Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule Revised; Choice Filling Ends Today at ojee.nic.in
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEE Board) has revised the NEET UG Round 1 counselling 2026 schedule for state-quota MBBS and BDS seats, with choice filling remaining open until August 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM on the official website, ojee.nic.in. Candidates who qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination are eligible to participate in this crucial phase.
This revision impacts aspirants seeking admission to 85 percent state-quota MBBS and BDS seats across various medical and dental colleges in Odisha. The Round 1 seat allotment is now scheduled for August 22, 2026, at 11:30 AM, marking a significant step in the admission process for medical and dental programmes in the state.
Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling: Key Dates
The OJEE Board has outlined a detailed schedule for the NEET UG Round 1 counselling 2026, which commenced with online registration earlier this month. Prospective students are advised to adhere to these dates to ensure their participation in the counselling process.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online registration | August 6 (5:00 PM) to August 10 (11:59 PM) |
| Data reconciliation and verification | August 11 to August 12 |
| Provisional state merit list | August 13, 4:00 PM |
| Final state merit list | August 14, 5:00 PM |
| Choice filling and locking | August 14 (8:30 PM) to August 17 (11:59 PM) |
| Round 1 seat allotment | August 22, 11:30 AM |
| Reporting and admission at allotted college | August 23 to August 28 |
Odisha NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Eligibility
Candidates must meet the NEET UG 2026 qualification and Odisha-specific domicile requirements to participate in the state counselling process.
- NEET UG qualification: Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- Registration: Eligible candidates must register through the official OJEE counselling portal.
- State quota: The 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats are reserved for eligible Odisha natives.
- Other-state candidates: Candidates from other states can apply only for NRI-quota seats, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.
How to Fill Choices for Odisha NEET UG Round 1 2026
Candidates participating in the Odisha NEET UG Round 1 counselling 2026 must complete their choice filling and locking process by the deadline today, August 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM. This matters a lot for applicants to carefully select and arrange their preferred colleges and courses.
- Go to the official website, ojee.nic.in.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Select your preferred colleges and courses from the available options.
- Arrange the choices in order of your preference.
- Review your selections carefully before locking them.
- Lock your choices before the deadline of August 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Choices left unlocked will be auto-locked by the portal at the cut-off time.
Odisha NEET UG 2026: What Happens Next?
After the choice filling and locking period concludes today, the next significant event is the Round 1 seat allotment, which will be published on the OJEE portal on August 22, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Candidates are advised to check the official website for their allotment status.
Following the seat allotment, successful candidates will need to complete the reporting and admission process at their allotted colleges. This phase is scheduled to take place from August 23 to August 28, 2026. It is imperative for candidates to complete all necessary formalities within this timeframe to secure their admission to the MBBS or BDS programmes.
