Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has released the Odisha NEET UG Merit List 2026 for candidates participating in the state NEET counselling process. Candidates who registered for Odisha NEET UG counselling can check the merit list through the official OJEE website.

Candidates who find any discrepancy in the merit list can submit their grievances by August 14, 2026. The Odisha NEET UG choice-filling process will also begin on August 14 and continue until August 17, 2026.

The registration and document-upload window for Odisha NEET UG counselling was open from August 6 to August 10, 2026, until 11:59 pm.

Odisha NEET Merit List 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should complete the grievance and choice-filling processes within the prescribed deadlines to avoid missing the next stage of counselling. 

How to Check Odisha NEET Merit List 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to check their names and details in the Odisha NEET UG merit list:

1. Visit the official OJEE website.

2. Open the link for the Odisha State Merit List NEET UG 2026.

3. Download the merit list PDF.

4. Open the PDF and use Ctrl + F to search for the candidate's name or other relevant details.

5. Check the information carefully for any discrepancies.

6. Download and save a copy of the merit list for future reference.

Candidates who find an error or discrepancy should follow the instructions issued by OJEE for submitting grievances by August 14, 2026.

Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026: What Happens Next?

After the publication of the merit list, eligible candidates can participate in the choice-filling process from August 14 to August 17, 2026.

Candidates should carefully select and arrange their preferred colleges and courses during the choice-filling window. The subsequent counselling process will include seat allotment and reporting at the allotted institution, as per the schedule announced by the OJEE Committee.

Odisha NEET Counselling 2026: MBBS and BDS Admissions

The Odisha NEET UG counselling process is conducted for admission to MBBS and BDS seats under the state counselling system. Candidates participating in the process must complete the required registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting formalities as applicable.

The counselling schedule includes multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3. A stray vacancy round may also be conducted if seats remain vacant after the regular counselling rounds.

Candidates should regularly check the official OJEE website for updates regarding merit list grievances, choice filling, seat allotment, reporting dates and further counselling instructions.