The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEE), which runs the state counselling for MBBS and BDS seats under NEET-UG, has issued an urgent notice on 12 August 2026. Some NEET-UG 2026 state-qualified candidates had completed their registration for MBBS/BDS counselling but had not finished the next steps — paying the counselling fee and uploading their documents. On the request of these candidates, OJEE has reopened the payment portal for a short window, closing the same day at 4:00 PM. This is a one-time relief window, not a fresh registration opportunity, and OJEE has clearly stated that no further extension will be given under any circumstances.
If you registered for OJEE MBBS/BDS counselling but haven't paid the fee or uploaded documents yet, you must finish both by 4:00 PM on 12 August 2026 — OJEE says there will be no further extension.
What this notice actually says
This notice is addressed to a specific group: NEET-UG 2026 candidates who are already 'state-qualified' for Odisha counselling and who had already completed their registration on the OJEE portal. It does not concern candidates who have not registered at all, and it does not open a new registration window.
The issue OJEE is fixing is that some of these registered candidates never completed the required post-registration steps — paying the counselling fee, uploading their documents, and completing 'other related activities' the portal requires. OJEE says it reopened the payment portal specifically because some candidates asked for this.
The deadline — and why it's tight
The reopened window closes at 4:00 PM on 12 August 2026 — the same day the notice was issued. This means candidates who are eligible for this relief have very little time to act after seeing the notice.
OJEE has explicitly stated that no further extension of time will be granted under any circumstances. This is stronger language than a routine reminder — it signals that candidates who miss this window may lose their chance to be considered in this round of counselling.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice number | OJEE/0407 |
| Notice date | 12.08.2026 |
| Who it applies to | NEET-UG 2026 state-qualified candidates who registered but did not complete fee payment/document upload |
| Portal status | Payment portal reopened |
| Deadline to complete all pending activities | 4:00 PM, 12-08-2026 |
| Further extension | None — stated explicitly by OJEE |
What candidates must do right now
If you are a NEET-UG 2026 candidate who registered for OJEE MBBS/BDS counselling in Odisha but had not finished fee payment or document upload, treat this as urgent.
- Log in to the OJEE counselling portal immediately.
- Complete the counselling fee payment before 4:00 PM on 12-08-2026.
- Upload all required documents on the portal within the same deadline.
- Complete any other pending online activity the portal is asking for — the notice refers to these collectively as 'other related activities.'
- Do not wait, since OJEE has said this window will not be extended again.
What this notice does NOT cover
This notice does not mention specific documents required, the fee amount, or how to upload documents — those details would have been given in the earlier registration/counselling notice or brochure. This notice is only about reopening the payment window and confirming the new closing time.
It also does not apply to candidates who have not yet registered for OJEE counselling at all. If you have not registered, this reopened window does not create a new registration opportunity — it is only for candidates who already registered and were stuck at the payment/document stage.
Why missing this deadline is risky
In seat allotment counselling, a candidate whose fee payment or document upload is incomplete is typically not considered for seat allotment in that round, even if they registered on time. OJEE's language — 'no further extension of time will be granted under any circumstances' — makes clear this is treated as final. Candidates who miss it risk being excluded from this counselling round for MBBS/BDS seats in Odisha.
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Who is this OJEE notice for?
It is for NEET-UG 2026 candidates who are state-qualified for Odisha and who already registered for MBBS/BDS counselling, but had not completed fee payment, document upload, or other required post-registration steps.
What is the new deadline?
Candidates must complete pending fee payment, document upload, and related activities by 4:00 PM on 12 August 2026.
Will OJEE extend this deadline again?
No. The notice states clearly that no further extension of time will be granted under any circumstances.
Can I still register for OJEE counselling if I haven't registered yet?
This notice does not open new registrations. It only reopens the payment/document portal for candidates who had already registered but not completed the follow-up steps. Check the OJEE website for whether registration itself is still open.
What documents do I need to upload?
This notice does not list the documents. Candidates should refer to the original OJEE MBBS/BDS counselling notice or information brochure for the full document checklist, since this notice only addresses reopening the payment window.
What happens if I miss the 4 PM deadline?
The notice does not spell out the exact consequence, but since no extension will be granted, candidates who do not complete payment and document upload by the deadline risk not being considered in this counselling round.
Where do I complete these pending activities?
On the official OJEE counselling portal, where you originally registered. The notice advises all candidates to keep checking the official website for further updates.
If you registered for OJEE's MBBS/BDS counselling but haven't paid the fee or uploaded your documents, do it now — the portal closes at 4:00 PM on 12 August 2026 and OJEE says there will be no further extension. Keep checking the official OJEE website regularly for the next steps in the counselling process.
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