Odisha AYUSH Counselling
BAMS & BHMS Admission
Complete information on Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2026–27, including important dates, eligibility, registration, seat allotment and admission process.
Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2026–27 is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee for admission to BAMS and BHMS courses in eligible AYUSH institutions across Odisha. The counselling process is based on NEET UG 2026 merit and the choices filled by eligible candidates.
| Counselling Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Registration & Choice Filling Starts | 17 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Mock Seat Allotment | 21 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Choice Locking Starts | 22 September 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Registration & Choice Locking Ends | 23 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Data Reconciliation & Seat Validation | 24 September 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment & Provisional Allotment Letter | 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Reporting, Document Verification & Fee Payment | 28–29 September 2026 |
| Withdrawal / Exit | 26–30 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Round 2 Registration & Choice Filling Starts | 3 October 2026, 12:00 Noon |
| Round 2 Choice Locking Starts | 6 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Round 2 Choice Locking Ends | 7 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | 9 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Round 2 Reporting & Admission | 12–13 October 2026 |
| Round 3 Registration & Choice Filling Starts | 24 October 2026, 12:00 Noon |
| Round 3 Choice Locking Starts | 25 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Round 3 Choice Locking Ends | 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment | 28 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Round 3 Reporting & Admission | 30–31 October 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To be notified later |
OJEE conducts Odisha AYUSH counselling for BAMS and BHMS admissions in eligible government and private institutions. The counselling includes Odisha State Quota seats and AIQ seats in specified private Ayurvedic colleges. Admission is based on NEET UG 2026 merit, eligibility, reservation and candidate choices.
Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 and have a valid NEET rank for participation in Odisha AYUSH counselling.
| Candidate Category | Minimum NEET Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 50th Percentile |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40th Percentile |
| PwBD – General | 45th Percentile |
| PwBD – SC / ST / OBC | 40th Percentile |
For Odisha State Quota seats, the candidate's parents must be permanent natives of Odisha.
Odisha Resident/Nativity Certificate in Form III is required during document verification.
Domicile certificate is not required for AIQ seats available in the specified private Ayurvedic colleges.
| Category / Reservation | Reservation |
|---|---|
| ST | 22.5% |
| SC | 16.25% |
| SEBC | 11.25% |
| PwBD | 5% of each category |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3% |
| Green Card Holders | 5% |
| State Government Schools | 15% |
| EWS | 10%* |
*EWS reservation is subject to applicable conditions and increase in sanctioned seats.
Register through the Odisha AYUSH counselling portal using your own username and password.
Pay the non-refundable counselling registration fee of ₹1,000.
Select BAMS and/or BHMS choices and arrange them according to your preference.
Review your choices carefully and lock them before the specified deadline.
Only candidates who complete the registration process are considered for seat allotment. Allotment is based on NEET UG 2026 merit, eligibility, reservation, seat availability and choices.
Round 1 seat allotment is based on NEET 2026 merit/rank, candidate choices, eligibility, reservation/category and available seats.
Candidates receiving a seat must pay the applicable part-admission fee and university registration fee within the prescribed timeline.
Candidates can select Freeze or Float as applicable after seat allotment.
Candidates must report to the designated OJEE Cell and complete document verification for provisional admission.
| Option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Freeze | Candidate accepts the allotted seat and does not participate for further upgradation. |
| Float | Candidate participates in later rounds for possible upgradation, subject to merit, choices, seat availability and applicable rules. |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| OJEE Counselling / Registration Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Part Admission Fee | ₹5,000 |
| University Registration Fee | ₹3,500 |
The initial payment after allotment is ₹8,500. Any remaining or differential admission fee is payable at the allotted institute.
A Stray Vacancy Round may be conducted if seats remain vacant after the regular counselling rounds.
Candidates allotted a seat must complete the prescribed fee payment, reporting and document verification within the specified counselling schedule.
For Round 1 admission, candidates are required to report to the OJEE Cell, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar for document verification and provisional admission, as applicable.
| College | Total Seats | State Quota | AIQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri | 75 | 63 | — |
| Government Ayurvedic College, Bolangir | 75 | 64 | — |
| KATS Ankushpur, Ganjam | 75 | 64 | — |
| Sri Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurvedic College & Research Institute, Paikmal, Bargarh | 57 | 48 | 9 |
| Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research Hospital, Arilo, Cuttack | 66 | 56 | 10 |
| Total | 348 | 295 | 19 |
| College | Total Seats | State Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Abhina Chandra Hom Homeopathic Medical College, Bhubaneswar | 63 | 53 |
| Utkalamani Homeopathic Medical College, Rourkela | 25 | 21 |
| Odisha Medical College of Homoeopathy & Research, Sambalpur | 25 | 21 |
| Biju Pattnaik Homeopathic Medical College, Berhampur | 25 | 21 |
| Total | 138 | 116 |
OJEE conducts AIQ counselling for seats available in the following two private Ayurvedic colleges:
| College | Total | State Quota | AIQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurvedic College & Research Institute, Paikmal, Bargarh | 57 | 48 | 9 |
| Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research Hospital, Arilo, Cuttack | 66 | 56 | 10 |
AIQ: No domicile certificate is required for these AIQ seats.
Institute Fee Structure: To Be Updated
Candidates should contact the respective AYUSH institute for the latest fee structure and should not rely on unofficial or old fee information.
PwBD candidates must have a valid UDID and undergo assessment by the Medical Assessment Board at SCB Medical College, Cuttack.
The applicable benchmark disability requirement is 40% or above. The assessment dates will be notified separately.
Candidates claiming Green Card reservation must produce the original Green Card of their parents issued by the Government of Odisha. Details must match the required records.
EWS candidates must declare the category during registration and provide a valid EWS certificate. The reservation is subject to applicable conditions.
NEET UG 2026 Qualification
OJEE Registration
Choice Filling & Locking
Seat Allotment
Fee Payment & Reporting
Document Verification & Admission
| Counselling Authority | OJEE Committee |
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG 2026 |
| Courses | BAMS & BHMS |
| State Quota | Odisha domicile / nativity requirements apply |
| AIQ Private BAMS | No domicile certificate required |
| Registration Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Initial Payment After Allotment | ₹8,500 |
| Choice Locking | One-time; cannot be unlocked |
| Round 3 Withdrawal | Not allowed after Round 3 allotment |
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