The Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official centralized admission process for medical aspirants seeking MBBS and BDS seats in the state. The counselling is meticulously organized and regulated by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee on behalf of the State Government.
Admissions for the 85% state quota seats in government medical colleges and 100% of seats in private medical/dental colleges (including management and NRI quotas) are granted strictly based on the merit achieved in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The entire process—from registration and document verification to the publication of the State Merit List and online choice filling—is conducted digitally to ensure maximum transparency.
To participate in the OJEE Odisha NEET 2026 state counselling under the 85% state quota, candidates must meet specific local eligibility criteria:
Nationality & Domicile: The applicant must be an Indian citizen (or NRI for the NRI quota). Crucially, the candidate must be a Native of Odisha and possess a valid Nativity/Resident Certificate issued by a competent Revenue Officer of the state. (Children of All India Civil Service officers serving in Odisha are also eligible).
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum cutoff percentile mandated by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Must have passed the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination from the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or any equivalent recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum Marks: Unreserved (General) category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB in their 12th standard. For SC/ST category candidates, the minimum requirement is 40%, and for PwD, it is 45%.
Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Candidates must carry the following original documents along with a set of self-attested photocopies during the verification and reporting phases:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
Class 10th Board Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
Class 12th Certificate and Marksheet
Resident/Nativity Certificate of Odisha (Issued by Tahsildar/Additional Tahsildar)
Caste Certificate (SC/ST) if applicable
Green Card issued by the Family Welfare Department, Govt. of Odisha (if claiming Green Card quota)
Ex-Serviceman (ES) Certificate / Physically Challenged (PC) Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN)
6 to 8 Recent Passport-size Photographs
Printout of the OJEE Online Application Form
Official Website: All official notifications, the admission brochure, and the online application portal are hosted exclusively on the OJEE website at ojee.nic.in and odishajee.com.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Monitor the ojee.nic.in portal for the "MBBS/BDS Counselling 2026" registration notification.
Online Registration: Click on the designated registration link and create an account using your NEET 2026 Roll Number, application number, and valid contact details.
Fill the Application: Log in and accurately enter your personal details, academic history, and specifically your domicile and category claims (e.g., Green Card holder, Ex-Serviceman).
Upload Documents: Upload clear, scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (like the Nativity and Caste certificates) in the prescribed format.
Pay Application Fee: Remit the non-refundable counselling registration fee via the secure online payment gateway (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI).
Document Verification & Merit List: OJEE will conduct online or physical document verification. Post verification, a provisional State Merit List will be published.
Choice Filling & Locking: Eligible candidates must log back into the portal to submit and lock their preferences for medical colleges and courses before the deadline.
Seat Allotment & Reporting: Download your provisional allotment letter if a seat is assigned and report to the designated nodal center (usually OJEE Cell, Bhubaneswar) to pay the admission fees and complete the process.
