Odisha NEET Counselling Dates 2026: Get Complete Schedule Here

Odisha NEET 2026

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Mar 12, 2026 17:54 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

Odisha NEET counselling dates 2026 will be announced by the Odisha Joint Entrance Exams (OJEE) Board. The dates will inform the candidates about the Odisha NEET 2026 counselling registration, choice filling, seat allotment result and reporting to the allotted institute. Candidates must keep a tab on the Odisha NEET counselling 2026 dates to not miss out on any important event. The Odisha NEET registrations 2026 will be invited on the official website- ojee.nic.in.

The OJEE Odisha NEET counselling 2026 dates will be announced separately for each round. The round-wise schedule will be shared here when released. Read the page further for more information on the counselling dates.

Table of contents
  • Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Dates
  • Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Date: Round-Wise
  • Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Highlights
  • Odisha NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule
  • Odisha NEET 2026 Counselling Dates: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Dates

The Odisha NEET counselling registration dates will be announced after the declaration of exam results. By knowing Odisha NEET registration dates and seat matrix, students can make their strategy accordingly to apply for which college or course. Students interested in applying for MBBS/BDS programs through Odisha NEET Counselling conducted by OJEE, will have to register and fill out their choice of colleges.

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Q:   How to register for Odisha NEET Counselling?
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Candidates can register for the Odisha NEET counselling using the process shared below-

  1. Visit the website ojee.nic.in.
  2. Register using email ID, phone number and NEET roll number. 
  3. Log in and complete the application form.
  4. Upload scanned images of photograph, signature and thumb impression.
  5. Pay the application fee.
  6. Submit the Odisha NEET counselling application form.
Q:   Is the Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 schedule announced?
A: 

The OJEE has not announced the Odisha NEET counselling 2026 schedule as of now. The Odisha NEET UG Counselling dates will be announced after the announcement of NEET result 2026.

Q:   Who is eligible for Odisha state quota in NEET?
A: 

Students who are born in Odisha or hold a domicile in the state are eligible to appear for Odisha NEET Counselling for MBBS and BDS courses. Moreover, students need to clear the NEET 2026 exam to take part in the state counselling

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Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Date: Round-Wise

The board generally conducts four to five rounds of Odisha NEET counselling 2026 for admissions to MBBS, BDS and other undergraduate medical courses. Each round will be held in a duration of 10 to 15 days. The complete Odisha NEET 2026 counselling schedule will be shared here when announced by the OJEE. 

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Q:   What is the process of NEET Counselling in Odisha?
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The process of Odisha NEET Counselling is shared below-

  • Release of seat matrix
  • Registration
  • Choice filling and locking
  • Release of Merit List
  • Seat Allotment result
  • Institute reporting for admission
Q:   Is OJEE for MBBS admissions?
A: 

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) conducts the counseling and admission process for 85% state quota MBBS seats in Odisha. However, the main exam required for MBBS admissions in Odisha in NEET UG exam.

Q:   How to check Odisha NEET Counselling result?
A: 

Candidates can check the Odisha NEET seat allotment result 2026 using the process shared below-

  • Visit the official website of Odisha NEET counselling.

  • Click on the seat allotment result link.

  • Search for your name or roll number.

  • Download the PDF.
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Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Highlights

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Cell conducts three to four rounds of Odisha NEET counselling with a spot round for admission to various medical and dental colleges across the state. The first step is the Odisha NEET Counselling registration, where candidates need to provide mandatory information regarding personal and academic details. After registration, candidates have to pay the required non-refundable fees. Applications for Odisha MBS and BDS counselling will be accepted only after a candidate has paid the registration fees.

After successfully submitting the Odisha NEET counselling registration form, the conducting body releases the merit list or list of the registered candidates whose applications were accepted. Candidates whose names are included in the list have to enter their choices, based on which the seat allotment result will be declared. Such candidates have to report to the document verification centres. The subsequent counselling rounds take place depending upon the Odisha NEET cutoff and availability of seats.

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Q:   Can non-Odisha domicile candidates participate in the Odisha NEET counselling?
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Yes, candidates belonging to states other than Odisha are eligible to participate in the Odisha NEET counselling process. However, while registering, they need to select their category as NRI, and not Odisha domicile, Based on this, their admission process through Odisha NEET counselling will take place. 

Q:   What is the official website of the Odisha NEET counselling?
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The official website of the Odisha NEET counselling is ojee.nic.in. After visiting the website, candidates will have to navigate through the medical counselling portal wherein they will have to register, fill choices and carry out other activities. Participants of the Odisha NEET counselling will be able to download the important documents such as merit list, seat matrix, imprortant instructions on the official website. 

Q:   Who is eligible for NEET in Odisha?
A: 

Candidates must fulfill the Odisha NEET eligibility 2026 to appear for the counselling. To be eligible for NEET Odisha Counselling, candidates must fulfill these criteria-

  • Must be at least 17 years old
  • Must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English (50% aggregate for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC),
  • Must have cleared the NEET exam.
  • Must be permanent residents or natives of Odisha.

Odisha NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Odisha NEET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jul ' 26

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Registration Process

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
13 Nov ' 25 - 14 Nov ' 25

Odisha NEET Counselling 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Spot Counselling

10 Nov ' 25 - 11 Nov ' 25

Odisha NEET Counselling 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Process

04 Nov ' 25 - 08 Nov ' 25

Odisha NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Document Verification and Institute Reporting

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Odisha NEET 2026 Counselling Dates: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Odisha NEET counselling 2026 dates. 

Q:   Who conducts Odisha NEET UG counselling?
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Odisha NEET UG counselling process is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE). OJEE conducts the counselling process for the undergraduate medical courses, MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS. It is the state counselling for the 85 per cent State Quota (SQ) seats of the Odisha state. Candidates who qualify for the NEET exam are eligible to participate in this state counselling. Even though OJEE is the counselling authority for Odisha NEET UG counselling, the process and rules are inclined as per the Directorate General of Health Sciences (DGHS). Odisha NEET UG Counselling is done by a Committee consisting of OJEE Chairman, OJEE Vice-Chairman, OJEE Secretary OJEE, and three Members  (Additional Director of DMET Odisha, and two other Members).

Q:   What is the process to allot seats through Odisha NEET counselling process?
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The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) or the counselling authority of the state will allot the medical or dental seats based on two factors. First, candidates'NEET score/rank and the choice filled by them. If candidates' preferred seats are available, then it is allotted to them. In case the first preferred seat is already allotted to a candidate with a higher rank, then his/her next available preference is allotted. Candidates have the option to accept or upgrade the seat available to them. 

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates must fulfill the Odisha NEET eligibility 2026 to appear for the counselling. To be eligible for NEET Odisha Counselling, candidates must fulfill these criteria-

  • Must be at least 17 years old
  • Must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English (50% aggregate for General,

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Piyush Bhandari

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) conducts the counseling and admission process for 85% state quota MBBS seats in Odisha. However, the main exam required for MBBS admissions in Odisha in NEET UG exam.

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Ranjeeta Srivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Candidates can check the Odisha NEET seat allotment result 2026 using the process shared below-

  • Visit the official website of Odisha NEET counselling.

  • Click on the seat allotment result link.

  • Search for your name or roll number.

  • Download the PDF.

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Satyendra Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Students who are born in Odisha or hold a domicile in the state are eligible to appear for Odisha NEET Counselling for MBBS and BDS courses. Moreover, students need to clear the NEET 2026 exam to take part in the state counselling

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Piyush Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Candidates can register for the Odisha NEET counselling using the process shared below-

  1. Visit the website ojee.nic.in.
  2. Register using email ID, phone number and NEET roll number. 
  3. Log in and complete the application form.
  4. Upload scanned images of photograph, signature and thumb impression.
  5. Pay the applic

...Read more

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Ranjeeta Srivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The process of Odisha NEET Counselling is shared below-

  • Release of seat matrix
  • Registration
  • Choice filling and locking
  • Release of Merit List
  • Seat Allotment result
  • Institute reporting for admission

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Upasana Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The OJEE has not announced the Odisha NEET counselling 2026 schedule as of now. The Odisha NEET UG Counselling dates will be announced after the announcement of NEET result 2026.

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Vikram Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

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