Candidates aspiring for admission to Government and Private Medical and Dental Colleges in Odisha are advised to carefully read the counselling brochure before completing the registration process. The guidelines explain eligibility conditions, domicile requirements, reservation policy, registration fee, document verification, seat allotment process, reporting procedure, and important counselling rules.

OJEE Conducts Counselling – Not a Medical Entrance Examination

One of the most important points clarified by OJEE is that there is no separate OJEE entrance examination for MBBS or BDS admissions. Admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Odisha is strictly based on NEET UG 2026 ranks. The OJEE Committee only conducts the centralized counselling process for allotment of seats under the Odisha State Quota.

Courses Covered

The counselling will be conducted for admission into:

• MBBS

• BDS

Seats will be allotted in Government Medical Colleges, Private Medical Colleges and Dental Colleges participating in Odisha State Counselling.

Who Can Apply?

Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

• Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.

• Must fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

• Must have passed Class XII or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

• Must have secured the prescribed qualifying marks in both Class XII and NEET UG.

• Must have completed 17 years of age as required under NMC regulations.

• Candidates seeking admission under the State Quota should satisfy Odisha domicile or nativity conditions prescribed by the Government of Odisha.

Odisha Domicile Requirements

For admission under the State Quota, candidates generally need to produce valid domicile or nativity documents as specified in the counselling brochure.

Certain categories including children of All India Service Officers serving in Odisha may also be eligible under applicable Government rules

PwBD Candidates

Candidates applying under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category are required to obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the Medical Assessment Board in accordance with the latest National Medical Commission guidelines.

Without this certificate, candidates will not be considered under the PwBD reservation category.

Registration Process

Eligible candidates need to complete online registration through the official OJEE counselling portal.

The registration process generally includes:

1.    Online registration.

2.    Filling personal details.

3.    Uploading required documents.

4.    Payment of counselling fee.

5.    Online document verification.

6.    Publication of State Merit List.

7.    Choice filling.

8.    Choice locking.

9.    Seat allotment.

10.                   Reporting to the allotted institute.

State Merit List

After completion of registration and verification, OJEE will prepare the State Merit List based on candidates' NEET UG 2026 All India Rank.

This merit list will be used for seat allotment in every counselling round.

Choice Filling

Candidates can select multiple colleges and courses during the choice filling process.

Applicants are advised to:

• Fill as many preferences as possible.

• Arrange choices carefully in order of preference.

• Lock their final choices before the deadline.

Failure to lock choices may result in automatic locking as per counselling rules.

Seat Allotment Process

Seat allotment will be carried out based on:

• NEET UG 2026 Rank

• State Merit Rank

• Candidate's preferences

• Reservation category

• Seat availability

• Applicable Government rules

Candidates allotted seats must report within the prescribed timeline to retain their admission.

Counselling Rounds

The Odisha MBBS and BDS counselling process is expected to include:

• Round 1

• Round 2

• Round 3

• Stray Vacancy Round (if required)

Candidates who do not receive a seat in earlier rounds may participate in subsequent rounds as per OJEE guidelines.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

• NEET UG 2026 Score Card

• Class X Certificate

• Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate

• Birth Certificate (where applicable)

• Aadhaar Card or valid Photo Identity Proof

• Odisha Nativity/Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

• Caste Certificate

• EWS Certificate (if applicable)

• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

• Passport-size Photographs

• Migration Certificate (where applicable)

• School/College Leaving Certificate

• Any additional document specified in the counselling brochure.

Registration Fee

Candidates are required to pay the prescribed online counselling registration fee during the application process. The payment can be made using the available online payment modes as specified by OJEE. The fee is generally non-refundable unless otherwise notified in the official guidelines.

Reservation Policy

Reservation of seats will be implemented according to the Odisha Government reservation policy for eligible categories including:

• Scheduled Caste (SC)

• Scheduled Tribe (ST)

• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

• Ex-Servicemen

• Other applicable categories as notified by the Government of Odisha. (S3WaaS)

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should remember the following:

• Register only through the official OJEE counselling portal.

• Enter accurate personal and academic information.

• Upload clear and valid documents.

• Complete registration before the deadline.

• Fill maximum college preferences.

• Lock choices before the closing date.

• Regularly monitor the official website for updates.

• Report to the allotted institute within the stipulated period.

Official Counselling Portal

Candidates can access the MBBS/BDS counselling portal through the official OJEE website, where registration, notifications, counselling schedules, merit lists, and seat allotment results are published.

Final Words

The release of the OJEE MBBS and BDS Counselling Guidelines 2026 marks the beginning of Odisha's medical admission process under the State Quota. Since admissions are entirely based on NEET UG 2026 merit, candidates should complete registration carefully, verify all uploaded documents, and participate actively in every counselling round to maximize their chances of securing a seat in their preferred medical or dental college. Keeping track of official notifications and adhering to the counselling schedule will be essential for a smooth admission process.