The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has announced the schedule for the Second Round of Online Counselling for MDS All India Quota and NRI Quota seats at Vananchal Dental College & Hospital, Farathiya, Garhwa.

According to Advt. No. JCECEB/48/26-86 dated September 18, 2026, the counselling will be conducted on the basis of the NEET MDS 2026 result and as per the applicable guidelines issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and Dental Council of India (DCI), New Delhi.

The Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Department, Ranchi has earmarked 60% of the MDS seats for All India Quota and 15% for NRI-supported candidates out of the approved intake of 16 MDS seats at Vananchal Dental College & Hospital.

Jharkhand NEET MDS Round 2: Important Dates

Candidates should complete the application and document-uploading process within the prescribed schedule.

Seats Covered Under All India and NRI Quota

The counselling is being conducted for MDS seats at Vananchal Dental College & Hospital, Farathiya, Garhwa.

As per the notice, out of the approved intake of 16 MDS seats:

• 60% seats are earmarked for All India Quota candidates.
• 15% seats are earmarked for NRI-supported candidates.

The remaining seats are governed by the applicable counselling and quota arrangements notified by the competent authorities.

Eligibility Criteria for NEET MDS 2026 Counselling

Candidates applying for the second round must be qualified and eligible in NEET MDS 2026 and fulfil the eligibility conditions mentioned in the notice.

BDS Qualification

Candidates must have passed the BDS degree course from a university or college approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

Registration Requirement

Candidates must have Permanent or Temporary Registration from the DCI or Jharkhand State Medical Council.

Candidates with temporary registration may also be eligible for admission to the MDS course. However, they must obtain Permanent Registration by the last date of admission.

Failure to obtain permanent registration within the prescribed period will result in cancellation of admission.

Internship Requirement

Candidates must have completed their Rotating Internship by May 31, 2026.

MDS Score Card Upload Mandatory

JCECEB has specifically stated that it is mandatory for candidates to upload their NEET MDS 2026 Score Card while submitting the online application.

Candidates should keep a clear copy of their score card ready before starting the application process.

Round 2 Merit List and Choice Filling

After the online application and document-uploading process, JCECEB will publish the Provisional State Merit List for Round 2 on September 22, 2026.

Eligible candidates can then participate in online registration and choice filling for seat allotment from September 23 to September 25, 2026.

The Provisional Seat Allotment Letter will be issued on September 26, 2026.

Candidates allotted seats will have to complete certificate verification and admission at the concerned institute between September 27 and September 30, 2026.

Fees for Jharkhand NEET MDS All India/NRI Counselling

Candidates participating in the counselling process are required to pay the prescribed Application/Registration Fee, Counselling Fee and Security Deposit through the payment gateway.

Application/Registration Fee

Counselling Fee

Payment can be made through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking using the prescribed payment gateway.

Security Deposit

The notice specifies the following security deposit structure:

Candidates should verify the applicable security deposit before making payment.

Security Deposit Rules

JCECEB has stated that the security money will be forfeited if a candidate does not take admission after seat allotment in the second or subsequent rounds of counselling.

The security money will also not be returned in cases where the candidate:

• Provides incorrect information during registration; or
• Fails to produce the required original certificates at the time of admission.

The notice further states that the security money deposited during counselling will be refunded to the candidate and/or institute within three months after completion of the last round of online counselling, subject to the applicable conditions.

How to Apply for Jharkhand NEET MDS Round 2

Eligible candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official JCECEB website.
2. Click on “Click Here for All Online Application Submission – JCECEB 2026.”
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Enter the required personal, academic and NEET MDS details.
5. Upload the NEET MDS 2026 Score Card.
6. Upload all required certificates and documents.
7. Pay the applicable application and counselling fees.
8. Submit the application within the prescribed deadline.
9. Check the Provisional State Merit List on September 22, 2026.
10. Complete online registration and choice filling from September 23 to September 25, 2026.
11. Download the provisional allotment letter on September 26, 2026, if allotted.
12. Complete document verification and admission at the concerned institute between September 27 and September 30, 2026.

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