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NEET Counselling in Odisha

Complete guide to 19 UG colleges & 213 PG seats — cutoffs, fees, and counselling details

Data last updated: March 2026

UG Counselling Authority

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEE)

Closed State

Official Website

https://ojee.nic.in/

Domicile / Eligibility

Must be an Indian national and permanent resident of Odisha. Resident/Nativity Certificate issued online by the Tahsildar required. Reserved categories must be native of Odisha. Non-domicile candidates eligible only for NRI quota with valid NRI documentation.

19

Total Colleges

2725

Total Seats

1628

Lowest Fee/Year

#594

Best Cutoff Rank

By College Type

aiims 1
deemed 3
government 12
private 3

By Counselling

AIQ 13
deemed 3
management 3

By Course

MBBS 19

Top UG Colleges in Odisha

Ranked by General category cutoff (lowest rank = most competitive)

AIIMS MBBS

AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Cutoff Rank

#594

₹1628/yr
Government MBBS

SCB Medical College, Cuttack

Cuttack, Odisha

Cutoff Rank

#5500

₹5000/yr
Government MBBS

Government Medical College and Hospital, Jajpur

Jajpur, Odisha

Cutoff Rank

#14313

₹5000/yr
Government MBBS

Government Medical College, Bhawanipatna

Bhawanipatna, Odisha

Cutoff Rank

#14313

₹5000/yr
Government MBBS

MKCG Medical College, Berhampur

Berhampur, Odisha

Cutoff Rank

#14313

₹5000/yr
Government MBBS

Sri Jagannath Medical College & Hospital, Puri

Puri, Odisha

Cutoff Rank

#14313

₹5000/yr
Government MBBS

Government Medical College & Hospital (Renamed as Fakir Mohan Medical College & Hospital), Balasore Balasore Fakir Mohan Univeristy, Balasore

Balasore, Odisha

Cutoff Rank

#14313

₹5000/yr
Government MBBS

Government Medical College, Sundargarh

Sundargarh, Odisha

Cutoff Rank

#14313

₹5000/yr
Government MBBS

Pt. Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital, Baripada, Odisha

Odisha, Odisha

Cutoff Rank

#15186

₹5000/yr
Government MBBS

Government Medical College & Hospital (Renamed as Bhima Bhoi Medical College & Hospital), Balangir

Balangir, Odisha

Cutoff Rank

#15643

₹5000/yr

All UG Colleges in Odisha

19 colleges accepting NEET UG scores

College Type Course Gen Cutoff Fee/Year Seats
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar aiims MBBS #594 ₹1628 125
SCB Medical College, Cuttack Cuttack government MBBS #5500 ₹5000 250
Government Medical College and Hospital, Jajpur Jajpur government MBBS #14313 ₹5000 50
Government Medical College, Bhawanipatna Bhawanipatna government MBBS #14313 ₹5000 100
MKCG Medical College, Berhampur Berhampur government MBBS #14313 ₹5000 250
Sri Jagannath Medical College & Hospital, Puri Puri government MBBS #14313 ₹5000 100
Government Medical College & Hospital (Renamed as Fakir Mohan Medical College & Hospital), Balasore Balasore Fakir Mohan Univeristy, Balasore Balasore government MBBS #14313 ₹5000 100
Government Medical College, Sundargarh Sundargarh government MBBS #14313 ₹5000 100
Pt. Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital, Baripada, Odisha Odisha government MBBS #15186 ₹5000 125
Government Medical College & Hospital (Renamed as Bhima Bhoi Medical College & Hospital), Balangir Balangir government MBBS #15643 ₹5000 100

NEET UG Counselling Process in Odisha

Rounds & process (5 rounds)

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEE) conducts 5 rounds of UG counselling:

  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2
  3. Mop-Up Round (Round 3)
  4. Stray Vacancy Round
  5. Spot Round (Offline at OJEE Bhubaneswar)

The general process involves: registration on the official portal, document verification, online choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college with original documents and fee payment.

Fees & deposits

Registration Fee

Rs 1,000 (General/SEBC). Rs 500 (SC/ST/PwD). Non-refundable.

Security Deposit

No deposit in Round 1. From Round 2: Rs 10,000 (Govt General/SEBC). Rs 5,000 (Govt SC/ST). Rs 1,00,000 (Private, all categories).

Important dates and deadlines
State counselling in Odisha typically begins 2-4 weeks after NEET UG results are declared. The entire process (including mop-up rounds) usually spans 2-3 months. Key deadlines include registration closing dates, document verification dates, choice-filling windows, and college reporting deadlines. Missing any deadline can cost you your seat. Always check the official OJEE portal for exact dates, as they change every year.
Choice filling tips for Odisha
  • Put your dream colleges first — you won't lose anything by reaching high
  • Keep safe colleges in the middle — ones where your rank is comfortably within cutoff
  • Add backup options at the end — colleges you'd accept as a last resort
  • Fill at least 10-15 choices to maximize your chances
  • Don't skip rounds — seats vacated by other candidates open up in later rounds
  • Prioritize government colleges for fees — the cost difference over 5 years is massive

Quotas & Reservation in Odisha

3025

Total MBBS Seats

1925

Govt Seats

35%

Management Quota

15%

NRI Quota

Reservation Policy

ST — 22% SC — 16% SEBC — 11% EWS — 10% Green Card (GC) — 5% PwD — 5% horizontal Ex-Servicemen (ES) — 3% horizontal State Govt Schools (SGS) — 15% horizontal

Key Highlights

  • Green Card reservation (5%) — unique to Odisha, for economically backward families holding Tahsildar-issued Green Card
  • 22% ST reservation — among the highest in India, reflecting Odisha's significant tribal population
  • No OBC category — Odisha uses SEBC instead; OBC candidates compete under UR
  • Offline Spot Round conducted physically at OJEE office in Bhubaneswar — unique in the online era
  • 15% horizontal reservation for State Government School students
  • Freeze vs Float option — candidates choose to accept final or stay eligible for upgrade
  • Stray Round failure leads to 1-year NEET debarment
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical colleges are in Odisha?

Odisha has 19 medical, dental, and AYUSH colleges that accept NEET UG scores. This includes government, private, and deemed institutions.

What is the lowest NEET cutoff in Odisha?

The most competitive (lowest) cutoff rank in Odisha is #594 for General category based on 2024 data. Use our College Predictor to check which colleges match your rank.

How does NEET counselling work in Odisha?

Odisha counselling is conducted by Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee (OJEE) in 5 rounds. Candidates with Odisha domicile are eligible for state quota seats (85%), while 15% of government seats come under All India Quota (MCC counselling).

How many NEET PG seats are in Odisha?

Odisha has 213 PG seats across 37 colleges, covering MD, MS, DNB, and Diploma specialities. Use the PG tab above to explore all available seats.

What are the most popular PG specialities in Odisha?

The most popular PG specialities in Odisha are DNBANAESTHESIOLOGY (10 seats), DNBORTHOPAEDICS (8 seats), ANAESTHESIOLOGY (8 seats), PAEDIATRICS (7 seats), OBG (7 seats). Switch to the PG tab to see the full breakdown.

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