Odisha's Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) board has rescheduled the Physical Spot round counselling for MBBS and BDS seats. The round, originally set for 24 October 2026, has been moved to 26 October 2026 because the reporting process for the Upgraded Stray Vacancy round has not yet been completed. This is a final counselling round that will only happen if seats remain vacant after the Upgraded Stray round reporting is finished. Candidates who have qualified for NEET UG 2026 and are eligible for Odisha state counselling need to stay alert for further instructions from OJEE.
Odisha's Physical Spot round counselling for MBBS/BDS has been rescheduled from 24 October to 26 October 2026, and will only proceed if vacant seats remain after the Upgraded Stray round reporting closes.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is the Physical Spot Round?
The Physical Spot round is the final counselling round in Odisha's MBBS and BDS admission process. It is conducted only if seats remain vacant after all previous rounds (including the Upgraded Stray Vacancy round) have been completed and candidates have reported to their allotted colleges.
In a spot round, candidates who have not yet been allotted a seat, or who wish to upgrade to a better college or course, can participate in real-time counselling. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and candidates must be physically present (or participate online, as per OJEE's instructions) to accept an allotment immediately.
This round is your last chance to secure a seat if you have not been allotted one in earlier rounds, or to move to a college or course of your preference if seats are available.
Why Has the Date Been Changed?
The Physical Spot round was originally scheduled for 24 October 2026. However, OJEE has rescheduled it to 26 October 2026 because the reporting process for the Upgraded Stray Vacancy round has not been completed yet.
Reporting means the process by which candidates who were allotted seats in the Upgraded Stray round confirm their acceptance and report to their colleges. Until this is finished, OJEE cannot know which seats are truly vacant and available for the spot round. The delay ensures that the spot round is conducted only with accurate, up-to-date vacancy data.
Important: The Spot Round May Not Happen
A critical point: the Physical Spot round will be conducted **only if seats remain vacant** after the Upgraded Stray round reporting is complete. If all seats across all colleges and courses are filled by candidates who reported in the Upgraded Stray round, there will be no spot round at all.
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Do not assume the spot round will definitely take place. Keep checking the OJEE website for confirmation. If you have not been allotted a seat yet and are hoping for the spot round, monitor OJEE's announcements closely.
Who Can Participate in the Physical Spot Round?
The notice does not provide detailed eligibility criteria in this announcement. However, generally, candidates who are eligible for Odisha state counselling (85% state quota for MBBS/BDS) and have not yet been allotted a seat, or who wish to upgrade, can participate.
To be eligible, you must have qualified in NEET UG 2026, be a resident of Odisha (or meet the state's residency criteria), and have registered for OJEE counselling. If you have already been allotted a seat and reported to your college, you may still be able to participate in the spot round to upgrade, depending on OJEE's rules for that round.
Exact eligibility details, including whether candidates already allotted seats can participate, will be provided in the detailed schedule and instructions that OJEE will release soon.
What to Expect: Schedule and Instructions Coming Soon
This notice is a rescheduling announcement only. It does not yet provide the full details of how the spot round will work, what documents you need to bring, what fees apply, or the exact timing and venue.
OJEE will release a detailed schedule and instructions for the Physical Spot round in the coming days. These will include the exact date, time, venue (or online portal details), the list of available seats by college and course, eligibility confirmation, and step-by-step instructions for participation.
You must check the OJEE website regularly — at least daily — from now until the spot round takes place. Do not miss the detailed notification, as it will contain critical information you need to act on.
Key Dates to Remember
The Physical Spot round counselling is now scheduled for **26 October 2026**. This is a change from the earlier date of 24 October 2026.
Before the spot round can happen, the Upgraded Stray Vacancy round reporting must be completed. Candidates allotted in that round must report to their colleges by the deadline set by OJEE. Only after this reporting window closes will OJEE know which seats are vacant.
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Detailed timing for the spot round (e.g., 10 AM to 5 PM, or online portal opening times) will be announced separately.
- Upgraded Stray Vacancy round reporting: deadline to be confirmed by OJEE
- Physical Spot round counselling: 26 October 2026 (date confirmed; time and venue to follow)
- Detailed schedule and instructions: to be notified soon
How to Stay Updated
OJEE has explicitly advised candidates to stay in touch with the OJEE website. This is your primary source of information. Do not rely on social media, coaching centres, or rumours.
Visit the official OJEE website regularly — ideally every day — to check for the detailed schedule, instructions, and any further updates. Bookmark the counselling or notices section so you can access it quickly.
If you have registered for OJEE counselling, you may also receive email or SMS notifications. Check your registered email and phone number regularly.
- Check OJEE website daily for updates
- Look for the detailed schedule and instructions for the Physical Spot round
- Monitor your registered email and phone for notifications from OJEE
What You Need to Do Now
If you have been allotted a seat in the Upgraded Stray Vacancy round, your immediate priority is to report to your college by the deadline. Failure to report will result in your seat being cancelled, and it will become available for the spot round.
If you have not yet been allotted a seat, or if you are hoping to upgrade in the spot round, prepare your documents (the exact list will be provided in the detailed instructions). Ensure your OJEE registration is complete and your contact details are up to date.
Most importantly: check the OJEE website every day from now until the spot round is conducted. The detailed instructions will tell you exactly what to do, what to bring, and how to participate.
- If allotted in Upgraded Stray round: report to your college immediately
- If not yet allotted: keep your documents ready and monitor OJEE website
- Check OJEE website daily for the detailed spot round schedule and instructions
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Why has the Physical Spot round been rescheduled from 24 October to 26 October 2026?
The Upgraded Stray Vacancy round reporting has not been completed yet. Reporting is the process by which candidates allotted in that round confirm their acceptance and report to their colleges. OJEE needs this process to finish so it can accurately determine which seats are vacant before conducting the spot round. The two-day delay allows time for this reporting to be completed.
Is the Physical Spot round guaranteed to happen on 26 October 2026?
No. The spot round will be conducted only if seats remain vacant after the Upgraded Stray round reporting is complete. If all seats are filled by candidates who reported in the Upgraded Stray round, there will be no spot round. You must check the OJEE website for confirmation before 26 October.
Who is eligible to participate in the Physical Spot round?
Generally, candidates who have qualified in NEET UG 2026, are eligible for Odisha state counselling (85% state quota), and have registered for OJEE counselling can participate. This includes candidates who have not yet been allotted a seat, and possibly candidates already allotted who wish to upgrade. Exact eligibility details will be provided in the detailed schedule and instructions from OJEE.
What documents and information do I need for the spot round?
This notice does not specify the documents required. OJEE will provide a complete list in the detailed schedule and instructions, which will be released soon. Typically, you will need your NEET admit card, OJEE registration details, and original certificates. Check the OJEE website for the exact list.
Will the spot round be conducted physically or online?
The notice refers to it as a 'Physical Spot round', which suggests in-person participation, but the exact format (physical, online, or hybrid) and venue will be confirmed in the detailed instructions. Check the OJEE website for these details.
I was allotted a seat in the Upgraded Stray round. Do I need to do anything?
Yes. Your immediate priority is to report to your allotted college by the deadline set by OJEE. If you do not report, your seat will be cancelled and may become available for the spot round. Check your allotment letter for the reporting deadline and required documents.
I have not been allotted a seat yet. Can I participate in the spot round?
Yes, if the spot round takes place and seats are available. The spot round is designed for candidates who have not yet been allotted a seat. However, the spot round will only happen if seats remain vacant after the Upgraded Stray round reporting is complete. Keep checking the OJEE website for confirmation and detailed instructions.
When will OJEE release the detailed schedule and instructions for the spot round?
The notice states that details will be notified 'in due course of time', but does not specify an exact date. OJEE has advised candidates to stay in touch with the OJEE website. Check daily for updates, as the detailed schedule could be released any day.
What if I miss the spot round or the detailed instructions?
Missing the spot round means you will not get a seat in this counselling cycle. It is critical that you check the OJEE website every day from now until the spot round is conducted. Set a reminder, bookmark the site, and monitor your registered email and phone for notifications from OJEE.
Can I upgrade from my current allotted seat in the spot round?
The notice does not explicitly state whether candidates already allotted can participate to upgrade. This detail will be provided in the full schedule and instructions. Generally, spot rounds do allow upgrades, but you must wait for OJEE's official clarification.
The Physical Spot round for Odisha MBBS/BDS counselling is now scheduled for 26 October 2026, but will only proceed if seats remain vacant after the Upgraded Stray round reporting closes. Detailed instructions, including eligibility, documents, timing, and venue, will be released by OJEE soon. Check the OJEE website every day from now until the spot round is conducted — do not miss the detailed notification. If you have been allotted a seat in the Upgraded Stray round, report to your college immediately by the deadline.
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