Odisha's state counselling body, OJEE, opened the Round 1 provisional seat allotment for NEET UG 2026 MBBS and BDS state-quota seats on August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM. This is the stage where candidates who filled and locked their choices can see which government or private college and course they have provisionally been matched to, based on their NEET rank and category. Because this is only a provisional list and not the final confirmed allotment, aspirants and parents in Odisha need to understand exactly what to check now, what can still change, and when actual reporting and fee payment happen. This matters directly for the roughly 1,500-plus government MBBS seats and accompanying BDS seats distributed across the state's medical colleges under the 85% state quota.
The August 20 result is only a provisional allotment for verification — the seat only becomes final after the query window closes and OJEE publishes the confirmed list on August 22, so no fee payment or reporting is needed until August 24.
The Round 1 counselling timeline at a glance
OJEE has laid out a tight, sequential schedule for Round 1 of Odisha's NEET UG 2026 state-quota counselling. Choice-filling and locking closed on August 18, so no candidate can edit preferences after that date — whatever order was saved is what the system uses for matching.
The steps below are the official sequence for this round. Candidates should treat August 20 as a checking stage, not an admission stage.
| Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Reconciliation of choice and seat data | August 19, 2026 |
| Round 1 provisional allotment released | August 20, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Window to raise queries/objections on provisional allotment | August 21, 2026, up to 2:00 PM |
| Final allotment published; allotment letter downloadable | August 22, 2026, 11:30 AM |
| Physical reporting, fee payment, bond signing at OJEE Cell, Gandamunda | August 24 to August 29, 2026 |
| Seat resignation window (for those wanting to try Round 2) | August 23 to August 30, 2026 |
| Vacant seat list published | August 31, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Round 2 registration and document upload | August 31 to September 2, 2026 |
Who these seats are for, and how many are on offer
This counselling round covers only Odisha's state quota — 85% of MBBS/BDS seats in the state's government medical and dental colleges are reserved exclusively for Odisha domicile candidates. Non-domicile candidates are not eligible under this quota; their only route into Odisha's government colleges is the separate NRI quota, where applicable.
OJEE has indicated that well over 1,500 government MBBS seats are being allotted this round across institutions including 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 in Keonjhar, Kalahandi, Sundargarh and Jajpur, in addition to BDS seats and private college seats such as Hi-Tech and DRIEMS.
Expected Round 1 cutoff ranges (Open/General category)
Based on how demand typically plays out for Odisha's state quota, these approximate closing-rank bands for the open category give aspirants a sense of where different NEET All India Ranks (AIR) are likely to land. These are indicative ranges, not official cutoffs — the real closing ranks will only be confirmed once OJEE publishes its post-Round 1 seat matrix.
| Institute | Expected Open Category Closing Rank (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 |
Fees, bonds and documents for reporting
Candidates allotted a government college seat pay an admission fee in the range of ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per year, with the exact figure varying slightly by institute. Private colleges such as Hi-Tech and DRIEMS follow a separate, higher fee structure set by the state's fee regulatory committee. Fees can be paid online through the candidate login or via demand draft in favour of 'OJEE' during the physical reporting window.
A compulsory rural service bond applies to every candidate who takes up a seat in a government medical or dental college — this is a commitment to serve in the state's rural health system for a defined period after graduation, and it is signed at the time of reporting. Private college admissions follow their own institute-specific terms instead.
Reporting itself is centralised in Odisha, unlike some other states where students go directly to their allotted college. All candidates must report in person to the OJEE Cell at Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar, between August 24 and August 29, carrying original certificates for verification.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and rank card/scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and pass certificates
- Odisha resident/domicile certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) and any sub-category proof (Green Card, Ex-Servicemen, PwD), if applicable
- Valid government photo ID and passport-size photographs
The Float option and planning for Round 2
Candidates who accept a Round 1 seat but still want a better option can choose the 'Float' facility at the time of reporting. This lets you pay the admission fee, complete verification, and hold on to your allotted seat while remaining in contention for an upgrade in Round 2 (registration from August 31 to September 2). If you are unallotted after Round 1, you do not need to register again — you are automatically carried forward into Round 2 without a fresh fee.
Candidates allotted a BDS seat are not locked out of trying for MBBS later. Completing Round 1 reporting for a BDS seat and then opting in for Round 2 keeps the door open for an automatic upgrade if a higher-preference MBBS seat becomes available.
Reservation categories and tie-break rules
Odisha applies horizontal reservation for special categories including a 5% Green Card quota for children of parents who have undergone permanent sterilisation under the state's family welfare scheme, along with reservations for Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Disability (PwD). These candidates are placed within their primary category (General, SC, ST and so on) based on merit among verified applicants in that sub-category — verification is done by designated boards such as the Medical Assessment Board at SCB Cuttack or the Rajya Sainik Board.
Where two candidates have identical NEET scores, OJEE applies the standard NTA tie-breaking sequence: higher Biology marks first, then Chemistry, then Physics, followed by a lower proportion of incorrect answers, and finally the older candidate's age, in that order.
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Is the August 20 result my final seat, or can it still change?
It is provisional only. OJEE opens a query window on August 21 for candidates to flag errors, and the confirmed final allotment is published on August 22 at 11:30 AM. Only the final list and its downloadable allotment letter count for admission.
Do I need to report or pay fees on August 20?
No. Physical reporting, fee payment and bond signing happen only between August 24 and August 29 at the OJEE Cell in Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar, and only after the final allotment is out.
What if I am not allotted any seat in Round 1?
You do not need to register again. Already-registered candidates who remain unallotted are automatically carried into Round 2 choice filling from August 31 to September 2 without paying fresh registration fees.
Can I hold my Round 1 seat and still try for a better college in Round 2?
Yes, by choosing the Float option during reporting. You pay the admission fee and complete verification for your current seat while remaining eligible for an upgrade if a better preference opens up in Round 2.
Are non-Odisha domicile candidates eligible for these seats?
No. The 85% state quota in Odisha's government medical and dental colleges is reserved strictly for Odisha domicile candidates. Non-domicile applicants can only be considered under the separate NRI quota where it exists.
Is the rural service bond compulsory for every allotted seat?
It is compulsory for candidates who take up seats in government medical or dental colleges in Odisha. Private college admissions instead follow their own institute-specific fee and service terms.
How much will I need to pay to accept a government college seat?
Government college admission fees generally range from about ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per year depending on the institute; private colleges follow a separate, higher fee structure fixed by the state fee committee.
Odisha aspirants should log in and carefully cross-check their category, rank and allotted course in the provisional list, and use the August 21 query window immediately if anything looks incorrect — corrections after the final list is published on August 22 will not be possible. Keep all original documents ready well before the August 24 reporting date at Gandamunda to avoid last-minute complications.
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