Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Begins for 85% State Quota MBBS, BDS Seats
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has started the registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 Counselling.
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has started the registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 Counselling. The process is now available on the official website, ojee.nic.in. Candidates who are eligible can register until August 22, 2026. This counselling round is for filling 85% of the state quota seats for MBBS and BDS courses in Odisha for the 2026-27 academic year. Only those who qualified in NEET UG 2026 are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a valid Odisha domicile or nativity certificate. Children of All India Civil Service officers who are posted in Odisha are also eligible. The minimum age requirement is 17 years by December 31, 2026. There is no maximum age limit for applying. The counseling fee is Rs 1000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, and PwD candidates need to pay Rs 500. Payments must be made online via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. Once the fee is paid, it cannot be refunded.
Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | OJEE Committee |
| Courses Covered | MBBS and BDS |
| Seat Quota | 85% Odisha state quota |
| Registration Start | August 7, 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | August 22, 2026 |
| Registration Fee (General/OBC/EWS) | Rs 1000 |
| Registration Fee (SC/ST/PwD) | Rs 500 |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Official Portal | ojee.nic.in |
Source: ojee.nic.in
How to register for the Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Follow these steps to complete the registration:
- Go to the official website, ojee.nic.in.
- Click on the link for MBBS and BDS counselling registration.
- Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number and required details.
- Fill in personal, academic, and category information in the form.
- Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents.
- Pay the counselling fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
What documents are required for registration?
Candidates should prepare the following documents before starting the process:
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Odisha domicile or nativity certificate
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Valid photo identity proof
How are the counseling rounds conducted?
The counselling rounds are held on a single online platform and include Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy. After the registration period ends, candidates can start filling their choices and getting seat allotments. Qualified candidates can choose from a list of participating institutions. Seats are allocated based on NEET UG 2026 rank, category, and the choices made. Candidates can exit the process without any penalty in Round 1, as per the rules. However, withdrawal is not allowed in later rounds without a financial penalty. Candidates must report to their allocated college within the given deadline. Original documents are checked at the college during this process. Missing the reporting deadline will result in losing the allotted seat.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Keep the NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card ready.
- Prepare the Odisha domicile or nativity certificate in advance.
- Visit admissions.nic.in/OJEE/Applicant and complete the registration form.
- Pay the counselling fee online through a valid payment method.
- Submit the application well before the August 22, 2026 deadline.
