Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Registration, Dates, Merit List, Seat Allotment & Cutoff

Latest Updates:

The Odisha NEET Counselling Round 2 registration will start on 7 September and will continue till 8 September 2026.

The Odisha NEET Round 2 choice filling window will be opened from 9 September to 10 September 2026.

The Odisha NEET Round 2 seat allotment will be published on 11 September 2026.

As per the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE), the Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Registration will be from 7 September to 8 September 2026 for admission into MBBS and BDS programs. The Odisha NEET Round 2 choice filling window will be opened from 9 September to 10 September 2026. The Odisha NEET Round 2 seat allotment will be published on 1 September 2026.

The in-depth Odisha NEET counselling schedule for 2026 has been declared by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee on the official portal for MBBS and BDS courses. To know more updates about Odisha NEET Counselling 2026, check this blog.

Try the Odisha NEET College Predictor 2026

Direct Link for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Revised Counselling Brochure OJEE 2026. Candidates are advised to verify the counselling details on the official website.

Check:

• Odisha NEET Counselling Round 1 2026
• Odisha NEET Counselling Round 2 2026

Odisha NEET Counselling Dates 2026

The Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 covers all state quota MBBS and BDS seats across all government and private medical and dental colleges in Odisha. Check the table below for the Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 schedule (upcoming) for the State quota seats. The Round 2 and further rounds dates for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 are tentative and can change as per the official website.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Quick Highlights

Look at the table below to know the quick highlights of Odisha NEET Counselling for State Quota in 2026.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Qualify for the NEET UG 2026.
• Pass the Class 12 or an equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English.
• Fulfil the eligibility criteria as prescribed by National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Fulfil the Odisha domicile as well as eligibility requirements for State Quota seats, as applicable.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Seat Allotment Procedure

Before the seat allotment begins, follow the steps below to know the seat allotment procedure to apply for the MBBS or BDS programs.

• Step 1: Successful registration against the chosen stream.
• Step 2: Counselling fee deposit with the help of the prescribed method.
• Step 3: Filling up and locking the choices. Candidates are asked to judiciously fill in the choices as well as lock them through their own password. No maximum limit is set for choice filling.

Applicants who fulfil all the steps mentioned above are considered for the seat allotment. In online mode, the withdrawal facility is available. 

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Process

Follow the steps below to know the registration process for OJEE NEET Counselling 2026.

• Online Registration
• Payment of the Counselling Fees
• Upload the documents
• Publication of Merit List
• Choice Filling as well as Locking
• Result for Seat Allotment
• Reporting to the Allotted College

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Documents Required

Look at the documents below that are needed at OJEE NEET Counselling 2026.

• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates
• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Rank Card
• Green Card Certificate (if applicable)
• PH/PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Odisha Domicile Certificate
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS)
• Income Certificate (for EWS)
• Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID)
• Current passport-size photos

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Registration or Choice Filling and Locking

Candidates must first register on the website and fill in their details according to the various fields provided, after which they can pay the registration fee and fill in their choices. The filled choices can be altered according to the candidates’ wishes before locking them. The finally selected choice must be locked with its own password. After locking the filled choices, no candidates can change the choices or the order of choices. If locking the choices is not done through a password, the candidate’s last filled choice must be automatically locked after the choice-filling period and locking period are done. 

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Seat Matrix

Applicants can view the Odisha NEET seat matrix that is provided below for MBBS and BDS admission:

Odisha Medical Colleges (MBBS)

Look at the table below to know some of the Odisha Medical Colleges for MBBS admission and the college type and yearly seats.

Odisha Dental Colleges (BDS)

Check the table below to know the college type and seats for some Odisha Dental Colleges for BDS students.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: New Vertical Reservation Structure 

The table below lists the new vertical reservation structure for Odisha NEET Counselling that is effective from 2026.

Odisha NEET Cutoff 2026 Qualifying Marks

Check the table below to know the Odisha NEET Official Qualifying marks for 2026.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Expected Cutoffs

The following table shows the Odisha state NEET cutoff 2026 expected cutoff. However, students must verify the cutoff details on the official website.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques: When will Odisha NEET Counselling start?

Ans: The Odisha NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule has been declared for the rounds that include round 1, round 2, round 3 and the stray vacancy round. Currently, candidates can have a look at the Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Round 2 dates.

Ques: Is an Odisha domicile certificate compulsory for NEET counselling in Odisha?

Ans: Yes, a relevant Odisha Domicile or Nativity Certificate issued by the Tahsildar of Odisha is compulsory for all the state quota seats through OJEE. Without this, the candidates' seats will be cancelled at the document verification even if they have paid all the fees. If the candidate does not have the certificate, then they must apply immediately at their local Tahsildar’s office and the processing takes time.

Ques: What is the difference between Float and Freeze in OJEE counselling?

Ans: After the allotment in every round, students have to choose one of the options:

• Float: Students accept the present seat but stay in the next round for a possible upgrade to a higher preference college. If they find no better seat, then they keep the present allotment. Float is the safer choice unless they are fully satisfied with their present allotment.
• Freeze: Students accept the allotted seat and exit all the further rounds. They have to go directly to college admission. After Freeze, no upgrade is possible.

Ques: Who will conduct Odisha MBBS counselling 2026?

Ans: Odisha Joint Entrance Exam (OJEE) cell conducts Odisha NEET 2026 counselling for getting admission to programs such as MBBS, BAMS, BDS and BHMS under the state counselling process in Odisha.

Ques: When will the authorities publish the application form for Odisha NEET counselling 2026?

Ans: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) has released the application as well as registration form for the Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026, which ended on 10 August 2026. Candidates who are eligible had to complete their online registration along with uploading the required documents. Candidates must check the OJEE Official Website to get regular updates.