Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Fees & More

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses through the Odisha state counselling system. The counselling is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee based on the NEET UG 2026 All India Rank.

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee, commonly known as OJEE, is responsible for conducting the counselling-cum-admission process for MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS courses in Odisha. For MBBS and BDS, OJEE conducts counselling for 85% of seats in government medical and dental colleges and all seats in private medical and dental colleges, while deemed university admissions are handled through the MCC.

Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and meet the Odisha state eligibility requirements can register for the counselling process. The counselling generally involves registration, document verification, publication of the state merit list, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting to the allotted institute.

Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Highlights

The Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 highlights provide a quick overview of the counselling process, including key details such as conducting authority, counselling mode.

Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule

Candidates can check the important dates for each stage of the Odisha NEET UG counselling process here.

Who conducts Odisha NEET UG Counselling?

Odisha NEET UG counselling is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEE).

OJEE is responsible for the counselling-cum-admission process for MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS courses in Odisha based on the NEET UG All India Rank. For MBBS and BDS, the state counselling covers 85% of government college seats and seats available through the state counselling process in private medical and dental colleges.

The 15% All India Quota seats of government medical colleges are handled separately through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Deemed university seats are also outside the Odisha state counselling process and are handled through MCC.

Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration 

Candidates who want to participate in Odisha state counselling must complete the registration process on the OJEE portal within the prescribed deadline.

The detailed 2026 process will be confirmed through the official counselling notification. Based on the latest OJEE MBBS/BDS registration guidelines, the process includes the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the official OJEE website

Go to the official OJEE website and open the MBBS/BDS counselling section.

Step 2: Complete new candidate registration

Enter details such as:

• NEET UG application number

• Candidate name

• Date of birth

• Gender

• Mobile number

• Email ID

The information should match the details provided in the NEET UG records.

Step 3: Complete the counselling application

Log in using the credentials created during registration and enter the required personal, academic, domicile and category details.

Step 4: Pay the registration fee

Pay the counselling registration fee through the available online payment gateway.

Step 5: Upload documents

Upload clear scanned copies of the required documents in the prescribed format and file size.

Step 6: Complete document verification

OJEE verifies the uploaded information and documents. If a query is raised by the verification officer, the candidate must respond within the specified deadline.

Step 7: Check the state merit list

Candidates whose documents are successfully verified are included in the Odisha state merit list and can proceed to the choice-filling stage.

The latest available OJEE MBBS/BDS guidelines specify that candidates must complete document-related queries within the prescribed time. Failure to comply can result in exclusion from the state merit list.

Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by OJEE and the applicable NEET UG regulations.

NEET UG qualification

Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 and have a valid NEET UG 2026 All India Rank.

Age requirement

The candidate must be at least 17 years old as on December 31, 2026. There is no upper age limit under the applicable NEET UG eligibility rules.

Educational qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with:

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology/Biotechnology

• English

For the qualifying examination, candidates generally need the prescribed minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology.

The latest Odisha guidelines prescribe 50% PCB marks for General candidates, 40% for SC/ST candidates and 40% for benchmark disability candidates belonging to the General category. The applicable NEET qualifying percentile is also required.

Odisha domicile requirement

For Odisha State Quota seats, candidates generally need to be permanent natives of Odisha. The state guidelines also provide an eligibility provision for children of All India Civil Service officers serving in the Odisha cadre.

NRI candidates

NEET qualified NRI candidates can be considered for NRI quota seats subject to the prescribed documentation and eligibility conditions. These may include proof of the sponsor's NRI status, proof of relationship, sponsorship affidavit and embassy or consulate certification.

Documents Required for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before registration:

1. NEET UG 2026 rank card/scorecard

2. NEET UG 2026 admit card

3. Class 10 certificate or marksheet

4. Class 12 marksheet

5. Class 12 certificate

6. Odisha Nativity/Resident Certificate

7. Recent passport-size photograph

8. Valid category certificate, wherever applicable

9. EWS certificate, if applicable

10. PwD/PwBD certificate and medical board documentation, if applicable

11. Ex-Serviceman-related documents, if applicable

12. Green Card, if claiming Green Card reservation

13. State Government School certificate, if applicable

14. NRI/OCI documents, wherever applicable

15. Required bond and undertaking documents

16. Any other document specified by OJEE in the 2026 counselling notification

Odisha NEET UG Counselling Merit List

OJEE will prepare the Odisha NEET UG 2026 State Merit List after completion of registration and verification.

The merit list is prepared primarily on the basis of the candidate's NEET UG 2026 All India Rank, along with applicable eligibility and category conditions. Only candidates whose registration and document verification are successfully completed are included in the eligible merit list. The table below shows the list of Odisha NEET UG Merit List for Round 1 2025.

Odisha NEET UG Counselling Seat Matrix 2026

The Odisha NEET UG 2026 seat matrix will be released by OJEE before the relevant choice-filling process. The table below shows the Odisha Seat Matrix for Round 1 2025.

Odisha NEET UG Counselling Rounds

The exact number and schedule of Odisha NEET UG 2026 counselling rounds will be announced by OJEE.

Based on the previous MBBS/BDS counselling cycle, the process may include:

Round 1

Candidates register, complete verification and fill their college and course preferences. Seats are allotted according to merit, choices, category and seat availability.

Round 2

Candidates can participate according to the rules applicable to the second round. Fresh choices or modifications may be permitted as specified in the round-specific notification.

Round 3

A further round may be conducted to fill seats remaining after the earlier rounds. OJEE's 2025 MBBS/BDS process included a third round.

Stray Vacancy/Spot Round

Seats that remain vacant after the regular counselling rounds may be filled through a stray vacancy or spot counselling process, subject to OJEE and MCC rules.

Odisha NEET UG Reservation Policy 2026

Odisha NEET UG Choice Filling Process

Choice filling is one of the most important stages of Odisha NEET UG counselling because the seat allotment depends on the preferences entered by the candidate.

The general process is:

1. Log in to the OJEE counselling portal.

2. Open the choice-filling section.

3. Select preferred courses such as MBBS or BDS.

4. Select participating colleges.

5. Arrange colleges in order of preference.

6. Review the complete preference list.

7. Modify choices if required.

8. Lock the choices before the deadline.

9. Save or download the confirmation for future reference.

Odisha NEET UG Seat Allotment Process

OJEE conducts seat allotment based on the applicable merit and counselling rules.

The major factors considered include:

• NEET UG 2026 All India Rank

• Odisha state merit rank

• Candidate category

• Applicable reservation

• College and course preferences

• Seat availability

• Eligibility for the selected seat or quota

Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Application Fee

The latest available OJEE MBBS/BDS registration guidelines specify a non-refundable registration fee of ₹1,000. The registration fee is separate from the tuition, admission, hostel and other institutional charges payable after seat allotment.