If you registered for Odisha's state-quota MBBS/BDS counselling under NEET UG 2026, your Round 1 provisional seat allotment result went live on August 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM through the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) authority. This provisional list is not the final word — it exists so candidates can check for errors before the confirmed allotment is issued. Odisha runs one of the larger state-quota counselling processes in eastern India, with over 1,500 government MBBS seats spread across a dozen institutions, so understanding this timeline matters even if you're still awaiting All India Quota (AIQ) results. This piece breaks down the dates, the seat spread, expected cutoff bands, and what you must do next.
The August 20 result is only a provisional allotment for verification — your seat is confirmed only after the final list on August 22, and physical reporting with fee payment happens August 24–29 at OJEE's centralised cell in Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar.
The Round 1 counselling timeline
OJEE locked all choice-filling preferences for Odisha's NEET state-quota counselling on August 18 at 5:00 PM, meaning no candidate can now change the college or course order they submitted. Data reconciliation — matching those choices against merit rank and quota — took place on August 19.
The provisional allotment PDF went live on August 20 at 2:00 PM, revised from an earlier 5:00 PM slot to align better with the national Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) schedule. Candidates get a short window, until 2:00 PM on August 21, to flag any discrepancy in category, rank, or allotted institute through the online query system. Only after these objections are resolved will OJEE publish the final allotment list and activate downloadable allotment letters, scheduled for August 22 at 11:30 AM.
- Choice locking closed: August 18, 5:00 PM
- Provisional allotment released: August 20, 2:00 PM
- Query/objection window: August 21, up to 2:00 PM
- Final allotment & letter download: August 22, 11:30 AM
- Physical reporting and fee payment: August 24–29
How many seats are on the table
Odisha's 85% state quota this year covers more than 1,500 government MBBS seats distributed across institutions such as SCB Medical College (Cuttack), MKCG Medical College (Berhampur), VIMSAR (Burla), SLN Medical College (Koraput), PRM Medical College (Baripada), BB Medical College (Balangir), FM Medical College (Balasore), SJ Medical College (Puri), and government medical colleges at Keonjhar, Kalahandi, Sundargarh, and Jajpur. BDS seats and select private medical colleges, including Hi-Tech and DRIEMS, are also part of the same counselling cycle.
Because reporting for all these institutes is centralised rather than campus-wise, the process is somewhat easier logistically for aspirants compared to states where you must travel to each individual college.
Expected Round 1 cutoff ranges (Open category)
Based on the typical pattern of past rounds and current trends, these are the broad NEET All India Rank (AIR) bands within which Round 1 open-category seats are expected to close at some of Odisha's key institutes. Treat these as indicative ranges, not guarantees — actual cutoffs depend on this year's applicant pool and choice patterns.
| Institute | Expected Open Category Closing Rank Range (AIR) |
|---|---|
| AIIMS, Bhubaneswar | 60 – 320 |
| SCB Medical College, Cuttack | 800 – 2,500 |
| MKCG Medical College, Berhampur | 3,000 – 6,500 |
| VIMSAR, Burla | 4,000 – 8,000 |
| SLN Medical College, Koraput | 8,500 – 12,500 |
| PRM Medical College, Baripada | 9,000 – 13,500 |
| BB Medical College, Balangir | 10,000 – 14,500 |
| FM Medical College, Balasore | 10,500 – 15,000 |
| Government Medical College, Sundargarh | 12,000 – 16,500 |
| Government Medical College, Keonjhar | 12,500 – 17,000 |
Reporting, documents and the fee you'll actually pay
Unlike states where you report to your allotted college, Odisha requires all allotted candidates to report in person to the OJEE Cell at Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar, between August 24 and August 29. There you pay the admission fee, get your documents verified, and sign the compulsory rural service bond if you've been allotted a government college seat. Private college seats (such as Hi-Tech or DRIEMS) follow the institute's own fee structure as set by the State Fee Structure Committee, and don't carry the government bond.
Government college fees for Round 1 are in the range of ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per year, payable online or by demand draft in favour of 'OJEE' at Bhubaneswar. Keep your NEET admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, Odisha domicile certificate, category/sub-category certificates (SC/ST/SEBC, Green Card, Ex-Servicemen, PwD as applicable), a government photo ID, and passport photographs ready before you travel for reporting.
If Round 1 doesn't go your way
You are not locked into your Round 1 seat forever. During reporting, candidates can choose the 'Float' option after paying the fee — this holds your current seat while letting you compete for a better one in Round 2. A candidate allotted a BDS seat can similarly float and get automatically upgraded to MBBS in Round 2 if a higher-preference seat opens up.
If you get no seat at all in Round 1, you don't need to register afresh — you're automatically carried into Round 2 choice filling, scheduled for August 31 to September 2, provided you registered for Round 1. Seat resignations from Round 1 open August 23–30, and the vacant-seat list is expected on August 31 by 5:00 PM, which is what feeds Round 2 allotment.
Who is and isn't eligible for the state quota
The 85% state quota is reserved strictly for Odisha domicile candidates. If you're from another state and participated in OJEE counselling, you're only eligible under the NRI quota at institutes that offer it — not the general state-quota seats. Special categories such as Persons with Disabilities (5%), Ex-Servicemen, and Green Card holders (children of parents who underwent sterilisation under the state's family welfare scheme) get horizontal reservation within their primary category, based on merit among verified candidates in that sub-category.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Is the August 20 result my final MBBS/BDS seat?
No. It is a provisional allotment meant for you to verify your rank, category and allotted institute. The confirmed, final allotment is published on August 22 at 11:30 AM, after OJEE resolves any objections raised on August 21.
Do I need to report to college physically on August 20 or 21?
No. Physical reporting and fee payment only happen between August 24 and August 29, and only at the centralised OJEE Cell in Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar — not at individual colleges.
What if I find an error in my category or rank in the provisional list?
You can raise an online query or objection through the candidate portal between the release time and 2:00 PM on August 21. OJEE resolves valid grievances before the final list comes out.
I didn't get a seat in Round 1 — what now?
Already-registered candidates are automatically carried forward to Round 2 choice filling (August 31–September 2) without paying registration fees again. Only candidates who missed Round 1 entirely need to register fresh.
Can I hold my Round 1 seat and still try for a better one later?
Yes, using the Float option during reporting. You pay the fee to secure your current seat while remaining eligible for an upgrade in Round 2 if a higher-preference seat becomes available.
Is the rural service bond compulsory for every allotted seat?
It applies specifically to government medical and dental college seats. Private college seats follow the institute's own fee and commitment terms instead of the government bond.
Can a student from outside Odisha get a state quota seat?
No. The 85% state quota is reserved for Odisha domicile candidates. Non-domicile applicants in OJEE counselling can only be considered under the NRI quota where available.
If you're in this counselling round, check your provisional allotment carefully against your application details today, and use the August 21 window if anything looks wrong — after that, the list becomes final. Keep your original documents ready well before the August 24 reporting date, since Odisha's process is centralised at one location rather than spread across colleges.
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