Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 registration begins, apply by 5 November

The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha, has initiated the online registration process for Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026. Aspiring candidates for MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses can register and submit fees on the official DMET Odisha government website from November 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM, until November 5, 2026, at 11:55 PM. This counselling aims to fill postgraduate medical seats in both government and private medical colleges across Odisha.

The process is crucial for candidates who qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026, which was conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Odisha offers a total of 615 seats for MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses, with 50% of government college PG seats allocated through this state quota counselling by DMET Odisha, and the remaining 50% filled via the All India Quota counselling by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Eligibility and Application Process

To participate in the Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria. This includes having qualified NEET PG 2026 and registering with DMET Odisha. Also, applicants must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised college, have completed their internship on or before July 31, 2026 (or as notified by MCC/NBE), and possess valid registration with either the State Medical Council or the Central Medical Council.

Candidates must also be permanent residents of Odisha or have completed their MBBS from a Government Medical College of Odisha under the 15% All India Quota. The online registration and fee submission are the initial steps, with subsequent rounds of counselling to follow. The DMET Odisha government website is the designated portal for all online activities related to the counselling.

Counselling Rounds and Seat Allotment

The Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 will be conducted in multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2 (with upgradation), a Mop-Up round, and a Stray Vacancy round. The first two rounds, Round 1 and Round 2, are scheduled to take place online. However, the Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy rounds are planned to be conducted in person, with an option for online execution if administrative issues arise.

Seat allotment is based on several factors: the candidate’s NEET PG score, their category, the choices filled during the application process, and the availability of seats. While DMET Odisha has not yet released the complete official 2026 PG schedule, Round 1 choice filling and seat allotment are anticipated in November 2026. The NEET PG 2026 result was declared on September 24, 2026, following the exam on August 30, 2026.

Key Dates and Expected Schedule

The registration window for Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 is currently open, with a deadline of November 5, 2026. While the full schedule for choice filling, provisional seat matrix, merit list, and subsequent allotment rounds is yet to be formally announced by DMET Odisha, an expected timeline has been outlined. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) concluded its Round 1 registration from October 12 to October 21, 2026, with its Round 1 result anticipated on October 24, 2026.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official DMET Odisha website for updates on the release of the provisional seat matrix, merit list, and the exact dates for choice filling, locking, and the subsequent seat allotment results for all rounds. The process aims to ensure a fair, open, and merit-based distribution of postgraduate seats in accordance with National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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