Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 has entered its second round, with registration beginning on September 7 for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in the state. The counselling process is being conducted through the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination authority for state quota and participating medical and dental institutions.
A total of 266 MBBS and BDS seats are reported to be vacant after the completion of Round 1. The vacancy figure includes 164 MBBS seats and 102 BDS seats. Candidates who are eligible and interested in participating in the second round can register for preparation of the revised state merit list within the specified deadline.
According to the revised schedule, registration for preparation of the Odisha NEET UG Round 2 state merit list began at 11:30 AM on September 7 and will remain open until 11:59 PM on September 8. Candidates who want to participate in the second round are required to complete the registration process within this period.
The revised state merit list is scheduled to be published on September 9 at 2 PM. The merit list will determine the candidates eligible to proceed with the subsequent stages of the Round 2 counselling process. Candidates should carefully check their details after the merit list is released and follow the instructions issued by the counselling authority.
After publication of the revised merit list, choice filling and locking will begin on September 9 at 5:30 PM. Candidates will be required to select their preferred colleges and courses according to their eligibility, NEET UG rank, category and available seats. The choice-filling window is scheduled to remain open until 4 PM on September 10.
Candidates should give careful consideration to their preferences before locking their choices. The order of preferences can influence the seat allocation outcome, subject to merit, reservation rules, seat availability and the counselling authority's applicable guidelines.
The Round 2 provisional seat allotment is scheduled to be published on September 11 at 11:30 AM. Candidates will also have an opportunity to raise queries related to the provisional allotment later that day. The final Round 2 allotment result and allotment letter are scheduled to be published at 7:30 PM on September 11.
Candidates who receive a seat in the second round will have to follow the admission and reporting instructions issued by the counselling authority. Provisional admission and reporting for Round 2 are scheduled from September 13 to September 18.
The availability of 266 seats after the first round provides another opportunity for eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates who were not allotted a preferred seat in Round 1 or who are participating in the next stage of the counselling process. However, candidates should not assume that every vacant seat will remain available throughout the entire process, as seat availability can change depending on candidate choices, withdrawals, upgrades and subsequent allotments.
The counselling process is based on the NEET UG 2026 qualification and the applicable Odisha state counselling rules. Candidates should ensure that their personal, academic and NEET-related information is entered correctly during registration. They should also keep the required documents ready and carefully follow the official instructions regarding choice filling, seat acceptance, admission fees and reporting.
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination authority has published updates relating to MBBS and BDS counselling through its official counselling portal. Candidates should rely on the official notification and schedule for final deadlines, eligibility requirements, seat availability and admission instructions rather than depending only on third-party counselling information.
The Round 2 process is particularly important for candidates who are still seeking MBBS or BDS admission after the first round. With 164 MBBS and 102 BDS seats reported vacant, students have another opportunity to compete for available seats based on their merit and preferences.
Candidates should complete the Round 2 registration before the September 8 deadline and regularly check the revised merit list and subsequent counselling updates. Any delay in registration, choice filling or reporting could affect participation in the respective stage of the admission process.
Overall, Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 has opened another admission window for medical and dental aspirants. With the revised merit list scheduled for September 9 and seat allotment planned for September 11, candidates should closely monitor the official schedule and complete each stage within the prescribed time.