Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Registrations from September 7: Full Schedule, How to Apply & More

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEE) has officially released the schedule for the Odisha NEET UG Round 2 counselling 2026 at ojee.nic.in. Registration for the State Merit List preparation for eligible candidates will commence on September 7, 2026, at 11:30 AM and conclude on September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The revised state merit list will be published on 9th September 2026, while the round 2 provisional allotment will be announced on September 11, 2026.

This second round of counselling is crucial for aspiring medical and dental students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses against the 85 percent state quota seats in government and private medical and dental colleges across Odisha. The process aims to fill approximately 2,525 MBBS seats and 363 BDS seats available in the state.

Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling: Key Dates

The OJEE has outlined a full timeline for the second round of counselling, ensuring a structured admission process. Candidates must adhere to these dates to successfully participate in the allotment process for MBBS and BDS courses.

Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026: Registration and Fees

Candidates participating in the Odisha NEET UG Round 2 counselling 2026 are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of Rs 1,000. This fee supports participation in the counselling process and must be paid online through the official OJEE counselling portal. The registration window for the State Merit List preparation is a critical initial step for all eligible candidates.

Eligibility for Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026

The second round of counselling is open to a broad spectrum of NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who meet the Odisha state eligibility norms. This includes candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1, those who received an allotment in Round 1 but did not report, new candidates who wish to participate for the first time, and candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 and are now seeking an upgradation to a better college or course.

How to Participate in Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026

Candidates must follow a specific sequence of steps to successfully participate in the Odisha NEET UG Round 2 counselling process. Adhering to these instructions and the stipulated deadlines is essential for securing admission to MBBS and BDS courses.

1. Go to the official OJEE website, ojee.nic.in.
2. Locate and click on the link for Odisha NEET UG Round 2 counselling 2026 registration.
3. Register for the State Merit List preparation by providing the necessary details between September 7, 2026, 11:30 AM and September 8, 2026, 11:59 PM.
4. Pay the non-refundable registration fee of Rs 1,000 online.
5. After the Revised State Merit List is published on September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM, proceed to fill and lock your choices for colleges and courses from September 9, 2026, 5:30 PM to September 10, 2026, 4:00 PM.
6. Check the Round 2 Provisional Allotment on September 11, 2026, at 11:30 AM and submit any queries related to it by 5:00 PM on the same day.
7. Download the final Round 2 Allotment Letter from September 11, 2026, 7:30 PM onwards.
8. Complete the provisional admission, fee payment, and reporting at the OJEE Cell between September 13 and September 18, 2026.

Odisha NEET UG 2026: Seat Matrix Overview

The Odisha NEET UG 2026 counselling offers around 2,525 MBBS seats and 363 BDS seats across government and private colleges under the state quota.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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