Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Schedule: Dates & Eligibility Criteria

 

 

Jharkhand State invites online applications to prepare the State Merit List and conduct counselling for admission to various undergraduate medical courses, including MBBS, BDS, BHMS, and BAMS, in government and private medical colleges. This blog provides an in-depth guide on the eligibility criteria, application process, and important dates for the Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 sessions.

 

Eligibility Criteria for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Medical Admissions 2024

 

1. Age Eligibility Criteria

 

• Minimum Age: The Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 candidate must have completed 17 years at admission or will complete that age on or before December 31 of their admission year.
• Upper Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for undergraduate medical courses.

 

2. Educational Eligibility Criteria

 

• Qualification: The Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 candidate must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually and obtained at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology combined at the qualifying examination.
• Reserved Categories: The minimum marks required for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), or Other Backward Classes—Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) are 40%.
• PwBD Candidates: The minimum marks for candidates with disabilities are 40% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology combined, per the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Dental Council of India (DCI) regulations.
• Entrance Exam: Candidates must have qualified in the NEET (UG) 2024 examination and have a rank on the NEET (UG) 2024 merit list.

 

3. Residential Eligibility Criteria

 

• The candidate must be a citizen of India and a local/permanent resident of Jharkhand.
• At admission, a valid Local Resident Certificate issued by a competent authority (Circle Officer, Sub-Divisional Officer—Civil, or Deputy Commissioner of Jharkhand State) is required.

 

Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Reservation Policies

 

Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 follows the state's current reservation policies for admission to medical institutes. Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Candidates claiming reservation benefits must provide the relevant certificates in the prescribed format issued by the competent authority.

 

1. Caste-Based Reservation: BC-I & BC-II Candidates Must produce a caste certificate indicating they do not belong to the creamy layer.
2. Economically Weaker Section (EWS): Eligibility Criteria for Candidates from the EWS category can avail of reservation benefits by providing an Income & Assets Certificate issued by the competent authority.
3. Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD): The Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department of Jharkhand has authorized RIMS, Ranchi, to issue disability certificates for admission to medical courses starting from the academic year 2024-25.
4. Reservation for Primitive Tribal Groups: Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Candidates belonging to primitive tribal groups can benefit from Eligibility Criteria from reservations per the guidelines provided by the Jharkhand government.

Jharkhand NEET Counselling Schedule 2024 Application Process

 

Interested and eligible Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 candidates must complete the application form online on the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) website. Below is the schedule for the application process and subsequent counselling rounds.

 

 

Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Schedule

 

First Round of Online Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Schedule

 

 

Second Round of Online Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Schedule

 

 

Third Round of Online Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Schedule

 

 

Stray Vacancy Round of Online Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Schedule

 

 

Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Schedule Fee Structure

 

Security Deposit for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 Admission

 

The following table outlines the security deposit required at the time of Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024:

 

 

 

Essential Guidelines for Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 PwD Candidates

 

For Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 candidates seeking admission under the PwD category, the guidelines mentioned in annexure 'I' of the issued revised notification no. 34(41)/218-MED/170045, dated February 4, 2019, must be strictly followed. This includes adherence to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.

 

 

Jharkhand NEET Counselling 2024 State Medical Admissions 2024 offers a well-structured process for eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, BHMS, and BAMS courses. By adhering to the guidelines, understanding the eligibility criteria, and following the detailed counselling schedule, candidates can successfully secure a seat in their preferred medical institution.

 

 

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