Odisha NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 2 Seat Matrix Released with 470 Vacancies

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has officially released the seat matrix for the second round of the Odisha NEET UG 2026 counselling process. This update follows the conclusion of the first round of admissions and provides critical information for candidates preparing to participate in the next phase of the state quota seat allocation.

According to the latest data, there are 470 vacant seats available across various government and private medical and dental institutions in the state. Prospective students are advised to review these figures carefully, as the vacancy position will serve as the foundation for the upcoming choice-filling process for MBBS and BDS courses.

Breakdown of Vacant Seats and Institutional Details

The official vacancy report indicates that the 470 available seats are distributed across different college types and courses. Government MBBS colleges currently report 164 vacancies, while private MBBS institutions account for 204 open seats. In the dental stream, there are 13 vacancies in government BDS colleges and 89 vacancies in private BDS institutions.

Among the government medical colleges, SCB Medical College in Cuttack has the highest number of vacancies, with 81 seats currently available. Other government institutions with reported vacancies include MKCG Medical College in Berhampur with 18 seats, VIMSAR Burla with 11 seats, SLN Medical College in Koraput with 10 seats, and PMPMC Talcher with 7 seats. In the private sector, Hi-Tech Medical College in Bhubaneswar leads with 89 vacancies, followed by DRIEMS Cuttack with 81 seats and Hi-Tech Medical College in Rourkela with 34 seats.

Accessing the Seat Matrix for Choice Filling

Candidates participating in the second round of counselling are encouraged to consult the official OJEE website to view the full, detailed seat matrix. The document provides a comprehensive breakdown of vacancies by both college and category, which is essential for students when determining their preferred course and institution choices.

To access the information, students should navigate to the MBBS/BDS counselling section on the official OJEE portal. From there, they can locate the notification titled “Vacancy Position for State Quota Counselling of MBBS/BDS After 1st Round Admission 2026.” It is recommended that all applicants thoroughly review this PDF document to ensure their preferences for the second round are informed by the most current and accurate vacancy data provided by the examination authorities.