This article offers complete and detailed information on Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026, covering key aspects such as important dates, online registration, the counselling process, eligibility requirements, participating medical and dental colleges, merit list preparation, seat allotment, document verification, and category-wise reservation norms.
The Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted online by OJEE for MBBS and BDS admissions in government and private medical and dental colleges affiliated with the State Medical University of Odisha. The counselling process is based on NEET UG 2026 scores and covers around 2,100 MBBS seats and 363 BDS seats across the state.
Odisha NEET UG Round 3 Counselling Dates (Revised)
Here is the schedule for the Odisha NEET UG 2026 round 3 counselling dates. Take a look:
S. No.
Event
Tentative Date (2026)
1
Display of Vacant Seats (if any)
Late September 2026
2
Round 3 Registration & Online Document Upload
Last week of September 2026
3
Reconciliation of Data & Verification
Last week of September 2026
4
Publication of Provisional Revised State Merit List
1st week of October 2026
5
Choice Filling & Choice Locking
1st week of October 2026
6
Round 3 Seat Allotment Result
1st–2nd week of October 2026
7
Reporting to Allotted Colleges & Admission
1st–2nd week of October 2026
Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Criteria:
The candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31 December 2026.
There is no upper age limit, as per prevailing NEET UG / NMC regulations.
Domicile / Nativity Criteria
The candidate must be a permanent native of Odisha, OR
A child of an All India Civil Services (AIS) officer serving in the Odisha cadre.
Educational Qualification
The candidate must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as individual subjects.
Minimum aggregate marks in Physics + Chemistry + Biology (PCB) at the 10+2 level are:
General (GE): 50%
SC / ST: 40%
Persons with Benchmark Disability – General (PC-GE): 45%
Persons with Benchmark Disability – SC/ST: 40%
Eligibility Criteria for NRI Candidates
Particulars
Description
Eligibility Criteria for NRI
A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidate is a child or dependent of a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) residing outside India. Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 to be eligible for NRI quota admission.
Required Documents
• NRI Sponsor Proof: Valid passport and visa of the NRI sponsor.• Proof of Relationship: Document establishing the relationship between the candidate and the NRI sponsor as per the Supreme Court guidelines (W.P.(C) No. 689/2017).• Sponsorship Affidavit: A notarised affidavit confirming that the NRI sponsor will bear the complete tuition and course fees.• Embassy/Consulate Certificate: A certificate issued by the Indian Embassy or Consulate in the sponsor’s country confirming the sponsor’s NRI status.
Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Fees
This section provides the Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 online registration fees for admission to MBBS/BDS courses. Candidates can check the category-wise application fees. Let’s have a look:
General Category
Rs.1000/-
OBC, ST and SC Category
Rs. 1000/-
Odisha NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process
NEET UG 2026 AIQ Counselling Process (15% All India Quota)
Online Registration: Visit the official counselling portal and complete the NEET UG 2026 AIQ registration using the required credentials.
Choice Filling & Locking (Round 1): Select your preferred medical or dental colleges and courses, then lock your choices before the deadline.
Round 1 Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on NEET UG rank, reservation policy, candidate preferences, and seat availability.
Reporting to the Allotted College: Candidates must either accept the allotted seat by reporting to the institute and completing admission formalities or opt not to join within the stipulated time.
Fresh Registration (Round 2): Candidates who missed Round 1 registration or are newly eligible can register for the second round of counselling.
Choice Filling & Locking (Round 2): Submit and lock fresh preferences for colleges and courses during the second round.
Round 2 Seat Allotment: The authority releases the second-round allotment based on updated choices, merit, and available seats.
Final Reporting (Round 2): Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 of the 15% AIQ counselling must report to the allotted college. As per Supreme Court guidelines, seats allotted in this round cannot be surrendered after admission.
How to Register For Odisha NEET UG 2026 Counselling
Step 1: Visit the Official Website Open the official OJEE counselling portal to begin the Odisha NEET UG 2026 admission process.
Step 2: Online Registration Register using a valid email ID, mobile number and NEET UG 2026 roll number. Complete the following steps:
Register online with the required details.
Log in using the generated credentials.
Fill out the Odisha NEET UG 2026 counselling application form.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature and thumb impression.
Pay the counselling application fee online.
Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Step 3: Document Verification Select a document verification centre during registration and visit the centre with all original documents. After successful verification, collect and keep the confirmation slip safely.
Step 4: Required Documents Carry all prescribed original documents along with photocopies for verification as specified by the counselling authority.
Step 5: State Merit List After document verification, OJEE will publish the Odisha NEET UG 2026 State Merit List. Only verified candidates will be included, and the ranking will be based on NEET UG 2026 scores.
Step 6: Choice Filling and Locking Eligible candidates can select and arrange their preferred medical and dental colleges. There is no limit on the number of choices. Candidates must lock their choices before the deadline to be considered for seat allotment.
Selection Procedure
The Exam conducting authority will make the merit list of the selected candidates for admission after the NEET State Counselling.
Admission Seekers will be selected based on their rank obtained and choice filled during counselling.
Admission Seekers must report to the allotted college for admission and all required documents.
If any student fails to report to the allotted college within time, this candidate’s seat will be forfeited.
Documents Required for NEET 2026 Counselling for Medical/Dental Admission
Participating Colleges in Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026
Candidates applying for various medical and dental colleges affiliated to the state medical university may find their dream college by knowing every tittle and bit about the college. To know details (Fees, Cut-off, Courses, Affiliation, Ranking etc) about the participating colleges, click the link mentioned below.
Reservation Criteria Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026
Category
Reservation Percentage
— Vertical Reservation —
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
12%
Scheduled Caste (SC)
8%
— Horizontal Reservation (Over & Above) —
Physically Challenged (PC) of each category
5%
Ex‑Servicemen (ES)
3%
Green Card Holders (GC)
5%
NEET UG Cut off 2026
NTA has released the NEET UG 2025 Cutoff. You can check the percentile and no of students here for your reference:
Category
Cut-Off Percentile
NEET Cut-Off 2025 (Score)
No. of Candidates
UR / EWS
50th Percentile
144
11,01,151
OBC
40th Percentile
113
88,692
SC
40th Percentile
113
31,995
ST
40th Percentile
113
13,940
UR / EWS – PwD
45th Percentile
127
472
OBC – PwD
40th Percentile
113
216
SC – PwD
40th Percentile
113
48
ST – PwD
40th Percentile
113
17
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