Jharkhand Polytechnic Merit List 2026 has been released by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB). PECE 2026 result was declared on 6 August 2026, and the entrance exam was held on 12 July 2026. Candidates who appeared in the test can check their scorecard and state merit rank using their roll number and application number.
After the result, JCECEB started the online counselling rounds. Round 1 seat allotment came out on 10 August 2026, where 7,343 candidates were provisionally recommended for admission. Round 3 choice filling ran from 2 to 4 September 2026, and the Round 3 seat allotment result was announced on 7 September 2026.
Jharkhand Polytechnic Merit List 2026
Jharkhand government has given JCECEB the job of running the entrance test for admission into Diploma Engineering programs. The board prepares the merit list based on marks scored in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The final merit list and seat allotment details are published on the official website at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
Around 11,230 seats are offered across government and private polytechnic institutes in the state. Admission is given through multiple online counselling rounds, and each round has its own seat allotment list. Candidates who get a seat must complete document checking and reporting at the allotted institute within the given date to keep the seat.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| List Name | Jharkhand Polytechnic Merit List 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) |
| Exam Name | Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) 2026 |
| Exam Date | 12 July 2026 |
| Result Date | 6 August 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | 10 August 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment | 7 September 2026 |
| Total Seats | About 11,230 |
| Official Website | jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in |
How to Check Jharkhand Polytechnic Merit List 2026
To check the merit list and scorecard, follow these steps.
STEP 1 - Open the official website of JCECEB at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in on your phone or computer.
STEP 2 - On the home page, look for the PECE 2026 result or merit list link under the latest notice section.
STEP 3 - Click the link and enter your roll number or application number in the given field.
STEP 4 - Submit the details and your scorecard will open on the screen. It shows subject-wise marks, total score and your state merit rank.
STEP 5 - Download the scorecard and take a printout, as you will need it during counselling and admission.
Jharkhand Polytechnic Seat Allotment 2026
Seat allotment is done online through the counselling portal at cap.jceceb.co.in. Candidates have to register, fill their preferred colleges and branches, and lock the choices. Allotment is based on merit rank, category, the choices filled and seat availability. Once a seat is allotted, the candidate must pay the confirmation fee and report to the institute for document checking. The counselling fee is ₹400 for General and OBC male candidates, and ₹250 for SC, ST and female candidates.
Jharkhand Polytechnic Exam Centers List
PECE 2026 was held in eight cities across Jharkhand. Candidates were given a centre as per the preference filled in the application form. The exam cities are listed below.
- Bokaro, where candidates from the surrounding industrial belt appeared for the test.
- Chaibasa, covering students from the Kolhan region.
- Daltonganj, for candidates from the Palamu area.
- Dhanbad, one of the larger centres with a high number of test takers.
- Dumka, serving the Santhal Pargana region.
- Hazaribagh, a main centre for the North Chotanagpur division.
- Jamshedpur, another busy centre in the state.
- Ranchi, the state capital and the biggest exam city.
Documents Required at PECE Counselling
Candidates must carry original documents along with photocopies at the time of reporting. Missing papers can lead to cancellation of the allotted seat, so keep everything ready in advance.
- PECE 2026 admit card and the downloaded seat allotment letter.
- Class 10 admit card and class 10 result or marksheet.
- Domicile certificate of Jharkhand.
- Medical fitness certificate from a registered doctor.
- Aadhaar card or another valid identity proof, plus passport size photographs.
Jharkhand Polytechnic Counselling Notice
JCECEB has issued a notice for the second and third (final) round of online counselling for PECE 2026. The notice carries the full schedule and reporting instructions. Candidates can read it here: Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination 2026 Counselling Notice.
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