Odisha NEET UG 2026: Stray Vacancy Round Choice Filling Deadline Today

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee is set to conclude the choice filling process for the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round today, October 19, 2026. This phase is a critical step for students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programs under the 85% state quota across various government and private medical institutions in Odisha.

Candidates who have successfully secured a position in the final merit list for the online stray vacancy round are eligible to participate in this stage of the counselling process. It is essential for all qualified applicants to complete their preference submissions through the official OJEE portal before the deadline expires to ensure their candidacy for the remaining seats.

Steps to Complete Preference Filling for Odisha NEET UG

To participate in the choice filling process, eligible students must access the official OJEE website at ojee.nic.in. The process requires candidates to log in using their registered NEET UG credentials. Once logged in, applicants can view the available seats and select their preferred medical or dental colleges according to their priorities.

The OJEE Committee has mandated that only those candidates whose names appear on the official state final merit list for the stray vacancy round are permitted to submit their choices. Applicants are encouraged to review their selections carefully before final submission, as these preferences will form the basis for the seat allotment process in this final round of state-level counselling.

As the deadline is today, October 19, candidates are advised to complete their online submissions promptly to avoid any last-minute technical difficulties. Following the conclusion of this window, the committee will proceed with the seat allocation based on the preferences submitted by the candidates and their respective ranks in the merit list.