Odisha NEET Round 2 State Merit List 2026 Out: Choice Locking Ends Today; Final Seat Allotment on September 11
Odisha NEET Round 2 Merit List: OJEE has officially published the 2nd Round State Merit List for MBBS and BDS admission, allowing eligible medical aspirants to check their updated state merit position before Round 2 seat allocation.
The most important correction is terminology: OJEE currently calls the document the 2nd Round State Merit List. Candidates searching for a "final rank list" should use this official Round 2 merit-list document rather than waiting for another separate rank list under that exact name.
Choice filling and locking close on September 10, while the final Round 2 allotment and allotment-letter download are scheduled for September 11 at 7:30 PM.
Odisha NEET Round 2 Schedule
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Round 2 state merit list | September 9, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | September 9-10 |
| Provisional allotment | September 11, 11:30 AM |
| Query deadline | September 11, 5 PM |
| Final Round 2 allotment | September 11, 7:30 PM |
| Reporting | September 13-18 |
How to Download the Round 2 Merit List
- Open OJEE's medical counselling section.
- Go to the latest medical updates.
- Find the 2nd Round State Merit List MBBS/BDS.
- Open the PDF.
- Search by candidate details.
- Check the state merit position.
- Save the PDF for reference.
Why the Rank Can Change
A Round 2 state merit list can differ from earlier lists because the counselling population changes.
Factors can include:
- Fresh registrations
- Document verification
- PwBD reassessment
- Eligibility changes
- Category updates
Merit List vs Final Seat Allotment
| State Merit List | Round 2 Allotment |
|---|---|
| Shows merit position | Shows actual college/course assigned |
| Published before allocation | Published after choice processing |
| Does not guarantee a seat | Creates provisional admission opportunity |
What Should Candidates Do Today?
Use the merit position together with the revised vacancy list and finalise choices.
Review:
- Government MBBS colleges
- Private medical colleges
- BDS colleges
- Fees
- Vacancy numbers
- Previous closing ranks
- Location
- Bond rules
Do Not Predict the Allotment Too Precisely
Candidates often try to calculate the exact college they will receive based on previous cutoffs.
That can be useful as an estimate but is never certain.
Round 2 outcomes depend on thousands of other candidates' choices and upgrades.
Why Government MBBS Seats Are So Competitive
Government medical colleges generally have substantially lower tuition fees than private institutions.
This makes them highly preferred, especially when combined with strong patient exposure.
Should You Add Every Available College?
Add every college you would genuinely be willing to join.
A wider choice list can increase the chance of allotment, but selecting an institution you would never attend can create unnecessary complications later.
What Happens at 11:30 AM on September 11?
OJEE is scheduled to publish the provisional Round 2 allotment.
Candidates can then review the provisional result and raise applicable queries until 5 PM.
What Happens at 7:30 PM?
The final Round 2 allotment is scheduled for publication at 7:30 PM, along with the allotment-letter download process.
This is the result candidates should use for reporting and admission.
Where Do Selected Candidates Report?
The current schedule provides for provisional admission by paying the admission fee and reporting to the OJEE Cell at Gandamunda with original documents and the required signed bond.
Reporting runs from September 13 through September 18.
What Documents Should You Prepare?
- NEET UG scorecard
- NEET admit card
- OJEE allotment letter
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 documents
- Residence certificate where applicable
- Category certificate
- PwBD certificate where applicable
- Identity proof
- Required bond documents
Can a Seat Be Lost After Allotment?
Yes.
An allotment is subject to completion of admission requirements.
Failure to report, pay the required fee or produce valid original documents can affect the seat.
What if You Do Not Get a Seat?
Candidates should watch for later counselling rounds.
Round 3 and stray-vacancy processes may create further opportunities depending on remaining seats and eligibility rules.
Odisha NEET Round 2 FAQs
Is Odisha Round 2 merit list out?
Yes.
Is there a separate "final rank list"?
OJEE currently identifies the relevant document as the 2nd Round State Merit List.
When does choice filling end?
September 10.
When is provisional allotment?
September 11 at 11:30 AM.
When is final allotment?
September 11 at 7:30 PM.
Final Takeaway
The Round 2 merit list tells candidates where they stand, but it does not tell them where they will study.
That will be decided only after OJEE processes the choices and releases the September 11 allotment.
Use today's remaining choice-filling window carefully: the merit rank gives you an opportunity, but the preference list determines how that opportunity is used.
