The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released the **Jharkhand NEET Stray Round Merit List 2025**. This important list was published on **November 29, 2025**, for students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses through the stray round of counselling in Jharkhand. Students who applied can now check their eligibility and ranks on the official website by downloading the PDF document.
What is the Stray Round Merit List?
The stray round is an extra counselling round held to fill any remaining seats after the main counselling rounds are over. The merit list released by JCECEB is a document that shows the names and other important details of students who are eligible for this special round. It helps students understand their position and move forward with the admission process.
How to Check the Merit List
The **Jharkhand NEET Stray Round Merit List 2025** is available as a PDF file on the JCECEB official website. Students need to download this file to find their details. The list includes several important pieces of information:
- Your **Registration number**
- Your **NEET UG roll number**
- Your **NEET UG application number**
- Your gender
- Your date of birth
- Your **total marks** obtained in NEET UG
- Your **All India Rank (AIR)**
- Your category (e.g., General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS)
- Details of any disability (if applicable)
- Your **State CML (Common Merit List) rank**
- Your **State EWS (Economically Weaker Section) rank**
- Any other remarks from the Board
This list is crucial for all students who wish to join medical or dental colleges in Jharkhand this year. Along with the main merit list, JCECEB also released a separate document listing students who are considered **"not ineligible"**. Students should check both these documents carefully to confirm their status.
Important Dates for Stray Round Counselling
Students whose names appear on the merit list are eligible to take part in the next steps of the stray round counselling. These steps involve selecting their preferred colleges and courses, followed by seat allotment and reporting to the chosen institute. Here are the key dates:
| Event | Important Dates |
| Starting Date for Choice Filling and Locking | **November 30, 2025** |
| Last Date for Choice Filling and Locking | **December 2, 2025** |
| Release of Provisional Seat Allotment Result | **December 3, 2025** |
| Download Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | **December 3 to December 6, 2025** |
| Last Date to Report to Allotted Institutes | **December 6, 2025** |
Next Steps After Seat Allotment
Once the provisional seat allotment result is out on **December 3, 2025**, students can download their allotment letters. This letter confirms which college and course they have been provisionally allotted. Students must download this letter and report to their assigned college between **December 3 and December 6, 2025**. Reporting by the deadline of **December 6, 2025**, is very important to secure the seat.
What if Seats Remain Empty?
After the current stray round of counselling is finished, if there are still some seats left vacant in medical or dental colleges, the authorities might decide to open another round. This could include a new chance for students to register and fill their choices. Students are advised to keep an eye on the official JCECEB website for any further announcements regarding additional rounds of counselling.
Staying informed about these dates and following the instructions carefully will help students secure their admissions. It is essential to regularly check the official website for any new updates or changes.
