The Odisha NEET 2024 Counselling will be overseen by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Board for the academic session 2024-25. Tentatively, the Odisha NEET Counselling 2024 is scheduled to take place starting from the fourth week of July 2024, around a month following the announcement of the NEET 2024 results.

The Odisha NEET 2024 counseling process will determine admissions to 85% of State Quota seats for MBBS and BDS courses provided by medical and dental colleges within the state. The counseling will consist of four rounds, with spot counseling included. Additional rounds will be arranged according to available vacancies.

The NEET 2024 examination took place on May 5, 2024, and the results for NEET 2024 are scheduled to be announced on June 14, 2024.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2024 Overview

Displayed in the table are the key points of the Odisha NEET counseling for 2024.

Odisha NEET 2024 Counselling Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of the Odisha NEET 2024 exam

Odisha NEET Counselling 2024 Seat Allotment Result

This part presents the seat allocation outcomes for the Odisha NEET counseling 2024 in a round-by-round format. The PDFs containing the Odisha NEET counseling 2024 results will be made available here upon release for each round.

The table below displays the Odisha NEET counseling 2023 results in PDF format, including the number of candidates who have been allocated seats. Students may consult last year’s result PDFs for comparison.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2023 Merit List

After the registration process is completed, OJEE publishes merit lists containing the names of eligible registered candidates. Below is a table displaying the round-wise merit lists for Odisha NEET counselling in 2023. The merit lists for Odisha NEET 2024 counselling will be made available once they are published.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Below are the eligibility criteria for participating in the Odisha NEET UG counselling 2024, outlined for each specific parameter.

Nationality: The eligibility to apply for Odisha NEET 2024 counseling is limited to Indian citizens, OCIs, NRIs, and PIOs.

Qualification: Applicants should have successfully completed the Class 12 Board exam in the Science stream, with individual passing grades in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. They must also have attained a cumulative score of at least 50 percent in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the Class 12 Science level for General Candidates (GE), 40 percent for SC/ST candidates, and 45 percent for benchmark disability candidates (PC-GE). Physically Challenged candidates in the SC/ST category need to achieve a minimum score of 40 percent.

Entrance Examination: To be eligible for the Odisha MBBS/BDS 2024 counseling, candidates need to have passed the NEET 2024 exam. Those who have not taken or passed the NEET 2024 exam will not be able to take part in the counseling procedure.

Domicile: The applicant needs to be a resident of Odisha. There are some exceptions to this rule:

• Children of Odisha State Government employees
• Children of Government of India employees currently posted in Odisha

Reservation: The Odisha NEET counselling reservation policy is outlined as follows:

• Scheduled Tribe (ST)12 per cent
• Scheduled Cast (SC)8 per cent
• Physically Challenged (PC)3 per cent
• Ex-Servicemen (ES) 3 per cent
• Green Card Holders (GC) 5 per cent

Eligibility Criteria for NRI Candidates

Listed below are the eligibility requirements for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates who wish to take part in the OJEE NEET 2024 counseling process:

• NRI applicants who have successfully passed the NEET UG 2024 are qualified.
• NRI refers to the offspring or dependents of an individual of Indian descent living abroad. These applicants are required to provide the following documentation to substantiate their NRI status.
• Documents claiming that the sponsorer is an NRI (Passport, Visa of the sponsored)
• Relation of NRI with the candidate
• A notarized affidavit from the sponsor confirming their commitment to cover the candidate’s full course fee.
• Certificate from the Consulate confirming sponsorship.

The Odisha NEET counseling process consists of several steps. Below, you will find a comprehensive explanation of each step involved in the counseling process.

Registration and application process

Candidates who wish to take part in the counseling for Odisha NEET 2024 must complete the registration on the official OJEE website. The registration process consists of six steps in total.

1. Visiting the official website of Odisha NEET counselling 2024 – ojee.nic.in
2. To register online, you will need to provide a valid email address, phone number, and your NEET 2024 roll number.
3. Iniciar sesión usando credenciales generadas durante el registro en línea
4. Filling out the application form for Odisha NEET 2024 counseling.
5. Submitting scanned images of your photograph, signature, and thumb impression.
6. Paying the application fee online and submitting the application
7. Printing a copy of the completed Odisha NEET counseling 2024 application form.

Verification of the documents

The verification process for Odisha NEET 2024 counselling was conducted offline. Candidates were required to select a verification center during the application form filling process. Upon visiting the verification center, they needed to present all their original documents. Once the verification was completed successfully, candidates received a confirmation slip, which they were advised to keep for future use.

Odisha NEET counselling 2024: Documents required for verification

• NEET 2024 scorecard
• NEET 2024 admit card
• Marksheet and certificates of Class 10
• Marksheet and certificates of Class 12
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste/Community Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

State Merit List

Following the verification of documents, the OJEE Cell will publish a roster of qualified candidates for the counseling session. Only candidates who have completed the document verification process will be considered for inclusion in this roster. The state merit list will be determined by the candidates’ performance in NEET 2024.

Choice filling and locking

Candidates who have been listed in the state merit list for Odisha NEET 2024 counseling are eligible to move forward with the process of selecting and securing their choices. There is no restriction on the quantity of options a candidate can select in the form, therefore it is recommended that candidates provide as many choices as possible. Following the selection of choices, candidates must ensure to lock them to be considered for the seat allocation.

Seat allotment list

The OJEE Cell assigned seats to eligible candidates based on their choices and position in the state merit list. The seat allotment list for each round was published individually. Candidates who were allocated a seat and wanted to proceed with the respective institute were required to report to the institute by the specified deadline.

Institute Reporting

Candidates who have been assigned seats are required to personally appear at the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) office in Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar on the scheduled date and time. They must bring all original certificates, mark sheets, and necessary documents along with a duly completed bond for provisional admission. The Admission Fees, depending on the allocated College, can be paid online or via demand draft. Candidates have the option to Freeze or Float as per their preference. Upon submission of the original College Leaving Certificate / School Leaving Certificate, a Provisional Admission Letter will be issued.

Candidates who fail to report to the institutes will be deemed as no longer part of the system, and the seat allocated to them will be considered vacant for the subsequent round. These candidates will have the opportunity to take part in the next round by submitting new choices only.

Withdrawal/Resignation of Seats

If a candidate decides to resign after being admitted but before the specified withdrawal/resignation date, 90% of the admission fees paid will be refunded, with 10% retained as processing fees. It is important to note that no resignations will be accepted after this date. In the event that a candidate resigns after the deadline, resulting in the seat being forfeited, no refund will be issued, and the candidate will be subject to a financial penalty determined by the State Government.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2024: Participating Institutes

The participating colleges in the Odisha NEET counselling 2024 can be categorized into Medical colleges and Dental colleges. Below is a table providing the detailed list of colleges along with the corresponding number of seats available.

Odisha NEET Counselling Participating Colleges – MBBS

Below is a table listing the medical colleges in Odisha along with the corresponding number of seats available.

Odisha NEET Counselling Participating Colleges – BDS

The table below brings the dental colleges in Odisha along with the number of seats.

Note: The seat availability mentioned earlier is derived from last year’s data and might vary for the current year. Please refer to this page for the most recent seat matrix updates.

Odisha NEET 2024 Counselling: Fee Structure

According to OJEE, candidates are required to pay a fee of INR 37,950 for Government Medical and Dental colleges. The fee details for private medical and dental colleges are provided as follows.

To pay the Admission Fees, you can choose between online payment (using your respective login ID) or by Demand Draft made out to “OJEE” from any scheduled bank in Bhubaneswar. Remember to write the candidate’s Name and NEET Application number on the back of the draft. The draft should be submitted at the OJEE office when reporting.

Note: The fee indicated in the table is from the previous year and will be revised once new information is provided by OJEE Bhubaneswar.