Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released an important notice regarding the Result Publication and Online Counselling process for B.Sc Nursing (Basic) Entrance Competitive Examination-2026.
The B.Sc Nursing (Basic) Entrance Competitive Examination was conducted on 16 August 2026. The result has been published on the official website of JCECEB.
Qualified candidates can download their results and participate in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd rounds of Online Counselling for admission to available B.Sc Nursing (Basic) courses and institutions in Jharkhand.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Last Date for Objection
18 August 2026 05:00 PM
Notification Date
17 August 2026
Examination Date
16 August 2026 (Sunday)
Counselling Fee Details
Category
Counselling Fee
General / EWS / BC-I / BC-II
₹400
Female Candidates of All Categories
₹250
Note: The counselling fee is Non-Refundable.
1st Round Online Counselling
Activity
Date
Online Registration and Choice Filling for Seat Allotment
28 August 2026 to 30 August 2026
Editing in Filled-up Choices, if needed
01 September 2026
Issue of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
03 September 2026
Documents Verification and Admission
04 September 2026 to 07 September 2026
2nd Round Online Counselling
Activity
Date
Display of Seat Matrix
10 September 2026
Online Registration and Choice Filling for Seat Allotment
10 September 2026 to 13 September 2026
Issue of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
15 September 2026
Documents Verification and Admission
16 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
3rd Round Online Counselling
Activity
Date
Display of Seat Matrix
21 September 2026
Online Registration and Choice Filling for Seat Allotment
22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
Issue of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
25 September 2026
Documents Verification and Admission
26 September 2026 to 30 September 2026
Important Instructions
Particulars
Details
Result Publication
The result of the B.Sc Nursing (Basic) Entrance Competitive Examination-2026 has been published on the official website of JCECEB.
Final/Revised Answer Key
The Final/Revised Answer Key was prepared after considering the objections received against the Provisional Answer Key.
Counselling Rounds
The counselling process for seat allotment will be conducted in three rounds.
Course and Institution Choice
Candidates should select their preferred courses/institutions according to their priority.
Number of Choices
There is no restriction on the number of options that candidates can fill.
More Choices Recommended
Candidates are advised to fill more choices/options to increase the possibility of seat allotment.
Participation in Further Rounds
Candidates who receive seat allotment in the first round and wish to change their institution due to available vacant seats may participate in the second and third rounds.
New Seat Allotment
If a candidate is allotted a seat in the second or third round, admission to the newly allotted institution will be compulsory.
Previous Admission
In such cases, admission in the previously allotted institution will automatically be cancelled.
Seat Conversion
Reservation-related seat conversion in the third and final round will be carried out according to the applicable Government of Jharkhand rules.
Official Instructions
Candidates should carefully follow all instructions available on the official website of JCECEB.
Important Information
Particulars
Details
First Round
Candidates can register and fill their preferred choices for seat allotment.
Second Round
The seat matrix will be displayed before the second-round registration and choice-filling process.
Third Round
The seat matrix will again be displayed before the final round of counselling.
Change of Institution
Candidates allotted a seat in the first round may participate in further rounds if they want to change their institution and vacant seats are available.
New Seat Allotment
If a new seat is allotted in the second or third round, admission to the newly allotted institution will be compulsory.
Previous Admission
In case of a new allotment, admission to the previously allotted institution will be automatically cancelled.
Required for candidates with disabilities, if applicable.
Note: Candidates can download the prescribed certificate formats from the Download Section of the official website. Check the official website for the complete list of documents and instructions before admission.
How To Apply for Online Counselling
Step
Counselling Process
1
Visit the official JCECEB website.
2
Click on the Online Counselling JCECEB-2026 link.
3
Complete the online registration process.
4
Select the available registration option.
5
Fill in the choices of preferred courses/institutions.
6
Candidates can fill more options to increase their chances of seat allotment.
7
Pay the applicable counselling fee.
8
Wait for the provisional seat allotment result.
9
Download the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter after seat allotment.
10
Report to the concerned nursing institution for document verification and admission.
Mode of Selection
S. No.
Selection / Admission Process
Details
1
Entrance Examination
Candidates must qualify the B.Sc Nursing (Basic) Entrance Competitive Examination-2026.
2
Online Counselling
Qualified candidates must participate in the online counselling process.
3
Choice Filling
Candidates need to select their preferred courses/institutions and give priority to their choices.
4
Seat Availability
Seat allotment will depend on the availability of seats.
5
Seat Allotment
Seats will be allotted according to the applicable rules and procedures of JCECEB.
6
Document Verification
Candidates must successfully complete the required document verification.
7
Admission
Candidates must complete all admission formalities at the allotted institution.
Q1. What is the name of the counselling? Ans: The counselling is being conducted for admission through the B.Sc Nursing (Basic) Entrance Competitive Examination-2026.
Q2. Who is conducting the counselling? Ans: The counselling process is being conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB).
Q3. How many rounds of counselling will be conducted? Ans: The online counselling schedule includes three rounds: 1st Round, 2nd Round and 3rd Round.
Q4. What is the counselling fee for General candidates? Ans: The counselling fee for General / EWS / BC-I / BC-II candidates is ₹400.
Q5. What is the counselling fee for female candidates? Ans: The counselling fee for female candidates of all categories is ₹250.
Q6. Is the counselling fee refundable? Ans:No. The counselling fee is Non-Refundable.
Q7. What are the available payment methods? Ans: Candidates can pay through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and UPI.
Q8. Can candidates fill multiple choices during counselling? Ans:Yes. There is no restriction on filling more options. Candidates are advised to fill more choices to improve their chances of getting a seat.
Q9. What happens after seat allotment? Ans: Candidates must download the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter and complete document verification and admission at the concerned nursing institution within the prescribed dates.
Q10. Can a candidate participate in further counselling rounds after getting a seat? Ans: Candidates allotted a seat in the first round may participate in subsequent rounds for a change of institution if vacant seats are available, as per the counselling instructions.
Q11. What happens if a new seat is allotted in the second or third round? Ans: The candidate must take admission to the newly allotted institution. The previous admission will automatically be cancelled.
Q12. Where can candidates download the required certificate formats? Ans: The prescribed formats of required certificates are available in the Download Section of the official JCECEB website.
