Odisha NEET UG 2026: 85% State Quota MBBS/BDS 2nd Round Counselling Rules

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Board has issued rules for the 2nd round of counselling for 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats in Odisha. This notice clarifies who is eligible to fill or modify their college choices in round 2, and what happens to candidates who were allotted seats in round 1 but did not report physically to the OJEE office. If you participated in round 1 counselling or are newly registering for round 2, you must understand these rules to know whether you can participate and what steps you need to take. The notice also explains the critical distinction between candidates who reported and those who did not — a distinction that determines your eligibility for all future rounds.

What This Notice Is About

This is an official notice from OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board) that sets out the rules for the 2nd round of counselling for 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats in Odisha. The 85% state quota means seats that Odisha fills through its own counselling process (as opposed to the 15% all-India quota managed by the national authority). Round 2 is the second phase of seat allocation — it happens after round 1 has been completed and some candidates have either not received a seat or have chosen not to report.

The notice is addressed to all candidates who are registered with OJEE and appear on the state merit list. It explains exactly which candidates are allowed to fill or modify their college choices in round 2, and which candidates are permanently locked out of further counselling. This is critical information: if you fall into the wrong category, you may lose your chance to get a seat.

Who Can Fill or Modify Choices in Round 2

The notice lists four specific categories of candidates who are eligible to fill or modify their college choices in round 2. Understanding which category you fall into is essential — if you are not in one of these categories, you cannot participate in round 2 or any future round.

The key principle is this: if you were allotted a seat in round 1 AND you physically reported to the OJEE office in Gandamunda, you are permanently locked in. You cannot change your choices in round 2 or any later round. Your seat is final. However, if you were allotted a seat but did NOT report, or if you were not allotted a seat at all, you have another chance in round 2.

• Candidates who received NO seat in round 1: You can fill or modify choices in round 2 by giving consent as 'Yes' on the portal.
• Candidates who were allotted a seat in round 1 but did NOT physically report: You must fill fresh (new) choices in round 2. Your old choices from round 1 are cancelled and treated as null and void. You must give consent as 'Yes' to participate.
• Candidates who withdrew from counselling: If you withdrew for any reason and now want to rejoin in round 2, you can fill fresh choices by giving consent as 'Yes'.
• Newly registered candidates in round 2: If you are registering for the first time in round 2, you must fill choices according to the seats available and the schedule published by OJEE.

The Critical Trap: Physical Reporting and Lock-In

There is one rule in this notice that can permanently end your counselling journey if you misunderstand it. Read this carefully: if you were allotted a seat in round 1 AND you physically reported at the OJEE office in Gandamunda, you CANNOT modify or fill any choices in round 2 or any future round. Your seat is final. You are locked in. This is not a suggestion — it is absolute.

The notice defines 'physically reported' as actually going to the OJEE office in Gandamunda and completing the reporting process. Simply being allotted a seat is not enough — you must have actually shown up in person. If you were allotted but did not go to the office, you are NOT considered as having reported, and you can still participate in round 2.

This rule exists to prevent candidates from gaming the system — once you accept a seat by reporting, you cannot keep trying for a better seat in later rounds. If you report in round 1, your admission is final.

What Happens If You Were Allotted in Round 1 But Did Not Report

If you were allotted a seat in round 1 but did not physically go to the OJEE office in Gandamunda to report, the notice classifies you as a 'Non-Reported candidate'. This status has specific consequences that you must understand.

As a Non-Reported candidate, you are automatically excluded from round 2 counselling. You will not be considered for seat allotment in round 2 unless you take action. However, you are not permanently barred — you have a way back in. If you want to participate in round 2 or any subsequent round, you must give consent as 'Yes' on the portal to fill fresh choices. Once you do this, you can be considered for allotment in that round and all future rounds.

The key point: Non-Reported status is not permanent. It is a temporary exclusion that you can override by giving consent to participate again. But you must do this actively — simply logging in is not enough. You must explicitly give consent as 'Yes' and fill fresh choices.

What 'Fresh Choices' Means

If you fall into one of the categories that requires you to fill 'fresh' choices (such as being allotted but not reporting, or withdrawing and rejoining), you need to understand what this means. Fresh choices means you are starting over — your previous choices from round 1 are completely cancelled and have no effect.

When you fill fresh choices, you are not modifying or updating your old list. You are creating an entirely new list of colleges and courses. Any preferences you expressed in round 1 are gone. This is important because it means you have a complete opportunity to change your strategy — you can choose different colleges, different courses, or both. However, it also means you lose any priority you may have had from your round 1 choices.

The notice does not specify a deadline for filling fresh choices in round 2, so you must check the OJEE website (www.ojee.nic.in) for the exact dates and times when the choice-filling window is open.

Giving Consent as 'Yes' — What This Means

Several categories of candidates are required to give consent as 'Yes' in order to participate in round 2. This is a specific action you must take on the OJEE portal — it is not automatic. Consent as 'Yes' means you are confirming that you want to participate in round 2 counselling and are eligible to do so.

The notice does not provide detailed instructions on how to give this consent or where on the portal to do it. You will need to log in to www.ojee.nic.in and look for a consent option or a button to confirm your participation in round 2. If you cannot find it, contact OJEE directly or check the website for step-by-step instructions.

Important: simply logging in to the portal is not the same as giving consent. You must actively click a button or select an option to confirm your participation. If you do not give consent, you will not be able to fill or modify choices in round 2, even if you are eligible.

Candidates Who Reported in Round 1 — You Are Locked In

If you were allotted a seat in round 1 and you physically reported at the OJEE office in Gandamunda, this notice is telling you that your admission process is complete. You cannot participate in round 2 or any future round. You cannot modify your choices. You cannot change your college or course. Your seat is final.

This applies even if you later regret your choice or find out that another college or course would have been better. Once you report, you are committed. The rule exists to ensure that seats are not wasted by candidates who accept a seat and then try to trade up in later rounds.

If you have already reported, you do not need to take any action based on this notice. Your admission is confirmed. If you have not yet reported but were allotted a seat in round 1, you need to decide quickly: do you want to report and lock in this seat, or do you want to skip reporting and try for a different seat in round 2?

Newly Registered Candidates in Round 2

If you are registering with OJEE for the first time in round 2 (meaning you did not participate in round 1), you are eligible to fill choices in round 2. You must fill your choices according to the seats that are available after round 1 allotments and according to the schedule that OJEE publishes.

As a newly registered candidate, you will be ranked according to your NEET UG score and your state merit position. You will be considered for seats in the order of your rank, subject to your choices and the availability of seats. You do not need to give any special consent — your registration itself is your consent to participate.

The notice does not provide details on how to register or when the registration window opens for round 2. You must check www.ojee.nic.in for the registration dates, the documents you need to submit, and the step-by-step process.

Important Dates and Where to Find Them

This notice does not include specific dates for round 2 choice filling, reporting, or allotment. The notice was issued on 10 September 2026, but it does not say when round 2 will begin or end. This is a significant gap — you cannot plan your actions without knowing the deadlines.

The notice directs all candidates to log in to www.ojee.nic.in for 'other details'. This means the full schedule, including dates for choice filling, the allotment result, and the reporting deadline, will be published on the OJEE website. You must visit the website regularly to find these dates. Do not assume anything — check the official website.

Set a reminder to check www.ojee.nic.in every few days. Missing a deadline because you did not know about it is not an excuse — the responsibility is on you to stay informed.

How to Access the Portal and Fill Choices

To participate in round 2, you must log in to the OJEE portal at www.ojee.nic.in using your registration number and password. The notice assumes you already have a login — if you do not, you will need to register first (for newly registered candidates in round 2).

Once you are logged in, you will see options to give consent (if required) and to fill or modify your choices. The exact steps will depend on the portal design, but the general process is: log in → give consent as 'Yes' (if required) → fill or modify your college and course choices → save and submit.

The notice does not provide screenshots or detailed instructions on using the portal. If you get stuck, look for a 'Help' or 'FAQ' section on the website, or contact OJEE directly. Do not guess or ask friends — use only official sources.

What Happens After You Fill Choices

After you fill or modify your choices in round 2, OJEE will run an allotment algorithm. This algorithm ranks all eligible candidates by their NEET UG score and state merit position, and assigns seats based on their choices and the availability of seats. The exact date of the allotment result is not given in this notice — you must check the website.

Once the allotment result is published, you will be able to log in and see whether you have been allotted a seat. If you have been allotted, the result will show your college, course, and seat category. You will then have a deadline to physically report at the OJEE office in Gandamunda. If you report, your admission is final and you cannot participate in any future round. If you do not report, you will be classified as Non-Reported and can rejoin in a future round (if one exists) by giving consent as 'Yes'.

If you are not allotted a seat in round 2, you may be eligible for round 3 (if OJEE conducts one). The notice does not mention round 3, so you will need to check the website for information about future rounds.

Key Differences Between Round 1 and Round 2

Round 1 is the first phase of counselling. All registered candidates are eligible to fill choices in round 1. After round 1 allotment, some candidates are allotted seats and some are not. Those who are allotted must decide whether to report or not.

Round 2 is the second phase. It is open only to candidates who fall into one of the four categories listed in this notice. Candidates who reported in round 1 are completely excluded from round 2. This is the key difference: round 2 is not open to everyone — it is a second chance for those who did not get a seat or did not report in round 1.

The seats available in round 2 are the seats that were not filled in round 1 — either because no candidate chose them, or because candidates who were allotted those seats did not report. Round 2 is typically more competitive because there are fewer seats available, but it is also an opportunity for candidates who missed out in round 1.

Frequently asked questions

If you were allotted a seat in round 1 but did not report, or if you did not get a seat in round 1, you must act now. Log in to www.ojee.nic.in, check the round 2 schedule, and give consent as 'Yes' if required. Fill or modify your choices according to the rules explained in this notice. Do not miss the deadline — once the choice-filling window closes, you cannot participate in round 2. If you have already reported in round 1, you do not need to take any action; your admission is final.