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Odisha NEET Counselling 2025:Dates, Fees, Registration , Seat

Manika Gupta • 5 Mins read • 16 Jun 25

Odisha NEET Counselling

If you are a NEET aspirant planning to pursue MBBS from Odisha then Odisha NEET Counselling 2025 can be your pathway to secure the MBBS seat and kick start your medical journey. The Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2025 is a crucial step for medical aspirants seeking MBBS and BDS admissions in state government and private colleges.

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The Odisha NEET Counselling 2025 process will be beginning shortly so it is essential to ensure that you are prepared for the counselling and are aware about 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.

Key Highlights of Odisha NEET Counselling 2025

Check the quick highlights about the Odisha NEET Counselling 2025 in the table given below.

Particulars	Highlights
Counselling Authority	Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE)
Total Seats	Total - 2,075 Seats in Government college - 1,725 Seats in Private college - 350 Seats in Deemed college - 300
Total Participating College	17 medical colleges in total 13 government colleges 4 private colleges
Mode of Counselling	Online
Tentative Counselling Schedule	Second Week of August
Counselling Rounds	Usually 2 - Round 1 and Round 2 Mop-up Round - If seats are vacant after Round 2 Stray Round -If seats are vacant even after mop-up round
Website	https://ojee.nic.in/

Eligibility Criteria

Check the table below for the eligibility criteria for Odisha NEET Counselling 2025.

Particulars	Criteria
Domicile	Must have Odisha domicile
NEET Qualifications	Must qualify NEET with minimum qualifying percentile and NEET cutoff
Academic Qualifications	10+2 with PCB with minimum 50% marks for general and 45% marks for reserved category
Age	At least 17 years old or must complete 17 till 31 December of applying year Must not be more than 25 years old

Odisha NEET Counselling Process – Step by Step

Step 1: Register yourself on the OJEE portal through official websites.

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.

Counselling Rounds & Seat Categories

There are usually 2 counselling rounds conducted by OJEE but it may extend to 4 rounds if seats are left vacant. Check the table below for the counselling rounds.

Counselling Round	Highlights
Round 1	Open to all the eligible candidates Candidates can fill choices and seat allotment to eligible candidates.
Round 2	New candidates can register Seat allotment to those who didn’t get a seat in Round 1 or candidates can apply for seat upgrade.
Mop up Round	Only done if seats are still vacant after Round 2. Candidates can fill for management/NRI quota.
Stray Vacancy Round	If seats are vacant after mop up round. No fresh registrations are considered, only registered candidates can apply for counselling. Done by colleges under supervision of OJEE.

Tentative Schedule for Odisha NEET Counselling 2025

Check the table below for the tentative Odisha NEET Counselling 2025 schedule.

Particulars	Tentative Date
Registration	Second week of August
Choice Filling and Locking	Within the 48 to 72 hours of window opening
Round 1 Counselling	Registration & Fee Payment - Mid August, 2025 Choice Filling - Mid August, 2025 Seat Allotment - August end, 2025 Reporting to College - August end, 2025
Round 2 Counselling	Registration & Fee Payment - September start, 2025 Choice Filling - September start, 2025 Seat Allotment - First week of September, 2025 Reporting to College - First week of September, 2025
Mop up Round	Registration & Fee Payment - October first week, 2025 Choice Filling - October first week, 2025 Seat Allotment - October first week, 2025 Reporting to College - mid October, 2025
Stray Vacancy Round	Registration & Fee Payment - October end, 2025 Choice Filling - October end, 2025 Seat Allotment - October end, 2025 Reporting to College - First week of November, 2025
Classes Commencement	September - October

Documents Required

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 2025 Fee Structure

Check the table below for the Odisha NEET Counselling 2025 fees.

Fees Particulars	Registration Fees (Non refundable)	Security Deposit (Refundable)
General Category	Rs. 1,000/-	Rs. 10,000/-
Reserved category	Rs. 5,00/-	Rs. 5,000/-

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

Important Tips for Odisha NEET Aspirants

Here are some topper’s tips students must keep in mind while filling the Odisha NEET Counselling 2025 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 generalized idea about 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 fees payment time comes.

Conclusion

The Odisha NEET Counselling 2025 can be a life changing moment for many 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.