Odisha's Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEE) has issued a notice on 10 September 2026 clarifying who can fill or modify their choice of colleges in the 2nd round of 85% state-quota MBBS/BDS counselling. This is critical: not all candidates who participated in the 1st round are eligible to participate in the 2nd round. The rules depend on whether you received a seat in round 1, whether you reported physically at OJEE office, and whether you withdrew from the process. If you are a registered or state merit-listed candidate in Odisha, you must understand these eligibility criteria before the 2nd round choice-filling window opens, or you risk losing your chance at a seat.
Only candidates who did not get a seat in round 1, or who got a seat but did not report, or who withdrew and want to re-enter, can fill or modify choices in round 2 — candidates who got a seat and reported physically cannot participate further.
What This Notice Is About
This is an official notice from OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board) that sets out the rules for who can participate in the 2nd round of counselling for 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats in Odisha. The 85% state quota means seats that Odisha fills through its own counselling process (as opposed to the 15% all-India quota managed by the Medical Counselling Committee).
The notice does not announce dates or open a portal — it clarifies eligibility criteria. It tells you whether you are allowed to fill or modify your college choices in round 2, based on what happened to you in round 1. This is essential information: if you do not meet the criteria, you cannot participate, even if you try to log in.
Who Can Fill or Modify Choices in Round 2
The notice lists four categories of candidates who are eligible to fill or modify their choices in the 2nd round. Your eligibility depends on your status after round 1. Read your category carefully — if you do not fall into one of these four, you cannot participate in round 2.
- Candidates who did NOT get a seat in round 1: You must give consent as 'Yes' to fill or modify your choices in round 2 based on your state rank and the seats available.
- Candidates who got a seat in round 1 but did NOT physically report at OJEE office in Gandamunda: You must fill fresh (new) choices — your previous choices from round 1 will be treated as null and void. You cannot use your old choices.
- Candidates who withdrew from the counselling process for any reason and now want to participate again: You can fill fresh choices in round 2 by giving consent as 'Yes'.
- Newly registered candidates in round 2: You must fill choices according to the availability of seats and the schedule announced by OJEE.
The Critical Rule: Candidates Who Reported in Round 1 Are Out
This is the most important rule in the notice, and it is a trap for many candidates. If you got a seat in round 1 AND you physically reported at OJEE office in Gandamunda, you CANNOT fill or modify any choices in any further round of counselling. Your participation in the counselling process ends after round 1. You are locked into the seat you were allotted.
This means: if you reported in round 1, you cannot change your college choice, you cannot upgrade to a better college, and you cannot participate in round 2 or any subsequent round. Your only option is to accept the seat you have or withdraw from the entire process. Make sure you understand this before you report physically in round 1.
What Happens If You Got a Seat in Round 1 But Did Not Report
If you were allotted a seat in round 1 but did not go to OJEE office in Gandamunda to report physically, you are classified as a 'Non-Reported candidate'. The notice has specific rules for you.
As a Non-Reported candidate, you will NOT be considered in further rounds of counselling automatically. This means you are excluded from round 2 unless you take action. However, you have a way back: if you want to participate in round 2 or any subsequent round, you must give consent as 'Yes' to fill fresh choices. Once you do this, you can participate again. Your previous choices from round 1 will be treated as null and void — you must fill completely new choices.
Important: 'Physically reporting' means going to OJEE office in Gandamunda in person and completing the reporting formalities. Simply being allotted a seat is not enough — you must report to be considered 'reported'. If you are unsure whether you reported, check your OJEE account or contact OJEE office directly.
What 'Fresh Choice' Means
The notice uses the term 'fresh choice' several times. This means you must fill your college and course preferences from scratch — you cannot carry forward or modify the choices you made in round 1. All your previous choices are cancelled and treated as 'null and void'.
Why does this matter? Because the colleges and seats available in round 2 may be different from round 1. Some colleges may have filled all their seats, others may have new vacancies. By filling fresh choices, you are making new selections based on what is actually available in round 2, not what was available in round 1. You must log in to the OJEE portal and fill your choices again from the beginning.
Consent as 'Yes' — What This Means
Several categories of candidates must give consent as 'Yes' to participate in round 2. This is a formal declaration in the OJEE portal that you want to participate in the next round of counselling. It is not optional — if you do not give this consent, you will not be able to fill or modify choices.
Giving consent as 'Yes' means: (1) you confirm you want to participate in round 2, (2) you accept that your previous choices (if any) will be cancelled, and (3) you will fill fresh choices based on the seats available in round 2. You can give this consent only through the OJEE portal at www.ojee.nic.in. The notice does not specify when you must give this consent, so check the portal or OJEE website for the exact dates and instructions.
Newly Registered Candidates in Round 2
If you are registering for the first time in round 2 (you did not participate in round 1), you are a 'newly registered candidate'. You must fill your choices according to the availability of seats in round 2 and the schedule announced by OJEE.
As a newly registered candidate, you do not have any previous choices or allotments to worry about. You simply fill your preferences based on what is available. However, you must follow the schedule — the notice does not give specific dates, so you must check www.ojee.nic.in for the exact dates and deadlines for choice filling in round 2.
Important Dates and Where to Find Them
This notice does NOT provide the dates for round 2 choice filling, reporting, or allotment. It only clarifies the eligibility criteria. To find the actual dates and deadlines, you must log in to www.ojee.nic.in or check the OJEE website regularly.
The notice was issued on 10 September 2026. Round 2 choice filling is likely to begin soon after, but you must not assume — check the official website. Missing a deadline because you did not check the portal is your responsibility, not OJEE's. Set a reminder to visit www.ojee.nic.in every few days to watch for the round 2 schedule.
How to Check Your Status: Reported or Non-Reported
If you were allotted a seat in round 1, you need to know whether you are classified as 'reported' or 'non-reported' to understand your eligibility for round 2. The notice does not explain how to check this, but you can find out by logging into your OJEE account at www.ojee.nic.in.
Look for your allotment status and reporting status in your account. If you are unsure, contact OJEE office directly or call their helpline. Do not guess — your entire round 2 participation depends on this classification. If you reported in round 1, you are locked out of round 2. If you did not report, you can re-enter by giving consent as 'Yes'.
What You Must Do Before Round 2 Choice Filling Opens
1. Check your round 1 status: Log in to www.ojee.nic.in and confirm whether you were allotted a seat, and if so, whether you reported physically at OJEE office in Gandamunda.
2. Understand your eligibility: Based on your status, determine which of the four categories you fall into (no seat in round 1, seat but no report, withdrawn, or newly registered).
3. Prepare your choices: Think about which colleges and courses you want to apply for in round 2. The available seats may be different from round 1.
4. Watch for the schedule: Check www.ojee.nic.in regularly for the round 2 choice-filling dates, reporting dates, and allotment dates. The notice does not provide these dates.
5. Be ready to give consent: If you fall into a category that requires consent as 'Yes', be prepared to give this consent as soon as the portal opens for round 2.
Common Mistakes That Will Block You From Round 2
Mistake 1: Reporting in round 1 and then expecting to participate in round 2. If you report in round 1, you are done — you cannot participate in round 2 or any further round. Do not report unless you are completely satisfied with your allotted seat.
Mistake 2: Not giving consent as 'Yes' when required. If you did not get a seat in round 1, or you got a seat but did not report, you MUST give consent as 'Yes' to participate in round 2. If you do not give this consent, the portal will not let you fill choices.
Mistake 3: Trying to modify your round 1 choices instead of filling fresh choices. If you are eligible for round 2, you must fill completely new choices — you cannot edit your old choices. The portal will treat your old choices as null and void.
Mistake 4: Missing the round 2 deadline. The notice does not give dates, so you must check the website regularly. If you miss the choice-filling deadline, you will not be able to participate in round 2.
Mistake 5: Not understanding the difference between 'reported' and 'non-reported'. If you are unsure, check your account or contact OJEE. This classification determines your entire eligibility for round 2.
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I got a seat in round 1 but did not report. Can I participate in round 2?
Yes, but only if you give consent as 'Yes' to participate in round 2. You are classified as a 'Non-Reported candidate', and you will not be automatically considered in round 2. You must actively give consent to re-enter. Once you do, you can fill fresh choices (your old choices will be cancelled). Check www.ojee.nic.in for the exact date to give this consent.
I got a seat in round 1 and I reported at OJEE office. Can I participate in round 2?
No. The notice clearly states: 'The candidates allotted a seat in 1st round & physically reported at OJEE Office, Gandamunda cannot modify/fill any choices in any further rounds of web counselling.' You are locked into your round 1 allotment. You cannot participate in round 2 or any subsequent round. Your only option is to accept this seat or withdraw from the entire process.
What does 'physically report' mean?
'Physically report' means you went to OJEE office in Gandamunda in person and completed the reporting formalities after receiving your round 1 allotment. Simply being allotted a seat is not enough — you must go to the office and report. If you are unsure whether you reported, check your OJEE account or contact OJEE office.
I did not get a seat in round 1. What do I do for round 2?
You must give consent as 'Yes' to fill or modify your choices in round 2. Once you give this consent, you can fill fresh choices based on your state rank and the seats available in round 2. Check www.ojee.nic.in for the exact date to give consent and fill choices.
I withdrew from counselling in round 1. Can I come back in round 2?
Yes. If you withdrew for any reason and now want to participate again, you can fill fresh choices in round 2 by giving consent as 'Yes'. Your previous choices will be treated as null and void. You must fill completely new choices based on the seats available in round 2.
What is the difference between 'fill choices' and 'modify choices'?
The notice uses both terms. 'Fill choices' means entering your college and course preferences for the first time (or filling fresh after your old choices are cancelled). 'Modify choices' means changing or editing choices you already made. In round 2, if you are eligible, you must fill fresh choices — you cannot modify your round 1 choices because they are treated as null and void.
When does round 2 choice filling start? What is the deadline?
The notice does not provide these dates. It only clarifies the eligibility criteria. You must log in to www.ojee.nic.in or check the OJEE website regularly to find the exact dates for round 2 choice filling, reporting, and allotment. Do not assume — check the portal.
I am registering for the first time in round 2. What do I do?
As a newly registered candidate, you must fill your choices according to the availability of seats in round 2 and the schedule announced by OJEE. You do not have any previous choices or allotments to worry about. Simply fill your preferences based on what is available in round 2. Check www.ojee.nic.in for the exact dates and instructions.
What happens if I do not give consent as 'Yes' when required?
If you are required to give consent as 'Yes' (because you did not get a seat in round 1, or you got a seat but did not report, or you withdrew), and you do not give this consent, you will not be able to fill or modify choices in round 2. You will be excluded from round 2 counselling.
Can I use my round 1 choices in round 2?
No. If you are eligible for round 2, your round 1 choices are treated as 'null and void' — they are cancelled. You must fill completely fresh choices in round 2. This is because the available seats in round 2 may be different from round 1.
What is the 85% state quota?
The 85% state quota refers to the seats in MBBS and BDS colleges in Odisha that are filled through Odisha's own counselling process (managed by OJEE). The remaining 15% are all-India quota seats managed by the Medical Counselling Committee. This notice covers only the 85% state quota.
Where do I log in to give consent and fill choices?
You must log in to www.ojee.nic.in (the official OJEE website) to give consent as 'Yes' and fill your choices. The notice does not provide a separate portal link. Use your registration number and password to log in. If you have forgotten your password, use the 'Forgot Password' option on the website.
This notice clarifies eligibility for round 2 but does not provide dates or open the portal. Your immediate action: (1) Log in to www.ojee.nic.in and check whether you were allotted a seat in round 1 and whether you reported physically at OJEE office in Gandamunda. (2) Determine which of the four eligibility categories you fall into. (3) Watch the OJEE website daily for the round 2 schedule — the notice was issued on 10 September 2026, so round 2 is likely to begin very soon. (4) If you are eligible and required to give consent as 'Yes', be ready to do so as soon as the portal opens. Do not miss the deadline.
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