The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee released the 2026 state merit list for MBBS and BDS admissions on August 14. The list covers the 85% state quota for the 2026-27 academic year. A total of 6,217 candidates are included.
OJEE NEET Rank List Details
The merit list includes state ranks, NEET All India Ranks (AIR), and candidate categories. This information is vital for filling college and course preferences. Aman Kumar Nayak secured the top state rank with an AIR of 80. The second-ranked candidate has an AIR of 225, and the third has an AIR of 462.
Counselling Schedule and Dates
The OJEE released the final state merit list on August 14 at 5 PM. This followed a provisional list published on August 13, allowing candidates to raise objections. The choice-filling and locking window opened on August 14 at 8:30 PM. It closes on August 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM .
The Round 1 provisional seat allotment results are scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 5 PM . Candidates must submit their preferences before the choice-filling deadline.
Odisha NEET Seat Matrix 2026
OJEE also published the MBBS and BDS seat matrix. This details available seats in government and private medical and dental colleges. For Round 1, there are 2,009 seats available. This includes 1,870 MBBS seats and 139 BDS seats.
| Course/College Type | Seats (Round 1) |
| Government MBBS without EWS | 1,147 |
| Government MBBS with EWS | 425 |
| Private MBBS | 298 |
| Government BDS | 54 |
| Private BDS | 85 |
| Total | 2,009 |
Candidates must review the official seat matrix for college, course, and category-specific seat availability. This information is crucial for informed preference selection.
Important Counselling Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Provisional state merit list | August 13, 2026 |
| Objections/grievances deadline | August 14, 2026, 11:30 AM |
| Final state merit list | August 14, 2026, 5 PM |
| Choice filling and locking | August 14, 8:30 PM – August 17, 11:59 PM |
| Round 1 provisional seat allotment | August 19, 2026, 5 PM |
How to Check the Rank List
Candidates can check their Odisha NEET UG state merit rank by visiting the official OJEE website. Navigate to the Medical section and find the Final State Merit List for MBBS/BDS Admission 2026-27. Open the PDF and search for your application details or name to find your state rank, AIR, and category. Download and save the list.
Next Steps for Candidates
Candidates on the Odisha NEET UG 2026 merit list must complete choice filling and locking by the deadline. Consider your NEET rank, category, seat availability, and preferred course/college when selecting preferences. Regularly check the OJEE portal for seat allotment results and further counselling updates.
