Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Counselling Schedule Released: Check Dates

The Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling schedule has been released for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under State Quota seats. The schedule has been issued after modifications in the MCC counselling schedule for All India Quota seats.

Candidates participating in Odisha NEET UG Round 3 should check the complete timeline for registration, merit list, choice filling, seat allotment and admission.

Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Important Dates

Odisha NEET UG Round 3 Registration 2026

Registration for preparation of the State Merit List will begin on 28 September 2026 at 11:30 AM and remain open until 29 September at 11:59 PM.

Candidates who want to participate in the third round should complete the registration within the prescribed deadline.

Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Merit List

The Provisional Revised State Merit List will be published on 30 September 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Candidates can raise queries regarding the provisional list on 1 October at 11:30 AM. The third-round State Merit List will then be published on 1 October 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Odisha NEET UG Round 3 Choice Filling

Choice filling and locking will start on 1 October 2026 at 7:30 PM.

The deadline is 4 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Candidates should carefully select and arrange their preferred MBBS and BDS colleges before locking their choices.

Odisha NEET UG Round 3 Seat Allotment

The provisional seat allotment will be published on 6 October 2026 at 11:30 AM.

Candidates can raise queries regarding the provisional allotment on 7 October at 11:30 AM.

The final Round 3 allotment and allotment letter will be published on 8 October 2026 at 11:30 AM.

Admission and Reporting

Candidates allotted seats in Round 3 will have to complete the admission process by paying the prescribed admission fees and reporting with original documents and the required bond.

The admission and reporting period is scheduled from 11 October to 15 October 2026.

Withdrawal or Resignation

Candidates who wish to withdraw or resign from the counselling process can do so until 7 October 2026 at 9:00 AM, as per the schedule.

Candidates should check the applicable counselling instructions before submitting a withdrawal or resignation request.

Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 4

The notice states that the 4th Round, or Stray Round, schedule will be published separately in due course.

Candidates should therefore keep checking the official counselling websites for further updates.

Official Website

Candidates can check registration, merit list, choice filling, allotment and other counselling updates through:

Conclusion

The Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling will begin with State Merit List registration on 28 September 2026. The final merit list is scheduled for 1 October, followed by choice filling until 4 October.

The final allotment will be released on 8 October, while admission and reporting will take place from 11 to 15 October 2026. Candidates should follow the prescribed deadlines and wait for the separate college-wise reporting instructions before completing admission formalities.