| Updated On - Oct 17, 2026
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board has released the NEET UG Stray Round 2026 seat matrix at ojee.nic.in. Candidates can now check vacant MBBS and BDS seats across government and private medical colleges in the state.
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Stray Vacancy Round 2026 seat matrix. The official notification was issued on October 17, 2026, through the OJEEB portal at ojee.nic.in.
The document lists vacant MBBS and BDS seats remaining after Round 3 of state counselling. Eligible candidates can now view the seat-wise breakup before the final round begins.
Key Highlights of the Stray Round Notification
- Issuing body: Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB).
- Official portals: ojee.nic.in and odishajee.com.
- Courses covered: MBBS and BDS programmes.
- Round type: Final state-level counselling round for 2026.
- Document released: Stray Vacancy Round seat matrix PDF.
Odisha NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Context
Odisha conducts three regular rounds of state NEET UG counselling each year. The stray vacancy round follows these rounds for leftover seats. It serves as the last admission window for state-quota medical and dental seats.
During Round 3, the state carried 313 vacant seats across participating colleges. This included 226 MBBS seats and 87 BDS seats. The fresh stray matrix reflects updated vacancies after Round 3 reporting.
Participating Colleges in the Stray Round
| Institution Type | Courses Offered |
|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges | MBBS |
| SCB Dental College, Cuttack | BDS |
| Private Medical Colleges | MBBS including NRI quota seats |
| Hi-Tech Dental College, Bhubaneswar | BDS including NRI quota seats |
How to Download the Odisha NEET UG Stray Round Seat Matrix 2026?
Candidates can access the official document by following the steps below.
- Visit the official OJEEB website at ojee.nic.in or odishajee.com.
- Click on the latest notification for the NEET UG Stray Round 2026.
- Open the seat matrix PDF link on the next screen.
- Check the vacant MBBS and BDS seats across each participating college.
- Download and save a copy for personal reference.
Who Is Eligible for the Odisha Stray Round 2026?
Only candidates who registered for earlier Odisha NEET UG counselling rounds remain eligible. They must hold a valid NEET UG 2026 scorecard and meet Odisha domicile rules.
A candidate allotted a seat in Round 3 but who failed to report is barred. OJEEB does not permit withdrawal after the final Round 3 allotment.
Odisha NEET UG 2026 Counselling Snapshot
| Counselling Round | Current Status |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Completed |
| Round 2 | Completed |
| Round 3 (Mop-Up) | Final allotment on October 10, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Seat matrix released on October 17, 2026 |
This is the last window to secure an MBBS or BDS seat under Odisha state quota for 2026. Any seat left vacant after this round will lapse under state counselling rules.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the stray round seat matrix from ojee.nic.in.
- Shortlist colleges and courses based on your rank and category.
- Keep the NEET UG 2026 scorecard and earlier allotment letters ready.
- Arrange the counselling fee and tuition fee as per college norms.
- Track the stray round registration schedule on the official OJEEB portal.
The detailed stray round registration schedule and choice filling dates will appear on ojee.nic.in shortly.
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