OJEE Counselling 2026: MBBS/BDS Admission Guide for Odisha
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Board conducts state-level counselling for MBBS and BDS seats in Odisha medical colleges based on NEET UG scores. This OJEE counselling 2026 guide covers everything for Odisha medical aspirants.
What Is OJEE Counselling?
OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination) Board is the state authority responsible for medical and engineering admissions in Odisha. For MBBS and BDS courses, OJEE uses NEET UG scores for counselling.
Eligibility for OJEE Counselling 2026
- Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026
- Must have Odisha domicile or meet state eligibility criteria
- Must have passed 12th with PCB (50% for General, 40% for reserved)
- Minimum age 17 years as of December 31, 2026
OJEE Counselling 2026 Schedule
Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
Online registration | July 2026 |
Choice filling | July-August 2026 |
Round 1 allotment | August 2026 |
Round 2 allotment | September 2026 |
Mop-up round | September 2026 |
Stray vacancy round | October 2026 |
OJEE Counselling Registration Process
Step 1: Visit ojee.nic.in and click NEET counselling link
Step 2: Register with NEET roll number, name, and contact details
Step 3: Pay registration fee:
- General/OBC: ₹1,000
- SC/ST: ₹750
Step 4: Fill personal, academic, and category details
Step 5: Upload required documents
Step 6: Complete choice filling and lock preferences
Odisha Medical Colleges Under OJEE Counselling
College Name | Type | Est. Seat Capacity |
|---|---|---|
SCB Medical College, Cuttack | Government | 250 |
MKCG Medical College, Berhampur | Government | 200 |
VIMSAR, Burla | Government | 200 |
Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College, Koraput | Government | 100 |
Bhima Bhoi Medical College, Balangir | Government | 100 |
Shri Jagannath Medical College, Puri | Government | 100 |
Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar | Private | 150 |
IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar | Private | 150 |
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences | Private | 150 |
OJEE Choice Filling Strategy
Maximise your MBBS seat chances with this strategy:
- Rank government colleges higher than private
- Include all eligible colleges even if rank is borderline
- Use the [NEET college predictor](/predictor) to estimate realistic options
- Fill at least 50-100 choices for maximum chances
- Lock choices before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues
OJEE Seat Allotment Process
OJEE uses a centralised computer-based allotment. Key factors:
- NEET 2026 rank (primary factor)
- Category reservation (SC 16%, ST 22%, OBC 27%, EWS 10%)
- Preference order of colleges
- Seat availability in chosen colleges
OJEE Cutoff 2026 Expected
Category | Govt Medical College | Private Medical College |
|---|---|---|
General | 4,000-15,000 rank | 15,000-50,000 rank |
OBC | 10,000-30,000 rank | 30,000-70,000 rank |
SC | 30,000-1,00,000 rank | 70,000-1,50,000 rank |
ST | 50,000-1,50,000 rank | 1,00,000-2,00,000 rank |
Documents Required
- NEET 2026 scorecard and admit card
- 10th and 12th marksheets
- Odisha domicile certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate
- Recent passport-size photos
Frequently Asked Questions
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