Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: Round 3 Final Allotment Released, Last Date to Report, Round Wise Dates and Cutoff

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in government and private medical colleges across Odisha based on NEET UG 2026 scores. Candidates can check the registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting details on the official portal.

• Round 3 Counselling 2026: The Round 3 choice filling process was conducted from October 1 to October 4, 2026.
• Round 3 Seat Allotment: The OJEE Committee released the Round 3 final seat allotment result on October 6, 2026. Candidates can download their allotment letters from the official website at ojee.nic.in.
• Admission and Reporting: Candidates allotted MBBS or BDS seats must complete the fee payment and physical reporting process by October 13, 2026, to confirm their admission.
• 2027 Schedule: The Odisha NEET UG 2027 counselling registration, choice filling, seat allotment, reporting dates, seat availability, reservation details, and fees will be confirmed by the OJEE Committee through its official notification.

What is Odisha NEET Counselling 2027?

Odisha NEET Counselling 2027 is the official state-level admission process through which MBBS and BDS seats in Odisha’s government and private medical colleges are filled based on NEET UG 2027 scores. The OJEE Committee — Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee, under the Directorate of Technical Education and Training, Government of Odisha — conducts the entire process online at ojee.nic.in.

The counselling covers two types of seats. First, 85% state quota seats in government medical and dental colleges — reserved for Odisha-domicile candidates. Second, 100% of seats in private (self-financing) medical colleges, including state quota, management quota, and NRI quota seats.

The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges are handled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at the national level and are NOT part of OJEE counselling. AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s 125 MBBS seats also fall under MCC’s AIQ process, not OJEE.

Here is a quick overview of Odisha NEET Counselling 2027:

Odisha has 12+ government medical colleges and 5 private medical colleges offering MBBS seats under OJEE counselling. Government colleges charge annual fees below ₹40,000, making them extremely competitive. Private colleges charge between ₹7 lakh and ₹19 lakh per year.

Bond Obligation for State Quota Admissions

All candidates admitted through Odisha state quota must sign a bond on ₹21 non-judicial stamp paper at the time of reporting to the college. This bond commits you to two years of compulsory medical service in Odisha after completing your MBBS degree. The penalty for not fulfilling the bond is ₹25 lakh. Dropping out of MBBS mid-course carries a penalty of ₹10 lakh. Prepare this bond document before your reporting date.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2027 Important Dates

The official schedule for Odisha NEET Counselling 2027 has not been released yet. OJEE will announce the 2027 dates after the NEET UG 2027 result is declared. The table below shows expected dates with 2026 reference dates so you can plan ahead.

All 2027 dates below are expected based on the 2026 counselling schedule and subject to change. Check ojee.nic.in regularly for the official 2027 notification.

Eligibility Criteria for Odisha NEET Counselling 2027

Before you apply for Odisha NEET Counselling 2027, check all eligibility conditions carefully. Missing even one condition can lead to rejection, even after seat allotment.

Nationality and Domicile

You must be an Indian citizen. For state quota seats, you must also be a permanent native of Odisha. You need a valid Nativity Certificate (also called Permanent Residency Certificate) issued by the Tahsildar (Revenue Officer) of your home district in Odisha. Children of All India Service (AIS) officers serving in the Odisha cadre are also eligible under special provisions.

Candidates who cannot produce a valid Nativity Certificate from an Odisha Tahsildar are not eligible for state quota seats — even if they are Indian citizens or have studied in Odisha for several years.

Age Requirement

You must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2027. There is no upper age limit for Odisha NEET Counselling 2027, as per NMC (National Medical Commission) guidelines.

Educational Qualification

You must have passed Class 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board. The following subjects are mandatory as core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English.

Minimum Marks in PCB

NEET UG 2027 Qualifying Percentile

You need to clear the NEET UG 2027 qualifying cutoff set by NMC:

• General / EWS candidates: 50th percentile
• SC / ST / OBC / SEBC candidates: 40th percentile
• PwD – General: 45th percentile
• PwD – SC / ST / OBC: 40th percentile

Just clearing the qualifying percentile is the minimum bar to participate in counselling. The actual NEET score needed to get a seat in a specific government college is much higher, depending on the college and category. Check the cutoff section below for historical data.

Management Quota and NRI Quota — Private Colleges

For management quota and NRI quota seats in private medical colleges, there is no Odisha domicile requirement. Any NEET-qualified Indian candidate can apply. However, fees are significantly higher than state quota seats, and OJEE regulates the process to maintain transparency.

How to Register for Odisha NEET Counselling 2027

Registration for Odisha NEET Counselling 2027 is done entirely online at ojee.nic.in. You must complete registration within the announced window — OJEE does not accept late registrations under any circumstances.

Step-by-Step Registration Process

1. Visit the official portal — Go to ojee.nic.in when the registration window opens and click the NEET UG Counselling link.
2. Enter NEET UG details — Provide your NEET UG 2027 roll number and date of birth. The portal verifies your score directly from NTA records and creates your profile.
3. Fill in personal and academic details — Enter your name, address, school details, Class 12 PCB marks, and category information accurately. Any mismatch with documents can lead to rejection at verification.
4. Upload scanned documents — Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the format and size specified by OJEE.
5. Pay the registration fee — Pay online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable.
6. Submit and save acknowledgement — After successful submission, download and save your registration acknowledgement. Keep a printout for your records.

The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Verify all details and documents before submitting. OJEE does not allow corrections after the submission window closes.

Registration Fee for Odisha NEET Counselling 2027

The seat confirmation deposit is collected when a seat is allotted — not at registration. It is refunded if you report to the allotted college and complete admission formalities. It is forfeited if you do not report after allotment.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2027 Seat Matrix

The official seat matrix for Odisha NEET Counselling 2027 will be released by OJEE before counselling begins. Based on the 2026 matrix, here are the participating colleges and expected seat counts.

Government Medical Colleges — MBBS Seats

Note: AIIMS Bhubaneswar (125 MBBS seats) comes under MCC AIQ counselling and is NOT part of Odisha NEET Counselling. The above seat counts are based on 2026 data and may change for 2027 based on NMC approvals.

Private Medical Colleges — MBBS Seats

Dental Colleges (BDS Seats)

Source: OJEE Seat Matrix 2026 — ojee.nic.in

Freeze, Float, and Exit: What Should You Choose?

After a seat is allotted, you must choose one of three options at the OJEE cell. This decision affects whether you can upgrade to a better college in the next round.

• Freeze: You accept the allotted seat and do not want any upgrade in subsequent rounds. Your seat is confirmed. Choose Freeze if you are satisfied with the college and do not want to risk losing it in the next round.
• Float: You accept the allotted seat but remain in the running for a better college in the next round. If an upgrade is available, the better seat becomes your new allotment and the previous one is released. If no upgrade is available, your current allotment stays. Float is a smart choice if you got a good college but want a shot at a better one.
• Exit / Withdrawal: You withdraw from Odisha NEET Counselling entirely. Your allotted seat returns to the pool. Choose this only if you plan to join another counselling (like MCC AIQ) or decide not to pursue MBBS/BDS this year.

If you choose Float and get upgraded in the next round, you must accept the upgraded seat. You cannot go back to your earlier college once an upgrade is processed.

Candidates allotted in the final round (Round 3 or stray vacancy) can only choose Freeze or Exit. The Float option is not available in the last round since no further round follows.

Choice Filling Tips for Odisha NEET 2027

How you fill your choices directly determines which college you get in Odisha NEET Counselling 2027. A poor choice order can mean missing a government college even when your rank qualifies for it. Here are practical tips.

• Fill all eligible colleges — do not leave the list short. Even colleges that seem slightly out of reach should be listed higher up. Closing ranks shift between years, especially with the 2027 reservation structure.
• Place government colleges before private colleges if fees are a priority. Government MBBS fees in Odisha are under ₹40,000 per year; private colleges charge ₹7 lakh to ₹19 lakh.
• Use previous year cutoff data as a guide, not a guarantee. The new SEBC/OBC (11.25%) and expanded SC/ST quotas from 2026-27 change seat distribution. General category closing ranks may tighten from 2025 levels.
• Research hospital size and patient load before finalizing your order. SCB Cuttack, MKCG Berhampur, and VIMSAR Burla are top for clinical exposure due to large attached hospitals with high patient volumes.
• Consider location and travel distance. Newer government colleges in smaller towns may have lower competition but fewer specialty departments. Factor this into your preference order based on your career goals.
• Lock choices before the deadline. The portal may face high traffic near the deadline. An unlocked preference list means no allotment from that round — there is no grace period.

Documents Required for Odisha NEET Counselling 2027

You need digital copies for upload during registration and original copies for reporting to the OJEE cell. Missing even one document can delay or cancel your admission at the reporting stage.

Documents Required at Registration (Upload)

• NEET UG 2027 Admit Card (scanned copy)
• NEET UG 2027 Score Card (scanned copy)
• Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate (date of birth proof)
• Class 12th Marksheet and Certificate (PCB subjects and marks proof)
• Nativity Certificate issued by Tahsildar of your home district in Odisha
• School or College Leaving Certificate
• Passport-size photographs (recent, as per OJEE specifications)

Category-Specific Documents

• SC / ST candidates: Caste Certificate issued by the Government of Odisha. Certificates from another state are not accepted for Odisha state quota.
• SEBC / OBC candidates: SEBC Certificate issued by the competent authority in Odisha (applicable from 2026-27 with the introduction of the SEBC quota).
• EWS candidates: Income and Asset Certificate issued by the Tahsildar for the current financial year (annual family income below ₹8 lakh from all sources).
• PwBD candidates: Disability Certificate issued by the authorized Medical Board (minimum 40% disability).
• Ex-Servicemen dependents: Certificate from Rajya Sainik Board, Bhubaneswar.
• Green Card (BPL) holders: Original Green Card issued by the Government of Odisha.
• State Government School (SGS) candidates: Class 10 and 12 certificates from Odisha government schools showing continuous enrolment from Class 1 to 12.

At OJEE Cell Reporting — Originals Required

When you report to the OJEE Cell in Bhubaneswar, carry all original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies. Also carry the bond document (on ₹21 non-judicial stamp paper) for execution at college reporting.

SC/ST caste certificates must be issued by an authority in Odisha. Certificates from another state’s government or a central government authority are not valid for Odisha state quota seats.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2027 Reservation Policy

Odisha NEET Counselling 2027 follows the updated reservation policy introduced by the Odisha cabinet in April 2026 — one of the biggest changes in Odisha medical admissions in decades. This policy is already in effect from the 2026-27 cycle and will continue in 2027.

Vertical Reservations (Category-Wise Quotas)

Horizontal Reservations (Cross-Category)

These apply across all vertical categories:

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 5% of seats in each category
• Ex-Servicemen and their dependents: 3% of seats
• Green Card (BPL) holders: 5% of seats
• State Government School (SGS) students: 15% of seats

This is the first time SEBC/OBC candidates have a dedicated reserved quota in Odisha medical admissions. Before 2026-27, OBC candidates competed in the General/Unreserved category with no separate quota. Odisha uses the term SEBC (not OBC) — you need an Odisha SEBC certificate, not a home-state OBC certificate.

The Odisha cabinet approved this overhaul in April 2026 under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. It applies to MBBS, BDS, nursing, pharmacy, engineering, and other technical courses in all state-funded institutions.

What This Means for 2027 Candidates

• ST candidates: ST quota nearly doubled (12% to 22.5%) — significantly better chances even at higher AIR than pre-2026 levels.
• SC candidates: SC quota doubled (8% to 16.25%) — more reserved seats in top government colleges like SCB Cuttack.
• SEBC / OBC candidates: First ever 11.25% dedicated quota — a landmark change from being grouped with the General category in all previous years.
• General category candidates: Fewer unreserved seats mean higher competition. Aim for an AIR well within the 2025 General closing ranks to be safe for government college seats.

Source: Government of Odisha — Cabinet Decision, April 2026

Top Government Medical Colleges in Odisha

Government medical colleges in Odisha offer MBBS at annual fees below ₹40,000 — among the lowest in India. These colleges have large teaching hospitals with high patient loads, giving strong clinical training. Here are the top government colleges under Odisha NEET Counselling 2027.

SCB Medical College, Cuttack is the oldest and most prestigious medical institution in Odisha, established in 1944. It has one of the highest patient loads in Eastern India and strong specialty departments. Admission here requires the strongest NEET score among all Odisha state quota colleges.

MKCG Medical College, Berhampur — Maharaja Krishna Chandra Gajapati Medical College — is the top choice for candidates from South Odisha with a large affiliated teaching hospital and strong specialty training.

VIMSAR, Burla — Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research — is the main tertiary care centre for Western Odisha and has slightly lower competition than SCB and MKCG, making it accessible for General candidates ranked in the 10,000–15,000 AIR range.