Jammu Kashmir NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by JKBOPEE (Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations) for MBBS and BDS admission in Jammu and Kashmir for the academic session 2026-27. Students who have qualified NEET UG and are domicile of J&K or Ladakh can apply. There are 12 medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir with around 1,347 MBBS seats. The official website is jkbopee.gov.in.
Jammu Kashmir NEET Counselling 2026
What is Jammu Kashmir NEET Counselling?
J&K NEET Counselling 2026 is the UT-level seat allotment process for MBBS and BDS admissions. It is conducted by JKBOPEE for all available seats in government and private MBBS/BDS colleges of J&K. Importantly, Jammu & Kashmir does not participate in centralised MCC counselling for 15% AIQ seats — JKBOPEE conducts counselling for all available seats. Candidates may also participate in MCC counselling for seats in other states through AIQ.
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J&K NEET Counselling 2026 – Important Dates
The schedule will be released by JKBOPEE on jkbopee.gov.in after the NEET Result 2026 is declared.
| Event | Tentative Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| Release of J&K Provisional Merit List | To be announced |
| Registration on jkbopee.gov.in | To be announced |
| Choice Filling & Locking | To be announced |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Round 1 Reporting to College | To be announced |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Mop-Up / Special Rounds | To be announced |
J&K NEET Counselling 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
- NEET UG Qualification: Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with a valid scorecard from NTA.
- J&K / Ladakh Domicile: Candidates must be domicile of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh as per the eligibility norms notified by JKBOPEE.
- Age: At least 17 years old as on December 31, 2026.
- Academic Qualification: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology with minimum 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
J&K NEET Counselling 2026 – Rounds
- Round 1: First seat allotment based on NEET AIR, category, and choices.
- Round 2: For seats remaining vacant after Round 1.
- Mop-Up Round: For remaining unfilled seats.
- Special Rounds: Separate physical counselling rounds for Hindu Minority (25 seats) and NRI Quota (10 seats) at ASCOMS, Jammu.
J&K does NOT participate in MCC AIQ counselling. JKBOPEE conducts all rounds independently.
J&K NEET Application Form 2026
- Candidates must register on jkbopee.gov.in. The NEET UG 2026 roll number (from your NEET Admit Card), J&K domicile, and category certificate details are required.
- Registration fee: Rs. 1,500. Candidates must pay to submit their choice preferences for seat allotment.
- After registration, JKBOPEE releases a provisional merit list. Eligible candidates can then proceed to choice filling.
Documents Required for J&K NEET Counselling 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 Certificates and Mark Sheets
- J&K NEET Counselling Allotment Letter
- J&K / Ladakh Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate – OM, RBA, SC, ST-I, ST-II, EWS, ALC/IB (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (for EWS / Poor & Backward category)
- Passport-size photographs and Photo ID Proof
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
J&K NEET Cut Off – Overview (Reference for 2026 Aspirants)
The J&K NEET 2026 Cut Off will be released by JKBOPEE after counselling. Based on 2025 official data (Sartha, SelectYourUniversity, neetcounselling2025.in), here is an overview for students.
⚠️ Trend-based figures. Official cut off released by JKBOPEE after counselling. Check jkbopee.gov.in for official data.
- The J&K NEET Cut Off is released for Open Merit (OM), RBA (Reserved for Backward Area), SC, ST-I, ST-II, EWS, ALC/IB, and other J&K-specific categories.
- J&K State Rank (not All India Rank) gives more accurate college prediction since only ~30,000 J&K students compete for seats.
- To verify your score, check the NEET Result and NEET Answer Key.
J&K NEET 2026 Rank List & Merit List
- JKBOPEE prepares the J&K NEET Provisional Merit List 2026 based on NEET UG result data and applications from eligible J&K/Ladakh domicile candidates.
- The merit list contains candidate’s General Merit rank, Category rank, NEET Roll Number, Name, and NEET All India Rank.
- Download from jkbopee.gov.in as per the official schedule.
J&K NEET 2026 Seat Allotment
- JKBOPEE releases the J&K NEET Seat Allotment Result 2026 round-wise on jkbopee.gov.in.
- Allotment is based on NEET AIR, J&K state rank, category, and choices filled by the candidate.
- If allotted, candidates must report to the college and pay the seat confirmation fee within the stipulated time.
J&K NEET Counselling 2026 – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| UT | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| Process | NEET Counselling (conducted by JKBOPEE for all seats) |
| Conducting Body | JKBOPEE (Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations) |
| Official Website | jkbopee.gov.in |
| Total MBBS Seats | ~1,347 MBBS seats (government + private) |
| Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Special Rounds |
| AIQ Participation | J&K does NOT participate in MCC AIQ counselling |
| Eligibility | NEET UG qualified, J&K / Ladakh domicile holder |
| NEET Admit Card | NEET Admit Card 2026 |
| NEET Answer Key | NEET Answer Key 2026 |
| NEET Result | NEET Result 2026 |
| Medical Colleges | Medical Colleges in J&K |
| Top Medical Colleges | Top Medical Colleges in J&K |
J&K NEET Counselling 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Who conducts J&K NEET Counselling 2026?
It is conducted by JKBOPEE – Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations at jkbopee.gov.in. J&K conducts counselling for all available seats independently.
Q2. Does J&K participate in MCC AIQ counselling?
No. J&K does not participate in the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) centralised counselling by MCC. JKBOPEE conducts counselling for all government and private MBBS/BDS seats in the UT.
Q3. What is the expected NEET cut off for J&K government colleges in 2025?
Based on 2025 data (Sartha): OM (General) state quota closing AIR ~55,969. Expected marks: OM 500+; OBC ~400–430; SC/ST ~360–375+ (Round 1). Top colleges: GMC Jammu, GMC Srinagar, SKIMS.
Q4. What is J&K State Rank and why does it matter?
J&K State Rank is the rank among J&K/Ladakh candidates only (~30,000 students). Using state rank gives more accurate college prediction than All India Rank (18 lakh+ students).
Q5. Where can I check the NEET Result and Answer Key?
Check the NEET Result 2026 and NEET Answer Key 2026 on AglaSem as soon as they are released by NTA.
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