Odisha is a bustling center of industry, innovation, and education, celebrated for its vibrant culture, storied past, and significant economic contributions to India. Its capital.

Renowned as a premier destination for medical education in India, Odisha offers a plethora of undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs, drawing students from all corners of the nation. Admission to MBBS programs in Odisha is conducted through the NEET exam, with successful candidates participating in state counseling for enrollment.

The MBBS curriculum in Odisha spans 5.5 years, comprising 4.5 years of academic study and 1 year of compulsory internship, providing students with comprehensive training and practical experience.
In Odisha aspiring MBBS students have a variety of options available for admission. The state boasts both government and private medical colleges and universities. Typically, securing admission into government medical colleges is more competitive than private ones, resulting in higher cut-off marks for government institutions.

The total number of MBBS seats in Odisha can vary each year due to factors such as government policies, changes in infrastructure, and accreditation of new medical colleges. For MBBS Admission Odisha 2024 total 2525 seats are available in Government and Private Medical Colleges in Odisha. The state has 1 AIIMS located at Odisha and 12 Government and 05 Private Medical Colleges.

In the following sections, we will delve into the specifics of MBBS admission for the academic year 2024-25 in Odisha including details on college seat matrix, fee structure, application process, cut-off marks, and counseling procedures. For personalized assistance with MBBS admission in India or abroad, feel free to reach out to our dedicated admission counseling team at MBBS APP.

MBBS Admission Odisha 2024: Highlights

Application mode	Online
Admission Criteria	National Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Examination Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Number of Seats	MBBS- 2525
Admission Process	The admission process will be conducted through online counselling by the NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission and Counseling Board, Odisha. +91 80946-06060
Rounds of State Counselling	There will be Four Rounds of Counselling for the state quota seats. The first round of counselling will be held in July 2023, the second round in August 2023, and the Third & Fourth Round in September 2023.
Selection Criteria	Candidates will be selected based on their NEET-UG score and the reservation criteria.
Top MBBS Colleges	Government Medical College Bhawanipatna, DRIEMS Institute of Health Sciences and Hospital, Kairapari, Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital Rourkela, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, MKCG Medical College Berhampur

List of Medical Colleges Odisha

Official Counselling Website Odisha

Official Website: www.ojee.nic.in

List of Government Medical Colleges Odisha

List of Private Medical Colleges Odisha

Odisha Government Medical College Seat Matrix

Odisha Private Medical College Seat Matrix

In Odisha there are total 17 Medical Colleges offers MBBS course and accepting NEET UG. Among, these 12 Govt. Medical Colleges (Include 1-AIIMS & 0-JIPMER), 5 are Private Medical Colleges.
There are total 2525 seats for Odisha MBBS. Amongst, 1675 Seats are reserve for Govt. Medical Colleges (Include AIIMS & JIPMER) and 850 seats are reserve for Private Medical Colleges.

Odisha Medical College Fee Structure

*NRI candidates have to pay four times of the above fees in private colleges.

Top Government MBBS Colleges in Odisha

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Top Private MBBS Colleges in Odisha

We are giving comprehensive details about the Top Private MBBS Colleges in Odisha in this part. You may go over the whole list that is provided below, and if you want more information about the colleges, click the link.

Application Form for Odisha MBBS Admission 2024

• The application form must be filled out entirely online. Only online application fees are accepted from students.
• The MBBS Admission Odisha Application Form is now available, and candidates can submit their applications till the deadline.
• In order to register for the Odisha MBBS 2024 application form, applicants must input their personal, academic, NEET 2024 score, and other information. The authority will announce the merit ranking and adhere to the procedure of document verification, choice-filling, and place-allocation.
• Candidates must bring a hard copy of their admissions application along with all Original Documents when they report to the designated medical or dental college; otherwise, their application will be rejected/disqualified without further communication.

MBBS Admission Odisha 2024: Reservation

The reservation policy of State Government will be followed for selection

MBBS Admission Odisha: Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification
  • The candidates must be of 17 years of age as on 31.12.2023 and there will be no upper age limit.
  • The candidates must be permanent natives of Odisha, OR Children of All India Civil Service officers serving in state of Odisha cadre.
  • The candidate must have passed +2 Sc. and in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must have secured minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry & Biology at +2 Sc. level for General Candidate (GE), 40% for SC/ST candidates and 45% for benchmark disability candidates (PC-GE). The required mark for Physically Challenged candidate of SC/ST category is 40%.
• Category of candidates
  • General (GE) –(50th percentile)
  • Physically Challenged (PC-GE) –(45th percentile)
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Scheduled Caste (SC)- (40th percentile).
  • For Physically Challenged candidate of SC/ST category, (40th percentile).
• Eligibility for NRI
  • The NRI candidates, who have qualified the NEET UG 2023, are eligible.
  • NRI means the children or wards of a person of Indian origin residing outside India. Such candidates have to submit the following documents in support of NRI.
    • Documents claiming that the sponsorer is an NRI (Passport, Visa of the sponsorer)
    • Relation of NRI with the candidate as per the court order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in case W.P.(c) No. 689/2017- Consortium of Deemed University in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & Ans. Vs Union of India & Ors. Dated 22-08-2017.
    • Affidavit from the sponsorer that he/ She will sponsor the entire course fee of the candidate duly notarized.
    • Embassy Certificate of the Sponsorer (Certificate from the Consulate)

MBBS Admission Odisha: Procedure of online Counselling

1. The candidate, who has completed the registration process and has been placed in the State Merit List, has to submit his/her choice of the Course (MBBS / BDS) and College in order of preference as per schedule, in the online site and lock the choice. If the choice is not locked due to some reason, it will be locked automatically when the time schedule is over.
2. College and course will be allotted on merit basis and the candidate can download the Allotment Letter.
3. Then, the candidate has to personally report at the office of Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE), at Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar on the notified date and time with all certificates, mark sheets, other required documents, in original and the bond duly prepared, for provisional admission. The candidate must pay the Admission Fees (depending upon the type of allotted College) either online or by demand draft. He/ She will also exercise the option of Freeze / Float as per his/her choice. The candidate has to deposit the original College Leaving Certificate / School Leaving Certificate, as the case may be, and will be issued a Provisional Admission Letter.
4. Candidates not completing the process as mentioned at point 3 will be out of the system and the allotted seat will be treated as vacant seat for the next round. Such candidate can participate in 2 nd round by doing fresh choice filling only.
5. The same process shall be repeated for the 2nd and 3rd round of counselling.
6. At the end of 3rd round of counselling, the candidate must report before the authority of the institution allotted, within the stipulated date as notified and submit a copy of the provisional admission letter for completion of admission process at institutional level.
7. In case the candidate resigns after admission on or before the designated date for withdrawal / resignation, he/she shall get back 90% of admission fees deposited and 10% of the admission fees will be deducted as processing fees. No candidates will be allowed resign after such date is over. Any candidate resigns after due date for which a seat lapses, no fees will be refunded and the candidate shall be liable for a financial penalty as per the decision of the State Government.
8. If at the end of 3rd round of counseling, vacancy still exists due to any reason, upgradation /sliding among existing candidates, who have given willingness as to be in float option, will be processed.
9. If there is still some vacancy, the Chairman may notify a spot counseling (mop up). Where physical presence of the candidate is a must for participating in the spot counseling and no authorization will be entertained. The candidates who have taken admission at the end of 3 rd round counseling (All India / State) are not eligible to participate in spot counseling. Details about the schedule and guidelines of the spot round will be published in due time.
10. Any seat of private institutions, that remains unfilled after the spot round counselling, shall be surrendered to the respective institutions for counselling and admission from the NEET UG 2023 merit list.
11. Any change / additional information about the procedure and schedules of different rounds of counseling, choice locking, schedule of provisional admission & reporting etc. will be notified by the Chairman as and when required. Candidates are requested to be in constant touch with the website www.ojee.nic.in.

Document Required for MBBS Admission odisha

• Class 10th Certificate (for Date of Birth verification)
• Class 12th Marksheet
• Class 12th Certificate
• NEET-2023 Rank Card
• Photograph
• Nativity Certificate (proof of being Native of Odisha) /Residence Certificate will not be considered.
• Certificate to Claim Reservation, if any (SC/ST/GC/EWS) Note that candidates interested for Reservation under Physically Challenged (PC) and Ex-Serviceman (ES) categories are required to report at their respective Boards as mentioned in the guidelines and need not submit/upload any document in their support.
• Bond, prepared and signed in proper manner

Odisha MBBS Admission Dates 2024

Following are the dates to keep in mind while applying for MBBS admissions in Odisha: