Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 for MBBS and BDS admission under State Quota seats is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE), through its office at Gandamunda, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar. NEET-2026 rank holders are eligible to participate in this web-based counselling for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS courses in Odisha.
The latest update comes from Notice dated 16 August 2026, which revises the 1st Round counselling activities for MBBS/BDS admission under State Quota seats. This revision was made because of a modification in the MCC counselling schedule for All India Quota seats.
As per this revised schedule, choice filling for State Merit Listed candidates runs from 14 August 2026 (8:30 PM) to 18 August 2026 (5:00 PM), followed by reconciliation of data on 19 August 2026, the 1st Round Provisional Allotment on 20 August 2026, and publication of the 1st Round Allotment Letter on 22 August 2026 (11:30 AM). Provisional admission, by paying admission fees and reporting at the OJEE Cell, Gandamunda, with original documents and a signed bond, is scheduled from 24 to 29 August 2026.
This guide covers the complete Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 process from eligibility, registration, fees, documents, choice filling, reservation, merit list and seat allotment.
Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted as part of the OJEE web-based counselling system, which handles admission to several professional degree programs in the state. NEET-2026 rank holders take part in this system specifically for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS courses under State Quota seats.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 OR OJEE 2026 Web-Based Counselling |
| Conducting Authority | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE), OJEE Office, Gandamunda, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS |
| Admission Through | NEET UG 2026 rank/merit |
| Counselling Type | State Quota Seats |
| Official Website | ojee.nic.in / odishajee.com |
Important Dates for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026
OJEE has released a revised schedule for the 1st Round counselling activities for MBBS/BDS admission under State Quota seats.
| Event | Date |
| Choice Filling for all State Merit Listed Candidates | 8:30 PM – 14.08.2026 to 5:00 PM – 18.08.2026 |
| Reconciliation of Data | 19.08.2026 |
| 1st Round Provisional Allotment | 20.08.2026 – 2:00 PM |
| Invitation for Query, if any, related to Provisional Allotment | 21.08.2026 – 2:00 PM |
| Publication of 1st Round Allotment and Downloading of Allotment Letter | 22.08.2026 – 11:30 AM |
| Provisional Admission by Paying Admission Fees and Reporting at OJEE Cell, Gandamunda, with Original Documents and Signed Bond | 24.08.2026 to 29.08.2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026
Eligibility for admission to MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS through Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 depends on a candidate’s NEET-2026 rank, domicile status, and the minimum qualifying marks fixed for the respective category.
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET UG Qualification | Only candidates with a valid NEET-2026 rank/merit listing are eligible to participate in the OJEE counselling process for MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS |
| Domicile Requirement | The candidate must be a permanent native of Odisha, or a child of an All India Civil Service officer serving in the Odisha cadre |
| Age Requirement | Candidate must be 17 years of age as on 31.12.2026; there is no upper age limit |
| Academic Qualification | Must have passed +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually |
| Minimum Marks (Qualifying Exam) | 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology at +2 Science level for General (GE) and SEBC candidates; 40% for SC/ST candidates; 40% for benchmark disability (PC-GE) candidates; 40% for Physically Challenged candidates of SC/ST category |
| Minimum NEET Percentile | General (GE): 50th percentile; Physically Challenged (PC-GE): 45th percentile; SC/ST: 40th percentile; Physically Challenged of SC/ST category: 40th percentile; GE-EWS: 50th percentile; GE-EWS & PC: 45th percentile |
| Other Conditions | All minimum eligibility marks are subject to any relevant notification or modification issued by the Government of India or the National Medical Commission (NMC) |
Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Below are the general step-by-step registration and counselling process that applies across its web-based counselling system, including for MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS.
- Visit the official OJEE counselling website, www.ojee.nic.in or www.odishajee.com.
- Register on the website and fill in the required personal and academic details across the fields provided.
- Pay the non-refundable Registration Fee online (Rs. 1,000 for MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS), using the BILLDESK, HDFC or SBI payment gateway.
- Fill your choices of course and institution; choices can be changed as many times as you wish before locking them.
- Wait for the Mock Allotment Result to be published on the scheduled date, which gives you an indicative allotment before the choice-locking facility is activated.
- Lock your final choices using your own password before the scheduled choice-locking deadline; once locked, no change in choice or order of choice is possible under any circumstances.
- After the seat allotment result is published, log in to view your allotment, exercise the Freeze/Float option, upload the required documents, and pay the applicable part admission fee/seat acceptance fee online.
- Download your allotment letter once available, and report to the allotted institution to complete admission formalities within the scheduled window.
Registration in any round is mandatory to be considered for seat allotment. The entire process, from registration to reporting, is conducted online, and no communication is sent directly to individual candidates, so candidates are advised to keep checking the official website regularly.
Application Fee for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026
Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 involves a non-refundable Registration Fee at the time of registration, and a separate Part Admission Fee-cum-Seat Acceptance Fee once a seat is allotted.
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable, Online Only)
| Candidate Category | Registration Fee |
| General OJEE Courses (B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Plan, B.Pharm, B.CAT, etc.) | Rs. 450 |
| MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS | Rs. 1,000 |
Part Admission Fee-cum-Seat Acceptance Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
| General Candidates (courses other than MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS) | Rs. 10,000 |
| SC/ST/PWD Candidates (courses other than MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS) | Rs. 5,000 |
Documents Required for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates must keep the relevant documents ready before online document verification, since incorrect uploads can lead to cancellation of an allotted seat.
General and Academic Documents
- Copy of the NEET-UG 2026 Rank Card
- HSC or any other certificate showing Date of Birth (Birth Certificate)
- 10+2 (+2 Science) Mark Sheet
- 10+2 (+2 Science) Pass Certificate
Domicile and Category Documents
- Resident/Nativity Certificate: Online-issued certificate in original from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar (required to claim State domicile and any reservation category)
- SC/ST/SEBC Certificate: Original certificate by birth in the State of Odisha, online-issued
- EWS Certificate: Income & Asset Certificate from the Tahsildar/Additional Tahsildar, for the financial year 2025-26 (must be issued online, on or after 01.04.2026)
- Green Card: Valid Green Card issued by the Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, if applicable
- Certificate of Employment of Parent/Spouse: Where domicile is claimed through a parent/spouse employed with the Government of Odisha, Government of India, or a related undertaking located in Odisha
Category-Specific Documents
- PwD (Physically Challenged) candidates: No medical certificate needs to be uploaded in advance. Candidates must instead attend the Medical Board at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, on the scheduled date, with valid ID proof; the decision of the Medical Board is final and binding.
- Ex-Servicemen (ES) category: Candidates must apply at the Rajya Sainik Board office, Bhubaneswar, mentioning their roll number and other details. Rajya Sainik Board furnishes a recommended list to OJEE, and its recommendation is final and binding.
- Women candidates: Must submit the Resident/Nativity Certificate (online-issued) from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar to claim the Women quota, where applicable.
- NRI candidates: Certificates/documents in support of NRI status; for MBBS/BDS, as per the latest information issued by MCC-2026.
Choice Filling and Choice Locking Process
Choice filling and locking are central steps of the OJEE web-based counselling process, and below lays down clear rules for how this works.
- A candidate must first register and pay the registration fee before choice filling opens.
- Filled choices can be changed as many times as the candidate wants, before locking them.
- A Mock Allotment Result is published on a specified date within the counselling schedule, giving candidates an indicative allotment before the choice-locking facility is activated.
- Final choices must be locked using the candidate’s own password/OTP. Once locked, no alteration in choice or order of choice is possible under any circumstances.
- If a candidate does not manually lock their choices, the last filled choice is automatically locked once the choice-filling and locking period ends.
- Round-wise participation: Newly registering candidates (2nd/Special OJEE students, or any JEE Main students not registered earlier) can register, pay the counselling fee, and fill choices in later rounds as per the schedule notified for that round.
- Candidates already allotted a seat can exercise the Freeze or Float option for seat upgradation in subsequent rounds, based on their locked choices.
Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List
State Merit List is the starting point for Round 1 of Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026, since only “State Merit Listed” candidates were permitted to take part in choice filling from 14.08.2026 onward.
Choice filling for Round 1 was restricted to candidates already appearing on the State Merit List, confirming that the merit list was prepared and published before choice filling began.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Round 3 | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Stray Vacancy | To be notified by the counselling authority |
Seat Allotment Process for Odisha
Seat allotment in Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 depends on a candidate’s NEET rank, eligibility, declared category, and the choices they have locked.
- Seat matrix publication: Exact seats and branches are published on the OJEE website (www.ojee.nic.in and www.odishajee.com)
- Registration and fee payment: Candidates register and pay the counselling fee.
- Choice filling: Verified, merit-listed candidates fill their choices of course and college in order of preference.
- Choice locking: Candidates lock their choices using their password/OTP; unlocked choices auto-lock once the window closes.
- Reconciliation of data: OJEE reconciles registration, choice and merit data, before processing the allotment.
- Publication of result: The 1st Round Provisional Allotment is published on 20.08.2026 (2:00 PM). Candidates can raise queries related to the provisional allotment on 21.08.2026 (2:00 PM), and the confirmed 1st Round Allotment is published, with the Allotment Letter available for download, on 22.08.2026 (11:30 AM).
- Document verification: Allotted candidates upload self-attested true copies of the required documents online within the scheduled time; verification is done automatically or by a designated verifying officer, who may raise queries for any discrepancy.
- Fee payment: Allotted candidates must pay the applicable part admission fee-cum-seat acceptance fee online to accept their seat.
- Reporting/admission: For MBBS/BDS Round 1, provisional admission is completed by paying admission fees and reporting at the OJEE Cell, Gandamunda, with original documents and a signed bond.
- Upgradation/withdrawal rules: Allotted candidates choose Freeze or Float for seat upgradation in later rounds. Withdrawal is allowed only within the notified withdrawal window and only after paying the part admission fee; withdrawal after the due date forfeits this fee. Candidates who do not complete document verification and fee payment within the specified time are not considered for the next round and are treated as out of the counselling process.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | 1st Round Provisional Allotment |
| Round 1 (Confirmed) | Publication of 1st Round Allotment & Allotment Letter |
| Round 2 | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Round 3 (Final Allotment) | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Stray Vacancy | To be notified by the counselling authority |
MBBS and BDS Seat Matrix in Odisha
Checking the seat matrix before choice filling helps candidates understand how many MBBS and BDS seats are actually available, in which colleges and categories. The OJEE Counselling Brochure 2026 does not include the actual seat numbers; it only states that the exact number of seats and branches will be made available on the OJEE website.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Round 2 | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Round 3 | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Stray Vacancy | To be notified by the counselling authority |
Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Process
Here is the full Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 journey for MBBS/BDS, explained step by step for a first-time candidate.
- Qualify NEET UG 2026, conducted by NTA, and obtain your rank card.
- Register on the OJEE counselling website (www.ojee.nic.in or www.odishajee.com) as per the schedule notified for MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS counselling.
- Pay the non-refundable Registration Fee of Rs. 1,000 online.
- Wait for the State Merit List to be prepared and published.
- Fill your choices of course and college in order of preference within the choice-filling window.
- Check the Mock Allotment Result once published, then lock your final choices using your password/OTP.
- Wait for data reconciliation and the 1st Round Provisional Allotment.
- Raise any query related to your provisional allotment, if needed.
- Check the confirmed 1st Round Allotment and download your Allotment Letter.
- If allotted a seat, upload the required documents and complete document verification.
- Pay the applicable admission fee and report at the OJEE Cell, Gandamunda, with original documents and a signed bond, to complete provisional admission.
- Exercise the Freeze or Float option if you want to be considered for upgradation in subsequent rounds.
- If not allotted a seat, or want to try for a better option, continue through Round 2, Round 3 (Final Allotment) and, if seats remain vacant, the Stray Vacancy Round, as per the schedule notified for each round.
Participating Medical & Dental Colleges in Odisha
The complete list of medical and dental colleges participating in Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026, along with their seats, candidates should check the latest college and seat information directly on the OJEE website before finalising their choices.
Medical Colleges in Odisha
| College Type | Details |
| Government Medical Colleges | Click Here |
| Private Medical Colleges | Click Here |
Dental Colleges in Odisha
| College Type | Details |
| Government Dental Colleges | Click Here |
| Private Dental Colleges | Click Here |
Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Cut Off
Cut-offs from earlier years can give candidates a general sense of admission trends, but they should not be treated as a guaranteed cut-off for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
The minimum qualifying percentile in NEET(UG)-2026, required for MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS eligibility, subject to any relevant notification or modification by the Government of India or NMC:
| Category | Minimum NEET Percentile |
| General (GE) | 50th percentile |
| Physically Challenged (PC-GE) | 45th percentile |
| SC / ST | 40th percentile |
| Physically Challenged of SC/ST category | 40th percentile |
| GE-EWS | 50th percentile |
| GE-EWS & PC | 45th percentile |
Official Website for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026
All official notifications, registration, choice filling, merit list, seat allotment results and updates for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 are available on the official OJEE websites: www.ojee.nic.in and www.odishajee.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the latest update on Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. OJEE has revised the 1st Round counselling activities for MBBS/BDS admission under State Quota seats, following a modification in the MCC counselling schedule for All India Quota seats.
Q. Who conducts Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 and which courses does it cover?
A. Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE). NEET-2026 rank holders can participate in this counselling for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS courses in Odisha.
Q. What is the eligibility criteria for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. A candidate must be a permanent native of Odisha, or a child of an All India Civil Service officer serving in the Odisha cadre, aged 17 years as on 31.12.2026 with no upper age limit, and must have passed +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually, securing the minimum combined marks and NEET percentile fixed for their category.
Q. What is the registration fee for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026?
A. The non-refundable registration fee for MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS is Rs. 1,000, payable online through the BILLDESK, HDFC or SBI payment gateway.
Q. What documents are required for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates need their NEET-UG 2026 rank card, birth certificate, 10+2 mark sheet and pass certificate, Resident/Nativity Certificate, and category-specific certificates such as SC/ST/SEBC, EWS, Green Card, Ex-Serviceman or NRI documents, as applicable to their profile.
Q. How does choice filling and locking work in Odisha NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates fill their choices of course and college after registration, and can change them as often as needed before locking. Choices are locked using the candidate’s own password/OTP; once locked, no change is possible under any circumstances. If a candidate does not lock their choices manually, the last filled choice is automatically locked once the choice-filling window closes.
Q. How is the Odisha NEET UG merit list used in counselling?
A. Only candidates on the State Merit List were allowed to take part in Round 1 choice filling, which began on 14.08.2026.
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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.