Overview
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee has released the Odisha NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 schedule for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in the state. Eligible NEET UG candidates can check the registration, choice-filling, seat-allotment and reporting timeline at ojee.nic.in. The total number of seats available in Round 3 will be confirmed through the official vacancy or seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee |
| Post Name | MBBS and BDS Admission through NEET UG Round 3 Counselling |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced in the Round 3 seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online counselling and choice filling |
| Official Website | ojee.nic.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should note that counselling dates can change due to revisions in the national or state admission calendar. The exact deadlines must therefore be verified from the schedule displayed on the official portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 date: TBA |
| Result Date | Round 3 seat-allotment result: TBA |
The schedule may separately mention deadlines for fee payment, document verification, choice locking, provisional allotment, final allotment and reporting to the allotted institution.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English, subject to applicable medical admission regulations.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and obtained the required percentile for their category.
- Candidates must meet Odisha’s domicile, nativity or other state-quota conditions where applicable.
- Applicants who participated in earlier counselling rounds should check the rules governing upgradation, resignation, forfeiture and fresh registration before entering Round 3.
- Admission remains subject to verification of academic certificates, NEET scorecard, identity documents, category certificates and other prescribed records.
Age Limit
- The candidate should ordinarily have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age requirement or relaxation will be governed by prevailing NEET UG and medical education regulations.
- Candidates should consult the official counselling brochure for category-specific or regulatory conditions.
Fees
- The Round 3 registration or counselling fee has not been specified in the available schedule details.
- Candidates may also need to pay a security deposit or part-admission fee, depending on the counselling rules.
- Payment should be made only through the facility provided on the official counselling portal.
- Bank charges, refund rules and fee-forfeiture conditions should be reviewed before payment.
Selection Process
- Registration and eligibility verification: Candidates must register or update their details, where permitted, and complete online document verification under the Round 3 schedule.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Eligible candidates must select and lock preferred medical or dental colleges. Allotment will be based on NEET UG merit, category, reservation rules, available seats and submitted choices.
- Reporting and admission: Allotted candidates must download the allotment letter, pay the prescribed fee and report to the designated college or centre with original documents within the deadline.
How to Apply
- Visit the Odisha JEE counselling website at ojee.nic.in.
- Open the link for Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 and select the Round 3 registration or candidate login option.
- Sign in using the required credentials, such as NEET UG roll number, application number, password or date of birth.
- Review personal, academic and category details carefully. Correct editable information before final submission.
- Upload the required certificates in the prescribed file format and size, if fresh uploading or verification is allowed.
- Pay the applicable counselling or security fee online and retain the transaction receipt.
- Enter college and course preferences in the desired order. Candidates should check the latest seat matrix before choosing institutions.
- Lock the choices before the deadline. Save or print the final choice list for reference.
- Check the Round 3 allotment result after publication and download the allotment letter.
- Complete fee payment and report to the allotted institution with original documents. Failure to report on time may result in cancellation of the seat.
Candidates should avoid waiting until the final hours because payment, login or document-upload issues may prevent timely completion of counselling formalities.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I check the Odisha NEET UG Round 3 Counselling 2026 schedule?
The schedule can be checked on the official Odisha JEE portal at ojee.nic.in under the NEET UG counselling section.
2. Can candidates who missed earlier rounds participate in Round 3?
Fresh participation may be permitted subject to the official Round 3 rules. Candidates must check registration eligibility, security-fee and document-verification requirements.
3. How will seats be allotted in Round 3?
Seats will be allotted on the basis of **NEET UG 2026 merit, reservation category, available vacancies and
