The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) board has issued a result notice for 11 MBBS/BDS candidates whose disability status was re-checked by medical specialists at PGIMER and Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar. This re-assessment happened because the Appellate Authority — the higher authority a candidate can approach if they disagree with an earlier disability assessment — ordered it on 22 August 2026. The Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET), which also acts as the Appellate Authority for MBBS/BDS admissions in the state, sent OJEE the final outcome on 24 August 2026, and OJEE has now published it. The result for all 11 candidates is the same: 'Not Eligible under PwBD quota'. This is a results notice, not a fresh application window — it only tells these specific candidates where they stand for PwBD-based reservation in OJEE 2026 counselling.
All 11 candidates who underwent PwBD re-assessment at PGIMER/Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar have been found 'Not Eligible under PwBD quota' for OJEE 2026 MBBS/BDS counselling.
What is the PwBD quota, and why does re-assessment happen?
PwBD stands for Persons with Benchmark Disability. Under NEET UG counselling rules, candidates who have a qualifying disability (of at least 40% benchmark severity, as certified by an authorised medical board) can claim a reserved PwBD seat in MBBS/BDS admissions.
To claim this, a candidate's disability is first assessed by a medical board. If a candidate is unhappy with that assessment — for example, if they were found not eligible or the disability percentage recorded is lower than they believe is correct — they can appeal to a higher authority. In Odisha's MBBS/BDS admissions, that higher authority is the Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET), acting as the Appellate Authority.
In this case, the Appellate Authority directed a fresh, final re-assessment of 11 candidates on 22 August 2026. This re-assessment was carried out at two designated medical centres — PGIMER and Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar — by specialist departments relevant to each candidate's claimed disability (such as Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic, or Haematology).
The 11 candidates and their final result
The table below lists every candidate named in this notice, along with the medical department that conducted their re-assessment and the final outcome communicated by DMET/Appellate Authority. All 11 have been declared 'Not Eligible under PwBD quota'.
| Sl No | Application No | Candidate Name | Department (Re-assessed by) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 260411055091 | Lagna Jeet Nayak | Ophthalmology | Not Eligible under PwBD quota |
| 2 | 260411437397 | Suchita Mohapatra | Ophthalmology | Not Eligible under PwBD quota |
| 3 | 260412145456 | Swapnil Swain | Ophthalmology | Not Eligible under PwBD quota |
| 4 | 260410176153 | Bidyut Prava Biswal | Orthopaedic | Not Eligible under PwBD quota |
| 5 | 260411607587 | Sipra Suman Sahu | Ophthalmology | Not Eligible under PwBD quota |
| 6 | 260411685674 | Sonali Majhi | Orthopaedic | Not Eligible under PwBD quota |
| 7 | 260410106127 | Subham Kumar Sahoo | Ophthalmology | Not Eligible under PwBD quota |
| 8 | 260410665229 | Anshuman Sahu | Orthopaedic | Not Eligible under PwBD quota |
| 9 | 260410197898 | Harapriya Das | Haematology | Not Eligible under PwBD quota |
| 10 | 260410194081 | Anwesh Ambit Patra | Orthopaedic | Not Eligible under PwBD quota |
| 11 | 260410336591 | Ritika Das | Ophthalmology | Not Eligible under PwBD quota |
What this result means for these candidates
Because this re-assessment was ordered by the Appellate Authority — the final body a candidate can approach on disability eligibility for MBBS/BDS admission in Odisha — this result is described as the 'final assessment result' in the notice. In practical terms, this means these 11 candidates cannot be considered against a PwBD-reserved seat in OJEE 2026 MBBS/BDS counselling.
This does not remove a candidate from counselling altogether. It only affects their PwBD-quota claim. A candidate who is otherwise eligible for MBBS/BDS admission under NEET UG can still participate in counselling and be considered under the general category or any other reservation category (such as EWS, SC, ST, OBC) that applies to them, based on their NEET UG rank and category certificates.
The notice does not mention any further appeal option after this result. Candidates who want clarity on their specific standing in counselling, or on whether any further recourse exists, should contact the OJEE helpdesk or DMET office directly rather than assuming either way.
Why this notice matters even if your name isn't listed
If you are a NEET UG aspirant claiming PwBD reservation in Odisha's MBBS/BDS counselling, this notice is a reminder of how seriously disability eligibility is verified: an initial medical board assessment, the right to appeal to DMET as the Appellate Authority, and — where ordered — a further specialist re-assessment at designated hospitals like PGIMER or Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar.
The trap to watch for: a PwBD claim is not automatically accepted just because a candidate holds a disability certificate. The certificate and its percentage must be validated by the medical board assigned for NEET UG counselling, and that board's decision — or the Appellate Authority's decision on appeal — is what determines whether you get a PwBD-reserved seat.
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What does 'Not Eligible under PwBD quota' mean for these 11 candidates?
It means the final medical re-assessment, ordered by the Appellate Authority (DMET), found that these candidates do not qualify for a PwBD-reserved seat in OJEE 2026 MBBS/BDS counselling. They cannot claim a seat against the PwBD quota.
Can these candidates still get an MBBS/BDS seat through OJEE 2026?
The notice only addresses their PwBD quota eligibility. It does not say they are removed from counselling. They can still be considered under the general category or any other reservation category they qualify for, based on their NEET UG rank and valid certificates.
Who ordered this re-assessment and why?
The Appellate Authority — the Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET), which also handles MBBS/BDS admission appeals in Odisha — directed this re-assessment on 22 August 2026, likely because these candidates had appealed an earlier disability assessment decision.
Where was the re-assessment conducted?
At PGIMER and Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar, by the relevant specialist departments — Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic, or Haematology — depending on each candidate's claimed disability.
Is this result final, or can candidates appeal again?
The notice describes it as the 'final assessment result' from the Appellate Authority. It does not mention any further appeal mechanism. Candidates wanting clarity should contact OJEE or DMET directly.
I am a PwBD candidate but my name is not on this list — does this notice affect me?
No. This notice applies only to the 11 named candidates and their specific re-assessment. It does not change PwBD quota rules for other candidates, but it is a useful reminder that PwBD claims go through medical board verification and can be challenged or re-assessed.
What should the affected candidates do now?
They should note that they cannot be considered under PwBD quota for OJEE 2026, check their eligibility under general/other categories, and reach out to the OJEE helpdesk or DMET if they need further clarification on their counselling status.
This notice settles the PwBD quota status for the 11 candidates named above — none of them qualify for a PwBD-reserved MBBS/BDS seat in OJEE 2026 counselling. If you are one of these candidates, check your continuing eligibility under the general or other applicable category, and contact OJEE or DMET directly for any further questions about your counselling participation.
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