The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Board has released a list of NEET UG candidates who applied under the Physically Challenged (PC), also called Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), category for MBBS/BDS admission in Odisha for the 2026-27 academic year. These candidates were called to a special medical assessment board — the 'PC Board' — held at SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack, where doctors from different specialties examined their disability and decided whether it meets the benchmark required for reserved-category admission. This notice, dated 13 August 2026, confirms that all 70 candidates on the list have been found ELIGIBLE. This is a results/eligibility notice, not a fresh application window — it tells these specific candidates that their PwBD claim has been medically verified and accepted.
If your NEET application number appears on this OJEE list with the remark 'ELIGIBLE', your physical disability has been medically verified by the SCB Medical College board and you can proceed to claim a PwBD/PC quota seat in Odisha's MBBS/BDS counselling for 2026-27.
What is the 'PC Board' and why does it matter?
Under NEET UG rules, candidates who want to use the reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD, also written as PC — Physically Challenged) must have their disability certified by a designated medical board, not just by any doctor. In Odisha, this certification/verification board for MBBS and BDS admission sits at SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack (Kataka).
Candidates who had registered for OJEE's PwBD quota were called to attend this board in person. Specialist doctors — from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Neurology, Haematology or Psychiatry, depending on the nature of the disability — examined each candidate and assessed whether the disability meets the benchmark percentage required by law to qualify for the reserved quota.
This notice is the outcome of that assessment: a candidate-wise list confirming who has been found ELIGIBLE after the board's review.
Who is on this list
The notice lists 70 candidates in total, identified by their NEET (UG) application number and their NEET All India Rank (AIR). Every single entry carries the remark 'ELIGIBLE' — meaning no candidate on this particular list was rejected.
The 'Department' column shows which specialist branch examined the candidate — this generally corresponds to the type of disability involved (for example, a candidate with a locomotor/orthopaedic disability was assessed under Orthopaedic; a candidate with a hearing or speech-related disability under E.N.T; a vision-related disability under Ophthalmology, and so on).
| Specialist Department | Number of Candidates Declared Eligible |
|---|---|
| Orthopaedic | 35 |
| Haematology | 16 |
| E.N.T | 7 |
| Ophthalmology | 7 |
| Neurology | 4 |
| Psychiatry | 1 |
What 'ELIGIBLE' means for a candidate — and what it does not mean
Being marked ELIGIBLE on this list means the SCB Medical College disability board has verified that the candidate's disability qualifies for the PwBD/PC reservation for MBBS/BDS admission through OJEE's Odisha counselling process for 2026-27.
This notice by itself is NOT a seat allotment. It does not say which college or course a candidate will get. It is a certification step that clears the way for the candidate to be considered under the PwBD quota during the actual counselling and seat allotment rounds conducted by OJEE.
The notice does not mention any further document, fee, or deadline for these candidates — it is purely an eligibility confirmation. Candidates should watch OJEE's official counselling schedule for the next steps (registration/choice-filling/allotment for the relevant round), since this notice does not specify those dates.
Why this step is so important — and where candidates go wrong
Every year, some PwBD candidates lose their reserved-category seat not because their disability is not genuine, but because of a paperwork or procedure mismatch. Since this notice only confirms eligibility and gives no further instructions, candidates must be extra careful about a few general traps that apply to PwBD verification everywhere.
- ⚠️ Only candidates who actually appeared before the board and are named on an official list like this one can claim the PwBD/PC quota — attending the board is compulsory, not optional.
- ⚠️ If your name is NOT on this list despite having applied under PwBD, do not assume you are automatically eligible — check with OJEE directly, since a missing name usually means either non-attendance or a pending/adverse decision.
- ⚠️ Keep the original disability certificate and any board assessment papers safe — you will very likely be asked to produce them again at document verification during counselling.
- ✅ Match your NEET application number and NEET AIR against this list carefully — a mismatch even in one digit means the entry does not belong to you.
- ✅ Continue to track OJEE's official counselling notices for registration, choice-filling and allotment dates, as this notice does not cover them.
About this notice
The notice, numbered OJEE/0410 and dated 13 August 2026, is signed by the Chairman, OJEE, and titled 'List of Eligible Physically Challenged (PC/PwBD) Candidates Attended PC Board at SCB Medical College & Hospital, Kataka for Admission into MBBS/BDS Courses in A.Y 2026-27'. It relates specifically to Odisha's state-level NEET UG counselling for MBBS and BDS seats.
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What should I do if my name is on this eligible list?
Keep this confirmation safe. It means your PwBD disability has been verified by the SCB Medical College board and you can proceed under the PwBD/PC quota in OJEE's MBBS/BDS counselling for 2026-27. Continue following OJEE's official schedule for the next counselling steps, since this notice does not give further dates.
Does this notice mean I have got a seat?
No. This is only an eligibility/verification result from the disability board. Seat allotment happens later, in OJEE's regular counselling rounds, based on your rank, category and choices.
What if my NEET application number is not on this list?
The notice does not explain reasons for exclusion. If you had applied for PwBD quota and registered for the board but do not see your name here, you should contact OJEE directly to check your status rather than assume anything.
Why do different candidates show different 'Department' names?
The department shown is the specialist branch (like Orthopaedic, ENT, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Haematology, Psychiatry) that examined the candidate at the board, generally matching the type of disability being assessed.
Is this list only for MBBS or also for BDS?
The notice title states it covers admission into MBBS/BDS courses for the academic year 2026-27, so it applies to both courses under Odisha's counselling.
Where was the disability assessment board held?
At SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack (written as 'Kataka' in the notice), which is the designated centre for this PwBD/PC verification for Odisha's MBBS/BDS admissions.
Do I need to submit any documents again after being declared eligible?
The notice itself does not list further documents, but candidates should generally keep their original disability certificate and board papers ready, as these are commonly re-checked during document verification in counselling.
If your NEET application number and AIR appear on this OJEE list with the remark 'ELIGIBLE', you have cleared an essential step for claiming a PwBD/PC quota MBBS/BDS seat in Odisha. Now keep a close watch on OJEE's official counselling notices for the registration, choice-filling and allotment schedule, since this particular notice deals only with disability eligibility and not with seat allotment.
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