Odisha NEET Counselling Dates 2026 (Out): Get Complete Schedule Here

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Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment

19 Aug '26

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Aug 14, 2026 23:54 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

Odisha NEET UG Counselling Dates 2026 OUT: The Odisha NEET choice filling 2026 was available from August 14 to 18. The OJEE Odisha NEET seat matrix 2026 has been released for MBBS and BDS courses. The OJEE has also published Odisha NEET Final Merit List 2026

The Odisha NEET Counselling Registration 2026 for round 1 was available from August 6 to 12, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to Odisha state medical colleges through NEET UG 2026 exam need to participate in the counselling process. The Odisha NEET 2026 counselling is held for admission to 85% state quota seats in MBBS and BDS courses. Read this page further for Odisha NEET UG counselling dates 2026. 

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

Odisha NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
19 Aug ' 26

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Provisional Allotment

ONGOING
22 Aug ' 26

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Final Seat Allotment

23 Aug ' 26 - 30 Aug ' 26

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Withdrawal/Resignation

DatesPast Exam Dates
14 Aug ' 26 - 17 Aug ' 26

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling

13 Aug ' 26 - 14 Aug ' 26

Odisha NEET State Merit List Release Date

11 Aug ' 26 - 12 Aug ' 26

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 Verification of Data

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Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Dates

Odisha NEET counselling registration 2026 started on August 6, 2026. Students who wish to participate in the MBBS/BDS courses can apply for counselling process. The registration is being accepted online. Odisha NEET counselling registration process involves payment of counselling fee, and choice filling. Students must complete the registration before the last date.

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Commonly asked questions
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

Q:   Is the Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 schedule announced?
A: 

The OJEE has announced the Odisha NEET counselling 2026 schedule for round 1, 2 and 3. The Odisha NEET UG Counselling dates have been announced round-wise for registration, choice filling and seat allotment result.

Q:   How to register for Odisha NEET Counselling?
A: 

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.
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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 for a duration of 10 to 15 days. The complete Odisha NEET 2026 counselling schedule will be shared here when announced by the OJEE. Candidates can see the event-wise Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 schedule and dates below:

Activity

Date

Registration and Online Application
Uploading of Documents for Online Verification

06-08-2026 05:00 PM to 10-08-2026 11:59 PM

All eligible PWD/PC Candidates are required to attend the Medical Assessment Board at SCB, Medical College, Cuttack.

10-08-2026 and 11-08-2026

All eligible ES candidates are required to attend the ES board
at Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha at IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar

10-08-2026 and 11-08-2026

Reconciliation and verification of data

11-08-2026 and 12-08-2026

Publication  of  provisional  State  Merit  List  of  registered candidates

13-08-2026, 04:00 PM

Any Query raised by candidates on the merit list

14-08-2026 by 11:30 AM

Publication of final State Merit List of registered candidates

14-08-2026, 05:00 PM

Choice filling for all State Merit Listed candidates

14-08-2026, 8:30 PM to 17-08-2026, 11:59 PM

Reconciliation of data

18-08-2026

1st Round Provisional Allotment

19-08-2026, 5:00 PM

Invitation for Query, if any, related to Provisional Allotment

20-08-2026, 5:00 PM

Publication of 1st Round Allotment and Downloading of Allotment Letter

22-08-2026, 11:30 AM

Provisional Admission by Paying Admission Fees and Reporting at OJEE Cell, Gandamunda with original documents and signed bond. *

23-08-2026 to 28-08-2026

Withdrawal (Resignation) from Admission Process

23-08-2026, 5:00 PM to 30-08-2026, 11:59 PM

Display of Vacant Seats, if any

31-08-2026, 5:00 PM

Registration for Online Application and
Uploading of Documents for Online Verification for 2nd round

31-08-2026, 5:00 PM to 2-09-2026, 11:59 PM

Publication of Provisional Revised State Merit List

03-09-2026, 5:00 PM

Invitation for Query, if any related to the Revised State Merit List.

04-09-2026, 12 NOON.

Publication of Final Revised State Merit List for 2nd Round

04-09-2026, 5:00 PM

Choice Filling and Locking by Registered** Candidates

04-09-2026, 7:00 PM to 06-09-2026, 4:30 PM

2nd Round Provisional Allotment

07-09-2026, 5:00 PM

Invitation for Query, if any, related to Provisional Allotment

08-09-2006, 11:30 AM

Publication of 2nd Round Allotment and Downloading of Allotment Letter

08-09-2006, 7:00 PM

Provisional Admission by Paying Admission Fees and Reporting at OJEE Cell, Gandamunda with original documents and signed bond. *

09-09-2026 to 14-09-2026

Withdrawal (Resignation) from Admission Process

09-09-2026, 5:00 PM to 16-09-2026, 5:00 PM

Registration for Online Application and Uploading of Documents for Online Verification for 3rd round

16-09-2026, 5:00 PM to 17-09-2026, 11:59 PM

Publication of Revised State Merit List

19-09-2026, 5.00 PM

Choice Filling and Locking by Registered** Candidates

19-09-2026, 7:00 PM to 21-09-2026, 4:30 PM

3rd Round Provisional Allotment

23-09-2026, 05:00 PM

Invitation for Query, if any, related to Provisional Allotment

24-09-2026, 05:00 PM

Publication of 3rd Round Allotment and Downloading of Allotment Letter

25-09-2026, 05:00 PM

Provisional Admission by Paying Admission Fees and Reporting at OJEE Cell, Gandamunda with original documents and signed bond. *

27-09-2026 to 01-10-2026

Stray Vacancy

03-10-2026 to 05-10-2026

For other details regarding the registration process, guidelines and instructions, visit https://ojee.nic.in / www.odishajee.com

The MCC notified dates for the State NEET UG Counselling are given below:

Counselling Round

State NEET Counselling Dates (Tentative)

Round 1 Counselling

13-Aug-2026 to 22-Aug-2026

Round 2 Counselling

31-Aug-2026 to 08-Sep-2026

Round 3 Counselling

16-Sep-2026 to 26-Sep-2026

Stray Round Counselling

03-Oct-2026 to 05-Oct-2026

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Commonly asked questions
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.
Q:   What is the process of NEET Counselling in Odisha?
A: 

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.

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Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Highlights

DeskCalendarCounselling: 19 Aug ' 26

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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can non-Odisha domicile candidates participate in the Odisha NEET counselling?
A: 

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?
A: 

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.
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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?
A: 

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?
A: 

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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