If you are a NEET UG 2026 aspirant with your sights set on an MBBS or BDS seat in Jharkhand, this is an announcement you cannot afford to overlook. The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has officially extended the deadline for downloading Provisional Seat Allotment Letters under the Special Round of Online Counselling 2026. As per Advertisement No. 112, issued on October 26, 2026, candidates now have until October 29, 2026 to download their allotment letters, a much-needed respite from the original cutoff of October 26.
What Exactly Has Changed?
Let us be unequivocal on one point: this extension pertains exclusively to the downloading of Provisional Seat Allotment Letters. The application window for the Special Round, which ran from October 23 to October 25 (closing sharply at 3 PM), has already shut its doors. So, if you were hoping for a fresh opportunity to apply, this particular notice does not offer one.
Put plainly, the board has graciously widened the window for candidates who have already been allotted seats, enabling them to retrieve their official letters free from the pressure of a relentlessly ticking clock.
Colleges Under the Spotlight
This Special Round encompasses only a select group of institutions, rather than every medical college across the state.
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Laxmi Chandravansi Medical College & Hospital, Bishrampur, Palamu (MBBS)
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Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital, Adityapur, Seraikela-Kharsawan (MBBS)
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Sido Kanhu Medical College & Hospital, Dumka (MBBS)
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Birsa Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Khunti (MBBS)
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Vananchal Dental College & Hospital, Farathiya, Garhwa (BDS)
Who Is Eligible? Key Things to Remember
A crucial detail worth underscoring is that the merit lists from the earlier First, Second, Third and Stray Vacancy Rounds stand invalid for this Special Round. Candidates were required to apply afresh during the now-closed application period. Eligibility norms adhere to the criteria set forth in Advertisement Nos. 52 (MBBS) and 53 (BDS), both dated August 8, 2026, including a mandatory NEET UG 2026 rank and a minimum age of 17 years.
What Should You Do Right Now?
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Verify your merit list status in the JCECEB download section, against the October 25 lists and the Not Eligible List.
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Download your allotment letter promptly if one has been issued to you; please do not wait until the last hour on October 29.
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Keep your documents within easy reach, including your NEET scorecard, academic certificates and category proofs.
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Watch for reporting instructions, as the notice does not specify a new reporting deadline. Remain vigilant and keep a close watch on the official website for further updates.