Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule Released, Round 1 Registration Opens Today (6th August)

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has started the online state quota counselling for admission into undergraduate medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) programs across government and private institutions in Odisha. The Round 1 registration and document uploading is open from 6th August to 10th August 2026 at ojee.nic.in. Students registering for the same must also pay a registration fee of Rs. 500 (reserved categories) and Rs. 1,000 (unreserved categories). The process manages seat distribution for 85% of state quota seats in government medical colleges and 100% of seats in private medical and dental colleges across the state.

Eligible candidates who qualified the NEET UG examination can participate in the online process by registering on the official portal. The counselling will include registration, document verification, state merit list publication, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, and physical reporting to designated colleges.

Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026: Important Dates

The timeline for the state counselling aligns with the overarching schedule prescribed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for state quota admissions. Below is the round-wise schedule for Odisha NEET UG counselling:

How to Register for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates can follow these step-by-step instructions to complete their registration for the Odisha MBBS/BDS counselling process:

• Visit the Counselling Portal: Access the official OJEE portal and select the NEET UG Counselling section.

• New Candidate Registration: Click on the registration link and enter basic details, including your NEET UG Roll Number, Application Number, Name, and Date of Birth.

• Fill Personal & Academic Details: Complete the online application form with personal details, category info, address, and Class 12 aggregate marks.

• Fee Payment: Pay the non-refundable registration fee online using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

  • General / SEBC Category: ₹1,000

  • SC / ST / PwD Category: ₹500

• Upload Documents: Scan and upload clear PDF/JPEG copies of required mark sheets, category certificates, and nativity proof as instructed.

• Choice Filling & Locking: Log in to select your preferred medical/dental colleges and courses in order of priority, then lock your choices before the deadline.

• Download Confirmation: Save and print the completed application form and fee payment receipt for future reference.

Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Odisha State Quota seats, candidates must meet the following criteria laid down by the OJEE Committee:

• Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2026. There is no upper age limit.

• Nativity / Domicile:

  • The candidate must be a permanent native/domicile of Odisha.

  • Children of All India Civil Service Officers serving in the Odisha state cadre are also eligible.

• Academic Requirements:

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 (+2 Science) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually.

  • General Category (GE): Minimum 50% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology.

  • SC / ST / PwD Category: Minimum 40% marks aggregate in PCB.

• NEET UG Qualification: Candidates must have cleared NEET UG 2026 with marks equal to or higher than the minimum cut-off percentile:

  • General / EWS: 50th Percentile

  • SC / ST / OBC: 40th Percentile

  • General PwD: 45th Percentile

Documents Required for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates must keep physical copies and scanned files of the following documents ready for online verification and final college reporting:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Rank/Score Card

• Class 10 Certificate / Passing Mark Sheet (for Date of Birth proof)

• Class 12 (+2 Science) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate

• Resident / Nativity Certificate of Odisha issued by a competent revenue authority (Tahsildar/Additional Tahsildar)

• Category Certificate (SC/ST/EWS/SEBC), if applicable

• Green Card Certificate issued by the Government of Odisha (if claiming Green Card quota)

• Ex-Servicemen Certificate / PwD Certificate (from designated medical board), if applicable

• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Passport)

• Recent Passport-size Photographs (matching NEET application photos)

• Service Certificate of Parents (for children of All India Service Officers serving in Odisha)

Official Website for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026

All updates regarding seat matrices, merit lists, allotment results, and fee notices will be hosted exclusively on the official OJEE portals. Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the website to avoid missing deadline notices.

• Official Counselling Portal: ojee.nic.in

• Conducting Body: Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee / Cell

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