The board has published two separate lists: the State Merit List of eligible candidates and the Not Eligible List of applicants who have been excluded from the third round of counselling. Candidates who applied for Round 3 can check their merit status, verify their details and review the reasons for ineligibility, wherever applicable.

The merit list has been prepared based on NEET UG 2026 results and the eligibility conditions prescribed for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses in Jharkhand.

The release of the merit list marks an important stage in the third round of state counselling, allowing eligible candidates to proceed with the next steps of the admission process.

Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Merit List: Key Highlights

Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Merit List Released

JCECEB has published the Round 3 State Merit List for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical, dental and homoeopathy courses in Jharkhand.

The merit list contains the details of candidates who have been considered eligible for the third round of state quota counselling. It has been prepared based on NEET UG 2026 performance and the applicable state admission requirements.

Candidates whose names appear on the merit list can proceed with the subsequent counselling activities, including choice filling and seat allotment, according to the revised schedule.

The board has also published a separate Not Eligible List containing the details of candidates who could not be considered for Round 3, along with the reasons for their exclusion.

Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Not Eligible List: Reasons for Rejection

Along with the merit list, JCECEB has released the Not Eligible List for Round 3 counselling.

Candidates may be excluded from the counselling process for several reasons, including discrepancies in category information, failure to meet the qualifying percentile and non-fulfilment of academic eligibility requirements.

The major reasons highlighted in the latest update include the following:

1. Incorrect Category Information

Candidates who selected the General category in their NEET UG 2026 application despite belonging to a reserved category may be excluded from consideration under the relevant reserved category.

The board has clarified that discrepancies between the category declared in the NEET application and the category claimed during state counselling can affect eligibility.

2. Failure to Meet the NEET UG Qualifying Cut-Off

Candidates who did not obtain the minimum qualifying percentile prescribed for their category in NEET UG 2026 have been declared ineligible.

Meeting the minimum qualifying criteria is essential for participation in the counselling process.

3. Failure in Chemistry in the Class 12 Examination

Candidates who failed in Chemistry at the Class 12 level have been excluded because Chemistry is a mandatory qualifying subject for admission to MBBS, BDS and BHMS programmes under the applicable eligibility requirements.

4. Mismatch Between NEET Category and State Category

Discrepancies between the category mentioned in the NEET UG application form and the category claimed for state quota admission may also lead to rejection.

Candidates should carefully verify their category details and supporting documents.

Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Merit List PDF Download

Candidates can check the Round 3 merit list and the Not Eligible List through the official JCECEB counselling portal.

The relevant documents include:

• Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3 State Merit List PDF

• Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Not Eligible List PDF

Candidates should download the appropriate document and search for their application number or NEET UG roll number to verify their status.

How to Check Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Merit List

Candidates can follow these steps to check their merit status:

1.    Visit the official JCECEB website at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.

2.    Open the NEET UG 2026 counselling section.

3.    Look for the Round 3 State Merit List notification.

4.    Click on the merit list PDF download link.

5.    Open the PDF and search for your name, application number or NEET UG roll number.

6.    Verify your category, merit position and other relevant details.

7.    Download and save the PDF for future reference.

Candidates who find their names in the Not Eligible List should also check the remarks column to understand the reason for their exclusion.

Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling: Important Dates

The revised Round 3 counselling schedule includes the following key activities:

Candidates should check the latest counselling notification for the remaining activities, including choice locking, seat allotment and admission reporting.

What Should Candidates Do After the Merit List Release?

Candidates should take the following steps after checking their Round 3 merit status:

Eligible candidates:

• Verify their name, application number and category details in the State Merit List.

• Check the vacant seat matrix before selecting colleges.

• Complete choice filling within the prescribed deadline.

• Review the seat allotment schedule and reporting requirements.

• Keep the required documents ready for admission and verification.

Candidates declared ineligible:

• Check the remarks column in the Not Eligible List.

• Identify the specific reason for exclusion.

• Review the relevant eligibility and category requirements.

• Contact the counselling authority through the prescribed grievance channel if they believe their details have been incorrectly assessed.

Documents Required for Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates participating in the admission process should keep the following documents ready, as applicable:

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card.

• Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth verification.

• Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate.

• Jharkhand residential or domicile certificate, wherever required.

• Category certificate, if applicable.

• Valid identity proof.

• Recent passport-size photographs.

• Counselling registration and application documents.

• Other certificates specified in the official admission guidelines.

Candidates should verify the exact document requirements in the official counselling notification before reporting to the allotted institution.

Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3: Admission Process

The Round 3 admission process generally involves the following stages:

1.    Publication of the State Merit List.

2.    Release of the vacant seat matrix.

3.    Online choice filling and locking.

4.    Seat allotment based on merit, preferences, category and seat availability.

5.    Downloading the provisional seat allotment letter.

6.    Reporting to the allotted institution for document verification and admission.

Candidates should follow the prescribed schedule and ensure that they complete all required activities within the deadlines.

Conclusion

The release of the Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Merit List is an important development for candidates seeking MBBS, BDS and BHMS admissions under the state quota for the 2026–27 academic session.

JCECEB has published both the State Merit List and the Not Eligible List, allowing applicants to verify their eligibility and understand the reasons for exclusion, where applicable.

Eligible candidates should now prepare for the next stages of counselling, including choice filling and seat allotment. Applicants whose names appear in the Not Eligible List should carefully review the remarks and seek clarification through the prescribed process if necessary.