Odisha NEET UG 2026: Stray Vacancy Round Merit List Released

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has officially released the state merit list for the NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy round. This announcement marks a critical step for students seeking admission into MBBS and BDS programmes across the state, as the list identifies the candidates eligible to participate in the final stages of the counselling process.

The merit list, which is available in PDF format, has been published on the official OJEE website at ojee.nic.in. Candidates who registered for the stray vacancy round are advised to visit the portal to verify their status and ensure they are included in the document, as only those listed are permitted to move forward with the subsequent steps of the admission cycle.

Next Steps for Candidates in the Stray Vacancy Round

Following the publication of the merit list, the OJEE Committee has initiated the online choice filling and locking process. This phase is essential for students to formally submit their preferred medical and dental college selections. It is important for all eligible candidates to note that the deadline for completing this online preference submission is today, October 19.

To finalise their choices, candidates must log in to the official counselling portal at dmetodisha.in. The committee has emphasised that the submission of preferences must be completed within the stipulated timeframe to be considered for seat allocation. Students are encouraged to review their options carefully before locking their choices, as this represents the final opportunity for seat allotment in the current stray vacancy round for MBBS and BDS courses in Odisha.