Odisha NEET UG 2026 PwBD Medical Board Assessment: Mandatory Dates & Documents

Odisha's Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) board has issued a mandatory notice for all NEET UG 2026 candidates applying under the Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) category for 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats. These candidates must attend an in-person Medical Assessment Board evaluation at SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack on 10–11 August 2026 at 9:30 AM. The board will assess whether each candidate possesses the essential functional competencies required to complete the MBBS course. Attendance is not optional — candidates who fail to appear will be automatically rejected from the PC (Physically Challenged) category and will not be considered for state-quota counselling. This is a critical step in the admission process and requires careful preparation of all required documents and affidavits.

What is the Medical Assessment Board and why is it mandatory?

The Medical Assessment Board is a panel of medical professionals appointed by OJEE to evaluate whether PwBD candidates have the essential functional competencies needed to successfully complete the MBBS course. This is not a pass/fail exam — it is an individualized assessment based on objective medical and functional evidence, taking into account the Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum standards.

The board's decision is final and binding. It will determine whether you are eligible to proceed in the 85% state-quota counselling process. The board will also assess whether reasonable accommodations (such as assistive devices, extra time, or modified exam conditions) can help you meet the required competencies. If the board finds that you cannot acquire the essential competencies even with reasonable accommodation, you will be marked ineligible and cannot be admitted to MBBS/BDS under the state quota.

Attendance is mandatory. The notice explicitly states: 'Candidates failed to attend the Medical Board shall not be considered under Physically Challenged (PC) category under any circumstances.' This means if you do not show up on 10–11 August 2026, you will be automatically rejected from the PC category, regardless of your NEET score or disability certificate.

Important dates and venue

The Medical Assessment Board will sit on two days: 10 August 2026 and 11 August 2026. Both days begin at 9:30 AM. The venue is SCB Medical College & Hospital (SCB MCH), Cuttack, Odisha. You must arrive on time with all required documents; late arrivals may not be accommodated.

The notice references a previous notice (No: OJEE/0383, dated 04-08-2026) which lists the full set of documents you must bring. You should obtain that notice from the OJEE website or counselling portal to ensure you have everything. Do not assume — missing even one document could result in rejection.

• Assessment dates: 10–11 August 2026
• Time: 9:30 AM onwards
• Venue: SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack
• Bring all documents listed in OJEE/0383 (04-08-2026)

Who must attend the Medical Assessment Board?

You must attend if you are a registered NEET UG 2026 candidate who has qualified under the PwBD category and wish to participate in the 85% state-quota MBBS/BDS counselling in Odisha. 'Qualified under PwBD category' means you have a valid UDID (Unique Disability ID) card issued by the Unique Disability ID portal and your disability has been recognized as a benchmark disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

The notice lists the following benchmark disability categories: Locomotor, Hearing, Visual, Cognitive/Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Mental Illness, and other specified conditions such as blood disorders (Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease) and chronic neurological conditions. If your disability is not on this list, check the OJEE website or contact OJEE directly before the assessment date.

If you have NOT qualified under the PwBD category of NEET UG 2026, you are not eligible to register under state-quota counselling and should not attend the Medical Assessment Board. The notice explicitly states: 'Candidates not qualified under PwBD category of NEET UG 2026 are not eligible to register under State Quota Counselling, hence need not attend the Medical Assessment Board.'

• Registered NEET UG 2026 candidate
• Qualified under PwBD category (have valid UDID card)
• Wish to apply for 85% state-quota MBBS/BDS in Odisha
• Have a benchmark disability recognized under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Documents and affidavits you must bring

The notice requires you to bring 'all documents as mentioned in our previous notice No: OJEE/0383, dated: 04-08-2026.' This document is not included in the current notice, so you must obtain it from the OJEE website (odishajee.com) or the counselling portal. However, the current notice includes detailed affidavit templates (Appendices A–F) that you must complete and bring with you.

All affidavits must be notarized (signed by a notary public) and must include your NEET roll number, NEET score, UDID number, and disability type. False declarations in any affidavit can result in revocation of your admission after you are enrolled. The affidavits are disability-specific — you fill out the one(s) that match your disability type.

The affidavits assess your functional competencies in areas critical to medical practice: communication, hearing, hand functionality, understanding medical terminology, and vision. Each affidavit asks you to declare whether you can perform specific tasks (e.g., 'Can you hold a pen and write?', 'Can you communicate clearly with people?'). You must answer honestly — the Medical Assessment Board will verify your claims during the in-person evaluation.

• All documents from OJEE/0383 (04-08-2026) — obtain from OJEE website
• Notarized Self-Certification Affidavit (Appendix A) — all candidates
• Disability-specific affidavits (Appendices B–F) based on your disability type:
• • Appendix B: Hearing Impairment
• • Appendix C: Locomotor Disability (Upper Extremity)
• • Appendix D: Locomotor Disability (Lower Extremity)
• • Appendix E: Mental Illness / Speech Disorders / Specific Learning Disorder / Autism Spectrum Disorder
• • Appendix F: Visual Impairment
• Valid UDID card (original and photocopy)
• NEET admit card and score sheet
• Any assistive devices you use (bring them with you for assessment)

Understanding the affidavits: what you must declare

Appendix A (Self-Certification Affidavit) is mandatory for all PwBD candidates. It asks you to declare your disability type, disability percentage as per your UDID card, and any assistive devices you use. It then lists five 'Essential Functional Competencies' — Communication, Hearing, Dominant Hand Functionality, Understanding/Communication, and Vision — and asks you to tick (✔) or cross (✗) whether you can perform each one. You must also affirm that you possess these competencies and are capable of successfully undertaking the MBBS course.

Depending on your disability type, you must also complete one or more of Appendices B–F. For example, if you have hearing impairment, you complete Appendix B, which asks whether you can communicate effectively using hearing aids or cochlear implants, engage in conversations in quiet and noisy environments, understand verbal instructions, and carry out phone conversations. If you have locomotor disability affecting your upper extremity (arms/hands), you complete Appendix C, which asks about your ability to lift objects, touch your nose, eat, groom, dress, clean yourself, drink water, button clothes, and write.

Each affidavit must be signed by you (the deponent), dated, and notarized by a notary public. The notary's name and seal must appear on the document. Unsigned or non-notarized affidavits will be rejected. The Medical Assessment Board will use these affidavits as the starting point for your in-person evaluation — they will verify your claims by observing you perform the tasks you have declared you can do.

• All affidavits must be notarized (signed by a notary public)
• Include your NEET roll number, NEET score, and UDID number on each affidavit
• Answer all questions honestly — false declarations can lead to admission revocation
• Bring original notarized copies to the Medical Assessment Board
• The board will verify your functional competencies during the in-person assessment

What happens during the Medical Assessment Board evaluation?

The Medical Assessment Board will conduct an individualized assessment of your functional competencies based on objective medical and functional evidence. The board will review your affidavits, UDID card, disability certificate, and any medical reports. It will then observe you performing the tasks you have declared you can do (e.g., writing, communicating, walking, etc.) to verify your claims.

The board will assess whether you can acquire the essential competencies prescribed under the CBME Curriculum — the national standard for medical education. It will also consider whether reasonable accommodations (such as extra time in exams, assistive technology, modified clinical placements, or other support measures) can help you meet these competencies. The board will evaluate whether your disability poses any demonstrable risk to patient safety and whether such risk can be mitigated through reasonable accommodation.

After the assessment, the board will issue an Eligibility Certificate with one of three determinations: (1) Eligible — you can proceed to counselling without any accommodation; (2) Eligible with Reasonable Accommodation — you can proceed, but the college must provide the specified accommodations (e.g., extra time, assistive devices); or (3) Ineligible — you cannot acquire the essential competencies even with reasonable accommodation, and you cannot be admitted to MBBS/BDS. The board's decision is final and binding.

• Board reviews your affidavits, UDID card, and medical reports
• Board observes you performing declared functional tasks
• Board assesses your ability to acquire CBME Curriculum competencies
• Board considers feasibility of reasonable accommodations
• Board evaluates patient safety risks and mitigation measures
• Board issues Eligibility Certificate with one of three determinations
• Board's decision is final and binding

Critical trap: what disqualifies you automatically

⚠️ FAILURE TO ATTEND THE MEDICAL ASSESSMENT BOARD ON 10–11 AUGUST 2026 WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC REJECTION FROM THE PC CATEGORY. The notice states in bold: 'Candidates failed to attend the Medical Board shall not be considered under Physically Challenged (PC) category under any circumstances.' This is absolute — there are no exceptions, no rescheduling, no online option. If you do not show up in person at SCB MCH Cuttack on one of these two days, you will be rejected from the PC category and cannot participate in state-quota counselling.

⚠️ FALSE DECLARATIONS IN YOUR AFFIDAVITS CAN RESULT IN REVOCATION OF YOUR ADMISSION. The affidavits warn: 'I am aware that any false declaration may result in revocation of my admission.' This means if you tick that you can perform a task (e.g., 'I can hold a pen and write') but the board observes that you cannot, or if you later fail to perform that task during medical school, your admission can be cancelled. Be honest in your affidavits — only declare competencies you genuinely possess.

⚠️ MISSING EVEN ONE REQUIRED DOCUMENT OR AFFIDAVIT MAY RESULT IN REJECTION. The notice requires 'all documents as mentioned in our previous notice No: OJEE/0383' plus the notarized affidavits. If you arrive without the complete set, the board may refuse to assess you. Obtain OJEE/0383 immediately and prepare a checklist of all required documents.

• Non-attendance = automatic rejection from PC category (no exceptions)
• False affidavit declarations = admission can be revoked
• Missing documents = possible rejection at the board
• Unsigned or non-notarized affidavits = rejection
• Late arrival = may not be accommodated

Reasonable accommodations: what the board can recommend

If the Medical Assessment Board determines that you are eligible but need support to succeed in MBBS, it will recommend specific reasonable accommodations. These might include: extra time in examinations, use of assistive technology (e.g., screen readers, hearing loops, magnification devices), modified clinical placements, accessible facilities, note-taking assistance, or other measures tailored to your disability and functional needs.

The board will document these accommodations in your Eligibility Certificate. When you are admitted to a medical college, the college is legally required to provide these accommodations. However, accommodations are not guaranteed to be identical across all colleges — each college will assess feasibility based on its resources. If a college cannot provide a critical accommodation, it may not be able to admit you. This is why it is important to be clear about what accommodations you genuinely need.

The board's assessment note states: 'The determination of eligibility has not been made solely on the basis of the diagnosis, category of disability, or percentage of benchmark disability.' This means the board will not reject you simply because you have a high disability percentage or a particular diagnosis. Instead, it will assess your actual functional ability to perform the tasks required of a medical student and doctor.

• Board may recommend extra time in exams
• Board may recommend assistive technology (screen readers, hearing aids, magnification, etc.)
• Board may recommend modified clinical placements
• Board may recommend accessible facilities or note-taking assistance
• Colleges must provide recommended accommodations (subject to feasibility)
• Eligibility is based on functional ability, not diagnosis or disability percentage alone

Step-by-step: what you must do before 10 August 2026

Step 1: Obtain the full document list. Download or obtain OJEE notice No: OJEE/0383 (dated 04-08-2026) from the OJEE website (odishajee.com) or the counselling portal. This notice lists all documents you must bring to the Medical Assessment Board. Make a checklist and gather each document.

Step 2: Prepare your affidavits. Download Appendix A (Self-Certification Affidavit) and the disability-specific appendix (B–F) that matches your disability type from the current notice. Fill them out completely and honestly. Include your NEET roll number, NEET score, UDID number, and disability type. Have each affidavit notarized by a notary public. Keep the original notarized copies.

Step 3: Gather your documents. Collect your valid UDID card (original and photocopy), NEET admit card, NEET score sheet, disability certificate, and any medical reports or assistive devices you use. Organize them in a folder.

Step 4: Plan your travel. The assessment is at SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack, on 10–11 August 2026 at 9:30 AM. Plan your travel to arrive on time. Do not be late.

Step 5: Attend the Medical Assessment Board. Bring all documents, affidavits, and assistive devices. Be prepared to answer questions about your disability and functional abilities. Be ready to demonstrate the tasks you have declared you can perform.

• Obtain OJEE/0383 (04-08-2026) from OJEE website
• Make a checklist of all required documents
• Download and complete Appendix A and your disability-specific appendix (B–F)
• Have all affidavits notarized by a notary public
• Gather UDID card, NEET admit card, NEET score sheet, disability certificate, medical reports
• Bring any assistive devices you use
• Plan travel to SCB MCH Cuttack
• Arrive on time on 10 or 11 August 2026 at 9:30 AM

After the Medical Assessment Board: what happens next?

After your assessment, the Medical Assessment Board will issue an Eligibility Certificate. This certificate will state whether you are Eligible, Eligible with Reasonable Accommodation, or Ineligible. You will need this certificate to register for state-quota counselling. Keep it safe — you will need to upload it or present it during the counselling process.

If you are declared Eligible or Eligible with Reasonable Accommodation, you can proceed to register for the 85% state-quota MBBS/BDS counselling. The exact dates and process for counselling registration will be announced separately by OJEE. Watch the OJEE website and your registered email/phone for updates.

If you are declared Ineligible, you will not be able to participate in state-quota counselling under the PC category. However, you may still be eligible to apply under the general category (if you meet the general eligibility criteria) or through other admission routes. Contact OJEE for clarification on your options.

• Receive Eligibility Certificate from Medical Assessment Board
• Certificate states: Eligible, Eligible with Reasonable Accommodation, or Ineligible
• Keep certificate safe — you will need it for counselling registration
• If Eligible: proceed to state-quota counselling registration (dates to be announced)
• If Ineligible: explore alternative admission routes or contact OJEE for options

Disability types and which affidavit to complete

The notice covers the following benchmark disability categories. Match your disability to the correct affidavit:

Locomotor Disability (affecting movement): Complete Appendix C if your disability affects your upper extremity (arms, hands, shoulders) — this assesses your ability to lift, write, dress, and perform fine motor tasks. Complete Appendix D if your disability affects your lower extremity (legs, feet, hips) — this assesses your ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and maintain balance.

Hearing Impairment: Complete Appendix B. This assesses your ability to communicate using hearing aids or cochlear implants, engage in conversations in quiet and noisy environments, understand verbal instructions, and carry out phone conversations.

Visual Impairment: Complete Appendix F. This assesses your ability to use low-vision aids (magnification devices, screen readers, etc.) and whether your corrected vision improves to less than 40% disability, your field of vision is greater than 40 degrees, and your low-vision aid is hands-free and suitable for everyday use.

Mental Illness, Speech Disorders, Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Complete Appendix E. This assesses your ability to communicate clearly, listen and respond to speech, follow instructions, comprehend medical terminology, maintain social interaction, and carry out phone conversations.

Other Benchmark Disabilities (e.g., blood disorders like Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease; chronic neurological conditions): Complete only Appendix A (Self-Certification Affidavit). The notice states: 'Persons with benchmark disabilities other than Locomotor/Visual/Hearing/SLD/ASD/Mental Illness will have to submit the self-certified affidavit at Appendix-A only.'

• Locomotor (upper extremity) → Appendix C
• Locomotor (lower extremity) → Appendix D
• Hearing Impairment → Appendix B
• Visual Impairment → Appendix F
• Mental Illness / Speech Disorders / SLD / ASD → Appendix E
• Other benchmark disabilities (blood disorders, chronic neurological conditions) → Appendix A only

Frequently asked questions

If you are a PwBD candidate for Odisha 85% state-quota MBBS/BDS, your next critical action is to obtain OJEE notice No: OJEE/0383 (dated 04-08-2026) from the OJEE website and make a complete checklist of all required documents. Download and complete Appendix A and your disability-specific affidavit (B–F), have them notarized, and gather all documents by 9 August 2026. On 10 or 11 August 2026, arrive at SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack by 9:30 AM with all documents and assistive devices. Failure to attend will result in automatic rejection from the PC category. Do not delay — the assessment dates are just days away.