The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has released the final state merit list for MBBS and BDS admission 2026-27 after registration for the Stray Vacancy Round. The Odisha NEET UG stray vacancy round merit list was published on the OJEE portal on 18 October 2026, and this report is updated as of 19 October 2026.
Choice filling for eligible merit-listed candidates closes at 5:00 PM today, 19 October, with the allotment due on 20 October at 5:00 PM.
Odisha NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round Merit List 2026: Latest Update
- Final State Merit List for MBBS/BDS 2026-27
- Vacancy position for state quota stray vacancy round (OJEE PDF)
- Notice for stray vacancy round of counselling
The document is titled Final State Merit List for MBBS/BDS Admission 2026-27 (After Stray Vacancy Round Registration) and carries reference number OJEE/0607 dated 18 October 2026. It lists Odisha candidates against their NEET application number, NEET UG 2026 All India Rank and state rank, along with category-wise ranks for EWS, SC, ST, SEBC, PwBD and NRI candidates.
Candidates who registered newly for the stray round have been given ranks with decimal points. The list is provisional and has been drawn from NEET UG 2026 ranks and the documents uploaded by candidates. Original documents will be verified at reporting, and forgery can lead to cancellation of the candidature.
Merely being listed in the State merit list will not ensure allotment— OJEE final state merit list notice dated 18 October 2026
Eligible PwBD candidates, as per reports from SCB Medical College, Cuttack, have been given a PC rank, while ineligible ones are considered under the general category. NRI candidates who get a seat must submit originals as per the MCC notice. No separate intimation will be sent to candidates.
Key Highlights of the Odisha Stray Round
- The final state merit list after stray round registration was published on 18 October 2026 (No. OJEE/0607).
- Choice filling for all eligible merit-listed candidates runs from 18 October (7:30 PM) to 19 October 2026 (5:00 PM).
- The allotment will be published on 20 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Reporting at the OJEE Cell, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar, is due by 10:30 AM on 22 October 2026.
- The vacancy statement lists 9 MBBS seats in one government college, 78 private MBBS seats and 65 private BDS seats.
Odisha NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round 2026 Schedule
| Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Registration, online application and document upload | 17 October 2026 (11:30 AM) to 18 October 2026 (11:59 AM) |
| Final state merit list of registered candidates | 18 October 2026 |
| Choice filling for eligible merit-listed candidates | 18 October 2026 (7:30 PM) to 19 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Publication of allotment | 20 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Reporting at OJEE Cell, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar | 22 October 2026, by 10:30 AM |
| Upgradation allotment, if required | 23 October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Reporting of upgraded candidates, if required | 25 October 2026 (10:30 AM) |
Background: Why a Stray Vacancy Round Was Needed
The stray vacancy round fills seats that remain empty after the regular rounds. OJEE scheduled the Round 3 allotment results for 9 October 2026, then published the final reported candidates list and the vacancy position after Round 3 on 17 October. NEET UG 2026 itself was re-held on 21 June after the 3 May exam was cancelled.
Who Can Participate in the Stray Round
- Candidates who are not holding any seat, either in All India Quota or State Quota, are eligible.
- Candidates registered in earlier rounds who got no allotment, or withdrew before Round 3, need not register again but must fill fresh choices as per the available seats.
- Candidates allotted a seat in OJEE Round 3 who did not report are eligible.
- Candidates already admitted are not eligible, and this includes admission through MCC at the end of Round 3 and its stray round, or through OJEE at the end of Round 3 including upgradation.
- Participants must give an undertaking that they will not take part in any other MBBS/BDS stray vacancy counselling at the same time.
Vacant Seats and Fee Structure
The vacancy position dated 18 October 2026 lists the seats below, including NRI seats. Unfilled reserved seats will go to the UR category.
| College | Course | Vacant Seats |
|---|---|---|
| SCB Medical College, Cuttack | MBBS | 9 |
| Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar | MBBS | 30 |
| Hi-Tech Medical College, Rourkela | MBBS | 10 |
| DRIEMS, Cuttack | MBBS | 38 |
| Hi-Tech Dental College, Bhubaneswar | BDS | 65 |
| Institution Type | Fee to Be Deposited (Per Annum) |
|---|---|
| Government medical and dental colleges | Rs 37,950 |
| Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar (MBBS) | Rs 11,56,000 |
| Hi-Tech Medical College, Rourkela (MBBS) | Rs 8,54,000 |
| DRIEMS Institute of Health Sciences and Hospital (MBBS) | Rs 9,08,000 |
| Private Hi-Tech dental college (BDS) | Rs 3,00,000 |
NRI candidates pay four times these fees in private colleges, and admitted candidates also deposit Rs 3,500 as university registration fee. Government colleges may charge additional institutional fees.
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