Odisha NEET PG Cutoff 2026: DMET Odisha releases round-wise opening and closing ranks for MD, MS and PG Diploma admissions. The cutoff varies by college, branch and category. MCC manages 50% AIQ seats, while DMET Odisha conducts state quota counselling.
Candidates can check Odisha NEET PG category-wise cutoffs for UR, EWS, SC, ST, Green Card, Ex-Servicemen and PwD. This article covers 2025 closing ranks, 2024–2025 cutoff trends, NEET PG 2026 qualifying cutoffs and Odisha counselling updates as of October 21, 2026.
NEET PG Quick Description
Before the Odisha MD/MS cutoff details, here is a short overview of NEET PG 2026 and Odisha counselling:
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or NEET PG |
| Conducted by | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Exam pattern | 180 questions, 720 marks |
| NEET PG Result | September 24, 2026 |
| Odisha NEET PG counselling authority | Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha |
| Counselling rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Mop-up / Stray Vacancy Round (as notified by DMET) |
| Quotas in 2026 counselling | Government (Direct), Government (In-service), Management (Direct), Management (In-service), DNB In-service seats |
| Courses | MD, MS, PG Diploma |
| Official Website | dmetodisha.in |
Odisha NEET PG Cutoff 2026 Dates
The Odisha NEET PG Cutoff 2026 will be released round-wise after each counselling allotment, showing the closing ranks for different colleges, branches and categories:
| Counselling Round | Cutoff Dates |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Cutoff | To be announced |
| Round 2 Cutoff | To be announced |
| Round 3 / Mop-up Cutoff | To be announced |
| Stray Vacancy Round Cutoff | To be announced |
| Final Closing Cutoff | To be announced |
NEET PG 2026 Cutoff
There is no separate qualifying cutoff for Odisha. Candidates must meet the NEET PG 2026 qualifying cutoff prescribed by NBEMS to become eligible for Odisha NEET PG counselling:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | 2026 Cutoff Score (Out of 720) | 2025 Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th Percentile | 262 | 276 |
| General PwBD | 45th Percentile | 244 | 255 |
| SC / ST / OBC, including PwBD | 40th Percentile | 226 | 235 |
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026
Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026: Registration was held from October 12–18, with document upload until October 21. The provisional seat matrix is scheduled for October 26 and the state merit list for October 28, 2026. Check dmetodisha.in for official updates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form and fee payment opens | October 12, 2026 |
| Last date of registration and fee payment | October 18, 2026 |
| Document upload (after payment) | October 14 – 21, 2026 |
| Provisional seat matrix | October 26, 2026 |
| Objection to seat matrix | October 27, 2026 |
| Provisional state merit list | October 28, 2026 |
| Objection to merit list | October 29, 2026 |
| Final state merit list | October 31, 2026 |
| Round 1 choice filling and allotment | To be announced |
Odisha NEET PG Cutoff 2025 for Government Colleges (Branch-Wise)
The tables below provide category-wise MD/MS closing ranks (AIR) for government medical colleges in Odisha. These ranks reflect the last seat allotted across all counselling rounds and help candidates estimate their 2026 admission chances. A dash (–) indicates no seat allotment.
| Branch | UR | EWS | SC | ST | UR-GC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD General Medicine | 12,596 | – | 40,138 | 1,33,345 | – |
| MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases | 15,828 | – | 91,689 | – | – |
| MD Radiotherapy | 19,113 | – | – | – | – |
| MD Radio Diagnosis | 24,983 | – | – | – | – |
| MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy | 29,629 | – | 16,771 | – | – |
| MD Paediatrics | 42,387 | – | – | 25,351 | 3,192 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 55,225 | – | 1,35,777 | 47,261 | 42,890 |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 62,395 | – | 29,159 | 50,168 | – |
| MD Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion | 69,799 | – | – | 70,894 | – |
| MD Psychiatry | 75,522 | – | – | – | – |
| MD Community Medicine | 78,262 | – | – | 1,19,667 | 1,28,696 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 96,102 | – | – | 74,526 | 7,569 |
| MS General Surgery | 1,08,133 | – | 1,06,218 | 77,827 | 8,117 |
| MD Physiology | 1,20,931 | – | – | 79,138 | – |
| MS ENT | 1,29,235 | – | – | 73,989 | – |
| MD Pathology | 1,30,520 | – | – | 2,07,454 | 21,814 |
| MD Anatomy | 1,33,119 | 1,07,957 | – | – | – |
| MD Pharmacology | 1,75,474 | 95,120 | 2,05,817 | 1,13,937 | 1,34,326 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 1,79,517 | – | – | – | – |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 1,81,811 | 1,12,625 | – | – | – |
| MD Biochemistry | 2,00,470 | 95,120 | 98,791 | – | – |
| MD Microbiology | 2,02,994 | – | – | – | 89,576 |
Odisha NEET PG Cutoff 2025 for Private Colleges (Management Quota)
Management Quota (Direct) seats are allotted through counselling but charge management fees, which are far higher than government quota fees. This is why their closing ranks are much higher. The table below shows the UR closing rank (AIR) for each branch in 2025:
| Branch | UR Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|
| MD Radio Diagnosis | 25,690 |
| MD Anatomy | 49,723 |
| MD General Medicine | 50,607 |
| MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy | 55,212 |
| MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases | 68,383 |
| MD Paediatrics | 68,387 |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1,00,316 |
| MD Microbiology | 1,03,794 |
| MD Community Medicine | 1,14,670 |
| MD Pathology | 1,30,520 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 1,46,432 |
| MS General Surgery | 1,50,296 |
| MS ENT | 1,50,518 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 1,82,756 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 1,92,686 |
| MD Psychiatry | 2,05,951 |
Odisha NEET PG Quota-Wise Cutoff 2025
Odisha’s 2025 counselling had five quotas. Government In-service seats are for doctors already working in government service who meet Odisha’s service conditions, and they close at much higher ranks than Direct seats:
| Quota | Branches Allotted (2025) | UR Closing Range (AIR) | MD General Medicine (UR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Quota – Direct | 22 | 12,596 – 2,02,994 | 12,596 |
| Government Quota – In-service | 22 | 68,921 – 2,24,385 | 82,879 |
| Management Quota – Direct | 16 | 25,690 – 2,05,951 | 50,607 |
| Management Quota – In-service | – | – | 85,736 |
Odisha State Quota vs AIQ Cutoff
Seats under the 50% All India Quota in Odisha’s government colleges are filled by MCC, so their closing ranks differ from the state quota. The gap runs in different directions by branch:
| Branch | Odisha Government Quota – Direct (UR, 2025) | AIQ Closing Rank (General, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| MD General Medicine | 12,596 | 17,190 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 55,225 | 23,502 |
Category Codes Used in Odisha NEET PG Cutoff
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| UR | Unreserved |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe |
| UR-GC | Unreserved – Green Card category |
| UR-ExS | Unreserved – Ex-Servicemen (family) |
| UR-PH | Unreserved – Persons with Disability |
Factors Affecting Odisha NEET PG Cutoff 2026
The Odisha NEET PG Cutoff 2026 depends on several factors:
- NEET PG Result: Candidates’ scores, ranks and qualifying cutoff.
- Seat Availability: Number of PG seats in government and private colleges.
- Seat Additions: New PG seats may affect closing ranks.
- College & Branch Preference: Popular clinical branches generally have tougher cutoffs.
- Category & Reservation: Cutoffs vary for UR, EWS, SC, ST and other categories.
- Domicile Rules: State quota eligibility affects competition.
- Counselling Rounds: Closing ranks may change in Round 2, Round 3 and stray rounds.
- AIQ Seat Allotment: Admissions through MCC and INI-CET may affect state-level seat availability.
- Cutoff Revisions: Any reduction in qualifying marks may increase eligible candidates.
Previous Year NEET PG Cutoff Trends
The table below compares the UR closing rank (AIR) of 2024 and 2025 under the Government and Management Quotas (Direct). A higher closing rank means the seat was easier to get that year:
| Branch | Govt 2024 | Govt 2025 | Mgmt 2024 | Mgmt 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD General Medicine | 14,228 | 12,596 | 24,955 | 50,607 |
| MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases | 20,151 | 15,828 | 44,545 | 68,383 |
| MD Radio Diagnosis | – | 24,983 | 24,483 | 25,690 |
| MD Dermatology | 3,048 | 29,629 | – | 55,212 |
| MD Paediatrics | 15,376 | 42,387 | 39,688 | 68,387 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 30,092 | 55,225 | 57,395 | 1,92,686 |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 12,080 | 62,395 | 45,720 | 1,00,316 |
| MD Community Medicine | 1,44,855 | 78,262 | 1,52,628 | 1,14,670 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 47,354 | 96,102 | 89,106 | 1,46,432 |
| MS General Surgery | 24,922 | 1,08,133 | 57,589 | 1,50,296 |
| MS ENT | 17,194 | 1,29,235 | 43,903 | 1,50,518 |
| MD Pathology | 95,833 | 1,30,520 | 1,47,452 | 1,30,520 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 26,793 | 1,79,517 | 1,08,144 | 1,82,756 |
| MD Microbiology | 1,48,344 | 2,02,994 | 1,77,755 | 1,03,794 |
| MD Physiology | 1,81,193 | 1,20,931 | – | – |
What the trend shows: Closing ranks rose in most branches in both quotas in 2025. MD General Medicine under the Government Quota (Direct) was the main exception among popular branches, moving from 14,228 to 12,596. Surgical branches such as MS Orthopaedics, MS General Surgery and MS ENT saw the sharpest jumps. MD Community Medicine, MD Physiology and the Government Quota’s MD Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases closed at lower ranks than in 2024.
Qualifying cutoff trend:
| Category | 2025 Cutoff | 2026 Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS (50th percentile) | 276 | 262 |
| General PwBD (45th percentile) | 255 | 244 |
| SC / ST / OBC (40th percentile) | 235 | 226 |
How to Use the Odisha NEET PG Cutoff
- Note your NEET PG 2026 score, AIR and category, and check them against the qualifying cutoff above.
- Confirm the quota you can compete in: Government (Direct), Government (In-service) or Management.
- Find your branch in the quota-wise table and compare your rank with the 2025 closing rank for your category.
- Use the rank-wise guide to see which branches stay open at your rank.
- Compare the state-quota rank with the AIQ rank for the same branch before choosing a route.
- Fill choices in order of preference and add safer branches and colleges as a fallback, since later rounds close at higher ranks.
- Recheck the Round 1 closing ranks after DMET’s allotment result and plan upgrades for Round 2.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the Odisha NEET PG cutoff 2026?
A. The qualifying cutoff is 262 (General/EWS), 244 (General PwBD) and 226 (SC/ST/OBC). Closing ranks for 2026 are not out yet.
Q. Who conducts Odisha NEET PG counselling?
A. The PG (Medical) Counselling Committee, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, under DMET Odisha.
Q. When will the Odisha NEET PG cutoff 2026 be released?
A. After seat allotment. Provisional merit list: October 28; Round 1 dates are yet to be announced.
Q. Which branches usually have the lowest closing ranks in Odisha government colleges?
In 2025: Radio-Diagnosis (1,600), Dermatology (1,763) and General Medicine (1,828).
Q. Do I need Odisha domicile to join Odisha state counselling?
Yes, a QR-coded permanent resident certificate, or Odisha government MBBS under the 15% All India Quota.