OJEE 2026 Odisha MBBS/BDS State Quota Counselling Schedule (NEET UG 2026) Released

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEE) has issued the tentative counselling schedule for NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses under Odisha's state quota seats for the 2026-27 session. This is a schedule announcement, not a result — it tells candidates when to register, upload documents, check the merit list, fill choices, and report for admission across three counselling rounds plus a stray vacancy round. Registration for Round 1 opens on 6 August 2026 at 5:00 PM and closes on 10 August 2026 at 11:59 PM. The notice makes clear that only Odisha state natives are eligible for state quota MBBS/BDS seats; candidates from other states can only compete for NRI quota seats. Candidates with Persons with Disability (PWD) or Ex-Serviceman (ES) reservation claims must physically appear before dedicated assessment boards on fixed dates or lose that reservation benefit.

Who Can Register — Eligibility Before You Apply

OJEE has stressed a critical eligibility point right at the top of the notice: only 'State Natives' — candidates who are natives of Odisha — are eligible to compete for state quota MBBS and BDS seats. Candidates from other states are not shut out entirely, but they may only be considered for NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota seats, which is a separate, much smaller category.

The notice specifically warns candidates to check their eligibility before registering. If you are not an Odisha native, registering for the general state quota merit list without checking this can lead to your candidature being rejected later, so verify your domicile/native status against Odisha's own state quota eligibility rules before you begin.

A State Rank is mandatory to participate in this counselling for any state quota MBBS/BDS seat. This State Rank is generated by OJEE using your NEET UG 2026 All India Rank as the base, combined with state-specific reservation categories — it is not the same as your NEET AIR.

Round 1 Schedule — Registration to Admission

Round 1 begins with online registration and document upload, followed by merit list preparation, choice filling, and allotment. Candidates claiming PWD or Ex-Serviceman reservation have a hard, separate requirement in this same window: they must physically attend a scrutiny board.

Round 2 Schedule

Round 2 opens fresh registration for candidates who did not register earlier, alongside a revised merit list that reflects seats vacated after Round 1. Candidates already admitted in Round 1 who wish to try for a better seat, and new candidates, both go through choice filling again before this round's allotment.

Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Round

Round 3 follows the same pattern — fresh registration, a revised merit list, choice filling, allotment, and reporting for admission. After Round 3, any seats still lying vacant are filled through a Stray Vacancy round, which typically follows a faster, walk-in-style process rather than the full merit-list cycle used in earlier rounds.

Traps That Can Cost You a Seat or a Reservation Benefit

The notice flags two things in red text — that is OJEE's own way of telling candidates these are the most commonly missed steps. Read them carefully.

• PWD/PC candidates: You must personally attend the Medical Assessment Board at SCB Medical College, Cuttack on 10 or 11 August 2026. If you miss both dates, you lose your PWD reservation for this counselling — there is no makeup date mentioned in this notice.
• Ex-Servicemen (ES) candidates: You must personally attend the ES Board at Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha, IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar on 10 or 11 August 2026, or you lose your ES reservation benefit.
• State Rank is compulsory: without a valid Odisha State Rank (built from your NEET AIR plus state category data), you cannot participate in any round of this state quota counselling.
• Non-native candidates: if you are not a native of Odisha, you are not eligible for the general state quota list — check the NRI quota rules separately before registering.
• Admission is not final at allotment: after each round's allotment, you must actually report at the OJEE Cell, Gandamunda within the stated reporting window with original documents and a signed bond, and pay the admission fee, or the seat can lapse.
• College-wise reporting schedule is not in this notice — OJEE says it 'will be notified in due course of time,' so keep checking the official website after each allotment.

Where to Register and Get Help

All registration, document upload, choice filling, and allotment activities happen online through OJEE's official portals. For detailed registration guidelines and instructions, candidates should check the website before every round, since the process and required documents can vary slightly between rounds.

• Websites: https://ojee.nic.in and www.odishajee.com
• Email for queries: odishaojee@gmail.com
• Physical reporting/admission address: OJEE Cell, Gandamunda

Frequently asked questions

If you are an Odisha native who has qualified NEET UG 2026 and want a state quota MBBS or BDS seat, register on the OJEE portal within the Round 1 window starting 6 August 2026, and if you have a PWD or ES claim, make sure you attend the relevant board on 10 or 11 August 2026 without fail. Keep all your documents ready in advance and track the OJEE website closely, since college-wise reporting details and any schedule changes will be posted there as the counselling progresses.