The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Board, functioning under the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha, has opened registration for Round 2 of Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the 85 percent state quota can now register on the official OJEE portal for a fresh opportunity to secure a seat or upgrade their existing allotment.

Latest Update: Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Registration Live

As per the officially notified schedule, Odisha NEET UG Round 2 registration opened on September 7, 2026 and remains open until September 8, 2026. Round 2 gives candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1 another opportunity to register, while candidates from Round 1 who wish to seek an upgrade or have a different counselling status should check the detailed Round 2 notice to confirm the exact action applicable to them. Early reports indicate that a reported 164 MBBS and 102 BDS seats are vacant heading into Round 2 across government and private colleges in the state; candidates are advised to verify the exact, college-wise vacancy list once it is published on the official portal before finalising their choices.

Background: Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026

Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by OJEE for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the state quota, based on the candidate's NEET UG rank, Odisha domicile status and category. For the 2026-27 academic session, the state has notified an expanded reservation matrix, with Scheduled Tribe candidates reserved 22.5 percent, Scheduled Caste candidates 16.25 percent, and the newly introduced Socially and Educationally Backward Class category reserved 11.25 percent of state-quota seats. Round 1 counselling has already concluded, with seats that remained vacant after Round 1 reporting now being offered through Round 2. Candidates claiming the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) quota for Round 2 are also required to complete a separate disability assessment as notified by the counselling authority.

Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026: Key Highlights

  • Round 2 registration window: September 7 to September 8, 2026.
  • Reported vacancy: 164 MBBS and 102 BDS seats, subject to confirmation on the official vacancy list.
  • Candidates not allotted a seat in Round 1 can register fresh for Round 2.
  • Round 1 allottees seeking an upgrade should check the specific Round 2 rules applicable to their status.
  • PwBD category candidates must complete the required disability assessment for Round 2.
  • Counselling is for 85 percent state quota seats; the remaining 15 percent AIQ seats are handled by MCC.

Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026: Schedule

EventDate
Round 2 registrationSeptember 7 to September 8, 2026
Round 2 merit listSeptember 9, 2026
Round 2 choice fillingSeptember 9 to September 10, 2026
Round 2 provisional and final seat allotmentSeptember 11, 2026
Reporting at allotted collegeAs per schedule notified on ojee.nic.in

How to Register for Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Counselling

  1. Visit the official OJEE counselling website, ojee.nic.in, or odishajee.com.
  2. Click on the MBBS/BDS Round 2 counselling registration link.
  3. Log in using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and registered credentials, or complete fresh registration if applicable.
  4. Verify and update personal, academic and category details as required.
  5. Upload requested documents for verification, if not already submitted.
  6. Submit the form and save the confirmation for your records ahead of choice filling.
Candidates should always verify the official, college-wise vacancy list on the OJEE portal before finalising their choices, rather than relying only on initial reported figures.— General advisory based on OJEE counselling guidelines

Impact on Candidates

For NEET UG qualified candidates in Odisha, Round 2 offers another chance to secure an MBBS or BDS seat under the state quota, either as a fresh allotment or as an upgrade from an existing Round 1 seat. Candidates who registered in Round 1 but were not allotted a seat, or who are seeking a better college or course, should complete the required Round 2 steps carefully within the tight two-day registration window. Candidates who miss this window may need to wait for a mop-up or stray vacancy round to secure a state-quota seat.

Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026 official notice
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Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026 registration open at ojee.nic.in

Conclusion

The opening of Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026 registration gives candidates another opportunity to secure an MBBS or BDS seat under the state quota. Candidates should complete registration within the September 8 deadline, verify the official vacancy list before choice filling, and track the schedule for merit list release, choice filling and seat allotment on ojee.nic.in.

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