The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has announced significant updates to the counselling schedule for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 stray vacancy round. This development comes as crucial information for aspiring medical students seeking admission to dental and homeopathy programs in the state.
Revised Schedule for Stray Vacancy Round
According to the official notification, the board has completely revamped the timeline for the final phase of NEET UG admissions. The merit list for the stray vacancy round along with the detailed seat matrix will now be published on 28 November 2025. This marks the beginning of the crucial choice filling process for registered candidates.
The choice filling window will open simultaneously with the merit list publication on November 28 and remain accessible until 30 November 2025. This gives candidates a three-day period to carefully select their preferred institutions and courses based on the available vacancies.
Admission Timeline and Procedures
The provisional seat allotment letters will be available for download between 1 December and 6 December 2025. Successful candidates must secure their printed copies during this period as these documents are essential for the final admission process.
The critical phase of document verification and admission formalities at respective institutes is scheduled from 2 December to 6 December 2025. Candidates must complete all required procedures within this tight five-day window to confirm their admission.
Participating Institutions and Available Programs
The stray vacancy round has been specifically reopened for admissions to vacant All India seats in two key medical programs: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) and Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (B.H.M.S.).
Three institutions under Babu Dinesh Singh University, Garhwa are participating in this final admission round:
- Vananchal Dental College and Hospital, Garhwa
- Devki Mahavir Homeopathic Medical College and Research Hospital, Garhwa
- Laxmi Chandravansi Homeopathic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bishrampur, Palamu
How to Complete Choice Filling Process
Aspiring candidates can submit their preferences by following these straightforward steps:
- Visit the official JCECEB website at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
- Select the login option and enter required credentials
- Proceed to fill preferred choices for seat allotment
- Submit the completed form and download the confirmation page
- Keep a printed copy of the confirmation page for future reference
All interested students are advised to regularly check the official JCECEB website for detailed information and any further updates regarding the counselling process. The board emphasizes that candidates should rely only on official communications and avoid third-party information sources.
