Odisha NEET UG 2026 physical stray round allotment released today

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee announced the seat allotment for the Odisha NEET UG 2026 Physical Stray Round on October 27, 2026. This release marks a further step in the state’s medical and dental admission process for the current academic year.

The physical stray round follows multiple previous rounds of counselling, including Round 1 and Round 2, conducted by the OJEE Committee for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the state quota. The counselling schedule is prepared in line with Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) notifications.

Odisha NEET UG 2026 Counselling Progression

The Odisha NEET UG 2026 counselling process commenced with the publication of the Provisional State Merit List for NEET-based State Quota Counselling 2026 by OJEE. Representations regarding discrepancies in this list were accepted until August 14, 2026. The initial Round 1 Provisional Allotment was released on August 20, 2026, followed by the publication of the Round 1 Allotment and Allotment Letter Download on August 22, 2026. Provisional admission for Round 1 candidates took place from August 24 to August 29, 2026, at the OJEE Cell in Gandamunda.

Subsequently, Round 2 registration for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 began on September 7, 2026, and concluded on September 8, 2026. The Provisional State Merit List for Round 2 was expected by September 9, 2026. Choice filling for Round 2 was conducted from September 9 to September 10, 2026. The 2nd Round Provisional Allotment was released on September 11, 2026, with the publication of the 2nd Round Allotment and downloading of allotment letters on the same day. Provisional admission for Round 2 candidates occurred from September 13 to September 18, 2026, at the OJEE Cell, Gandamunda.

Eligibility and Rules for Stray Vacancy Round

The Stray Vacancy Round registration for Odisha NEET UG 2026 commenced on October 19, 2026. Specific eligibility criteria apply to this round. Candidates who have already secured admission in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd rounds of counselling, whether All India or State quota, are not eligible to participate in spot counselling. In addition, candidates admitted at the end of All India Round 3 Counselling cannot participate in state counselling, and those admitted at the end of State Round 3 Counselling cannot resign their seats.

Candidates who were admitted in Round 1 had the option to unlock and modify their choices to include new colleges in Round 2, adding preferences above their currently allotted college. The OJEE Committee advises candidates to regularly check the official OJEE websites for further counselling updates and notices.

Overview of Seat Matrix and Fees (2025 Data)

For context, the Odisha NEET UG 2025 counselling cycle included a total of 2,100 MBBS seats and 363 BDS seats across various institutions. Key institutions like MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, and SCB Medical College, Cuttack, each offered 250 MBBS seats. SCB Medical College also had 63 BDS seats. VIMSAR, Burla, had 200 MBBS seats, while Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, offered 250 MBBS and 100 BDS seats. Hi-Tech Medical College, Rourkela, provided 100 MBBS and 100 BDS seats, and the Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, had 100 BDS seats.

The fee structure for 2025 indicated INR 37,950 for Government Medical and Dental schools. Private institutions had higher fees, with Hi-Tech MCH, Bhubaneswar, and DRIEMS Institute of Health Sciences & Hospital both at INR 6,50,000, and Hi-Tech MCH, Rourkela, at INR 5,50,000. Registration typically involves a cost of INR 1,000, with refundable security deposits of INR 10,000 for government colleges and INR 1,00,000 for private colleges.

Further reading

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• KCET registration 2027 to open tentatively in January, application fee details
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