The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has started the registration process for candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and other engineering programs in the state. Students who have qualified the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 can apply through the official website, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.According to the official schedule, applicants can complete the registration process until July 2, 2026. The application correction window opens on July 3, which allows applicants to make the necessary changes in their submitted forms.The board will release the Jharkhand State Merit List 2026 on July 5 for admission to engineering courses offered by government, retained and private colleges​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Eligibility criteria
To apply for Jharkhand engineering admissions 2026, candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics along with any of the following subjects:
- Chemistry
- Informatics
- Electronics
- Information technology
- Biology
- Computer Practices
- Biotechnology
- Vocational Technical Subject
- Agriculture
- Engineering graphics
- Business studies
- Entrepreneurship
Candidates should have secured at least 45 percent in these subjects taken together. For reserved category candidates, the minimum marks required are 40 percent.Students who have passed the Diploma in Vocational Training (D.Voc.) stream in the same sector or in an allied sector are also eligible.Also, applicants must be Indian citizens and local or permanent residents of Jharkhand. Applicants claiming local residency must present a valid Local Resident Certificate issued by the relevant authority.
Application fee
Candidates belonging to General, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Backward Class-I (BC-I) and Backward Class-II (BC-II) categories are required to pay an application fee of Rs 500.Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and female candidates need to pay Rs 250. Persons with disabilities of any category are exempted from paying the registration fee.The fee can be paid online through a debit card, credit card, net banking, or the unified payment interface (UPI).
State merit list and reservation policy
The Jharkhand State Merit List 2026 will be prepared on the basis of the JEE Main 2026 scores of the candidates and the information provided in the online application form.The board clarified that if a candidate claims a category other than that mentioned in the JEE Main 2026 application form, the candidate will generally be considered under the unreserved category. However, exceptions may be allowed in cases where there are differences between the central and state caste lists, subject to submission of valid caste certificates.Candidates who chose Other Backward Classes (OBC) in JEE Main 2026 will be allowed to choose BC-I or BC-II during the state admission process.Admissions will be conducted as per the reservation policy currently followed by the Jharkhand government. Candidates seeking reservation benefits must submit the required caste, disability or income certificates in the prescribed format.
Additional benefits of booking
As per All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) guidelines, 5 percent supernumerary seats are available in each branch for eligible candidates under the specified category.Candidates applying under the Economically Weak Section category must provide a valid income certificate showing annual family income up to Rs 8 lakh, issued by the competent authority.Students are advised to complete their registration before the July 2 deadline and to carefully check all details to avoid problems during the counseling and admission process.
