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Odisha NEET 2026 Government College Cutoff (Expected) – Category-wise Safe Score & Rank

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Shreshtha Mishra • 7 Mins read • 11 May 26
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  • The expected cutoff for Odisha 2026 NEET UG for Government colleges is 665–685+ for general, 625–640+ for OBC, 575–590+ for SC, and 545–560+ for ST candidates. across different medical colleges. 
  • The NEET UG Round 1 counselling registration is expected to start from August 2026.

Odisha NEET 2026 expected Cutoff is 165+ for General/EWS and 128+ for OBC/SC/ST. Odisha MBBS course and BDS admissions are categorised as 85% state quota and 15% All India Quota. Odisha NEET 2026 Government College Cut-Off (expected): 665–685+ for general, 640–670+ for EWS categories, 625–640+ for OBC, 575–590+ for SC, 545–560+ for ST category across Odisha Government medical colleges


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Check out the following blog for information regarding the expected Odisha NEET cutoff 2026 for government medical colleges, Odisha NEET cutoff state quota, Odisha NEET 2026 qualifying marks, Odisha colleges seat matrix, previous year cutoffs, and the Odisha Counselling process 2026.


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Odisha NEET 2026 Government College Cutoff: Quick Overview

Check out the following table for Odisha NEET 2026 Government College Cutoff overview:

Particulars

Details

Official Authority

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Cell

Total MBBS Seats

1,925–2,000+

Total BDS Seats

363

Number of Government Medical Colleges

19

Number of Dental Colleges

4

Type of Odisha NEET Cutoff

85% State Quota + Private Management Quota

Counselling Rounds

3 Main Rounds + Mop-Up + Stray Vacancy Round

Counselling Mode

Online registration, seat allotment, offline document verification and admission reporting

Official Website

https://ojee.nic.in


Odisha NEET Cutoff 2026 Qualifying Marks(Expected)

The following table shows the Odisha state NEET cutoff 2026 qualifying Percentile:

Category 

Expected NEET Marks 2026

Expected Closing Rank 2026

General 

665–685+

650–900

EWS

640–670+

5,000–8,000 

OBC-NCL

625–640+

1,200–1,600

SC

575–590+

3,500–4,500

ST

545–560+

4,800–5,600


Expected NEET 2026 Cut-off for Government MBBS Colleges in Odisha

Check out the following table for the expected NEET 2026 cutoff for government colleges in Odisha:

Name of the College

Open

OBC

SC

ST

SCB Medical College

620 – 650+

595 – 610+

520 – 540+

450–500+

MKCG Medical College, Berhampur

615 - 630+

595 - 610+

500 - 550+

500 - 550+

Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Burla

615

610 - 630

480 - 520

480 - 520

Pt. Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital, Baripada, Odisha

590–630+

580 - 610+

500 - 530+

400 - 430+

Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital, Koraput

605–615+

580–600+

480–550+

480–550+


Odisha State Quota NEET Cutoff 2026

The following table shows the Odisha state quota NEET cutoff 2026:

College Name

Category

SIQ Opening Rank

SIQ Closing Rank

SCB Medical College, Cuttack

Unreserved

4,000–5,000

8,000-12,000

MKCG Medical College, Berhampur

Unreserved

5000

8,000–10,000

Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences, Burla

Unreserved

7,154–9,333

26,533

Shri Jagannath Medical College, Puri

Unreserved

10,000-12,000

16,000+


Odisha NEET 2026 AIQ Cutoff  (Expected)

The following table shows the Odisha All India Quota NEET cutoff 2026:

College Name

Category

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

SCB Medical College, Cuttack

Unreserved

1,200 to 2,500

5,000–8,000

MKCG Medical College, Berhampur

Unreserved

12,500-13,000

13,000–14,500

Shri Jagannath Medical College, Puri

Unreserved

8,700–9,000

8,700 – 17,000+


List of Government Colleges in Odisha and Seat Matrix

Check out the following table that shows the list of government colleges in Odisha and the seat matrix:

College

Total Intake

All India Quota Seats

State Quota Seats

Pt. Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital, Baripada, Odisha

125

18

107

Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital, Koraput

125

18

107

MKCG Medical College, Berhampur

250

37

213

Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Burla

200

30

170

SCB Medical College, Cuttack

250

37

213

Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar

100

100 (including 15 NRI seats)

Government Medical College and Hospital, Balasore

100

15

85

Government Medical College and Hospital, Balangir

100

15

85


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Odisha NEET 2025 Cutoff

The following table shows the Odisha NEET cutoff 2025 category-wise:

Category

Closing Rank

NEET Score

OP (Open)

36735

515

SGS (State Govt. School)

120046

450

GC (Green Card)

41680

510

ES (Ex-Servicemen)

38987

512

PC (Physically Challenged)

1277934

130


Odisha NEET 2024 Cutoff

The following table shows the Odisha NEET cutoff 2024 category-wise:

Category

NEET 2024 Cutoff Score

NEET 2024 Percentile

UR/EWS

720–162

50th Percentile

EWS & UR/PH

161–144

45th Percentile

OBC/ST/SC

161–127

40th Percentile

ST & PH

143–127

40th Percentile

SC & PH

143–127

40th Percentile

OBC & PH

143–127

40th Percentile


Odisha NEET Cut off 2023 for MBBS

The following table shows the Odisha NEET cutoff 2023 college-wise:

College Name

NEET Closing Rank

SCB Medical College, Cuttack

4771

MKCG Medical College, Berhampur

10298

Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Burla

12002

Shri Jagannath Medical College and Hospital, Puri

15214

Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital, Balasore

16805

Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital, Baripada

18852

Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital, Balangir

20186

SLN Medical College and Hospital, Koraput

22164

Government Medical College, Sundargarh and Hospital, Sundargarh

25147

Government Medical College and Hospital, Keonjhar

25755

Government Medical College Bhawanipatna

27718

Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar

42576

Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Rourkela

49246

DRIEMS Institute of Health Sciences and Hospital, Kairapari

53145


Factors Determining Odisha NEET Cut Off 2026

Check out the factors determining the Odisha NEET Cutoff in 2026:

  • Exam difficulty: Tougher NEET exam papers usually result in a lower cut-off score needed for admission.
  • Seat availability: Fewer available seats in Odisha medical colleges push the cut-off higher due to increased demand.
  • Applicant volume: More students appearing for NEET means only higher-scoring candidates get admission.
  • Reservation policy: The presence of reserved category quotas lowers cut-offs for those specific groups.
  • Last year’s cut-off: Admission thresholds from earlier years guide the expected range for the current cut-off.

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Documents Required for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026

Candidates participating in Odisha NEET counselling need to present the following documents for verification:

  • NEET 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard.
  • Birth certificate or proof of age.
  • Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and passing certificates.
  • Domicile certificate (for State Quota admissions).
  • Category certificate (if applying under reserved categories).
  • Valid photo ID (such as Aadhar card or passport).
  • Recent passport-size photographs.
  • Other documents, as specified by the counselling authorities, such as a medical fitness certificate or a gap certificate, if required.

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Odisha NEET 2026 Government College Cut-Off: FAQs


Ques. What is the expected NEET 2026 cutoff for government colleges in Odisha?

Ans. NEET 2026 Odisha Government Medical College cut-off is expected to be relatively high as it has high competition. General category candidates would be 665 – 685 +, and OBC candidates would be 625 - 640 + marks. The expected cutoffs for the under-representation category SC and ST are expected to be 575-590+ and 545-560+, respectively. These are estimated and may change with the difficulty of the exam and the number of applicants.


Ques. What are the qualifying marks for NEET 2026 in Odisha?

Ans. The NEET 2026 qualifying marks for Odisha are expected to be approximately 165+ for General/EWS and 128+ for OBC/SC/ST. The marks are the minimum score needed to attend counselling sessions. However, no guarantee that the person will get admission to the government medical college. Students are required to score much more than the cutoff marks to get an MBBS or BDS seat in Odisha.


Ques. When will Odisha NEET 2026 counselling begin?

Ans. The Odisha NEET 2026 counselling process will begin with the registration process for Round 1 in August 2026. The counselling is carried out by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Cell and has several rounds like Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy rounds. To complete the admission process, candidates are required to do their online registration, choice filling, and document verification.


Ques. How are MBBS seats allocated in Odisha through NEET 2026?

Ans. There is a 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and 85% State Quota for admission to MBBS seats in Odisha. The Odisha quota seats are allotted during the Odisha counselling process done by OJEE, and AIQ seats are allotted at the national level. The selection will be made based on the NEET rank/ category/ available seat. The candidates should qualify and should pass the cut-off to get a seat in their desired college.


Ques. What factors determine the Odisha NEET cutoff 2026?

Ans. The Odisha NEET Cut Off is determined by several factors every year, such as the number of seats available in medical courses, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, and the level of difficulty of the exam. Cutoff variations are also affected by different categories of reservations. Furthermore, the past year cut-off and the overall trend of students' performance are also crucial factors in determining the expected cutoff range for NEET 2026 in Odisha.