Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Counselling 2026
The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) conducts the Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Counselling 2026 for admission into the Second Year (Lateral Entry) of Diploma Engineering programmes offered by Government and Private Polytechnic Institutes across Jharkhand. Candidates who qualify in the Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination (Lateral Entry) 2026 (DECE LE 2026) can participate in the counselling process for seat allotment and admission as per the official schedule.
Applicants are advised to stay updated with the latest information regarding Counselling Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment, Document Verification, and Admission Process through the official portal and important updates provided here.
Exam Overview
| Exam Name | Diploma Entrance Competitive Examination (Lateral Entry) 2026 (DECE LE 2026) |
| Conducting Authority | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) |
| Admission Type | Lateral Entry (Second Year Diploma) |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Official Website | jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in |
| JCECEB Exam Updates | jceceb.jharkhandexamprep.com |
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Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Counselling 2026 – Direct Links
Here you can find all important links related to the Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Counselling 2026, including the Online Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Allotment, Document Verification, and Admission Updates.
| Online Counselling Registration | Apply Here |
| Choice Filling & Locking | Click Here |
| Get exam updates on WhatsApp | Follow Now |
| Seat Allotment Letter | Download |
| Document Verification Schedule | Click Here |
| Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Result 2026 | Check Now |
| Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Merit List 2026 | Click Here |
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Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Counselling Schedule (Round 1)
Check the Jharkhand Engineering Lateral Entry Round 1 Counselling 2026 schedule, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and admission dates.
| Starting Date of Online Registration & Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Registration & Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 24 July 2026 (up to 03:00 PM) |
| Editing in Filled-up Choices | 24 July 2026 (03:01 PM to 12:00 Midnight) |
| Issue of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 26 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 |
| Certificates/Documents Verification & Admission in Concerned Institute | 27 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 |
Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Counselling Schedule (Round 2)
Get the latest Jharkhand Engineering Lateral Entry Round 2 Counselling 2026 schedule, including vacant seat matrix, registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and admission dates.
| Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | 01 August 2026 (up to 03:00 PM) |
| Online Registration & Choice Filling Starts | 01 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration & Choice Filling | 04 August 2026 (up to 03:00 PM) |
| Editing of Filled Choices | 04 August 2026 (03:01 PM to 12:00 Midnight) |
| Issue of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 06 August 2026 to 11 August 2026 |
| Document Verification & Admission | 07 August 2026 to 11 August 2026 |
Counselling Fee
Candidates participating in the counselling process are required to pay the non-refundable counselling fee through the online payment gateway. The fee varies according to the candidate’s category.
| Category of Candidate | Counselling Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / BC-I / BC-II Category | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / Female Candidates of Any Category | ₹250 |
Security Deposit
Candidates are also required to deposit a refundable security deposit during the counselling process. The security deposit is adjusted or refunded according to the counselling rules prescribed by JCECEB.
| Category | Security Deposit |
|---|---|
| General | As per Official Notification |
| EWS / BC-I / BC-II | As per Official Notification |
| SC / ST / Female Candidates | As per Official Notification |
Note: The security deposit will be refunded by JCECEB after completion of the counselling process as per the prescribed rules. However, if a candidate is allotted a seat but fails to take admission or violates the counselling guidelines, the security deposit may be forfeited.
Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Counselling Process
The Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Counselling 2026 is conducted online by JCECEB for admission into the Second Year (Lateral Entry) of Diploma Engineering programmes. Candidates who qualify in the entrance examination can participate in the counselling process according to the official schedule.
The counselling process generally consists of the following stages:
- Online Counselling Registration
- Payment of Counselling Fee
- Payment of Security Deposit (if applicable)
- Choice Filling and Choice Locking
- Seat Allotment
- Download of the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
- Document Verification
- Reporting to the Allotted Polytechnic Institute
- Final Admission Confirmation
Candidates must complete each stage within the prescribed timeline. Failure to complete any step or report to the allotted institute before the deadline may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Seat Allotment Process
The Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Seat Allotment 2026 is prepared by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance examination and the choices submitted during the counselling process.
Seat allotment is generally prepared on the basis of:
- Common Merit Rank (CMR)
- Category Rank
- Reservation Policy
- Availability of Seats
- Choices Filled by the Candidate
Candidates who are allotted a seat must complete document verification and admission formalities within the prescribed schedule. Failure to report to the allotted institute or complete the admission process within the specified timeline may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Choice Filling Guidelines
During the counselling process, candidates should carefully fill their preferred Polytechnic Institutes and Diploma Engineering Branches to maximize their chances of securing admission.
Candidates are advised to:
- Select the maximum number of preferred Polytechnic Institutes and Diploma Branches.
- Arrange the selected choices in the correct order of preference.
- Carefully review all choices before final submission.
- Lock the choices before the last date specified by JCECEB.
- Keep a copy of the submitted choices for future reference.
Once the choices are locked, candidates may not be allowed to modify or change them after the deadline. Therefore, candidates should fill and lock their choices carefully before the counselling portal closes.
What to Do After Seat Allotment?
After the declaration of the Jharkhand Diploma Lateral Entry Seat Allotment Result 2026, candidates should complete the admission process within the prescribed schedule.
The following steps are generally involved after seat allotment:
- Download the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter.
- Check the allotted Polytechnic Institute and Diploma Branch.
- Report for Document Verification with the required original documents.
- Pay the admission fee, if applicable.
- Report to the allotted Polytechnic Institute.
- Complete all admission formalities before the last date.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official JCECEB website for updates regarding subsequent counselling rounds, seat allotment, document verification, and admission instructions.
