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Odisha Neet Counselling Seat Matrix

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has released the Final State Merit List for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 on August 14, 2026, on its official website ojee.nic.in. The merit list and seat matrix form the foundation for admissions into 85% state quota seats across medical and dental colleges in the state.

Seat Matrix Highlights 2026

The counseling authority offers a specific allocation of seats across the state’s healthcare institutes:

Total MBBS Seats: 2,100 seats are open across government and private medical colleges.
Total BDS Seats: 363 seats are available for dental surgery aspirants.
Revised Reservation Policy:
Scheduled Tribes (ST): 22.5%
Scheduled Castes (SC): 16.25%
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC): 11.25%

State Merit List Highlights

Release Status: The Final State Merit List went live on August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM following the resolution of objections raised against the August 13 provisional list.
Contents: The PDF documents each candidate’s state rank, name, NEET score, and category.
Eligibility Rule: Only permanent natives of Odisha who qualified NEET UG 2026 are included for the 85% State Quota. Outside-state candidates are restricted to NRI quota seats.

Round 1 Counselling Schedule

Candidates appearing on the final merit list can navigate the first round using this schedule:

Event	Date & Time
Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking	August 14 (8:30 PM) to August 17, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Provisional Allotment Result	August 19, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Final Round 1 Seat Allotment	August 22, 2026 (11:30 AM)
Physical Reporting & Admission	August 23 to August 28, 2026 (at OJEE Cell, Gandamunda)

Odisha Neet Counselling Notification

The Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 official schedule for admission to MBBS and BDS state quota seats has been released by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee. Online registration and document verification for Round 1 began on August 6, 2026, and was closed remain open until August 10, 2026 (11:59 PM).

Students waiting for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 have an important update. The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee is expected to begin the Odisha NEET UG 2026 Counselling in August 2026 for admission into MBBS and BDS courses under the 85% State Quota.

Candidates who qualified in NEET UG 2026 should keep all required documents ready as the counselling notification is expected to be released shortly. The admission process will include online registration, document verification, state merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment, and college reporting.

If you are planning to pursue MBBS or BDS in Odisha, here is everything you need to know.

Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Counselling Authority	Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee
Admission Courses	MBBS & BDS
Admission Mode	Online Counselling
Quota Covered	85% State Quota & Private Medical College Seats
Admission Basis	NEET UG 2026 Rank
Expected Notification	First Week of August 2026
Official Portal	OJEE MBBS/BDS Counselling Portal

Latest Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule

Category	Details
Counselling Authority	Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee
Courses	MBBS & BDS (State Quota Admissions)
Round 1 Registration	August 6 – August 10, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Round 1 Merit List	August 14, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Choice Filling & Locking	August 14 – August 17, 2026
Provisional Seat Allotment	August 19, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Final Allotment Letter	August 22, 2026
Fee Payment & Reporting	August 23 – August 28, 2026
Round 2 Counselling	August 31 – September 14, 2026
Round 3 Counselling	September 16 – October 1, 2026
Stray Vacancy Round	October 3 – October 5, 2026
Registration Fee	₹1,000 (General/SEBC), ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD)
Seat Quota	85% State Quota (Government Colleges), 100% Private Institutional Quota
Eligibility	Valid Odisha Domicile/Nativity Certificate required
Official Website	OJEE Official Counselling Portal

Who is Eligible for Odisha NEET UG Counselling?

Candidates must satisfy the following eligibility conditions:

• Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
• Should have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
• Must fulfill the Odisha domicile requirements for State Quota seats.
• Children of All India Civil Service Officers serving in the Odisha Cadre are also eligible for State Quota admissions.

Odisha NEET UG Counselling Registration Fee

Category	Registration Fee
General / SEBC	₹1,000
SC / ST / PwD	₹500

• Candidates must pay the registration fee online while submitting the counselling application.
• Security Deposit
• Candidates may also be required to pay a refundable security deposit depending on the type of seat selected.

Seat Type	Expected Security Deposit
Government Medical Colleges (UR)	₹10,000
Government Medical Colleges (SC/ST)	₹5,000
Private / Deemed Medical Colleges	Higher refundable deposit as prescribed by OJEE

Odisha NEET UG Counselling Process

The counselling process consists of the following stages:

Step 1: Online Registration

Candidates must register on the official OJEE counselling portal and complete the application form.

Step 2: Fee Payment

Pay the counselling registration fee online.

Step 3: Upload Documents

Upload scanned copies of all required certificates for online verification.

Step 4: State Merit List

OJEE will prepare and publish the Odisha State Merit List based on NEET UG 2026 ranks.

Step 5: Choice Filling & Locking

Candidates must select and lock their preferred medical and dental colleges in order of priority.

Step 6: Seat Allotment

Seats will be allotted based on:

• NEET UG Rank
• Reservation Category
• Seat Availability
• College Preferences

Step 7: College Reporting

Candidates allotted seats must report to the allotted college with original documents to confirm admission.

Number of Counselling Rounds

Odisha NEET UG Counselling is expected to be conducted in four rounds:

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Mop-Up Round
• Stray Vacancy Round

Candidates who do not secure a seat in earlier rounds can participate in subsequent rounds as per eligibility.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2026 Score Card
• Class 10 Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
• Odisha Resident/Nativity Certificate
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS), if applicable
• PwD/Green Card/Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card, Passport or Voter ID
• Passport-size Photographs

Odisha Reservation Policy 2026

The Odisha Government has revised the reservation policy for professional courses.

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	22.50%
Scheduled Caste (SC)	16.25%
SEBC	11.25%
EWS	10%
PwD (Horizontal)	5%
Other Horizontal Categories	Green Card & Ex-Servicemen

Top Medical Colleges in Odisha

College	Location	Type	Approximate Annual Tuition Fee
SCB Medical College	Cuttack	Government	₹29,764–₹37,950
MKCG Medical College	Berhampur	Government	₹30,000–₹37,950
VIMSAR	Burla	Government	₹36,900–₹37,950
AIIMS Bhubaneswar*	Bhubaneswar	Central Institute	Around ₹5,856 (Admission through MCC)
IMS & SUM Hospital	Bhubaneswar	Deemed University	Around ₹22 lakh/year
KIMS	Bhubaneswar	Deemed University	₹18.5–22 lakh/year
Hi-Tech Medical College	Bhubaneswar/Rourkela	Private	₹5.5–11.56 lakh/year

Note: AIIMS Bhubaneswar admissions are conducted through MCC All India Quota Counselling, not OJEE State Counselling.

Previous Year’s Government College Cut-Off Trends

College	General Closing AIR
SCB Medical College, Cuttack	Around 7,227
MKCG Medical College, Berhampur	Around 10,000–14,000

These are previous-year trends and may vary in 2026 depending on competition, seat availability, and reservation.

Important Instructions

• Register before the deadline.
• Upload clear scanned documents.
• Lock your choices carefully.
• Report to the allotted college within the prescribed schedule.
• Missing reporting deadlines may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Who conducts Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026?
• The counselling is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee.
• How many counselling rounds are conducted?
• There are generally four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy.
• Who is eligible for Odisha State Quota seats?
• Permanent residents of Odisha and eligible children of All India Civil Service Officers serving in the Odisha cadre can apply for State Quota seats.
• What is the registration fee?
• General/SEBC candidates must pay ₹1,000, while SC/ST/PwD candidates must pay ₹500.