Overview
The Odisha NEET Merit List 2026 has been released by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the state counselling process. This is an admission merit list rather than a recruitment notification; therefore, there are no posts or job vacancies, and the number of available medical and dental seats will be published separately in the counselling seat matrix.
Candidates who registered for Odisha NEET UG counselling can check their merit status through the official portal at ojee.nic.in. Inclusion in the merit list allows eligible candidates to participate in choice filling and subsequent seat-allotment rounds.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee |
| Post Name | MBBS/BDS Admission through Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; course-wise seat matrix to be issued separately |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ojee.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 examination date as notified by the conducting authority |
| Result Date | Odisha merit list released in 2026; candidates should verify the date on the portal notice |
Candidates should note that counselling dates may be revised due to seat approvals, court directions or changes in the national counselling calendar. The portal should be checked regularly for the choice-filling, provisional allotment and reporting schedules.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English from a recognised board.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the required category-wise qualifying percentile or score.
- Candidates must satisfy the Odisha domicile, nativity or other state eligibility conditions prescribed for state-quota seats.
- Applicants seeking reservation must possess valid category, income, residence and other supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
- Final eligibility remains subject to online registration, document verification and the applicable medical admission regulations.
Age Limit
- The candidate should ordinarily have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition will be governed by the prevailing NEET UG and regulatory guidelines.
- Date of birth recorded in the Class 10 certificate or equivalent document will generally be considered for verification.
Fees
- There is normally no separate fee to download the merit list.
- Candidates may have to pay the counselling registration fee, if prescribed, through the online payment facility.
- Seat-acceptance, admission and institutional fees will apply after allotment.
- The exact fee amount and refund conditions should be checked in the Odisha NEET UG 2026 counselling brochure.
Selection Process
- NEET UG qualification and registration: Candidates must qualify the entrance examination and complete Odisha state counselling registration within the notified period.
- Merit list and document verification: The OJEE Committee prepares the state merit list using eligible NEET UG scores, reservation rules and verified candidate information.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Merit-listed candidates submit course and college preferences. Seats are allotted based on state rank, category, preference, seat availability and counselling rules.
Publication of a candidate's name or roll number in the merit list does not by itself guarantee admission. A seat is confirmed only after allotment, fee payment, document verification and reporting to the designated institution within the deadline.
How to Apply
- Visit the official counselling website at ojee.nic.in using a desktop or mobile browser.
- Open the section for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 on the homepage.
- Select the link for the state merit list, provisional merit list or revised merit list, as applicable.
- Download the PDF and search for the application number, NEET roll number or candidate name using the search function.
- Check the state rank, category, eligibility status and other details printed against the candidate's record.
- If any information is incorrect, submit a grievance through the method and within the period specified in the official notice.
- Log in to the counselling account when choice filling opens and arrange preferred MBBS or BDS colleges carefully.
- Save the submitted choices, payment receipt, merit-list page and allotment letter for use during reporting and document verification.
Candidates should use only their own login credentials and avoid sharing passwords or one-time passwords. They should also keep original academic, identity, domicile and reservation documents ready before the allotment process begins.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the Odisha NEET Merit List 2026 available online?
Yes. Registered candidates can access and download the merit list from ojee.nic.in through the Odisha NEET UG counselling section.
2. Does inclusion in the merit list confirm an MBBS or BDS seat?
No. It only makes the candidate eligible for the relevant counselling stages. Admission depends on rank, category, choices, seat availability and successful document verification.
3. What should a candidate do after downloading the merit list?
Candidates should verify their details, monitor the choice-filling schedule, submit college preferences and download the allotment result when released.
