Jharkhand BTech Admissions 2026: JCECEB Open Registration For JEE Main Qualified Candidates, Apply Before 2nd July

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, candidates can complete the registration process until July 2, 2026. The application correction window will open on July 3, allowing applicants to make the necessary changes to the submitted forms.The board will release the Jharkhand State Merit List 2026 on July 5 for admission to engineering courses offered by government, deemed and private colleges across the state.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for Jharkhand Engineering Admission 2026, candidates must have passed class 12 or equivalent examination in Physics and Mathematics along with any of the following subjects:

Candidates should have secured at least 45 percent marks in these subjects combined. For reserved category candidates, the minimum marks required is 40 percent.Students who have passed the Professional Training Diploma (D.Voc.) in the same or a related sector are also eligible.Also, applicants must be Indian citizens and local or permanent residents of Jharkhand. Candidates claiming local residency must submit a valid Local Resident Certificate issued by the competent authority.

Application fee

Candidates belonging to General, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Backward Class-I (BC-I) and Backward Class-II (BC-II) categories have to pay an application fee of Rs 500.Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Women candidates have to pay Rs.250. Persons with disabilities of any category are exempt from paying the registration fee.The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

State Merit List and Reservation Policy

Jharkhand State Merit List 2026 will be prepared based on the JEE Main 2026 scores of the candidates and the information provided in the online application form.The board has clarified that if a candidate claims a category other than the one 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 production of valid caste certificates.Candidates who have selected 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 made as per the reservation policy currently followed by the Government of Jharkhand. Candidates claiming reservation benefits must submit the required caste, disability or income certificates in the prescribed format.

Additional booking benefits

As per All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) guidelines, 5% supernumerary seats are available in each branch for eligible candidates of the specified category.Candidates applying for the Economically Weaker Section category must submit 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 2nd deadline and verify all details carefully to avoid any issues during the counseling and admission process.