The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released an important notice regarding the special round of online counselling for admission to the BSc Nursing (Basic) course for the academic session 2026–27. The notice, dated October 16, 2026, outlines the schedule for filling vacant seats in government and non-government nursing institutions across Jharkhand.

The special round will cover all seats in government nursing institutions and 50% of open seats in non-government nursing institutions, as specified in the notification. Candidates who qualified in the BSc Nursing (Basic) Entrance Competitive Examination 2026 can participate in the counselling process, subject to the applicable eligibility rules.

The board will publish the vacant seat matrix on October 17, 2026. Eligible candidates must complete online registration and choice filling within the notified dates through the official JCECEB website.

Jharkhand BSc Nursing Counselling 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should note the following schedule for the special round.

Candidates are advised to complete registration and choice filling before the deadline. They should also regularly check the official website for allotment details and further instructions.

Eligibility for Jharkhand BSc Nursing Special Round 2026

Candidates who have qualified in the BSc Nursing (Basic) Entrance Competitive Examination 2026 are eligible to participate, subject to the provisions of the Jharkhand Nursing Institutions Management, Admission and Examination (Amendment) Rules, 2024.

Candidates who have already secured admission through previous counselling rounds may also participate if they wish to change their allotted nursing institution and seats are available.

However, if an already admitted candidate receives a new allotment during the special round, admission to the previously allotted institution will automatically stand cancelled. The candidate must take admission at the newly allotted institution.

The list of qualified candidates is available in the Downloads section of the JCECEB website.

How to Register for Jharkhand BSc Nursing Counselling 2026

Eligible candidates must register online and select their preferred nursing institutions in priority order. The board has directed applicants to use the “Click here for All Online Counselling JCECEB-2026” link available on its website.

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: http://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.

2. Open the online counselling section for JCECEB 2026.

3. Read the special round counselling instructions carefully.

4. Complete the online registration process.

5. Select preferred nursing institutions in the order of priority.

6. Pay the prescribed counselling fee through the available payment gateway.

7. Review and submit the choices within the deadline.

8. Check the provisional seat allotment letter on October 22, 2026.

9. Complete document verification and admission at the allotted institution between October 23 and 25, 2026.

There is no restriction on the number of choices candidates can fill. The board advises applicants to select as many suitable institutions as possible to improve their chances of seat allotment.

Jharkhand BSc Nursing Counselling Fee 2026

Candidates must pay the prescribed counselling fee through the payment gateway. The fee is non-refundable, and payment can be made using a credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.

Candidates should ensure that the payment is completed successfully during registration and retain the payment confirmation for reference.

Documents Required for BSc Nursing Admission

Candidates should prepare the necessary documents for verification and admission at their allotted nursing institution. Depending on their category and eligibility, the required documents may include:

• Local resident certificate

• Caste certificate, where applicable

• Income and asset certificate, where applicable

• Disability certificate, where applicable

• BSc Nursing (Basic) Entrance Competitive Examination 2026 qualification details

• Provisional seat allotment letter

• Other documents required by JCECEB or the allotted institution

The prescribed formats for local resident, caste, income and asset, and disability certificates are available in the Downloads section of the official JCECEB website. Candidates should check the official instructions for the complete document requirements.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates participating in the Jharkhand BSc Nursing special round should keep the following points in mind:

• Only eligible candidates who qualified in the BSc Nursing (Basic) Entrance Competitive Examination 2026 can participate.

• Registration and choice filling must be completed between October 18 and 20, 2026.

• Candidates should enter their institution preferences carefully and in priority order.

• Previously admitted candidates who receive a new allotment must take admission at the newly allotted institution, as their previous admission will automatically be cancelled.

• Candidates must complete document verification and admission within the notified period.

• If eligible candidates are unavailable for reserved seats, the allocation of those seats will be regulated according to the applicable Jharkhand government resolution dated February 15, 2019.

Applicants should refer to the official notice for the applicable counselling rules and admission requirements.

JCECEB Official Website and Help Information

Candidates can access the qualified candidates' list, vacant seat matrix, online registration link and counselling instructions through the official website of the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.

Official Website: http://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

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