The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEE) has announced that choice filling for Round 3 of MBBS and BDS counselling for the 2026-27 academic session has begun. This is the third round of seat allocation under Odisha's 85% state-quota counselling process. Candidates who have been provisionally allotted seats in earlier rounds, or who are eligible to participate in Round 3, must now log in to the OJEE portal and register their college and course preferences. This is a critical step — if you do not fill your choices, you cannot be allotted a seat in this round. The notice confirms that the choice-filling window is now open, but does not specify the exact closing date in the excerpt provided.
Round 3 choice filling for Odisha MBBS/BDS counselling is now live — log in to the OJEE portal immediately and submit your college preferences before the deadline.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is Round 3 Choice Filling?
Choice filling is the process by which you tell OJEE which colleges and courses you are willing to accept. In Round 3, candidates who were not allotted a seat in Rounds 1 and 2, or who have chosen to participate again, can now register their preferences for the remaining available MBBS and BDS seats across Odisha's government and private medical colleges.
This is not an application or registration for counselling itself — you must already be registered and eligible to participate. Choice filling is the step where you rank or list the colleges and courses you want, in order of preference. OJEE will use these choices to match you with a seat based on your NEET rank, category, and the availability of seats.
Who Can Fill Choices in Round 3?
You are eligible to fill choices in Round 3 if you meet one of the following conditions:
You participated in Rounds 1 and/or 2 but were not allotted a seat. You remain in the merit pool and can try again in Round 3.
You were allotted a seat in an earlier round but have chosen to participate in Round 3 for a better college or course. Note: if you accept a seat in Round 3, you forfeit any seat allotted to you in earlier rounds.
You are a fresh candidate who has just become eligible (for example, if your category certificate or other documents were verified after Round 2 closed).
You must have a valid NEET UG 2026 score, be registered with OJEE, and have completed all document verification as required by the board.
- Not allotted in Rounds 1 or 2
- Allotted earlier but choosing to participate again
- Newly verified/eligible candidate
- Valid NEET score and completed registration
How to Fill Your Choices
To fill your choices, you must log in to the official OJEE portal (ojee.nic.in) using your registration number and password. Once logged in, you will see a list of all available MBBS and BDS seats across colleges in Odisha, organized by college name, course, category, and seat type (general, OBC, SC, ST, or other applicable categories).
You will be asked to select and rank the colleges and courses you wish to be considered for. The portal typically allows you to list multiple choices in order of preference — your first choice is your highest preference, your second choice is your next preference, and so on. OJEE's allotment algorithm will try to match you to the highest-ranked choice for which you are eligible and for which a seat is available.
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After you have entered all your choices, review them carefully to ensure they are in the correct order and that you have not made any typing errors. Then click 'Submit' or 'Confirm' (the exact button label will be shown on the portal). Once submitted, your choices are locked and cannot be changed unless OJEE announces a choice-modification window.
- Log in to ojee.nic.in with your registration number and password
- View all available MBBS and BDS seats by college, course, and category
- Select and rank colleges in order of preference
- Review your choices carefully before submitting
- Click Submit/Confirm to lock your choices
- Do not attempt to change choices after submission unless a modification window is announced
Important Dates for Round 3
The notice confirms that choice filling has started as of October 1, 2026. However, the exact closing date for choice filling is not specified in the excerpt provided. It is critical that you check the OJEE portal or the official OJEE website (ojee.nic.in) immediately to confirm the deadline. Missing the choice-filling deadline will result in your exclusion from Round 3 allotment.
Typically, OJEE announces the choice-filling window (opening and closing dates), the allotment result date, and the reporting/joining date for each round. You should expect the allotment result to be published a few days after the choice-filling deadline closes. After allotment, you will have a specified number of days to report to your allotted college and complete admission formalities.
- Choice filling started: October 1, 2026
- Choice filling closing date: Check OJEE portal immediately (not specified in this notice)
- Allotment result date: To be announced by OJEE
- Reporting/joining date: To be announced by OJEE
Documents You May Need
Before you fill your choices, ensure that all your documents have been uploaded and verified on the OJEE portal. If any document is missing or not verified, you may not be eligible to participate in Round 3. The documents typically required for OJEE counselling include:
Your NEET UG 2026 admit card and score card. Your 10th and 12th mark sheets or certificates. Your caste/category certificate (if applicable — SC, ST, OBC, or other reserved category). Your domicile certificate (proof that you are an Odisha resident, if required for the quota you are applying under). Your medical fitness certificate (if required). Your character certificate from your school or college. Any other document specified by OJEE in the counselling information brochure.
If you have not yet uploaded or verified these documents, contact the OJEE help desk or visit the portal to complete the process before the choice-filling deadline. Do not wait until the last moment — document verification can take time.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and score card
- 10th and 12th mark sheets or certificates
- Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (if required)
- Medical fitness certificate (if required)
- Character certificate
- Any other document specified by OJEE
Understanding Odisha's 85% State Quota
Odisha's MBBS and BDS seats are divided into quotas. The 85% state-quota seats are filled through OJEE's counselling process (which is what you are participating in). These seats are reserved for candidates who meet Odisha's domicile requirements — typically, you must have studied in Odisha schools for a specified period or have other proof of Odisha residency.
Within the 85% state quota, seats are further divided by category: General (unreserved), OBC (Other Backward Classes), SC (Scheduled Caste), and ST (Scheduled Tribe). Your eligibility for a particular category seat depends on your caste certificate and the category you have claimed in your NEET registration. When you fill your choices, you will see seats listed by category — ensure you select only the category seats for which you are eligible.
- 85% state-quota seats are filled by OJEE counselling
- Domicile requirement: Odisha residency (check exact criteria on OJEE portal)
- Seats divided by category: General, OBC, SC, ST
- Your category is determined by your caste certificate and NEET registration
- Select only the category seats you are eligible for
Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
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Many candidates lose their seats or are not considered for allotment because of preventable errors. Here are the most common traps:
Not submitting your choices before the deadline. If you do not click 'Submit' or 'Confirm' before the portal closes, your choices will not be saved and you will not be allotted a seat in Round 3.
Selecting a category seat you are not eligible for. If your caste certificate does not match the category seat you have chosen, your application may be rejected during verification. Always double-check your category certificate and select only the seats your category qualifies for.
Leaving the choice list incomplete or blank. Some candidates think they can fill choices later or modify them after submission. Once the deadline passes, no changes are allowed. Fill all your choices now.
Not verifying your documents before the deadline. If your documents are not verified by the time choice filling closes, you may not be eligible to participate in Round 3. Check the 'Document Verification' section of the portal and upload any missing documents immediately.
Providing incorrect or mismatched information. Ensure that your name, date of birth, NEET roll number, and other personal details on the portal match your NEET admit card and certificates exactly. Any mismatch can lead to rejection.
- ⚠️ Not submitting choices before the deadline — no seat allotment
- ⚠️ Selecting a category seat you are not eligible for — rejection during verification
- ⚠️ Leaving choices incomplete — no allotment
- ⚠️ Documents not verified before deadline — ineligible for Round 3
- ⚠️ Mismatched personal information — rejection
What Happens After You Submit Your Choices?
Once you submit your choices, OJEE will process them using its allotment algorithm. The algorithm considers your NEET rank, your category, your choices (in the order you ranked them), and the availability of seats. It will try to allot you the highest-ranked choice for which you are eligible and for which a seat is available.
After the choice-filling deadline closes, OJEE will announce the date on which the allotment result will be published. You will be able to log in to the portal and view your allotted college and course. If you are allotted a seat, you will be given a deadline to report to the college and complete admission formalities (payment of fees, submission of original documents, etc.). If you do not report by the deadline, your seat may be cancelled and offered to the next candidate.
If you are not allotted a seat in Round 3, you may be eligible to participate in a subsequent round (if OJEE announces one) or to apply through the 15% all-India quota counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
- OJEE processes choices using an allotment algorithm
- Algorithm considers: NEET rank, category, your ranked choices, seat availability
- Allotment result will be published on a date to be announced
- If allotted, you must report to the college by the deadline
- If not allotted, check for further rounds or all-India quota options
How to Check the OJEE Portal and Confirm the Deadline
The notice states that choice filling has started but does not provide the exact closing date. This is a critical gap — you must find this information immediately. Visit the official OJEE website at ojee.nic.in and look for the 'Counselling' or 'Round 3' section. There you will find the full schedule, including the choice-filling closing date and time.
If the closing date is not clearly visible on the homepage, check the 'Notifications' or 'Latest Updates' section. You can also download the official counselling information brochure or schedule document, which will list all important dates. If you cannot find the information online, contact the OJEE help desk by phone or email (contact details are usually on the website).
Do not rely on rumors or information from other candidates. Always verify dates and deadlines directly from the official OJEE portal or a notice issued by OJEE itself.
- Visit ojee.nic.in immediately
- Look for 'Counselling' or 'Round 3' section
- Check 'Notifications' or 'Latest Updates' for the closing date
- Download the official counselling schedule if available
- Contact OJEE help desk if the date is not clear
- Do not rely on unofficial sources
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What is Round 3 choice filling and why is it important?
Round 3 choice filling is the process by which you register your college and course preferences with OJEE for the third round of MBBS/BDS seat allotment in Odisha. It is important because if you do not fill your choices, you cannot be allotted a seat in Round 3, even if you are eligible. Your choices determine which colleges and courses OJEE will consider matching you to based on your NEET rank and category.
Who is eligible to fill choices in Round 3?
You are eligible if you were not allotted a seat in Rounds 1 or 2, or if you were allotted a seat but have chosen to participate in Round 3 for a better option. You must have a valid NEET UG 2026 score, be registered with OJEE, and have completed all required document verification. If you accept a seat in Round 3, you forfeit any seat allotted to you in earlier rounds.
When does choice filling close, and what happens if I miss the deadline?
The notice confirms that choice filling started on October 1, 2026, but does not specify the closing date. You must check the OJEE portal (ojee.nic.in) immediately to find the exact deadline. If you do not submit your choices before the deadline, you will not be considered for allotment in Round 3.
How do I fill my choices on the OJEE portal?
Log in to ojee.nic.in using your registration number and password. View the list of available MBBS and BDS seats by college, course, and category. Select and rank the colleges and courses you wish to be considered for, in order of preference. Review your choices carefully, then click 'Submit' or 'Confirm' to lock them. Once submitted, you cannot change your choices unless OJEE announces a modification window.
What documents do I need to have verified before filling choices?
You must have uploaded and verified your NEET admit card and score card, 10th and 12th mark sheets, caste/category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (if required), medical fitness certificate (if required), character certificate, and any other document specified by OJEE. If any document is missing or not verified, you may not be eligible to participate in Round 3. Check the portal immediately and upload any missing documents before the choice-filling deadline.
Can I change my choices after I submit them?
No, once you submit your choices, they are locked and cannot be changed unless OJEE announces a choice-modification window. This is why it is critical to review your choices carefully before clicking 'Submit'. If you make a mistake, you will have to wait for a modification window (if one is announced) or accept the allotment based on your submitted choices.
What is the 85% state quota, and how does it affect my eligibility?
The 85% state-quota seats in Odisha MBBS and BDS colleges are filled through OJEE's counselling process. To be eligible for these seats, you must meet Odisha's domicile requirements (typically, you must have studied in Odisha schools for a specified period or have other proof of Odisha residency). Within the 85% quota, seats are divided by category (General, OBC, SC, ST). You can only apply for seats in the category you are eligible for based on your caste certificate.
What happens if I select a category seat I am not eligible for?
If your caste certificate does not match the category seat you have chosen, your application may be rejected during verification, and you will lose your seat. Always double-check your caste certificate and select only the seats your category qualifies for. If you are unsure about your category eligibility, contact the OJEE help desk before filling your choices.
What happens after I submit my choices?
OJEE will process your choices using an allotment algorithm that considers your NEET rank, category, your ranked choices, and seat availability. The allotment result will be published on a date to be announced by OJEE. If you are allotted a seat, you will have a deadline to report to the college and complete admission formalities. If you do not report by the deadline, your seat may be cancelled.
What should I do if I cannot find the choice-filling deadline on the OJEE portal?
Visit ojee.nic.in and check the 'Counselling' or 'Round 3' section, as well as the 'Notifications' or 'Latest Updates' section. Download the official counselling schedule if available. If the deadline is still not clear, contact the OJEE help desk by phone or email (contact details are on the website). Do not rely on unofficial sources or rumors — always verify dates directly from OJEE.
If I am not allotted a seat in Round 3, what are my options?
If you are not allotted a seat in Round 3, you may be eligible to participate in a subsequent round if OJEE announces one. You may also be eligible to apply through the 15% all-India quota counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Check the OJEE portal and MCC website for further updates.
Round 3 choice filling for Odisha MBBS/BDS counselling is now open. Log in to the OJEE portal (ojee.nic.in) immediately and fill your college preferences in order of choice. The exact closing date is not specified in this notice — check the portal right away to confirm the deadline and ensure you do not miss it. Verify that all your documents are uploaded and verified before you submit your choices. Do not wait until the last moment — submit your choices well before the deadline to avoid technical issues or missed submissions.
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