Odisha NEET UG 2026: Revised MBBS/BDS Vacancy Seats After Round 1

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEE) has released the revised vacancy seat matrix for MBBS and BDS courses after the completion of Round 1 admissions. This document shows exactly how many seats remain available in each government and private medical and dental college across Odisha, broken down by category (ST, SC, SEBC, UR, EWS) and course type. If you participated in Round 1 and were not allotted a seat, or if you are eligible to participate in Round 2 counselling, this matrix tells you where seats are still open. The vacancies reflect students who were allotted seats in Round 1 but did not report to their colleges, or seats that were kept reserved and are now being released for the next round.

What This Document Shows

This is the official revised vacancy seat matrix released by OJEE on 9 September 2026, after Round 1 of state quota counselling concluded. It lists every government and private MBBS and BDS college in Odisha and shows exactly how many seats are empty in each college, in each category, after Round 1 admissions were finalized.

The matrix is divided into three main sections: Government MBBS colleges, Government BDS colleges, and Private MBBS and BDS colleges. Within each section, seats are broken down by reserved category (ST, SC, SEBC, EB, UR, EWS) and by sub-quota (OP = Open, SGS = State Government Servants, GC = General Category, PC = Professional Category, ES = Employees' State Insurance). This level of detail is crucial because your eligibility for a seat depends on which category and sub-quota you fall into.

The 'NRI' column shows seats reserved for Non-Resident Indian candidates, and the 'TOTAL' column gives the total vacant seats in each college across all categories. This is the data you need to decide which colleges to list in your Round 2 choice form.

Government MBBS Colleges: Total Vacancies

Across all government MBBS colleges in Odisha, there are 165 total vacant seats available for Round 2 counselling. This includes 138 seats from the first tier of government colleges (SCB MCH Cuttack, MKCG MCH Berhampur, FM MC Balasore, SJMCH Puri, BB MC Balangir, DDMCH Keonjhar, GMC Sundergarh, GMC Bhawanipatna, JKMCH Jajpur, PMPMC Talcher, and GMC Phulbani) and 27 seats from the second tier (VIMSAR Burla, PRM MC Baripada, and SLN MC Koraput).

The largest number of vacancies is at SCB MCH Cuttack with 82 seats, followed by MKCG MCH Berhampur with 18 seats. Smaller colleges like DDMCH Keonjhar have only 1 seat, and several colleges have between 3 and 7 seats. If you are aiming for a government college, these 165 seats represent your realistic options for Round 2.

Important: these are state quota seats only. They do not include All India Quota (AIQ) seats, which are counselled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and are not part of this OJEE matrix.

Government BDS Colleges: Limited Vacancies

Only 13 government BDS seats remain vacant across Odisha after Round 1. All 13 are at SCB Dental College, Cuttack. This is a very small number, which means if you are seeking a government BDS seat in Odisha, your chances in Round 2 are limited unless you have a very high rank or are eligible for a reserved category with vacancies.

The scarcity of government BDS vacancies reflects the fact that government dental colleges in Odisha have fewer total seats than government medical colleges, and most of those seats were filled in Round 1. If you do not secure a government BDS seat in Round 2, you may need to consider private dental colleges, where 89 seats are available.

Private MBBS and BDS Colleges: Larger Availability

Private medical and dental colleges in Odisha have significantly more vacancies than government colleges. There are 204 total MBBS seats available across private colleges (HITECH MC Bhubaneswar with 89 seats, HITECH MC Rourkela with 34 seats, and DRIEMS Cuttack with 81 seats) and 89 BDS seats (all at HITECH Dental College Bhubaneswar).

If you are unable to secure a government seat in Round 2, private colleges offer a much larger pool of options. However, private college fees are significantly higher than government colleges. You should check the fee structure of each private college before adding it to your choice list, as this will affect your financial planning for the next five years.

Understanding the Category Columns

The matrix shows vacancies broken down by category: ST (Scheduled Tribe), SC (Scheduled Caste), SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class), EB (Economically Backward — this is the EWS or Economically Weaker Section category), UR (Unreserved/General), and EWS (Economically Weaker Section, shown separately in some columns). Each category has its own set of vacant seats.

Within each category, seats are further divided by sub-quota: OP (Open), SGS (State Government Servants), GC (General Category), PC (Professional Category), and ES (Employees' State Insurance). These sub-quotas are specific to Odisha's counselling rules. For example, if you are an ST candidate, you can only compete for ST seats; within those ST seats, some may be reserved for SGS (children of state government employees) and some for the general open pool.

To find seats you are eligible for, first identify your category (based on your caste certificate or EWS certificate), then look at the columns for that category. The number in each cell tells you how many seats are vacant in that specific category-sub-quota combination at that college. If a cell shows 0, there are no vacant seats in that category-sub-quota at that college.

• ST = Scheduled Tribe (reserved category)
• SC = Scheduled Caste (reserved category)
• SEBC = Socially and Educationally Backward Class (reserved category)
• EB/EWS = Economically Weaker Section (reserved category)
• UR = Unreserved/General (open to all candidates)
• OP = Open sub-quota within each category
• SGS = State Government Servants sub-quota
• GC = General Category sub-quota
• PC = Professional Category sub-quota
• ES = Employees' State Insurance sub-quota

How to Use This Matrix for Round 2 Registration

Step 1: Identify your category. Check your NEET UG 2026 admit card or your registration on the OJEE portal to confirm whether you are ST, SC, SEBC, UR, or EWS. If you are EWS, you are eligible to compete for EWS seats; if you are UR, you compete for unreserved seats. You cannot change your category after registration.

Step 2: Look at the columns for your category in the matrix. For example, if you are SC, scan the SC columns (SC OP, SC SGS, SC GC, SC PC, SC ES) across all colleges. Note down every college where your category has at least 1 vacant seat.

Step 3: Cross-check with your NEET rank and the expected cutoff for each college. A college may have vacant seats in your category, but if your rank is below the expected cutoff for that college, you are unlikely to be allotted a seat there. Use previous year's cutoff data and your rank to estimate your chances.

Step 4: Prepare your choice list. During Round 2 registration, you will be asked to list colleges in order of preference. Use this matrix to identify 5–10 colleges where seats are available in your category and where your rank is competitive. List them in order of your preference (best college first).

Step 5: Submit your choices before the deadline. The exact date for Round 2 registration will be announced separately by OJEE. Do not miss the deadline, as late submissions are not accepted.

Key Colleges and Their Vacancy Status

SCB MCH Cuttack, the premier government medical college in Odisha, has 82 vacant MBBS seats across all categories. This is the largest number of vacancies at any single college. However, these seats are distributed across multiple categories and sub-quotas, so the number available in your specific category may be much smaller. For example, if you are UR, you may find only a handful of UR seats available at SCB.

MKCG MCH Berhampur has 18 vacant MBBS seats, making it the second-largest source of vacancies. SJMCH Puri, BB MC Balangir, GMC Sundergarh, and GMC Bhawanipatna each have 4–5 seats. Smaller colleges like DDMCH Keonjhar have only 1 seat.

Among private colleges, HITECH MC Bhubaneswar has the most vacancies (89 MBBS seats), followed by DRIEMS Cuttack (81 MBBS seats) and HITECH MC Rourkela (34 MBBS seats). HITECH Dental College Bhubaneswar has all 89 vacant BDS seats in private colleges.

Important: This Is State Quota Only

This matrix covers only the 85% state quota seats in Odisha government colleges and the state quota seats in private colleges that participate in OJEE counselling. It does NOT include the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, which are counselled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

If you are eligible for AIQ counselling (which is open to all NEET UG candidates across India, regardless of state domicile), you will register on the MCC portal separately. The seats shown in this OJEE matrix are only for candidates competing for Odisha state quota seats.

Additionally, some private colleges may have seats outside the OJEE counselling process (management quota or direct admission seats). This matrix does not include those seats. Check with individual colleges for their complete seat availability.

What Happened to Round 1 Allotted Seats?

The vacancies shown in this matrix come from two sources: (1) candidates who were allotted seats in Round 1 but did not report to their college by the specified date and time, and (2) seats that were kept reserved (e.g., for specific sub-quotas or for candidates with higher ranks) and are now being released for Round 2.

When a candidate is allotted a seat in Round 1, they must report to the college with their original documents (mark sheets, certificates, etc.) within a strict deadline. If they do not report, the seat is cancelled and becomes vacant for Round 2. This is why the number of vacancies can be significant even after Round 1 — many candidates either secure seats elsewhere (e.g., through AIQ counselling) or decide not to pursue admission.

The revised vacancy matrix reflects the final position after all Round 1 reporting deadlines have passed and all no-shows have been processed.

Eligibility for Round 2 Counselling

To participate in Round 2 counselling, you must have appeared for NEET UG 2026 and obtained a valid score. You must also be registered on the OJEE portal. If you participated in Round 1 and were not allotted a seat, you are automatically eligible for Round 2. If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 but did not report, you may still be eligible for Round 2 — check the OJEE website or contact the helpline to confirm.

Your category (ST, SC, SEBC, UR, EWS) is determined by your NEET registration and cannot be changed during counselling. If you have a caste certificate or EWS certificate, ensure it is uploaded on the OJEE portal before the Round 2 registration deadline.

Candidates who are not domiciled in Odisha are not eligible for state quota counselling. Domicile is typically established by residence in Odisha for a specified period (usually 5 years) or by birth in Odisha. Check the OJEE prospectus for the exact domicile criteria.

Documents You Will Need for Round 2 Registration

Before you begin Round 2 registration, gather the following documents: (1) your NEET UG 2026 admit card and score card, (2) your 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, (3) your caste certificate (if applicable) or EWS certificate (if applicable), (4) your domicile certificate, (5) your Aadhaar card or passport, and (6) a recent passport-sized photograph.

If you have a caste certificate, ensure it is issued by the competent authority in your state and is in the prescribed format. An EWS certificate must be issued after 1 April 2026 (or as per the current year's cutoff) and must show your annual income. If your certificate is older or does not meet the criteria, it may be rejected during verification.

Have scanned copies of all documents ready before you start the registration process. The OJEE portal will ask you to upload these documents, and the upload process can be time-consuming. Do not wait until the last day to register, as the portal may experience heavy traffic and you may not be able to complete your registration in time.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake 1: Assuming all vacant seats are available to you. The matrix shows total vacancies, but many of those seats may be in categories you are not eligible for. For example, if you are UR, you cannot compete for ST or SC seats. Always check the specific columns for your category before deciding which colleges to include in your choice list.

Mistake 2: Not checking the sub-quota columns. Even within your category, seats may be reserved for specific sub-quotas (SGS, GC, PC, ES). If you do not fall into one of these sub-quotas, you can only compete for the OP (Open) seats within your category. If the OP column shows 0 for your category at a college, you have no chance of getting a seat there, even if other sub-quota columns show vacancies.

Mistake 3: Ignoring cutoff trends. A college may have many vacant seats, but if your rank is far below the expected cutoff, you are unlikely to be allotted a seat. Use previous year's cutoff data to estimate your chances realistically. Do not waste your choices on colleges where your rank is not competitive.

Mistake 4: Submitting your choice list too late. Round 2 registration has a strict deadline. If you submit after the deadline, your registration will not be accepted, and you will not be eligible for Round 2 counselling. Mark the deadline on your calendar and submit at least 1–2 days before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Mistake 5: Not verifying your category and domicile status before registration. If your category or domicile is incorrect in the OJEE system, you may be allotted a seat you are not eligible for, which can lead to cancellation of your admission. Contact OJEE support immediately if you notice any discrepancy.

Frequently asked questions

This revised vacancy matrix is your roadmap for Round 2 counselling. Download it, identify the colleges where seats are available in your category, cross-check with your NEET rank and expected cutoffs, and prepare your choice list. Round 2 registration will open on a date to be announced by OJEE — check odishajee.com regularly for the exact schedule. Register before the deadline, submit your choices carefully, and be ready to report to your allotted college if you are selected. Do not delay — missing the registration deadline will cost you your chance at Round 2.