Jharkhand NEET UG 2025 Stray Round Counselling Schedule Out

RANCHI, Jharkhand – The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released the schedule for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2025 Stray Round. The announcement was made today, November 27, 2025 , providing crucial dates for candidates seeking admission to medical, dental, and nursing programs.

Interested applicants must visit the official JCECEB website,jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in, to review the complete schedule and participate in the counselling process. This round represents a final opportunity for candidates to secure available seats for the 2025-26 academic year.

Understanding NEET UG and Counselling

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) is the single entrance examination for admissions to undergraduate medical courses (MBBS), dental courses (BDS), and other allied health programs in India. Organized nationally, it assesses a candidate’s readiness for medical studies.

Following the NEET UG examination results, a counselling process allocates seats to eligible candidates. This multi-stage process considers a candidate’s NEET score, chosen preferences for colleges and courses, and the availability of seats. Counselling ensures a fair and merit-based distribution of seats across various institutions.

Purpose of the Stray Round

Counselling typically involves several phases, including Round 1, Round 2, and a Mop-Up Round. The Stray Round is conducted after these initial rounds conclude. Its primary purpose is to fill any remaining vacant seats in participating colleges. These vacancies often arise when candidates do not join their allotted colleges in previous rounds or due to other administrative adjustments.

The Stray Round operates on a strict and condensed timeline. It serves as the last phase of the admission cycle for the current academic year, providing a final chance for candidates to gain admission.

Stray Round Application Process

The JCECEB will publish the state merit list for the Stray Round on November 28, 2025 . This list identifies candidates eligible to participate in this final counselling stage based on their NEET UG scores and other eligibility criteria.

Online choice filling and locking will commence immediately after the merit list release. Candidates can submit and lock their preferred college and course options from November 28 to November 30, 2025 . Careful selection and timely locking of choices are essential, as these selections determine potential seat allocation.

Allotment Letter and Final Admission

Following the choice locking period, provisional allotment letters will be available for download. Candidates can access these letters from December 1 to December 6, 2025 . The allotment letter confirms the specific college and course a candidate has been provisionally assigned based on their merit and preferences.

The final step for successful candidates involves completing the admission process directly at their allotted institution. This includes essential tasks such as document verification, payment of admission fees, and other necessary formalities. The deadline for completing the admission process is from December 2 to December 6, 2025 . Failure to complete admission within this specified window will result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.

Jharkhand NEET UG Counselling 2025 Stray Round Overview

Important Dates for Jharkhand NEET UG 2025 Stray Round

Candidate Action Required

Candidates must regularly monitor the official JCECEB website for updates and instructions. Adhering to the stated deadlines for choice filling, allotment letter download, and admission completion is mandatory. Missing any deadline will lead to exclusion from the Stray Round admission process and loss of opportunity for admission in this round.