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

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The Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 is predicted to commence after the announcement of the Re-NEET UG results 2026. The in-depth Odisha NEET counselling schedule for 2026 will be declared by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee on the official portal (https://ojee.nic.in/couselling-for-mbbs_bds_courses/) for MBBS and BDS courses. NTA has released the Re-NEET Provisional Answer Key PDF, so the candidates can check it by visiting the official website of NTA. To know more updates about OJEE, visit OJEE Official Website (https://odishajee.com/info.php?crs=MBBS-BDS). The Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 is a crucial step for medical aspirants seeking MBBS and BDS admissions in state government and private colleges. The Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 process will begin shortly, so it is essential to ensure that you are prepared for the counselling and are aware of important dates, eligibility criteria, choice filling process, and expected cutoffs to help you stay ahead. So, in this blog, we will walk you through everything you need to know.

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.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Key Highlights

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

Odisha NEET Counselling Date 2026

Check the table below for the tentative Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 schedule for the State quota seats to know more about OJEE MBBS.

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 for OJEE MBBS counselling 2026.

• 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 or Choice Filling and Locking

For OJEE counselling MBBS, 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 choice, 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 OJEE counselling for MBBS and BDS admission with respect to seat matrix in 2026.

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 in terms of OJEE medical.

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 Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Check the table below for the eligibility criteria for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Process: Step by Step

The step-by-step Odisha NEET counselling process is given below:

• Step 1: Register yourself on the OJEE portal through the official website.
• Step 2: Once registered, login into the portal using official credentials and upload the required documents.
• Step 3: Choose the colleges of your choice from the list of all available colleges and fill the choice and lock your choices.
• Step 4: Appear for the counselling and get the seat allotted. 
• Step 5: Report to the allotted college for admission in Odisha MBBS.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Counselling Rounds & Seat Categories

There are usually 2 main counselling rounds conducted by OJEE, but it may extend to the Mop-up round and the Stray vacancy round if seats are left vacant. Check the table below for the counselling rounds.

Documents Required for Odisha NEET Counselling

The documents required for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 are given below, but candidates must verify the details on the official website.

• NEET Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard
• 10 and 10+2 marksheet
• Domicile certificate
• ID Proof
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (if applicable)
• Seat allotment letter
• Seat cancellation letter in case of seat allotment in Round 2 or mop-up/stray rounds

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Fee Structure

Check the table below for the Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 fees.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Top Government & Private Medical Colleges in Odisha

Check the list of top government and private medical colleges in Odisha below.

• SCB Medical College, Cuttack 
• MKCG Medical College, Berhampur 
• Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla 
• Government Medical College, Bhawanipatna 
• Government Medical College, Sundargarh 
• Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital, Balasore 
• Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital, Baripada 
• SLN Medical College and Hospital, Koraput
• Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar 
• Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital, Rourkela 
• Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar 
• Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Important Tips for Odisha NEET Aspirants

Here are some topper’s tips students must keep in mind while filling the Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 form -

• Make choice filling and locking for the colleges smartly. Do not only aim at a particular category of colleges, but fill a wide range of colleges to ensure maximum chances of securing a seat.
• Always analyse the past year Odisha cut-off trends for colleges to get a generalised idea about the cut-off.
• Always get a rough idea about the college fees and other charges before applying for the college, so that you do not get stuck when the fee payment time comes.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Conclusion

The Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 can be a life-changing moment for many students who have a dream of becoming a doctor. It is important to be prepared beforehand to ensure that no last-minute hassles can snatch away your dream.

Odisha NEET Cutoff 2026 Marks (Expected)

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

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

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Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: FAQs

Ques: When will Odisha NEET Counselling start?

Ans: The in-depth Odisha NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule has not yet been declared. Counselling is predicted to start after the announcement of NEET UG 2026 results and the official notification by OJEE.

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

Ans: Yes, a relevant Odisha Domicile or Nativity Certificate is issued by Tahsildar of Odisha is compulsory for all the state quota seats through OJEE. Without this the seat of the candidates will be cancelled at the document verification even if they have paid all the fees. If the candidates 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 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 abnd exit all the further rounds. They have to go directly to college admission. After Freeze, no upgradation 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 authorities will publish the application form (application or registration link) for Odisha NEET counselling 2026 in the official OJEE counselling portal that is ojee.nic.in. Applicants have to check the official website daily for notifications and updates.