This schedule was published as a public notice by the Odisha Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET) / counselling authority on 9th December 2025.
Counselling & Joining Deadlines – NEET-UG 2025
Here’s a clear summary of the key dates from the PDF schedule:
| Activity | Date |
| Round 5 Counselling | 9th to 12th Dec 2025 |
| Last Date to Join (Round-5) | 18th to 20th Dec 2025 |
| Round 6 Counselling | 20th to 24th Dec 2025 |
| Last Date to Join (Round 6) | 21st Dec 2025 |
Institutes are directed to consider all Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays as working days to complete the counselling process on schedule.
Important Highlights for NEET Candidates
- Round 5 counselling opened on 9th December and will continue through 12th December 2025.
- Selected candidates from Round 5 must report to allotted colleges between 18–20 December 2025.
- Round 6 counselling runs 20–24 December 2025, with joining deadlines by 31 December 2025.
- This schedule applies to State Quota seats, All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, and Central Universities.
- Institutions are required to work through weekends and holidays to meet deadlines.
What This Means for Students
| Impact | Detail |
| Urgency | Candidates must complete admission formalities quickly due to tight deadlines. |
| Multiple Quotas | Applicable to AIQ, State Quota, Deemed & Central University seats. |
| Adherence | Counselling and joining dates are mandatory for seat confirmation. |
| Working Days Expanded | Weekends/holidays count as counselling days. |
Advice for Students
- Keep your documents ready for verification.
- Complete fee payment and reporting well before last dates.
- Monitor official counselling portals and SMS/Email communications.