Odisha OJEE MBBS/BDS 3rd Round Counselling: Eligibility & Choice Filling

Odisha's Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) board has issued eligibility criteria for the 3rd round of counselling for 85% state-quota MBBS and BDS seats. This notice clarifies who can fill or modify their college choices in this round, and what happens if you were allotted a seat in rounds 1 or 2 but did not physically report at the OJEE office in Gandamunda. If you are a registered candidate on the state merit list and want to participate in round 3, you must understand these rules — they determine whether you can submit fresh choices or are locked out of further counselling.

What is the 3rd Round Counselling?

The 3rd round of Odisha's 85% state-quota MBBS/BDS counselling is an opportunity for candidates to be allotted seats based on their state rank and the availability of remaining seats. This round is specifically for candidates who either did not receive a seat in the first two rounds, or who were allotted a seat but chose not to report, or who withdrew from the process and now wish to re-enter.

The notice issued on 1 October 2026 sets out the exact criteria that determine who is eligible to participate. Understanding these rules is critical: if you do not meet the criteria, you will not be allowed to fill or modify choices, and you will be excluded from round 3 and all future rounds.

Who Can Fill or Modify Choices in Round 3?

The OJEE board has defined five specific categories of candidates who are eligible to fill or modify their college choices in round 3. Each category has different rules about whether you must give consent, whether your previous choices are valid, and what you must do to participate. Read your category carefully — if you do not fall into one of these five groups, you cannot participate in round 3.

The key distinction is between candidates who have already reported at the OJEE office in Gandamunda (who are locked out) and those who have not (who can still participate if they meet the other criteria).

• **Category 1: Not allotted in rounds 1 or 2** — If you did not receive a seat in the first or second round, you can fill or modify choices in round 3. You must give consent as 'Yes' on the portal to proceed.
• **Category 2: Allotted but did not report** — If you were allotted a seat in round 1 or 2 but did not physically report at the OJEE office in Gandamunda, you can participate in round 3. However, your previous choices are now null and void — you must fill fresh choices from scratch.
• **Category 3: Withdrew and want to rejoin** — If you withdrew from the counselling process for any reason and now wish to participate again in round 3, you can do so by giving consent as 'Yes' and filling fresh choices.
• **Category 4: Newly registered in round 3** — Candidates who register for the first time in round 3 must fill choices according to the availability of seats and the schedule announced by OJEE.
• **Category 5: Allotted under AIQ quota in MCC counselling** — If you were allotted a seat under the All-India Quota (AIQ) in MCC counselling, reported at your allotted institute through round 2, and also participated in state counselling, you must follow the guidelines issued by MCC. Do not assume you can participate in round 3 without checking MCC's instructions.

The Critical Rule: Physical Reporting at Gandamunda

The most important rule in this notice is about physical reporting. If you were allotted a seat in round 1 or 2 AND you physically reported at the OJEE office in Gandamunda, you are permanently locked out of further counselling. You cannot fill or modify choices in round 3 or any future round. This is absolute — there are no exceptions.

Physical reporting means you went to the OJEE office in person and completed the reporting formalities. If you were allotted a seat but did not go to Gandamunda, you are not considered to have reported, and you can still participate in round 3 (provided you fill fresh choices and give consent as 'Yes').

This rule exists to prevent candidates from gaming the system — once you accept a seat by reporting, you are committed to that college and cannot keep trying for better options in later rounds.

What Happens If You Were Allotted but Did Not Report?

If you were allotted a seat in round 1 or 2 but did not physically report at the OJEE office in Gandamunda, you are classified as a 'Non-Reported candidate.' The notice explains what this means for your future participation.

As a Non-Reported candidate, you are automatically excluded from further rounds of counselling — you will not be considered in round 3 or any subsequent round. However, you have one option: if you want to participate again, you must give consent as 'Yes' on the portal. Once you do, you can fill fresh choices and be considered for seat allotment in round 3 and beyond.

The key point: your previous choices are treated as null and void. You cannot rely on the choices you made in rounds 1 or 2. You must fill completely new choices based on the seats available in round 3.

Fresh Choices vs. Modified Choices

The notice distinguishes between 'filling fresh choices' and 'modifying choices.' This distinction matters because it affects which candidates can participate and what they can do.

**Filling fresh choices** means starting from scratch — you select colleges and courses as if you are entering the counselling process for the first time. You do this if you were allotted but did not report, or if you withdrew and are rejoining, or if you are newly registered in round 3.

**Modifying choices** means adjusting the choices you made in a previous round. However, only candidates who were not allotted in rounds 1–2 can modify their previous choices. If you were allotted (even if you did not report), you cannot modify — you must fill fresh choices instead.

Why does this matter? Because modifying is faster and preserves your previous preferences, while filling fresh means you start over. If you were allotted but did not report, you lose the benefit of modification and must re-enter all your choices.

How to Participate in Round 3: Step-by-Step

To participate in round 3, follow these steps based on your category:

**Step 1: Log in to the OJEE portal** — Go to www.ojee.nic.in and log in with your registration credentials.

**Step 2: Check your status** — Determine which of the five categories above applies to you. This tells you what you can and cannot do.

**Step 3: Give consent (if required)** — If you were not allotted in rounds 1–2, or if you withdrew and are rejoining, or if you are a Non-Reported candidate who wants to participate again, you must give consent as 'Yes' on the portal.

**Step 4: Fill or modify choices** — If you were not allotted in rounds 1–2, you can modify your previous choices. If you were allotted but did not report, or if you are newly registered, you must fill fresh choices.

**Step 5: Submit** — Complete your choice submission before the deadline announced by OJEE. The notice does not specify the deadline for round 3, so check the portal or contact OJEE for exact dates.

**Step 6: Wait for allotment** — After the choice-filling window closes, OJEE will process your choices and allot seats based on your rank and the availability of seats.

**Step 7: Report physically** — If you are allotted a seat in round 3, you must physically report at the OJEE office in Gandamunda to confirm your admission. Failure to report will exclude you from future rounds.

Important: Candidates Allotted Under AIQ (All-India Quota)

If you were allotted a seat under the All-India Quota (AIQ) in MCC counselling and have reported at your allotted institute through round 2, and you also participated in state counselling, you are in a special situation.

The notice instructs you to take necessary steps as per the guidelines of MCC (Medical Counselling Committee). This means you must check MCC's official website and instructions — do not assume you can simply participate in round 3 like other candidates. MCC may have specific rules about whether you can participate in state counselling round 3 while holding an AIQ seat.

Failure to follow MCC's guidelines could result in the cancellation of your AIQ seat or your state-quota seat, or both. Contact MCC immediately if you are unsure about your eligibility.

The Trap: Reporting and Being Locked Out

The most common mistake candidates make is reporting at the OJEE office in Gandamunda after being allotted in round 1 or 2, and then realizing they cannot participate in round 3 or any future round. This is permanent — once you report, you are committed to that college.

Before you report, ask yourself: Am I satisfied with this seat? Is this the college and course I want? If the answer is no, do not report. Instead, give consent as 'Yes' to participate in round 3 and try for a better option.

However, if you do not report and do not give consent to participate in round 3, you will lose your allotted seat and will not be considered in any future round. So the choice is: report and lock in your seat, or give consent and try again in round 3.

What the Notice Does NOT Tell You

This notice focuses on eligibility criteria and does not provide several important details that you will need to know:

**Dates and deadlines** — The notice does not specify when the choice-filling window opens or closes for round 3, or when allotment results will be announced, or when you must report. You must log in to www.ojee.nic.in to find these dates.

**Seat availability** — The notice does not list how many seats are available in round 3, or which colleges have seats, or which courses have seats. This information will be available on the portal once round 3 begins.

**Cutoff ranks** — The notice does not provide cutoff ranks for any college or course. Cutoffs are determined after allotment and will be published after round 3 concludes.

**Fee and documents** — The notice does not mention counselling fees, document requirements, or reporting procedures. These will be detailed in a separate notification or on the portal.

For all these details, log in to www.ojee.nic.in or contact the OJEE office directly.

Key Dates and Deadlines

The notice was issued on 1 October 2026, but it does not specify the dates for round 3 choice-filling, allotment, or reporting. This is unusual — typically, a counselling notice includes a schedule.

You must assume that the schedule is available on the OJEE portal (www.ojee.nic.in) or will be announced separately. Check the portal immediately and bookmark the important dates. Missing a deadline will result in your exclusion from round 3.

• Notice issued: 1 October 2026
• Round 3 choice-filling window: Check www.ojee.nic.in (not specified in this notice)
• Round 3 allotment result: Check www.ojee.nic.in (not specified in this notice)
• Physical reporting deadline: Check www.ojee.nic.in (not specified in this notice)

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

If you are a registered candidate on Odisha's state merit list for MBBS or BDS, log in to www.ojee.nic.in immediately to check your status and determine which of the five eligibility categories applies to you. If you were allotted in rounds 1–2 but did not report, give consent as 'Yes' to participate in round 3 — but do this before the deadline. If you reported at Gandamunda, you are locked out of round 3 and cannot participate further. For exact dates, seat availability, and further instructions, visit the OJEE portal or contact the OJEE office directly.