The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) has released the 3rd round counselling schedule for admission to MBBS/BDS courses under State Quota seats for 2026. The notice, numbered OJEE/516 and dated 21 September 2026, gives a tentative schedule for Round 3 counselling and admission activities. It follows a modification in the MCC counselling schedule for All India Quota seats and a revision of the State Quota seats schedule published on 14 September 2026.
Odisha NEET UG Round 3 Counselling Schedule 2026 (MBBS/BDS)
| Activity | Date and time |
| Registration for State merit list preparation | 28 September 2026, 11:30 AM to 29 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Publication of provisional revised State merit list | 30 September 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Query window for the provisional revised State merit list | 1 October 2026, 11:30 AM |
| Publication of 3rd Round State merit list | 1 October 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Choice filling and locking for all State merit listed candidates | 1 October 2026, 7:30 PM to 4 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| 3rd Round provisional allotment | 6 October 2026, 11:30 AM |
| Query window for the provisional allotment | 7 October 2026, 11:30 AM |
| Publication of 3rd Round allotment and downloading of allotment letter | 8 October 2026, 11:30 AM |
| Withdrawal or resignation from the counselling process | Till 7 October 2026, 9:00 AM |
| Provisional admission – fee payment and reporting at OJEE Cell, Ganda Munda, with original documents and signed bond | 11 October to 15 October 2026 |
Key Points From the Notice
- Fee payment and reporting for provisional admission take place at the OJEE Cell, Gandamunda, with original documents and a signed bond.
- A college-wise reporting schedule, with the necessary instructions, will be notified separately in due course. Candidates are advised to follow the instructions before registering for each round.
- The 4th round (Stray Round) schedule will be published later; it is not part of this notice.
Where to Find More Information
For registration guidelines and further instructions, candidates can visit:
Steps for Candidates
- Register for the State merit list between 28 and 29 September 2026.
- Check the provisional revised State merit list on 30 September, and raise any query on 1 October morning if needed.
- Check the 3rd Round State merit list, released on 1 October evening.
- Fill and lock choices between 1 and 4 October 2026.
- Check the provisional allotment on 6 October, and raise any query on 7 October morning.
- Download the allotment letter after the final Round 3 allotment is published on 8 October.
- Withdraw or resign by 7 October, 9:00 AM, if you choose not to continue.
- Pay admission fees and report at OJEE Cell, Gandamunda, with original documents and a signed bond, between 11 and 15 October 2026.
NEET UG Counselling Guides 2026
State-wise MBBS/BDS Counselling Guide 2026
State-wise counselling & admission guidance
MCC NEET UG Counselling Guide 2026
MCC counselling, choice filling & admission planning
AACCC AYUSH NEET Counselling Guide 2026
AYUSH counselling & admission guidance
