Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Notification Expected June, Registration, Seat Allotment and Cutoff

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Board for filling MBBS and BDS state quota seats in government and private medical colleges across Odisha. NEET UG 2026 has been conducted and the result is expected soon. The Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 notification is expected in the first week of June 2026 at the official portal ojee.nic.in, with registration opening after the NEET UG 2026 result is declared. Candidates with a valid Odisha domicile certificate who qualify NEET UG 2026 can apply for around 1,813 state quota seats spread across 12 government medical colleges and 5 private medical colleges in the state.

• NEET UG 2026 Result: The NEET UG 2026 result is expected in June 2026. NTA typically declares the result 4 to 6 weeks after the exam. In 2025, the NEET result was declared on June 14, 2025, and OJEE registration opened on July 22, 2025 — about 5 weeks later.
• Counselling Notification: OJEE is expected to release the Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 official notification in the first week of June 2026. In 2025, counselling registration opened on July 22, 2025 — expect a similar window for 2026 after the NEET UG 2026 result is declared.
• Registration Fee: Based on the 2025 fee structure, the registration fee is ₹1,000 for General/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates (non-refundable). An additional seat confirmation deposit of ₹10,000 (General) or ₹5,000 (SC/ST) is collected at the time of allotment.
• New Reservation Policy 2026: Odisha approved a major reservation revision in April 2026. ST reservation increases to 22.5% (from 12%) and SC increases to 16.25% (from 8%). This change may significantly tighten General category closing ranks in the 2026 counselling cycle.

What is Odisha NEET Counselling 2026?

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for filling MBBS and BDS seats in medical and dental colleges across Odisha through NEET UG scores. The counselling is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Board, which functions under the Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Government of Odisha.

The OJEE fills 85% of government college seats through state quota counselling. The remaining 15% of government seats are filled under the All India Quota (AIQ) by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) through a separate process. Private medical colleges in Odisha fill 100% of their seats through OJEE under the state quota.

Odisha has 12 government medical colleges, 5 private medical colleges, and 4 dental colleges. Together, these institutions offer around 2,675 MBBS seats and 363 BDS seats. Of these, approximately 1,813 MBBS seats are available under state quota through OJEE. AIIMS Bhubaneswar operates as a central government institution under a separate admission process and is not part of OJEE counselling.

The key summary of Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 is given in the table below:

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Important Dates

The official schedule for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 has not been released yet as of May 30, 2026. NEET UG 2026 has been conducted and the result is expected soon. OJEE will finalise and publish the 2026 counselling schedule on ojee.nic.in after the NEET UG result is declared.

All dates below are expected, based on the 2025 counselling timeline. Check ojee.nic.in regularly once the official notification is released.

Source: ojee.nic.in — Official OJEE Schedule and Notices

All dates are expected based on the 2025 counselling schedule. The official 2026 schedule will be published by OJEE after the NEET UG 2026 result is declared.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

You must meet all eligibility conditions to participate in Odisha NEET Counselling 2026. The most important requirement is a valid Odisha domicile certificate, along with a qualifying NEET UG 2026 score. Check all the criteria carefully before applying.

Nationality and Domicile

• You must be an Indian National.
• You must be a permanent native of Odisha with a valid Domicile/Nativity Certificate issued by the competent authority (Tahsildar) of Odisha. The certificate must confirm permanent residence in Odisha.
• Children of All India Service (AIS) officers allotted to the Odisha cadre are also eligible for the state quota, even if they were not born in Odisha.
• Candidates from other states are not eligible for the 85% state quota. They can only apply for the 15% AIQ seats through MCC counselling.
• OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card holders and NRI candidates are eligible for NRI quota seats in private medical colleges only, through a separate fee structure.

Age Limit

• You must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
• There is no upper age limit for MBBS/BDS admissions as per the Supreme Court ruling and NMC guidelines currently in effect.

Academic Qualification

• You must have passed Class 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects.
• You must have passed each of these subjects individually — an aggregate pass is not sufficient.
• Minimum aggregate marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology):
  • General / EWS: 50% in PCB
  • SC / ST / OBC-SEBC: 40% in PCB
  • General-PwD: 45% in PCB
  • SC / ST / OBC-SEBC-PwD: 40% in PCB
• Your Class 12 must be from a recognised board such as CBSE, CISCE, Odisha Board (CHSE), or an equivalent state/central board.

NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Percentile

You must qualify the NEET UG 2026 exam with at least the minimum percentile set by NTA. The table below shows the category-wise qualifying cut-off:

Bond Obligation

If you get admission through Odisha state quota, you must execute a bond on ₹21 non-judicial stamp paper. This bond commits you to two years of compulsory medical service in Odisha after completing MBBS. The penalty for not fulfilling this bond is ₹25 lakh. Mid-course dropout (leaving MBBS before completing the degree) carries a penalty of ₹10 lakh.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Process

The Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 registration will be done entirely online at ojee.nic.in. You must complete each step carefully and within the deadline. Missing even one step can lead to rejection of your application.

Step-by-Step Registration Guide

• Step 1 — Create Your Account: Visit ojee.nic.in and click the MBBS/BDS counselling link. Enter your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number, Date of Birth, and the Security Pin shown on the screen. The portal verifies your NEET score from NTA records and creates your profile automatically.
• Step 2 — Fill the Application Form: Enter your personal details, contact information, and category (General / SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PwD / GC / ES). Select your home district in Odisha and provide your domicile details. Enter a valid email address and mobile number — all OJEE notifications go there.
• Step 3 — Pay the Registration Fee: Pay the non-refundable registration fee online using a debit card, credit card, or UPI. Keep a screenshot and the payment receipt — you will need it for document verification.
• Step 4 — Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the format specified by OJEE (PDF/JPEG within the size limit). The portal shows a checklist of required documents based on your category.
• Step 5 — Select Your Verification Centre: Choose a document verification centre in Odisha. PwD/PC candidates must select a centre where the Medical Board will convene on the designated dates.
• Step 6 — Submit and Print: Review all details carefully and submit your application. Take a printout of the final submitted form and the payment confirmation for your records.
• Step 7 — Attend Document Verification: Go to your chosen centre on the scheduled date with all original documents and self-attested photocopies. OJEE officers verify everything in person.
• Step 8 — Fill and Lock College Choices: After the state merit list is published, log in again to fill your college and course preferences. Lock your choices before the deadline to confirm them.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Fee

The seat confirmation deposit is collected when you are allotted a seat. It is refunded if you report to the allotted college and complete the admission. If you do not report after allotment, the deposit is forfeited.

The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Pay only through the official ojee.nic.in payment gateway. Do not pay through any third-party or agent.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix

The Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 seat matrix covers MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical and dental colleges across Odisha. Government colleges fill 85% of their seats through state quota (OJEE) and 15% through All India Quota (MCC). Private colleges fill 100% of seats through OJEE. AIIMS Bhubaneswar does not participate in OJEE counselling.

Government Medical Colleges — MBBS Seat Matrix

Private Medical Colleges — MBBS Seat Matrix

Dental Colleges — BDS Seat Matrix

Source: OJEE Official Seat Matrix — ojee.nic.in

Seat numbers are based on the 2025 official matrix. The 2026 seat matrix will be released with the official counselling notification. Private college annual fees are approximate and may be revised — confirm with the college directly before admission. AIIMS Bhubaneswar (125 seats) is not part of OJEE counselling and is listed separately for reference only.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Choice Filling and Seat Locking

Choice filling is one of the most important steps in Odisha NEET Counselling 2026. After the final state merit list is published, you get a designated window to add, arrange, and lock your college and course preferences on the OJEE portal. Your allotment is entirely based on your NEET rank and the choices you lock — so take this seriously.

How Choice Filling Works

• Log in to ojee.nic.in using your counselling credentials (registered email/mobile and password).
• Browse the list of participating colleges and available courses for your category.
• Add colleges in your order of preference — your most-preferred college goes first.
• There is no upper limit on the number of choices you can add. Include as many colleges as you are willing to consider.
• You can edit, reorder, or remove choices any number of times before the locking deadline.
• Before the deadline, click the Lock Choices button to confirm your final list.

Auto-Lock Rule

If you do not manually lock your choices before the deadline, OJEE applies an auto-lock on your last saved preferences at the cutoff time. However, choices you added but did not save will not be included. Always manually lock and print your locked choice sheet as confirmation.

Freeze vs Float: What to Choose After Allotment

After each allotment round, you must choose between two options:

• Freeze: You accept the allotted seat and exit all further rounds. You go directly to college admission. No upgradation is possible after you choose Freeze.
• Float: You accept the allotted seat but remain eligible for upgradation to a higher-preference college in the next round. If a better-preference seat is not available, your current allotment is retained. Float is the safer option unless you are fully satisfied with your Round 1 seat.

Choice Filling Strategy

• Add government colleges first, as they have significantly lower fees (around ₹20,000–30,000 per year) compared to private colleges (₹6–19 lakhs per year).
• Study the 2024 and 2025 closing ranks before filling choices, so you know which colleges fall realistically within your rank.
• Add all colleges — even ones in remote areas or lower on your preference — as later choices. A seat at any government medical college in Odisha is valuable.
• Do not leave the choice-filling window for the last few hours. Server load increases near deadlines and the portal may be slow.

If you do not lock your choices before the deadline, the system auto-locks the last saved preferences. Always manually lock and take a printout of your locked choice sheet to avoid disputes later.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Document Verification

Document verification is a mandatory step in the Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 process. OJEE verifies all uploaded documents before releasing the state merit list. You must attend in person at your selected verification centre on the scheduled date with all original documents and self-attested photocopies.

Documents Required for All Candidates

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
• Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet (as Date of Birth proof)
• Class 12 Certificate and Marksheet
• Odisha Domicile / Nativity Certificate — issued by the Tahsildar of Odisha (this is the single most important document; start applying for it now if you have not already)
• School Leaving Certificate (SLC) or College Leaving Certificate (CLC)
• Recent passport-size photographs (minimum 6 copies)
• Government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport)
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered doctor
• Bond on ₹21 non-judicial stamp paper (to be prepared before the reporting date)

Additional Documents for Reserved Category Candidates

• SC / ST candidates: Caste Certificate issued by the Odisha government. Certificates from other states are not accepted.
• SEBC / OBC candidates: SEBC certificate issued by the Odisha government.
• EWS candidates: Income and Asset Certificate issued by the Odisha government authority.
• PwD / PC candidates: Disability Certificate from a Medical Board showing at least 40% disability.
• Ex-Servicemen (ES) candidates: Certificate from the Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha.
• Green Card (GC) holders: Valid Green Card issued by the Tahsildar, Odisha.
• State Government School (SGS) quota: Class 10 and 12 certificates from recognised Odisha government schools.
• NRI candidates: Indian Passport and Visa of the NRI sponsor, NRI Status Certificate from the Indian Embassy/Diplomatic Mission, notarized sponsorship affidavit, and a relationship affidavit with the NRI sponsor.

SC and ST caste certificates must be issued by the Odisha government. Certificates from other states will not be accepted for reserved category benefits in Odisha state quota. Get the certificate from the correct authority well in advance.

Top Medical Colleges in Odisha Accepting NEET 2026

Odisha has a good mix of government and private medical colleges. Government colleges offer heavily subsidised fees and strong clinical exposure through large government hospitals. Private colleges have higher fees but offer modern infrastructure and are competitive nationally.

Top Government Medical Colleges in Odisha

SCB Medical College in Cuttack is the oldest and most prestigious medical institution in Odisha. It is attached to one of the largest government hospitals in Eastern India, which gives students strong clinical training exposure. VIMSAR in Burla and MKCG in Berhampur are the next most-sought-after options with strong hospital infrastructure. Newer government colleges in Puri, Balasore, and Balangir are good options for students with ranks in the 30,000–80,000 range under General category.

Top Private Medical Colleges in Odisha

KIMS and SUM Hospital are well-established private medical colleges with national recognition and strong postgraduate programmes. Hi-Tech Medical College offers a more affordable fee structure compared to KIMS and SUM, making it a popular choice for students who just miss government college cutoffs. AIIMS Bhubaneswar (125 seats) is a central government institution and uses its own admission process — it does not participate in OJEE state counselling.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy

Odisha follows a state-specific reservation structure for NEET counselling. In April 2026, the Odisha government approved a significant revision to its reservation policy. This change will apply to the 2026-27 academic year OJEE counselling and has major implications for all categories — especially for General category candidates and ST/SC candidates.

New Vertical Reservation Structure (Effective from 2026-27 Cycle)

The Odisha government approved the following reservation structure in April 2026:

This is a major change. SC reservation more than doubled (8% to 16.25%) and ST reservation went up by nearly 90% (12% to 22.5%). The total vertical reservation now touches the 50% constitutional ceiling. General category seats will be significantly fewer in 2026. General candidates must plan their choice filling accordingly and not assume 2024 or 2025 cutoff ranks will hold.

Horizontal Reservation (Applicable Across All Vertical Categories)

Key Points About Odisha Reservation

• Odisha does not have a separate OBC category. SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) is the functional equivalent of OBC in Odisha’s reservation framework.
• SC and ST caste certificates must be issued by the Odisha government. Certificates from other states are not valid for Odisha state quota benefits.
• Green Card (GC) is for families in Odisha holding a valid Green Card issued by the local Tahsildar, typically for economically backward families.
• SGS (State Government School) quota benefits candidates who studied entirely in Odisha government schools from Class 1 to 12. You must produce school certificates to prove this.
• PwD/PC candidates need a disability certificate confirming at least 40% disability, issued by a Medical Board as per NMC guidelines.

How to Download Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Allotment Letter

After each round of allotment, OJEE publishes the allotment result on ojee.nic.in. You can log in and download your allotment letter as a PDF. This is a critical document — you must carry it when reporting to your allotted college.

Steps to Download the Allotment Letter

• Step 1: Visit ojee.nic.in and click on the MBBS/BDS counselling portal link for 2026.
• Step 2: Log in with your registered counselling credentials (application number and password or date of birth).
• Step 3: Go to the "Allotment Result" or "Seat Allotment" section on your dashboard.
• Step 4: Click the "Download Allotment Letter" button.
• Step 5: Save the PDF file and take at least four printouts. You will need to submit copies at the OJEE office and the college, and keep one for your own records.

What to Check in Your Allotment Letter

• Your full name, NEET roll number, and category as registered in the OJEE system
• Allotted college name, location, and course (MBBS or BDS)
• Reporting date and time window
• Seat confirmation deposit amount and payment deadline
• Freeze or Float selection deadline and instructions

If any detail in the allotment letter is incorrect — especially your name, category, or allotted college — contact the OJEE helpdesk immediately. Do not wait until the reporting date to resolve it.

Tips to Maximise Your Chances in Odisha NEET Counselling 2026

Getting a good seat in Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 depends not just on your NEET score, but also on how well you plan the counselling process. Here are practical tips that can make a real difference.

• Get your domicile certificate now: The Odisha domicile/nativity certificate is the single most important document for state quota eligibility. Apply for it immediately through the Tahsildar’s office if you haven’t already. Do not leave it until registration opens — it takes time to process.
• Study 2024 and 2025 closing ranks carefully: Go through college-wise closing ranks before filling your choices. This gives you a realistic picture of which colleges fall within your rank range and which are reaches.
• Fill as many choices as possible: There is no upper limit on choices in OJEE. Add every college you might consider — including ones in remote locations. Government MBBS annual fees in Odisha are only around ₹20,000–30,000, so any government seat is a good deal.
• Factor in the new reservation policy: With SC at 16.25% and ST at 22.5%, the number of General/Open seats has dropped significantly. General category candidates should not assume 2024 or 2025 cutoffs will hold. Be prepared for tighter closing ranks.
• Use Float wisely: If you get an acceptable but not ideal seat in Round 1, choose Float rather than Freeze. Float keeps your current seat safe while giving you a shot at a better-preference college in Round 2. Switch to Freeze the moment you get your first-choice college.
• Prepare all documents in advance: Get certified/attested photocopies of all documents now. SC/ST candidates must confirm their caste certificate is from the Odisha government — certificates from other states are rejected outright.
• Have your bond ready: The bond on ₹21 non-judicial stamp paper is required at the time of reporting. Prepare it before the reporting date so you are not rushing at the last minute.
• Track the OJEE portal daily: Once registration opens, check ojee.nic.in every day. OJEE sometimes releases revised schedules, extended deadlines, or important notices at short notice. Subscribe to SMS alerts by entering a valid mobile number during registration.
• Consider private college state quota: If your score is not enough for a government college, private college state quota through OJEE (KIMS, SUM, Hi-Tech) is a better option than management quota, as fees under state quota are regulated compared to management quota.