Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the state process for admission to MD/MS, Post-MBBS Diploma and DNB courses in Odisha. It is held on the basis of NEET PG 2026 scores. The counselling is conducted by the Convenor, PG (Medical) Counselling Committee, at MKCG Medical College, Brahmapur. It works under the guidance of the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha.
Online registration is scheduled for 12-10-2026 to 18-10-2026. Document verification starts on 14-10-2026. Odisha state counselling handles State Quota seats in government medical colleges. It also handles all seats, including management quota seats, in three private colleges including HITECH Medical College Bhubaneswar, HITECH Medical College Rourkela and DRIEMS Institute of Health Sciences, Tangi, Cuttack. Meanwhile, MCC NEET PG counselling handles All India Quota (AIQ) seats.
Odisha holds Round 1 and Round 2 (online), then a Mop-Up round and a Stray Vacancy round (both in physical mode). The state schedule follows directions from MCC and the Supreme Court. State seats are divided 50:50 between in-service and direct candidates.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Latest News and Notifications
Keep checking below table for registration dates, merit lists, seat matrix and allotment results related notices. The updates so far are below:
| Date | Latest Update | Details |
| Released | Admission Guidelines | Download PDF |
| 11-10-2026 | Document verification batches announced | Read Here |
| 11-10-2026 | Revised document requirements issued | Read Here |
| 10-10-2026 | Claims for inclusion invited | Read Here |
| 09-10-2026 | Tentative counselling schedule released | Read Here |
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Highlights
The table below gives the main facts about Odisha counselling. Use it for a quick check before reading the detailed sections.
| Particular | Details |
| Counselling Name | Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Convenor, PG (Medical) Counselling Committee, MKCG Medical College, Brahmapur |
| Supervising Authority | DMET, Odisha |
| NEET PG Exam | NEET PG 2026 |
| MCC Counselling | Conducts AIQ counselling. State schedule follows MCC and Supreme Court directions |
| Counselling Website | www.dmet.odisha.gov.in |
| Courses Covered | MD/MS, Post-MBBS Diploma, Post-Diploma DNB, Post-MBBS DNB |
| Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy |
| Seat Distribution | In-service and direct candidates: 50:50 |
| Government Medical Colleges | State Quota seats |
| Private Medical Colleges | All seats, including management quota, in HITECH Bhubaneswar, HITECH Rourkela and DRIEMS Tangi |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Counselling Fee | Rs.2,500 (non-refundable) |
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Important Dates
The confirmed dates are listed below. The schedule is strictly provisional, so check the DMET website before every step.
| Event | Date |
| Registration Begins | 12-10-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Registration Ends | 18-10-2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Submission of Counseling Fees | 12-10-2026 (10.00 AM) to 18-10-2026 (11.55 PM) |
| Document Verification | 14-10-2026 to 16-10-2026 and 21-10-2026 to 23-10-2026 |
| Provisional Seat Matrix | 26-10-2026 (12:00 Noon) |
| Seat Matrix Grievances | 27-10-2026 (up to 2:00 PM, email only) |
| Provisional Merit List | 28-10-2026 (12:00 Noon) |
| Merit List Grievances | 29-10-2026 (up to 2:00 PM, email only) |
| Revised Provisional Merit List and Seat Matrix | 31-10-2026 (12:00 Noon) |
Date-Wise Document Verification Schedule
Verification will be conducted in batches from 14 October to 16 October 2026 and 21 October to 23 October 2026, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Candidates must report to 650 LT, M.K.C.G. Medical College, Berhampur, between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM on their allotted date.
| Batch | Date | State Application Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 October 2026 | 0001–0300 |
| 2 | 15 October 2026 | 0301–0600 |
| 3 | 16 October 2026 | 0601–1000 |
| 4 | 21 October 2026 | 1001–1400 |
| 5 | 22 October 2026 | 1401–1800 |
| 6 | 23 October 2026 | 1801 onwards |
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Quotas
Odisha has a different structure from many states. State counselling covers State Quota seats in government colleges and every seat in three private colleges. The sections below explain each part.
All India Quota (AIQ)
MCC conducts AIQ counselling, and the Odisha schedule follows MCC and Supreme Court directions. A candidate who holds a seat at the end of the second round, in AIQ or State Quota, cannot take part in later AIQ or State counselling. The number of AIQ seats in Odisha and the AIQ percentage have not been announced.
State Quota
The Convenor’s committee conducts State Quota counselling for government medical colleges. The courses include MD/MS, Post-MBBS Diploma, Post-Diploma DNB and Post-MBBS DNB.
- State seats are shared equally between in-service and direct candidates (50:50).
- State Quota Diploma seats are only for candidates in regular service.
Private medical colleges
All seats, including management quota seats, in the three private colleges are filled through this counselling. There is no reservation in management quota seats. They belong to the Unreserved (UR) category.
Other categories: NRI, minority and institutional quotas have not been mentioned for this counselling.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must qualify NEET PG 2026 and also meet Odisha’s own conditions. The table below puts the requirements together.
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET PG Qualification | Must qualify NEET PG 2026 with the qualifying marks |
| Educational Qualification | MBBS from an NMC/MCI-recognised institution or equivalent |
| Internship | One year of compulsory rotatory internship completed on or before 30-09-2026, or as notified by MCC/NBE |
| Registration | Registered with a State or Central Medical Council. Certificate must be valid on the date of online registration |
| Domicile Requirement | Permanent resident of Odisha with an online certificate carrying a QR code |
| State Eligibility | Odisha permanent residents, or outside-state candidates who completed MBBS in an Odisha government medical college under the 15% All India Quota |
| Other Requirements | Candidates doing or leaving a PG course must follow bond conditions and pay the monetary penalty |
Important Points to note:
- Resident certificate: The Permanent Resident Certificate must be unexpired on the date of choice locking. It is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. Handwritten copies or copies without a QR code are not valid.
- Outside-state graduates: Those who completed MBBS in an Odisha government college under AIQ are exempt from the resident certificate for State Quota claims.
- Missing from portal: If your name does not appear on the portal, email the Convenor with your full name, NEET PG 2026 roll number, contact number, email address, the category you claim and supporting documents. Valid claims can rest on being an Odisha permanent resident, MBBS from an Odisha medical college, or your NEET score card. A claim is examined but inclusion is not guaranteed. Send it early.
- Private colleges: The same eligibility rules apply. There is no reservation in management quota seats.
- Continuing or discontinued PG: These candidates can take part after paying the monetary penalty and following the bond conditions.
- Wrong information: False or hidden information leads to rejection or cancellation of admission. The candidate is also barred from the next three academic years.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 In-Service Candidates and Additional Weightage
Odisha treats direct and in-service candidates separately. In-service candidates get extra marks for service in remote or vulnerable areas.
- Direct candidate: A candidate who is unemployed, or working under the Odisha Government, a PSU in Odisha or defence services in Odisha, with less than 3 years of service by 31 March of the admission year.
- In-service candidate: A candidate in the same employers with 3 years of service completed by 31 March of the admission year. Leave of 30 days or more at a stretch is excluded. Maternity leave is counted.
- Diploma seats: Candidates in regular service are eligible for State Quota Diploma seats.
Weightage rules: Weightage is counted for the days actually worked up to 31 March of the admission year. It is added to the NEET PG score. The maximum is 30% of marks secured.
| Service Type | Weightage per Year |
| Working before 21-03-2016 in listed areas | 10% of marks |
| Joined after 21-03-2016: V1 areas | 2.5% |
| Joined after 21-03-2016: V2 areas | 5% |
| Joined after 21-03-2016: V3 areas | 7.5% |
| Joined after 21-03-2016: V4 areas | 10% |
| 19 listed ESI hospitals and dispensaries | As per their grade (V1, V2 or V4) |
Candidates applying for Diploma courses get no weightage. PSU in-service candidates must get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Odisha reserves seats by category, with horizontal reservations inside each category. The table below shows the percentages.
| Category | Reservation |
| ST | 22.5% |
| SC | 16.25% |
| SEBC | 11.25% |
| EWS | Percentage Not Available (General category only) |
| PwD | 5% horizontal |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3% horizontal |
| Green Card Holders | 5% horizontal |
| Management quota seats (private colleges) | No reservation |
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Counselling Process
The process runs in the order below. Each step has a deadline, so follow the DMET notifications closely.
- Qualify NEET PG 2026. You need the qualifying marks set by NMC.
- Register on the DMET Odisha counselling portal and create a username and password.
- Fill and submit the online application. Take a printout.
- Pay the Rs.2,500 fee through SBI Collect.
- Attend document verification on your batch date, in person or through an authorised person.
- Online grievance redressal. Only verified candidates enter the merit list.
- Seat matrix and merit list are published, with a grievance window for each.
- Choice filling and locking in order of preference.
- Round 1 allotment. Download the allotment-cum-admission letter.
- Provisional admission before the Convenor with the admission fee and original College Leaving Certificate.
- Report to the college and complete admission formalities.
- Round 2 for vacant and virtual vacancy seats. Candidates can upgrade here.
- Mop-Up round, in physical mode.
- Stray Vacancy round, in physical mode.
Fresh registration is not allowed for later rounds. The only exceptions are a revised NEET PG cut-off or the approval of new seats.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration has two parts, the online application and document verification. The steps are listed below.
- Open www.dmet.odisha.gov.in and go to the relevant admission section.
- Register by creating your own username and password. Do not share them.
- Log in and enter the details asked in the online application form.
- Submit the form and take a printout. You will need a signed copy at verification.
- Pay the Rs.2,500 fee through SBI Collect and print the receipt.
- Attend document verification on your batch date with originals and self-attested copies.
- Use the grievance process if your documents are rejected.
Paying the fee on SBI Collect:
- Open https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/ and go to SB Collect.
- Tick the check box and proceed.
- Select State: Odisha.
- Select Educational Institution: Convener PG Medical Counselling Committee.
- Select Category: PG MED APPLICATION FEE.
- Fill in the details, submit, pay and print the receipt.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Application and Registration Fees
The counselling fee is a single amount for all candidates. The table below sets out the details.
| Category/Counselling | Registration Fee |
| All candidates | Rs.2,500 |
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Security Money
There is no separate counselling security deposit. Some college-level refundable deposits are part of the course fee. The table below shows them.
| Category/Seat Type | Security Deposit | Details |
| Government college | Rs.15,000 | One-time college security deposit, paid as part of admission fees |
| Government hostel | Rs.2,500 | One-time hostel caution money |
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Course Fees
Fees depend on the type of college. Government college fees are fixed, while private college fees vary by subject group. The table below lists the government college fee structure.
| Fee | Amount |
| Admission fee (one time) | Rs.3,000 |
| Consolidated tuition fee (per year) | Rs.35,000 |
| Library fee (per year) | Rs.1,500 |
| Journal fee (per year) | Rs.2,000 |
| Identity card (one time) | Rs.100 |
| College security deposit (one time, refundable) | Rs.15,000 |
| PG Students’ Union (one time) | Rs.1,000 |
| Students’ Dramatic Society (one time) | Rs.500 |
| Students’ Academic Society (one time) | Rs.500 |
| Odisha Red Cross Society (one time) | Rs.200 |
| Total | Rs.58,800 |
University fees are charged extra by the college. Hostel seats are limited and given by the Dean and Principal based on availability.
| Hostel Fee | Amount |
| Hostel fee (per year) | Rs.3,500 |
| Electricity and water (per year) | Rs.8,000 |
| Hostel fund (per year) | Rs.4,000 |
| Common room (per year) | Rs.2,000 |
| Hostel caution money (one time, refundable) | Rs.2,500 |
| Total | Rs.20,000 |
Hostel fees are paid at the college after admission is final.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Documents Required
Handwritten or illegible copies are not valid, and printouts of digital copies are accepted where mentioned. The table below lists each document and its condition.
| Document | Requirement | Details |
| Registration fee receipt | Mandatory | SBI Collect receipt |
| Online application printout | Mandatory | Duly signed |
| NEET PG 2026 admit card | Mandatory | |
| NEET PG 2026 scorecard | Mandatory | Printout of the digital PDF. Must show qualifying marks |
| Photo ID | Mandatory | Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport or Driving Licence |
| 10th or equivalent certificate | Mandatory | For date of birth |
| MBBS degree/provisional certificate and marksheets | Mandatory | Legible. From NMC/MCI-recognised institution |
| Internship completion certificate | Mandatory | From Dean or Principal. Completion on or before 30-09-2026 |
| Medical registration certificate | Mandatory | Valid on date of registration. Issued by OMC or NMC/MCI |
| Permanent Resident Certificate with QR code | Mandatory for State Quota claimants | Unexpired on date of choice locking. Not needed for outside-state AIQ MBBS graduates of Odisha government colleges |
| ST/SC certificate | If applicable | Online barcode/QR format. Issued by an Odisha Revenue Officer not below Tahsildar |
| SEBC-NCL certificate | If applicable | Online from e-District portal. Must confirm non-creamy layer status |
| EWS certificate | If applicable | Online. Issued by revenue authority not below Tahsildar. Valid 1 year, issued on or after 1 April of the admission year |
| PwD certificate | If applicable | RPwD Act 2016 format. From a board notified by DGHS/MCC. Valid for the current year |
| Ex-Servicemen certificate | If applicable | Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha. Current-year certificate |
| Green Card | If applicable | Parents’ original card |
| Service Continuity and Area Posting certificate | In-service candidates | Signed by CDM & PHO or Superintendent. Must show leaves of 30 days or more |
| Authorisation letter | If required | When someone else attends on your behalf |
| Original College Leaving/Transfer Certificate | Mandatory for allotted candidates | Original paper copy |
| State Medical Service Indemnity Bond | Mandatory except for private seats | On non-judicial stamp paper of at least Rs.21, signed by candidate and two sureties |
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Choice Filling
Choice filling decides which seat you get, so plan it carefully.
- You can enter any number of choices of course and college.
- Arrange choices in your order of preference.
- Lock your choices before the deadline. Avoid last-minute locking, as technical problems can cost you your chance.
- Only candidates who completed document verification can take part in choice locking.
- In the second round, candidates can exercise a float or freeze option. How to use it will be notified.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Admission Process
After allotment, you must complete admission within the given dates. The steps are listed below.
- Download the allotment-cum-admission letter.
- Appear before the Convenor on the notified date, time and venue. Carry the admission fee and original College Leaving/Transfer Certificate. You get a provisional admission letter. In emergencies, this step may be done online.
- Report to the college within the stipulated date. Submit a copy of the provisional admission letter to the Dean and Principal.
- Submit originals and the bond. The college keeps the original documents. Candidates in government college seats submit the bond. Private college seats do not require the bond.
- Pay the balance fees at the college.
- Join the department. In-service candidates join after being relieved from their posting.
Seat Accept, Resign & Upgrade
- Accept the seat: Complete the steps above.
- Take part in the next round: Candidates admitted in Round 1 can upgrade in Round 2. Seats left vacant by non-reporting in Round 1 are used for this. Round 2 also covers virtual vacancies created by upgrades.
- Upgrade: Use Round 2. After Round 2, no resignation is allowed to join AIQ or State counselling.
- Do not want to join: Failing to complete physical reporting in time counts as resignation after admission. The penalty below applies.
- Resign: Surrender is allowed as per MCC and Supreme Court directions. You get back 90% of the admission fee, and 10% is kept as processing fee. If you resign after the Mop-Up round or fail to report, the course-resignation penalty applies. No resignation or surrender is allowed during the Stray Vacancy round.
Mop-Up and Stray rounds
- Original College Leaving Certificate and admission fee are mandatory. Without them, the seat goes to the next candidate in merit.
- In Mop-Up, categories are called in this order: ST, SC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Green Card, EWS, General.
- Unfilled reserved seats go to UR candidates. Unfilled in-service seats go to direct candidates.
- A Mop-Up admission is final. You cannot change the seat in the same round.
- Diploma seats are counselled after MD/MS seats in the Mop-Up round. Candidates cannot leave an MD/MS seat to take a Diploma seat.
- In the Stray round, unfilled seats are converted to general. The order is in-service general, direct general, then Diploma general.
- Stray round candidates must have not joined any AIQ or State Quota seat. Fresh registration is allowed only if the cut-off is lowered.
- Late reporters get only seats available at that time.
After joining, PG students get 15 days of leave a year, with a limit of 10 days at a stretch. Attendance must be at least 80%. Private practice is not allowed.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Bond Policy
Candidates in government college seats must sign a bond. The details available are given below.
| Aspect | Details |
| Who | All allotted candidates, except those taking seats in private medical colleges |
| Bond name | State Medical Service Indemnity Bond |
| Stamp paper | Non-judicial, not less than Rs.21 |
| Signed by | Candidate and two sureties |
| Submitted | At provisional admission, in original |
| PSU in-service candidates | Serve the state government for 2 years, with a bond |
| Penalty for resigning before course completion | Rs.10,00,000, plus stipend/salary received |
| Fee refund on resignation | Admission fees are not refunded |
The penalty is paid by bank draft in favour of “Entrance Examination Fees, DMET, Odisha”, payable at Bhubaneswar.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
The seat matrix shows how many seats are available in each college, subject and category. Check it before you fill choices so that you can plan realistically. The Convenor prepares it after collecting seat details from the Deans and Principals of government and private colleges.
| Seat Matrix | Download |
| Scheduled for 26-10-2026 (12:00 Noon) | Not Available |
| Scheduled for 31-10-2026 (12:00 Noon) | Not Available |
| Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Not Released Yet | Not Available |
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Merit List
The merit list decides your rank in counselling, so check it as soon as it is out. It is separate from your NEET PG All India Rank.
| Merit List | Download |
| Scheduled for 28-10-2026 (12:00 Noon) | Not Available |
| Scheduled for 31-10-2026 (12:00 Noon) | Not Available |
| Not Released Yet | Not Available |
How merit is prepared
- The Convenor takes the list of Odisha NEET PG qualified candidates and their marks.
- In-service candidates get additional weightage on top of their NEET PG marks.
- Only candidates who passed document verification and the online grievance redressal appear in the list.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted on merit and choice. A higher rank gets the first chance at the seats available in the candidate’s category. The table below will carry the result links as each round is released.
| Seat Allotment Result | Download |
| Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Not Released Yet | Not Available |
| Not Released Yet | Not Available |
What decides your seat
- Rank and category: You are considered in merit order within your category.
- Choices: Your locked choices are checked in order of preference.
- Seat availability: Only seats in the matrix can be allotted.
- Reservation: Reserved seats go to eligible category candidates. Unfilled reserved seats go to UR candidates in Mop-Up.
- Rounds: Round 1 and Round 2 are online. Mop-Up and Stray are physical. Allotment letters in these two rounds are issued on the spot.
After the result, download your allotment-cum-admission letter and note the date for provisional admission. Carry the admission fee and original documents. Decide early whether you want to upgrade in Round 2.
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 Participating Institutes
Odisha counselling covers state quota seats in government colleges and all seats in three private colleges. The college-wise seat list will come with the seat matrix. The table below lists the private colleges confirmed for this counselling.
| College Name | Link |
| Government PG Medical Colleges | Click Here |
| Private PG Medical Colleges | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. It is the state counselling for MD/MS, Post-MBBS Diploma and DNB admissions in Odisha. It uses NEET PG 2026 scores.
Q. Who conducts Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. The Convenor, PG (Medical) Counselling Committee 2026-27, at MKCG Medical College, Brahmapur, under DMET Odisha.
Q. When will Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 start?
A. Online registration is scheduled for 12-10-2026 to 18-10-2026. Document verification is from 14-10-2026. The dates are tentative.
Q. Who is eligible for Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. NEET PG 2026 qualified MBBS graduates with internship completed by 30-09-2026 and valid medical registration. They must be Odisha permanent residents, or outside-state graduates who completed MBBS in an Odisha government college under AIQ.
Q. What is the Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration fee?
A. Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration fee is 2,500, paid through SBI Collect. It is non-refundable.
Q. How do I register for Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Register at www.dmet.odisha.gov.in, fill the application, pay the fee and attend document verification.
Q. What is the Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 bond policy?
A. Candidates in government seats sign a State Medical Service Indemnity Bond with two sureties. Resigning before course completion costs Rs.10,00,000 plus stipend or salary received.
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His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.