Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Counselling Advisory Released: JCECEB Issues Important Notice for Category, EWS, PwD & Aadhaar Documents

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released an important advisory for candidates who are planning to participate in Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 State Counselling. The notice advises all eligible candidates to update their Category Certificate, Income & Assets Certificate (EWS), PwD Certificate, and Aadhaar Card before the online counselling registration begins.

Although the counselling schedule has not been announced yet, candidates are advised to complete all document-related formalities in advance to avoid rejection during verification.

Why Has JCECEB Issued This Advisory?

Every year, many candidates face document verification issues due to:

• Expired Category Certificates
• Invalid EWS Certificates
• Incorrect Aadhaar Details
• Old PwD Certificates
• Name or Date of Birth mismatch

To reduce these problems, JCECEB has issued this advance advisory before the release of the Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 State Merit List.

Documents You Must Update Before Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026

1. Category Certificate

Candidates belonging to the following categories should ensure that their certificates are updated:

• Scheduled Caste (SC)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• BC-I
• BC-II (Non Creamy Layer)
• Other applicable reserved categories

The certificate should be issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) or a higher competent authority of Jharkhand State.

2. EWS Income & Assets Certificate

Candidates applying under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category should obtain a valid Income & Assets Certificate before counselling registration.

An outdated or invalid EWS certificate may result in cancellation of reservation benefits.

3. PwD Certificate

Candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category should update their disability certificate.

As per the advisory, certificates issued by authorized medical institutions such as:

• RIMS Ranchi
• Civil Surgeon, Deoghar
• AIIMS Deoghar (for specified disabilities)

will be accepted as per board guidelines.

4. Aadhaar Card Update

Candidates should verify that the following Aadhaar details are correct:

• Candidate Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Photograph
• Address
• Biometric Information

Any mismatch between Aadhaar and counselling documents may create problems during document verification.

Who Should Read This Advisory?

This notice is important for candidates seeking admission into:

• MBBS
• BDS
• BHMS

through Jharkhand State Quota Counselling 2026 based on the NEET UG 2026 result.

Is Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Counselling Started?

No.

The counselling process has not started yet.

This is only a pre-counselling advisory issued by JCECEB so that candidates can prepare their documents well before registration begins.

The official counselling schedule, merit list, registration dates and seat allotment schedule will be released separately after the declaration of NEET UG 2026 results.

Checklist Before Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Counselling

✔ NEET UG 2026 Scorecard

✔ Admit Card

✔ Class 10 Marksheet

✔ Class 12 Marksheet

✔ Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

✔ Category Certificate

✔ EWS Certificate (if applicable)

✔ PwD Certificate (if applicable)

✔ Aadhaar Card

✔ Passport Size Photographs

✔ Valid Mobile Number & Email ID

Common Mistakes Candidates Should Avoid

• Using expired category certificates.
• Applying with old EWS certificates.
• Aadhaar details not matching educational documents.
• Waiting until counselling registration to update certificates.
• Uploading unclear scanned copies.

Expected Timeline for Jharkhand NEET UG 2026 Counselling

The counselling process is expected after:

1. NEET UG 2026 Result
2. State Merit List Preparation
3. Online Registration
4. Choice Filling
5. Seat Allotment
6. Document Verification
7. College Reporting

Candidates should regularly check the official JCECEB website for the latest notifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this the counselling notification?

No. This is only an advisory regarding required documents.

Do General category candidates need any category certificate?

No, only reserved category candidates need valid reservation certificates.

Is Aadhaar mandatory?

Candidates are advised to keep Aadhaar updated and accurate for smooth verification.

Can old EWS certificates be used?

Candidates should obtain the latest valid EWS certificate as advised by JCECEB.

When will Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2026 begin?

The schedule will be announced after the NEET UG 2026 result is declared.

Conclusion

The latest advisory issued by JCECEB is a reminder for all NEET UG 2026 aspirants to update their essential documents before the Jharkhand State Counselling process begins. Candidates should not wait for the counselling registration to start. Completing document updates now can help avoid verification issues and ensure a smoother admission process.