JCECE Counselling 2026: Round 1 Registration Open, Choice Filling and Round Wise Seat Allotment

JCECE Counselling 2026 is currently active, with Round 1 online registration open at the official JCECEB portal jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in since May 22, 2026. The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) manages the entire counselling process for admission to B.E./B.Tech engineering programmes across government and private colleges in Jharkhand.

• JCECE Counselling 2026 is a state-level online process for engineering admissions to participating institutes in Jharkhand, conducted by JCECEB.
• Seat allotment is based on JEE Main state merit list / JCECE merit rank, category, and choices filled on the official counselling portal.
• Counselling is conducted in multiple rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Stray Vacancy Round for remaining seats.
• Students must complete online registration, document verification at a helpline centre, choice filling, and fee payment within specified deadlines.
• The total non-refundable counselling fee is ₹900 for General/EWS/BC students and ₹500 for SC/ST/Female students; an additional ₹1,000 admission confirmation fee is paid after allotment.

Reservation of Quotas for JCECE Counselling 2026

Seat reservation in JCECE Counselling 2026 follows the Jharkhand state government’s reservation policy. Reservations apply to all state quota seats in government and government-aided engineering institutions participating in the counselling. Students must submit valid category certificates from competent Jharkhand authorities to claim reservation benefits. The table below shows the category-wise reservation for JCECE 2026 state quota seats.

• Category certificates from outside Jharkhand are not accepted for state quota reservation in JCECE Counselling 2026.
• ST seats in designated scheduled tribal areas of Jharkhand (Santhal Pargana and Kolhan divisions) may have additional local-area provisions under Jharkhand state policy.
• If reserved category seats remain vacant after all rounds, JCECEB may convert them to the General/Unreserved category for the stray vacancy round, subject to official notification.
• EWS certificates must be for the current financial year (2025–26); certificates from earlier financial years are not accepted.
• PwD reservation is a horizontal 5% reservation; students with disability compete within their own vertical category first, and the horizontal reservation is applied across all categories.

How to Apply for JCECE Counselling 2026?

JCECE Counselling 2026 registration and choice filling are conducted online through jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in, with a mandatory in-person document verification step at a JCECEB helpline centre. Registering for counselling is mandatory — your rank alone does not guarantee a seat. Complete all five steps within the deadlines to be considered for allotment.

Step 1: Online Registration

Visit jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in and go to the “Online Counselling 2026” or “Engineering Counselling” section. Click “New Registration” and enter your JCECE Application Number or Roll Number, date of birth, and registered mobile number. Verify your identity using the OTP sent to your mobile. Set a secure login password to complete registration. Save your User ID and password carefully — you will need them throughout the counselling process including choice filling, checking allotment results, and downloading the seat allotment letter.

Step 2: Document Verification at Helpline Centre

After online registration, visit the nearest designated JCECEB helpline centre for physical document verification. Carry all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies. Centre staff will verify your class certificates, domicile certificate, category certificate, and identity proof. Failure to complete document verification within the specified window means your online registration will not be approved and you will not receive any seat allotment. The list of helpline centres is published on jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.

Step 3: Choice Filling

Once your document verification is approved, log in to the counselling portal and go to “Choice Filling and Locking.” A complete list of all participating institutes and branch/course combinations is displayed. Add your preferred institute-branch combinations and arrange them in descending order of preference — your top choice at the top of the list. Fill at least 15–20 choices to maximise your chances across all rounds. You can add, remove, or reorder choices as many times as needed before locking. Once locked, no changes are allowed within that round.

Step 4: Counselling Fee Payment

Pay the non-refundable counselling registration and processing fee through the integrated payment gateway on the JCECEB portal. Accepted modes include net banking (RTGS), debit card, and credit card. The total non-refundable fee is ₹900 for General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II students and ₹500 for SC/ST/Female students. Your participation in the allotment process is confirmed only after successful fee payment — do not close the browser or leave the payment page before the transaction confirmation appears. Save and print the payment receipt.

Step 5: Seat Allotment and Admission Confirmation

After the choice locking window closes, JCECEB runs the allotment algorithm using merit rank, category, and locked choices. The allotment result is published on the portal. Log in to check your allotted seat. If you receive an allotment, pay the ₹1,000 admission confirmation fee within the specified deadline to secure your place. Students who do not pay by the deadline forfeit the allotted seat. You may then participate in the next round if seats remain available, subject to JCECEB rules.

How to Lock Choices for JCECE Counselling 2026

Locking your choices is the final and most critical action in the choice filling stage. Once locked, the order and composition of your choices cannot be changed within the current round. Follow the steps below carefully to lock choices on the JCECEB portal.

Step 1: Visit the Official Counselling Portal

• Open jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in in your browser.
• Click on “Online Counselling 2026” or “Engineering Counselling” on the homepage.

Step 2: Log In to Your Account

• Enter your registered User ID (Application Number / Roll Number) and password.
• Enter the CAPTCHA code and click “Login.”

Step 3: Review Your Choice List

• Navigate to “Choice Filling and Locking” from your dashboard.
• Review every entry — confirm the institute name, branch, and category for each choice.
• Reorder using the up/down arrows or drag-and-drop so your most preferred option is at the top.
• Add or remove choices as needed before proceeding to lock.

Step 4: Lock Your Choices

• Once your list is finalised, click the “Lock Choices” button.
• A confirmation pop-up appears — read the declaration statement carefully before proceeding.
• Click “Confirm and Submit” to finalise your locked choice list.

Step 5: Download the Choice Locking Confirmation Receipt

• After locking, the portal generates a choice-locking confirmation receipt.
• Download and save this receipt as proof of your submission for the allotment round.

Once choices are confirmed and locked, the allotment engine processes them in the exact priority order you submitted. No manual modification requests are entertained by JCECEB after the locking deadline.

JCECE Counselling Documents Required 2026

Upload scanned copies of the following documents during online counselling registration. Carry all originals and one set of self-attested photocopies for document verification at the JCECEB helpline centre and again for final reporting at the allotted institute. Missing or invalid documents result in cancellation of allotment or admission at any stage.

• JCECE 2026 Admit Card (downloaded from jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in)
• JCECE 2026 Rank Card / JEE Main 2026 Scorecard (as applicable to the basis of admission)
• Class 10 Mark Sheet (for date of birth verification)
• Class 10 Pass Certificate
• Class 12 Mark Sheet (or provisional mark sheet for students whose results were awaited)
• Class 12 Pass Certificate
• Jharkhand Domicile / Local Resident Certificate (mandatory for state quota seats; issued by competent authority in Jharkhand)
• Caste / Category Certificate — SC/ST/BC-I/BC-II students must carry a valid certificate issued by competent authority in Jharkhand
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS category students; must be issued in financial year 2025–26 by a gazetted officer)
• PwD Certificate (issued by competent medical authority; required if claiming disability reservation)
• Aadhaar Card (mandatory identity proof; used for verification at helpline centre)
• Passport-size Photographs (recent, matching those uploaded during JCECE application; carry 6–8 copies)
• Counselling Registration Fee Payment Receipt (generated after online fee payment)
• Seat Allotment Letter (downloaded from portal after allotment; required at institute reporting)
• Admission Confirmation Fee Receipt (₹1,000 fee paid after allotment)
• Migration Certificate / Transfer Certificate (from last attended school or institution; required at final institute reporting)
• Character Certificate (from last attended institution)

Note: School/College Leaving Certificate is not mandatory at the counselling helpline stage but will be required at final reporting to the institute. Students who cannot produce it immediately may submit an undertaking, subject to the institute’s policy.

How Much Money is Needed for JCECE Counselling 2026?

JCECE Counselling 2026 involves two types of payments managed through the JCECEB portal: a non-refundable counselling fee paid at registration, and an admission confirmation fee paid after receiving a seat allotment. First-year tuition and institute charges are paid separately, directly to the allotted institute at the time of physical reporting.

Non-Refundable Counselling Fees

These fees are paid during online registration and are not refunded under any circumstances, whether or not a seat is allotted, accepted, or the student withdraws from counselling.

Admission Confirmation (Seat Acceptance) Fee

After receiving a seat allotment, you must pay a ₹1,000 admission confirmation fee through the JCECEB portal to secure your seat. Payment must be made within the deadline specified in the allotment notification. If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the seat acceptance fee is not fully refunded — a processing deduction applies as per JCECEB’s official refund policy. The remaining first-year tuition and other institute-level charges are paid directly to the college at the time of physical reporting.

Note: Fee amounts are based on official JCECEB guidelines. Confirm exact figures in the official advertisement at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in before making any payment.

JCECE 2026 Round-Wise Seat Allotment

JCECE Counselling 2026 is conducted in multiple rounds so that all available seats are progressively filled. Each successive round opens up seats released by students who withdrew or upgraded in the previous round. JCECEB publishes a vacant seat matrix before each round showing available seats institute-wise and category-wise, so you can plan your choices strategically.

How seat allotment works across rounds:

• The allotment engine assigns the best available seat from your locked choice list based on your merit rank and category in each round.
• Seats vacated by students who withdrew or upgraded from the previous round are added back to the available pool before the next round runs.
• Students allotted a seat in Round 1 may freeze (accept and exit further rounds) or float (keep the seat as backup while trying for an upgrade in Round 2).
• If you receive a better seat in Round 2, your Round 1 seat is automatically released and becomes available for other students.
• The stray vacancy or spot round is for seats remaining unfilled after all three main rounds. Eligible students who registered earlier may participate.
• After the final round, no upgrades or further changes are possible. Students must report to their final allotted institute within the reporting window.

Upgrade, Freeze, or Withdraw: What Should You Do?

After each round of JCECE Counselling 2026, every student who has been allotted a seat must choose one of three options. Understanding the consequences of each choice before deciding is critical — some are irreversible.

Important guidance before you decide:

• Freeze is completely irreversible. Once you choose Freeze after Round 1, you will not be considered for any allotment in Rounds 2 or 3, even if a preferred seat becomes available later.
• Float/Upgrade carries no penalty — if no better option is available in Round 2, you automatically retain your Round 1 allotment.
• If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the seat acceptance fee is not fully refunded — a processing deduction applies.
• Students who do not pay the ₹1,000 admission confirmation fee by the deadline are treated as having forfeited the seat; JCECEB may or may not allow participation in subsequent rounds in such cases.
• After the final round, no upgrades or allotment changes are possible. Your final allotted seat is the one you must report to.

Reporting to College After JCECE Seat Allotment 2026

After receiving your final allotment in JCECE Counselling 2026, you must physically report to the allotted institute within the reporting window specified in your seat allotment letter. Failure to report on time results in automatic cancellation of your admission with no refund of fees paid.

Step 1: Download the Final Seat Allotment Letter

• Log in to jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in using your counselling portal credentials.
• Download and print your final seat allotment letter from your dashboard.

Step 2: Collect and Organise All Documents

• Gather all original documents listed in the Documents Required section of this page.
• Prepare one set of self-attested photocopies of each document.
• Include the seat allotment letter and admission confirmation fee receipt (₹1,000 payment).

Step 3: Check and Pay Remaining Institute Fees

• Review the allotted institute’s fee schedule for first-year tuition, development, hostel, and other charges.
• Some institutes require online pre-payment before reporting; others collect fees at the admissions counter. Confirm with the institute in advance.

Step 4: Report to the Admissions Office

• Visit the admissions or enrollment office of the allotted institute on or before the reporting deadline.
• Submit original documents for verification and photocopies for the institute’s records.
• Complete any institute-specific admission forms or enrollment procedures as instructed.

Step 5: Collect Your Admission Confirmation

• After successful document verification and fee payment, the institute will issue an admission receipt or enrollment number.
• Your admission to the programme is complete only after this institute-level enrollment — not merely upon receiving a seat allotment online.

Note: Do not delay reporting. Even a single day beyond the reporting deadline can result in seat cancellation with no refund. Contact the institute’s admissions office in advance if you anticipate any difficulty in attending on time.