Overview
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has released the tentative counselling schedule for admission to BAMS and BHMS courses for the 2026 academic session. Eligible candidates can check the schedule and complete the counselling process online through ojee.nic.in. This is an admission exercise rather than a recruitment drive; therefore, no posts are notified, while the number of seats will depend on participating AYUSH colleges.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee |
| Post Name | BAMS and BHMS Admission 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; seat intake varies by college and category |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ojee.nic.in |
Important Dates
The counselling calendar is tentative and may be revised. Candidates should download the latest schedule from the official portal before completing registration or reporting to an allotted institute.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA — as per the detailed counselling schedule |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 date as notified by the examination authority |
| Result Date | TBA |
Applicants should also monitor separate deadlines for choice filling, choice locking, provisional allotment, document verification, fee payment and physical reporting. Missing any prescribed deadline may result in cancellation of candidature or the allotted seat.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Physics, Chemistry and Biology must have been studied as compulsory subjects. English may also be required under the applicable AYUSH admission regulations.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and secured the prescribed minimum percentile for their category.
- Candidates must satisfy domicile, reservation and institutional eligibility conditions wherever applicable.
- Final eligibility will be determined through verification of original academic, identity, category and NEET documents.
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 the prevailing NEET UG and AYUSH admission rules.
- Candidates should verify age-related conditions in the official counselling information brochure before registration.
Fees
- The counselling registration fee has not been specified in the available notification details.
- Candidates must pay the applicable counselling, seat acceptance or admission fee through the online modes provided on the portal.
- Bank charges, if applicable, may be payable separately.
- Applicants should retain the transaction receipt and payment confirmation until the admission process is completed.
Selection Process
- Registration and merit consideration: Eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates must register online. The competent authority will consider candidates on the basis of NEET rank, category and applicable admission rules.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Registered candidates will select and lock their preferred BAMS or BHMS colleges. Seats will be allotted according to merit, reservation, preference order and seat availability.
- Verification and admission: Allotted candidates must pay the required fee, complete document verification and report to the designated college within the scheduled period. Failure to report may lead to forfeiture of the allotment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official OJEE website at ojee.nic.in using a secure browser.
- Open the link for OJEE 2026 BAMS/BHMS Counselling or the AYUSH UG counselling schedule displayed on the homepage.
- Download the tentative schedule and read the counselling brochure, eligibility rules and document requirements carefully.
- Select the online registration link and enter the requested details, including name, NEET UG roll number, date of birth, contact information and category.
- Upload scanned copies of the required photograph, signature and supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable registration fee online and save the payment receipt.
- Log in during the choice-filling window, arrange college preferences in the desired order and lock the choices before the deadline.
- Check the seat allotment result using the candidate login. If allotted a seat, download the allotment letter and follow the fee payment and reporting instructions.
- Carry original documents, photocopies, NEET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates, identity proof, category certificate and allotment letter for verification.
Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day, as incomplete registration, unlocked choices or unsuccessful payment may affect participation in counselling.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can candidates check the OJEE 2026 BAMS/BHMS counselling schedule?
Candidates can check and download the tentative schedule from ojee.nic.in.
2. Is NEET UG 2026 mandatory for BAMS and BHMS counselling?
Yes. Admission to undergraduate BAMS and BHMS programmes is generally based on a valid NEET UG 2026 score and fulfilment of other eligibility conditions.
3. Does release of the tentative schedule guarantee admission?
No. Admission depends on successful registration, NEET merit, category, choice filling, seat availability, document ver
