Odisha NEET PG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Schedule and Merit List Dates Announced

The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha, has officially released the counselling schedule for the first round of NEET PG 2026 admissions. This announcement provides a clear timeline for candidates seeking entry into MD, MS, and diploma programs across various medical colleges within the state.

Candidates who have successfully qualified for the NEET PG examination and are participating in the state-level admission process should take note of the upcoming deadlines. The process is set to begin with the release of essential documentation, followed by the mandatory choice-filling phase for eligible applicants.

Key Dates and Counselling Procedures

According to the official notification, the authorities will publish the revised provisional merit list and the seat matrix for postgraduate medical courses on October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The seat matrix is a critical document for applicants, as it provides a comprehensive, college-wise breakdown of available seats for the current academic session.

Following the release of these documents, the choice-filling window will open on November 1, 2026. Candidates will have until November 3, 2026, to submit and lock their preferred choices through the official website at dmetodisha.in. It is essential for students to complete this process within the stipulated timeframe to be considered for the seat allotment phase.

Seat Allotment and Next Steps

Once the choice-filling process concludes, the DMET will process the submissions to determine seat allocations. The results for the first round of seat allotment are scheduled to be published online on November 5, 2026. Candidates are advised to monitor the official portal regularly for any further updates or changes to the counselling schedule as the process progresses.