The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has issued the revised Round 3 schedule for NEET UG counselling 2025, shifting the timeline into late September and October. The latest notice is available on both jceceb.org.in and the NEET-UG portal neetug.jceceb.org.in.
According to the notification, the registration and fee payment window for Round 3 was open from September 30 to October 1, 2025. Candidates were then given a chance to edit applications on October 2. The merit list is scheduled for release on October 4, followed by the vacant seat matrix on October 6.
The choice filling and locking window runs from October 6 to October 14, 2025, with an additional editing option for locked choices on October 15. Provisional seat allotment letters will be made available between October 17 and 22, while document verification and admission are to take place from October 18 to 22, 2025.
Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2025 – Round 3 Revised Dates
| Event | Revised Dates (2025) |
|---|---|
| Registration & Fee Payment | September 30 – October 1 |
| Editing of Application | October 2 |
| Publication of State Merit List | October 4 |
| Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | October 6 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | October 6 – 14 |
| Editing of Locked Choices | October 15 |
| Provisional Seat Allotment | October 17 – 22 |
| Document Verification & Admission | October 18 – 22 |
With registration now closed, candidates should be alert for the upcoming merit list and choice-filling process. Officials have reminded students to upload all required documents correctly, lock their preferences on time, and follow the portal instructions carefully.
The revised schedule aims to streamline the counselling process and provide more flexibility for candidates who missed earlier opportunities. Education experts note that Round 3 is often critical for securing MBBS, BDS, and allied medical seats under the 85% state quota in Jharkhand.
Students are advised to monitor both the JCECEB official site and the NEET-UG counselling portal for real-time updates, particularly regarding allotment results and reporting deadlines. Any future notices, including stray vacancy rounds, will also be published online.
