 |
| Mode of Release | Three official PDFs on the JCECEB portal |
| Official Website | jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in |
What Is the Stray Round in Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling?
The stray round is the last chance in the state counselling cycle. It is held after Round 1, Round 2, and the Mop-Up Round. The round aims to fill every leftover medical and dental seat.
Candidates who missed earlier rounds can still try for a seat. The stray round is open only to registered JCECEB counselling candidates. No fresh registrations are allowed at this stage.
How to Download the Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Seat Matrix?
The seat matrix PDFs are available on the JCECEB website. Candidates can follow these steps to download the official files:
- Visit the official JCECEB website at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Click the link for the Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Counselling section.
- Select the Stray Round seat matrix notification on the homepage.
- Open each PDF to view the category-wise vacant seats.
- Download all three PDFs and save them for reference.
Who Is Eligible for the Jharkhand NEET UG Stray Round 2026?
Eligibility is strictly limited for the stray round of counselling. Candidates must satisfy all of the following conditions to apply:
- Must have appeared in NEET UG 2026 and qualified the exam.
- Must have registered for Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 counselling earlier.
- Must have been placed on the state merit list.
- Must be a domicile of Jharkhand as per state rules.
- Should not have taken admission in another state medical college.
Documents Required at the Time of Reporting
Candidates allotted a seat must report with original documents. The reporting college verifies each document before confirming admission.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard.
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates.
- Jharkhand domicile and category certificates, if applicable.
- JCECEB counselling allotment letter from the portal.
- Recent passport-size photographs and a valid ID proof.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the three official PDFs from the JCECEB portal now.
- Study the category-wise vacant seats before the choice filling window.
- Keep all original documents and admission fees ready for reporting.
- Log in to the JCECEB portal during the choice filling window.
- Lock your preferred college and course choices on time.
- Report at the allotted college within the given deadline.
JCECEB will soon open the Stray Round choice filling window. Candidates should also watch for the final seat allotment result at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
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