The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Board, under the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Government of Odisha, conducts the Odisha NEET UG Counselling for admission to 85% state-quota MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS seats. The Odisha NEET UG merit list will be released in online format on the official OJEE portal, based on candidates’ NEET UG 2026 scores.
Through the Odisha NEET UG merit list, eligible aspirants will be granted admission to MBBS and BDS seats offered by medical and dental colleges across Odisha. Throughout this article, we provide detailed information about the Odisha NEET UG Merit List like counselling dates, eligibility, documents required, fees, reservation criteria, and how to check the merit list.
Page Index
- NEET UG Brief Description
- Odisha NEET UG 2026: What’s Changed After the Re-NEET Result
- Odisha NEET UG Merit List Dates 2026
- How to Check Odisha NEET UG Merit List 2026
- Eligibility Criteria for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026
- Registration Fee
- Reservation Criteria in Odisha NEET Counselling
- National NEET UG 2026 Snapshot
- Document Verification
- Tie-Breaking For Odisha MBBS Rank List
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NEET UG Brief Description
Before discussing the details of the Odisha NEET UG Counselling procedure, let’s briefly describe NEET. The table below covers the exam authority, key dates and Odisha’s counselling authority:
| Features | Specifications |
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) or NEET-UG |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | 21 June 2026 (Re-conducted exam) |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | 16 July 2026 |
| Candidates Appeared (All India) | 20 lakh |
| Candidates Qualified (All India) | 11.21 lakh |
| Odisha Counselling Conducting Authority | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Board, under DMET, Government of Odisha |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS |
| Quota Covered | 85% State Quota (Government & Private colleges) |
| Official Portal | ojee.nic.in |
Odisha NEET UG 2026: What’s Changed After the Re-NEET Result
The NEET UG 2026 exam was re-conducted this year, shifting the overall counselling timeline. Here’s a quick snapshot of where things stand today:
- The original NEET UG 2026 exam (3 May 2026) was cancelled by NTA on 12 May 2026; the Re-NEET UG 2026 was held on 21 June 2026, with results declared on 16 July 2026.
- Odisha NEET UG counselling is expected to commence in late August/September 2026 — around six weeks later than the 2025 cycle, due to the NTA Re-NEET delay.
- Reservation update for 2026-27: Odisha has substantially expanded its medical reservation matrix this cycle — ST raised from 12% to 22.5%, SC raised from 8% to 16.25%, and a new SEBC quota of 11.25% has been introduced (applicable to the state quota only, not AIQ).
Re NEET UG 2026 Cutoff Score
Candidates can check the NEET UG 2026 cutoff percentile below:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile Criteria | Marks Range (2026) |
| UR / EWS | ≥ 50th Percentile | 715–213 |
| OBC | ≥ 40th but < 50th Percentile | 212–177 |
| SC | ≥ 40th but < 50th Percentile | 212–177 |
| ST | ≥ 40th but < 50th Percentile | 212–177 |
| UR / EWS & PwBD | ≥ 45th but < 50th Percentile | 212–194 |
| OBC & PwBD | ≥ 40th but < 45th Percentile | 193–177 |
| SC & PwBD | ≥ 40th but < 45th Percentile | 193–177 |
| ST & PwBD | ≥ 40th but < 45th Percentile | 191–177 |
Odisha NEET UG Merit List Dates 2026
OJEE is yet to notify the official Odisha NEET UG merit list dates for 2026. The table below gives the expected schedule based on the 2025 cycle, to be updated once confirmed:
| Particulars | Dates (Expected) |
| Odisha NEET Counselling Registration | Late August 2026 (tentative) |
| Provisional State Merit List | September 2026 (tentative) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | September 2026 (tentative) |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | September/October 2026 (tentative) |
| Mop-Up Round | October 2026 (tentative) |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Late October 2026 (tentative) |
Note: These dates are provisional estimates based on the previous counselling cycle. Official dates will be updated as soon as OJEE releases its notification.
How to Check Odisha NEET UG Merit List 2026
Once released, the merit list can be downloaded directly from the official OJEE counselling portal. Follow the steps below:
- Visit the official website: ojee.nic.in
- Click on the “Odisha NEET UG 2026 Merit List” link on the homepage.
- Log in using your NEET UG roll number and other required details.
- Open and download the provisional/final merit list PDF.
- Use Ctrl+F to search your name or roll number.
- Save or print the list for future reference.
Eligibility Criteria for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026
Not every NEET-qualified candidate can register for Odisha counselling – certain state-specific conditions apply:
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Qualifying Exam | Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 (Re-NEET) |
| Academic Qualification | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English |
| Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen |
| Domicile | Odisha domicile required for state-quota seats; non-domicile candidates are not eligible for state quota but may apply under 15% AIQ or NRI quota |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years by December 31 of the admission year |
Registration Fee
Counselling registration for Odisha NEET UG state-quota seats involves a non-refundable registration fee, which varies by category:
| Category | Registration Fee |
| General / EWS / SEBC | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 |
| NRI | ₹10,000 |
Note: This fee is non-refundable. Candidates should verify the applicable fee against the official 2026 notification before payment.
Reservation Criteria in Odisha NEET Counselling
Odisha has significantly revised its reservation matrix for the 2026-27 admission cycle. Here is the current breakup applicable to state-quota seats:
| Category | Reservation (2026-27) | Previous Reservation |
| ST | 22.5% | 12% |
| SC | 16.25% | 8% |
| SEBC (new) | 11.25% | Not applicable earlier |
Note: The revised ST, SC and SEBC quotas apply only to the state-quota seats and not to the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), which continues to follow the central reservation policy (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5% horizontal).
National NEET UG 2026 Snapshot
Before checking your state rank, it helps to see how this year’s exam compares nationally. Here are the key national-level figures from the Re-NEET UG 2026 result:
| Particulars | Details |
| Total MBBS Seats in India | 1,29,603 across 824 medical colleges |
| Government MBBS Seats | 63,160 |
| Private/Deemed MBBS Seats | 66,443 across 374 colleges |
| AIR 1 Holders | Aryan Gupta (Punjab) & Panshul Bansal (Haryana) – 715/720 |
| Candidates Scoring 700+ | 19 |
| Candidates Scoring 690+ | 138 |
| Female Qualifiers | 58%+ of total qualified candidates |
Top 10 All-India Rankers (Re-NEET UG 2026)
| AIR | Name | State | Category | Percentile |
| 1 | Aryan Gupta | Punjab | General | 99.9999 |
| 2 | Panshul Bansal | Haryana | General | 99.9999 |
| 3 | Uplakshya Goyal | Rajasthan | General | 99.99985 |
| 4 | Ayush Bhalotia | Bihar | General | 99.99965 |
| 5 | Kudale Shravani Krishna | Maharashtra | OBC-NCL | 99.99965 |
| 6 | Riya Ranjan | Bihar | OBC-NCL | 99.99965 |
| 7 | Aryan Dubey | Uttar Pradesh | General | 99.99965 |
| 8 | Geetansh Sarin | Punjab | General | 99.99915 |
| 9 | Gaurav Singh | Rajasthan | OBC-NCL | 99.99915 |
| 10 | Mohanish Maruti Bhosale | Maharashtra | General | 99.99915 |
Document Verification
After releasing the provisional Odisha NEET UG merit list, OJEE will release a document verification schedule. Applicants must report in person (or through e-scrutiny, as notified) to verify their original documents, which typically include:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2026 Result/Scorecard
- Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate (DOB proof)
- Class 12th Marksheet and Certificate
- Domicile Certificate (for Odisha candidates only)
- Category Certificate, if applicable
- Sub-Category Certificate, if applicable
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card or equivalent)
- Passport-size Photographs
Note: Ex-Servicemen (ES) category candidates must additionally report to the Rajya Sainik Board, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, to claim their reservation.
Tie-Breaking For Odisha MBBS Rank List
Ties in NEET scores are common given the scale of candidates. Here are the rules OJEE generally follows to break such ties:
- Applicants with higher marks in Biology will be given higher ranks and preferred.
- If the tie still exists, a candidate with higher marks in Chemistry will be given preference.
- If the tie does not break, the applicant with fewer negative marks will be prioritised.
- If the problem still persists, the older applicant will be preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who releases the Odisha NEET UG Merit List 2026?
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Board, under DMET, Government of Odisha, releases the merit list for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS courses in government and private colleges of Odisha.
Has the Odisha NEET UG Merit List 2026 been released yet?
As of today, OJEE has not yet released the counselling registration schedule or merit list for 2026. It is expected in late August/September 2026, following the Re-NEET UG 2026 result declared on 16 July 2026.
What is the registration fee for Odisha NEET Counselling 2026?
The registration fee is ₹1,000 for General/EWS/SEBC candidates, ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, and ₹10,000 for NRI candidates. This fee is non-refundable.
Is domicile mandatory for Odisha NEET Counselling?
Yes, an Odisha domicile is mandatory to claim the 85% state-quota seats. Non-domicile candidates may still apply under the 15% AIQ or NRI quota (where available).
How can I check the Odisha NEET UG Merit List 2026?
Candidates can check the merit list by visiting the official website ojee.nic.in, logging in with their NEET UG credentials, and downloading the merit list once released.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is gathered from various publicly available sources, and there may be discrepancies between the data presented and the actual official notification. Candidates should verify all counselling dates, fees, and reservation details from the official OJEE portal (ojee.nic.in) before proceeding.
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