Overview
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee has released the Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026 for state medical and dental counselling. Published on September 8, 2026, the matrix lists 470 vacant MBBS and BDS seats available under the state quota. Eligible candidates must review the vacancies and lock their choices online by September 10, 2026.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEE) |
| Post Name | MBBS and BDS State Quota Seats |
| Total Vacancies | 470 seats |
| Application Mode | Online counselling and choice locking |
| Official Website | ojee.nic.in |
The published seat matrix helps candidates identify available seats across participating government and private medical or dental colleges before finalising their Round 2 preferences. Availability may differ by institution, course, category and reservation status.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 8, 2026 (Round 2 choice-filling process) |
| Last Date | September 10, 2026 (choice-locking deadline) |
| Exam Date | TBA; admission is based on NEET UG 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA (Round 2 seat allotment result) |
Candidates should lock their preferences before the deadline rather than waiting until the final hours. Once the choice-locking facility closes, editing or rearranging submitted preferences may not be permitted.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and secured the required category-wise minimum qualifying percentile.
- Candidates must satisfy Odisha state counselling requirements, including applicable domicile, nativity or state-quota conditions.
- Applicants must have completed the online counselling registration and document-verification requirements prescribed by OJEE.
- Eligibility for a specific MBBS or BDS seat remains subject to category, reservation, institution and document-verification rules.
Age Limit
- The candidate should be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026, as applicable under NEET UG admission rules.
- Any upper-age requirement or relaxation will be governed by the prevailing NEET UG 2026 regulations and judicial directions.
- Candidates should verify date-of-birth eligibility using their Class 10 certificate or another approved document.
Fees
- No separate fee amount for downloading the Round 2 seat matrix has been specified.
- Registered candidates may have to pay the applicable counselling, seat-acceptance or admission fee at the relevant stage.
- Fee amounts may vary by college, course and candidate category. Applicants should verify the official counselling notice before making payment.
- Payments should be completed only through the authorised online counselling portal.
Selection Process
- NEET UG merit and eligibility: Candidates are considered on the basis of their NEET UG 2026 rank, qualifying status, category and state-counselling eligibility.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Seats are allotted by considering the candidate’s rank, reservation category, locked preferences and the vacancies displayed in the Round 2 seat matrix.
- Reporting and admission: Provisionally allotted candidates must download the allotment letter, complete document verification, pay the prescribed fee and report to the designated institution within the notified schedule.
Publication of a vacancy in the seat matrix does not guarantee allotment. The final outcome depends on merit position, choices submitted, category rules and seat availability when the allotment is processed.
How to Apply
- Visit the official OJEE website at ojee.nic.in.
- Open the NEET UG counselling section available on the homepage.
- Select the link for the Odisha NEET UG Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026.
- Download the PDF and check vacancies course-wise, college-wise and category-wise.
- Log in to the counselling portal using the registered application credentials.
- Open the Round 2 choice-filling window and add preferred MBBS or BDS colleges in the desired order.
- Review every preference carefully, as allotment is processed according to the order of choices.
- Lock and submit the choices by September 10, 2026, and save the confirmation page for future reference.
- Monitor the portal for the Round 2 allotment result, reporting dates and subsequent admission instructions.
Candidates should use a stable internet connection and retain copies of the seat matrix, locked-choice list, payment receipts and registration documents. They should also avoid sharing passwords or login credentials with unauthorised persons.
Important Links
FAQs
1. How many seats are available in Odisha NEET UG Round 2 counselling 2026?
The Round 2 seat matrix shows 470 vacant MBBS and BDS seats under the Odisha state quota.
2. What is the last date to lock choices for Round 2?
Candidates must complete and lock their choices by September 10, 2026.
3. Where can candidates download the Round 2 seat matrix?
The seat matrix PDF can be downloaded from the NEET UG counselling section of ojee.nic.in.
