Odisha NEET PG 2026 Counselling – Schedule, Registration & Choice Filling Guide

Odisha NEET PG counselling 2026 is conducted by DMET Odisha for eligible candidates seeking postgraduate medical admissions in the state. The Round 1 schedule is out: the initial seat matrix was published on October 26, and the provisional merit list on October 28. The revised merit list and seat matrix are scheduled for October 30, 2026.

Round 1 choice filling and locking will run from November 1 to 3, 2026. Registration and scheduled document verification have closed. Candidates should check the official DMET Odisha counselling portal for revised documents, allotment updates and reporting instructions.

What Is Odisha NEET PG 2026 Counselling?

Odisha NEET PG counselling is the state-level admission process overseen by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha, through the PG Medical Counselling Committee. It facilitates admission to postgraduate medical courses for eligible NEET PG-qualified candidates under the applicable state guidelines.

For the 2026–27 admission session, the state guidelines cover MD/MS courses, Post-MBBS NBEMS Diploma courses, Post-Diploma DNB courses and Post-MBBS DNB courses.

The state process includes applicable state-quota seats in government medical colleges and seats, including management-quota seats, in the private institutions specified in the official guidelines:

• Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar
• Hi-Tech Medical College, Rourkela
• DRIEMS Institute of Health Sciences, Tangi, Cuttack

For institution-specific eligibility and seat categories, refer to the official Odisha PG Medical admission guidelines for 2026–27.

Odisha NEET PG Counselling Schedule 2026

DMET Odisha has published the Round 1 schedule. The table below lists the official dates and distinguishes completed events from upcoming deadlines.

For the latest information, check the official counselling schedule, the signed Round 1 schedule and the DMET notifications page.

Odisha NEET PG Merit List and Seat Matrix 2026

The Odisha NEET PG merit list and seat matrix help candidates review their merit position and understand the seats available for their course and category.

DMET Odisha published the initial provisional seat matrix on October 26 and the initial provisional state merit list on October 28. The revised provisional merit list and seat matrix are scheduled for publication on October 30, 2026.

The currently listed initial documents can be accessed below:

• Initial provisional MD/MS seat matrix
• Initial provisional Post-MBBS DNB seat matrix
• Initial provisional Post-MBBS NBEMS Diploma seat matrix
• Initial provisional state merit list
• Official DMET notifications page

As of October 29, the official notifications page lists the initial provisional documents but does not list separate revised files. Candidates should check the notifications page again after October 30. If revised documents are published, use those versions for the latest seat availability and merit information.

A provisional merit list is not the final seat-allotment result. Candidates should check the revised documents when available, confirm their course and category details, and use the latest applicable seat matrix before filling their preferences.

The grievance deadlines for the initial seat matrix and merit list have closed. Candidates should not assume that another grievance window is available unless DMET announces one.

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Eligibility Criteria for Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026

Candidates applying through Odisha’s state counselling process must meet the eligibility requirements specified in the official 2026–27 admission guidelines.

The main requirements include:

• MBBS qualification: Candidates must have passed MBBS from an institution recognised by the relevant medical authorities.
• NEET PG qualification: Candidates must have qualified NEET PG 2026 and meet the applicable qualifying criteria.
• Internship: Candidates must have completed the compulsory rotatory internship or housemanship by September 30, 2026, or by any formally revised date notified by the competent authority.
• Medical registration: Candidates must hold a valid medical registration certificate issued by the appropriate State or Central Medical Council.
• Odisha residence or qualifying MBBS route: State-quota candidates generally need a valid Permanent Resident Certificate in the prescribed format. The guidelines also provide an eligibility route for eligible candidates from outside Odisha who passed MBBS from a government medical college in Odisha after admission under the 15% All India Quota.

Read the official 2026–27 admission guidelines and the revised guidelines for valid documents for the exact requirements applicable to your category.

Registration, Counselling Fees and Document Verification

The Round 1 online registration, application and fee-payment window ran from October 12 to October 18, 2026.

Physical document verification was scheduled for October 14–16 and October 21–23 at 650 Lecturer Theatre, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur. The revised notice dated October 19 provided instructions for candidates whose documents had not been verified during the earlier window. Candidates who had already completed verification were instructed not to report again under that notice.

These Round 1 registration and document-verification windows have closed. Candidates should not assume that Round 1 registration is still open or that a later counselling round will automatically permit fresh registration.

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Counselling fee and payment method

For the 2026–27 admission session, candidates were instructed to pay the application/counselling fee through SBI Collect. The applicable fee depends on the course category, and the fee is non-refundable.

Candidates who have already registered should retain their payment receipt and a copy of their submitted application form.

For exact fee categories and payment instructions, refer to the official counselling/application fee instructions.

Documents Required for Odisha NEET PG Counselling

Candidates should keep the original documents and the required self-attested photocopies ready for reporting and admission. The official verification notice and revised document guidelines list the following documents, where applicable:

• NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• Printout of the submitted online application form
• Counselling/application fee receipt, as applicable
• Photo ID, such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN card, passport or driving licence
• Class 10 or equivalent certificate showing date of birth
• MBBS mark sheets and degree certificate or provisional pass certificate
• Compulsory rotatory internship/housemanship completion certificate
• Valid medical registration certificate
• Prescribed online-generated Permanent Resident Certificate with QR code, where required
• Applicable category certificate, such as ST, SC, SEBC-NCL, EWS, PwD or Ex-servicemen documentation
• Green Card, if claiming the applicable category
• Service certificate and relevant service-continuity or area-posting documents, where applicable
• Authorisation letter, if a representative attends verification where permitted

This checklist is a general guide; documents may vary by candidate category. Refer to the revised valid-document guidelines and the official DMET notifications page before reporting.

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How to Fill Choices for Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026

Round 1 choice filling and locking are scheduled from November 1, 2026, at 10 AM, to November 3, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Candidates should use the official portal and follow the instructions provided during the process.

1. Review the revised seat matrix

Check the revised seat matrix when DMET publishes it. Confirm which courses, colleges and seat categories are available to you. Avoid relying only on the initial provisional matrix if a revised version is available.

2. Decide your priorities before logging in

Compare colleges and specialisations based on your interests, career goals, location, affordability and other practical considerations. Decide which options you would genuinely accept before creating your preference list.

3. Arrange choices in your actual preference order

Place your most preferred eligible course-and-college combination first, followed by other acceptable options. Allotment depends on eligibility, merit, seat availability and the preference order submitted under the applicable counselling rules.

Include the options you would seriously consider rather than arranging choices only by perceived popularity.

4. Review and lock your preferences

Check the selected colleges, courses and seat categories carefully. Use the portal’s save and locking controls as instructed, and ensure that your preferences are locked before November 3 at 11:55 PM.

Do not rely on last-minute changes or assume that unlocked preferences will be handled in a particular way unless DMET explicitly states so.

5. Keep proof of submission

Retain a copy or screenshot of your submitted or locked preferences where possible. Check the official portal for your allotment-cum-admission letter and read the instructions attached to the result.

Odisha NEET PG Seat Allotment and Reporting Dates 2026

DMET has scheduled separate dates for the initial Round 1 allotment, provisional-admission reporting, upgraded allotment and upgraded reporting.

The signed Round 1 schedule specifies the reporting venue as 650 Lecturer Theatre, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur. Candidates must report before the Convener for provisional admission and submit the original CLC and other original documents, along with the online-generated receipt for admission-fee payment through SB Collect.

Candidates should follow the instructions in their allotment-cum-admission letter and any subsequent official notice. Do not assume that this scheduled Convener-reporting step takes place directly at the allotted college.

The upgraded allotment scheduled for November 8 is separate from the initial Round 1 allotment. Candidates should follow the instructions attached to the allotment they receive and complete reporting within the applicable deadline.

For confirmation, consult the signed Round 1 counselling schedule and the official notifications page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who conducts Odisha NEET PG counselling 2026?
The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha, oversees the state PG medical counselling process through the PG Medical Counselling Committee. Candidates should use the official DMET Odisha portal for schedules, notices and documents.

Q2.When will Odisha release the revised NEET PG merit list and seat matrix?
The revised provisional merit list and seat matrix are scheduled for October 30, 2026. Check the official notifications page to confirm whether DMET has uploaded the revised documents.

Q3. What are the Odisha NEET PG Round 1 choice-filling dates?
Round 1 choice filling and locking are scheduled from November 1, 2026, at 10 AM, to November 3, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Candidates should lock their preferences before the deadline and check the official portal for revised instructions.

Q4. What is the application fee for Odisha NEET PG counselling 2026?
The official instructions list ₹2,500 for MD/MS and/or DNB, ₹2,500 for only Post-MBBS NBEMS Diploma, and ₹5,000 for applications covering both categories. The payment method is SBI Collect, and the application/counselling fee is non-refundable.

Conclusion

Odisha NEET PG counselling 2026 Round 1 has reached the merit-list and choice-filling stage. DMET Odisha plans to publish the revised merit list and seat matrix on October 30. Candidates should review the documents, lock their preferences from November 1 to 3, and keep the required documents ready. Check the official DMET Odisha PG Medical Counselling Portal for the latest updates and reporting instructions.