Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha, for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in the state’s government and private medical colleges. NBEMS declared the NEET PG 2026 result on September 24, 2026, and DMET Odisha is expected to open registration after MCC’s first rounds get underway.
Qualified candidates of NEET PG 2026 can fill out the application form for admission. This article consists of all information about the Odisha NEET PG Counselling process, dates, eligibility criteria, domicile and Green Card rules, reservation, fees, service bond, documents required, cutoff and the participating colleges.
Quick Facts
| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (PG) or NEET PG |
| Conducted by | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Odisha NEET PG Counselling Authority | Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET), Odisha |
| Exam Date | 30th August, 2026 |
| NEET PG result | Declared on 24th September, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ NEET PG Counselling starting date | Official schedule awaited; registration expected from the third week of October 2026 |
| Odisha NEET PG Counselling starting date | Expected after MCC’s first rounds (December 2026 tentatively) |
| Seats Covered by DMET | 50% State Quota seats in government colleges and seats in private colleges |
| Official Website | dmetodisha.gov.in |
| Level of NEET Examination | National-level |
| Category | Postgraduate |
Odisha NEET PG 2026 Counselling Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Result | Declared on 24-09-2026 |
| Registration | Expected December 2026 |
| Last date to register | To Be Announced |
| Display of Provisional Merit List Round 1 | To Be Announced |
| Display of Final Merit List Round-1 | To Be Announced |
| Filling of choices for Round 1 | To Be Announced |
| Provisional Seat Allotment for Round 1 | To Be Announced |
| Final Seat Allotment for Round 1 | To Be Announced |
| Round-2 Counselling Registration | To Be Announced |
| Display of Provisional Merit List Round 2 | To Be Announced |
| Display of Final Merit List Round 2 | To Be Announced |
| Filling of choices for Round 2 | To Be Announced |
| Provisional Seat Allotment for Round 2 | To Be Announced |
| Final Seat Allotment for Round 2 | To Be Announced |
| Date of Reporting at the allotted institute | To Be Announced |
| Round-3 Counselling Registration | To Be Announced |
| Display of Provisional Merit List Round-3 | To Be Announced |
| Final Merit List Round-3 | To Be Announced |
| Provisional seat allocation | To Be Announced |
| Mop-Up / Stray Vacancy Round | To Be Announced |
| Last date of joining the Institute | To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria
To get admission to PG medical courses, candidates are required to meet the following eligibility criteria for NEET PG Counselling 2026:
- NEET PG: Candidates must have qualified NEET PG 2026 (minimum 50th percentile for General, 45th for General PwBD and 40th for SC/ST/OBC).
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for admission to PG (MD/MS) courses.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or a recognized certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Internship: Candidates must complete their one-year internship or have the original certificate on or before the cut-off date specified in the DMET Odisha guidelines.
- Registration Certificate: Candidates must have a permanent or provisional MBBS registration certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council.
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Domicile: Odisha domicile is required for State Quota seats (see the next section).
- In-Service Candidates: DMET Odisha has historically run separate Direct and In-Service allotments; in-service candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority.
Odisha State Quota vs AIQ vs Deemed Universities
PG seats in Odisha are filled through different counselling channels:
| Seat Type | Conducted By | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|
| 50% Government college seats (State Quota) | DMET Odisha | Odisha domicile candidates |
| 50% Government college seats (All India Quota) | MCC | All India candidates |
| Private college seats (including management quota at Hi-Tech Medical College) | DMET Odisha | As per seat type; see Odisha MD/MS Direct Admission |
| Deemed universities (such as SUM and KIMS Bhubaneswar) | MCC | All India candidates |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | INI-CET (conducted by AIIMS, not NEET PG counselling) | INI-CET candidates only |
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026
The candidates can visit the official portal of the Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Odisha to register themselves for Odisha NEET PG counselling. The step-by-step procedure of counselling is given below.
| Steps | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Registration | Candidates must first register themselves on the official counselling website of Odisha by using their NEET PG Roll no and other required details. |
| Step 2: Payment of Counselling Fee | Candidates are required to pay the prescribed counselling fee online, which is non-refundable. |
| Step 3: Choice filling and Locking | Once the payment of the registration fee is completed, the candidate can select the preferred college and courses from the available options based on their eligibility. |
| Step 4: Document Verification | Candidates need to upload and verify required documents online, including their NEET PG scorecards, certificates, ID proof etc. |
| Step 5: Seat Allotment | Seats are allotted to the candidates by the counselling authority based on their rank, choices filled, reservation and seat availability. |
| Step 6: Reporting to Allotted College | The candidate downloads the allotment letter and reports to the allotted college within a specified timeframe with original documents for verification. |
| Step 7: Upgradation and further Rounds | The candidate can opt for a further round if not satisfied with the allotted seat and college. |
Odisha NEET PG Counselling Fees and Security Deposit
Based on the previous cycle (confirm against the 2026 DMET notice):
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹2,500 |
| SC/ST | ₹2,000 |
Documents Required
The documents mentioned below are mandatory for candidates applying for the Odisha NEET PG Counselling. The candidates are requested to collect all the documents before applying for the counselling process.
- MBBS Certificate
- Mark sheet and degree of MBBS examinations
- Medical Registration Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Photo identity proof in the form of a Certificate with an attested photo from the Head of the Institution last studied/Copy of Passport/Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Driving License (Self-attested photocopy after verifying with the original documents)
- Copy of Birth Certificate for proof of age (if the date of birth is not given in the HSC mark sheet/certificate)
- NEET PG 2026 Score Card
- Copy of Online Counselling Registration Certificate
- Odisha domicile/residence proof, for State Quota candidates
- Caste certificate (SC/ST), Green Card, Ex-Servicemen and disability certificates, if claiming these categories
- NOC from the competent authority, for in-service candidates
- Sponsorship Certificate from State Govt. If applicable
- Passport-size photographs: 8 copies
NEET PG Counselling Factors
Directorate of Medical Education & Training, Odisha conducts the counselling based on the factors given below.
| S.No. | Factors |
|---|---|
| 1. | 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats |
| 2. | 50% of State Quota seats |
| 3. | Central Universities (DU, AMU, BHU) |
| 4. | Deemed Universities |
| 5. | ESIC colleges |
| 6. | Armed Forces Medical Services |
NEET PG 2026 Cutoff
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cut-Off Scores (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th percentile | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th percentile | 244 |
| SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 226 |
Participating Colleges: Odisha NEET PG Counselling
The list of top colleges in Odisha that accept the NEET PG Scorecard is given below.
| Colleges | District | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | Khurdha | 88 |
| Instt. Of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar | 170 |
| Hi-Tech Medical College Bhubaneswar | Khurdha | 87 |
| SCB Medical College | Cuttack | 232 |
| Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Burla | Sambalpur | 130 |
| Hi-Tech Medical College Rourkela | Sundergarh | 10 |
| Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar | 177 |
| Maharaja KC Gajapati Medical College | Ganjam | 158 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026 start?
A. NBEMS declared the NEET PG 2026 result on 24 September 2026, and MCC’s counselling schedule is awaited. DMET Odisha usually opens registration after MCC’s first rounds (in the previous cycle it opened on 2 November 2025), so check dmetodisha.gov.in for the official schedule.
Q. Who is eligible for Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026 and hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institute are eligible. Odisha domicile is required for State Quota seats.
Q. How can I register for Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. You need to register online at dmetodisha.gov.in, fill in the application form, upload documents, and pay the counselling fee within the given dates.
Q. What is the counselling fee for Odisha NEET PG?
A. In the previous cycle, the registration fee was ₹2,500 for General/OBC and ₹2,000 for SC/ST candidates. A refundable security deposit is also required as per the seat category. Confirm the 2026 amounts in the DMET notice.
Q. What is the Green Card category in Odisha NEET PG counselling?
A. Green Card (GC) is an Odisha-specific reservation category, with 5% of State Quota seats, for candidates holding an official Green Card issued by the Government of Odisha. It is different from the immigration document of the same name.